LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Siena Vaccara
Counselor, LMHC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (Online Only)
As a queer therapist, I am devoted to creating a safe space for you to nurture your identity.
Finding an environment that is unbiased, open-minded and strength-driven is important when it comes to creating a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and catered to your unique needs. I believe that clients are experts in their own experiences, and as your therapist, I am here to accompany you as you navigate challenges and change. As a helper, I am an admirer of human strength, emotion and vulnerability. I will help you through, integrating your values and goals. I hope that I can mitigate your worry, and I encourage you to reach out to see if my approaches are right for you.
As a queer therapist, I am devoted to creating a safe space for you to nurture your identity.
Finding an environment that is unbiased, open-minded and strength-driven is important when it comes to creating a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and catered to your unique needs. I believe that clients are experts in their own experiences, and as your therapist, I am here to accompany you as you navigate challenges and change. As a helper, I am an admirer of human strength, emotion and vulnerability. I will help you through, integrating your values and goals. I hope that I can mitigate your worry, and I encourage you to reach out to see if my approaches are right for you.
Hannah Rumpf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (Online Only)
I have specialized experience working with people struggling with panic, trauma, traumatic brain injuries, individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illness, and the LGBTQ community.
Welcome! Everyone goes through challenges at some point in their lives, and we all need support in difficult times. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, injury, trauma, or other challenges, therapy can provide the tools you need for renewed hope, healing, and transformation. I believe in a therapeutic relationship grounded in kindness, trust, and empathy. During our sessions, I will listen deeply and non-judgmentally to your unique experience. Our relationship can be the catalyst for positive change in your life.
I have specialized experience working with people struggling with panic, trauma, traumatic brain injuries, individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illness, and the LGBTQ community.
Welcome! Everyone goes through challenges at some point in their lives, and we all need support in difficult times. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, injury, trauma, or other challenges, therapy can provide the tools you need for renewed hope, healing, and transformation. I believe in a therapeutic relationship grounded in kindness, trust, and empathy. During our sessions, I will listen deeply and non-judgmentally to your unique experience. Our relationship can be the catalyst for positive change in your life.
Judith Arlene Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
* Warm, Accepting, & Compassionate * Holistic Approach (Buddhism, CBT, wellness, DBT, psychodynamic)
* Eating Disorders Specialist
* Mood Disorders Specialist (depression, bipolar disorder) * LGBT-friendly
* Trained at Ackerman Institute
* Some Sliding Scale Fee Slots
* Union Square & Westchester Offices
* Former Adjunct Professor NYU School of Social Work
* Past-Vice President of Family & Divorce Mediation Council.
I have a unique, interdisciplinary background as a seasoned and compassionate holistic psychotherapist (individual, couples, family), divorce/family mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach. I view and treat patients as whole people, integrating Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, wellness, and Buddhist principles into a tailored holistic approach. Together, these approaches help patients understand and change how their thoughts and emotions impact their behavior. As a mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach, I am committed to helping people avoid court and resolve their differences sensibly and compassionately. I am passionate about minimizing the negative effects of divorce and separation by fostering effective coparenting.
* Warm, Accepting, & Compassionate * Holistic Approach (Buddhism, CBT, wellness, DBT, psychodynamic)
* Eating Disorders Specialist
* Mood Disorders Specialist (depression, bipolar disorder) * LGBT-friendly
* Trained at Ackerman Institute
* Some Sliding Scale Fee Slots
* Union Square & Westchester Offices
* Former Adjunct Professor NYU School of Social Work
* Past-Vice President of Family & Divorce Mediation Council.
I have a unique, interdisciplinary background as a seasoned and compassionate holistic psychotherapist (individual, couples, family), divorce/family mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach. I view and treat patients as whole people, integrating Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, wellness, and Buddhist principles into a tailored holistic approach. Together, these approaches help patients understand and change how their thoughts and emotions impact their behavior. As a mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach, I am committed to helping people avoid court and resolve their differences sensibly and compassionately. I am passionate about minimizing the negative effects of divorce and separation by fostering effective coparenting.
Shara M. Brofman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
I actively support LGBTQIA individuals and families, single parents and parents-to-be, and families built without children.
I support a range of issues in therapy, and much of my work centers around reproductive mental health, including supporting people around pregnancy and birth, and through high risk pregnancy, birth trauma, the postpartum period and parenting, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, and termination for medical reasons, or TFMR), infertility and families built through Assisted Reproductive Technology (e.g. IVF), PGT, third-party reproduction (e.g. egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, and surrogacy), adoption, and fertility preservation. I welcome people representing diverse backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
I actively support LGBTQIA individuals and families, single parents and parents-to-be, and families built without children.
I support a range of issues in therapy, and much of my work centers around reproductive mental health, including supporting people around pregnancy and birth, and through high risk pregnancy, birth trauma, the postpartum period and parenting, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, and termination for medical reasons, or TFMR), infertility and families built through Assisted Reproductive Technology (e.g. IVF), PGT, third-party reproduction (e.g. egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, and surrogacy), adoption, and fertility preservation. I welcome people representing diverse backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
Miguelina Almonte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CLC, MS, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (Online Only)
Treatment provided to children, adults, couples and families experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, behavioral problems, opposition/ defiance, conflicts with interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, low motivation, bereavement, low educational achievement, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorders, behavior management and any challenges faced in daily life.
Treatment provided to children, adults, couples and families experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, behavioral problems, opposition/ defiance, conflicts with interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, low motivation, bereavement, low educational achievement, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorders, behavior management and any challenges faced in daily life.
Iris Warren Henry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
If you're feeling down, anxious, or overwhelmed, it may be because managing the day-to-day minutiae of our busy schedules often leaves little space to register our emotional experiences until they hit a fever pitch. Although many of us adapt by pushing the pain into the background much of the time, these hidden disappointments, hurts, and resentments don't disappear; they grow and can fester. Creating a safe place to process this pain is vital, and can free us to realize and accomplish our goals.
If you're feeling down, anxious, or overwhelmed, it may be because managing the day-to-day minutiae of our busy schedules often leaves little space to register our emotional experiences until they hit a fever pitch. Although many of us adapt by pushing the pain into the background much of the time, these hidden disappointments, hurts, and resentments don't disappear; they grow and can fester. Creating a safe place to process this pain is vital, and can free us to realize and accomplish our goals.
Doris Bertocci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
I view my therapeutic role as a partnership in which I listen carefully and guide the conversation so that I can "hear" underlying themes and connections I can then share with the client as we work toward resolving their difficulties. In providing information related to the client's concerns, my work is still psychodynamically informed. This is especially important for clients interested in learning about themselves and their relationships in a new way (their feelings, anxiety, causes of symptoms, or errors in judgment) in order to free themselves from the misunderstandings, confusion, and emotional "clutter" holding them back.
I view my therapeutic role as a partnership in which I listen carefully and guide the conversation so that I can "hear" underlying themes and connections I can then share with the client as we work toward resolving their difficulties. In providing information related to the client's concerns, my work is still psychodynamically informed. This is especially important for clients interested in learning about themselves and their relationships in a new way (their feelings, anxiety, causes of symptoms, or errors in judgment) in order to free themselves from the misunderstandings, confusion, and emotional "clutter" holding them back.
Morgan Neyland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (Online Only)
My background is in treating depression, anxiety, anger, and PTSD in adolescents and young adults. Additionally, I work with clients to help negotiate family stress, peer conflict, relationship issues, and loss. My hope is that through honest communication we build resilience and coping skills for life.
My background is in treating depression, anxiety, anger, and PTSD in adolescents and young adults. Additionally, I work with clients to help negotiate family stress, peer conflict, relationship issues, and loss. My hope is that through honest communication we build resilience and coping skills for life.
Karen Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
I am a Columbia University trained psychotherapist and have been practicing therapy for the past 16 years. My style of practice is interactive and relational. This means we will work together and build a relationship from which we can work through what you need help with. I tend to be transparent and will share my thoughts with you. This will be an active therapy experience where we will use our smarts and strengths collaboratively to bring about change. My post graduate training in couple and family therapy gives me a deep understanding of how to help individuals, couples and families struggling with relationship issues.
I am a Columbia University trained psychotherapist and have been practicing therapy for the past 16 years. My style of practice is interactive and relational. This means we will work together and build a relationship from which we can work through what you need help with. I tend to be transparent and will share my thoughts with you. This will be an active therapy experience where we will use our smarts and strengths collaboratively to bring about change. My post graduate training in couple and family therapy gives me a deep understanding of how to help individuals, couples and families struggling with relationship issues.
Bridget Madigan-Sharp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
We are all doing the best we can. But sometimes we realize that ways that we have previously used to cope with pain are no longer serving us. I work with people of all backgrounds who are in the process of learning to not judge themselves for being in pain, and in finding that freedom they can focus on what they need to function as their authentic selves.
We are all doing the best we can. But sometimes we realize that ways that we have previously used to cope with pain are no longer serving us. I work with people of all backgrounds who are in the process of learning to not judge themselves for being in pain, and in finding that freedom they can focus on what they need to function as their authentic selves.
Judith Kleber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
For the past 15 years, I have served as Clinical Social Work Supervisor and Director of the Social Work Consultation Service at the New York State Psychiatric Institute-Columbia University. I have also maintained a private practice in psychotherapy for over 30 years, treating individuals, couples, and families using an eclectic/integrative approach (drawing primarily on relational-psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based traditions).
For the past 15 years, I have served as Clinical Social Work Supervisor and Director of the Social Work Consultation Service at the New York State Psychiatric Institute-Columbia University. I have also maintained a private practice in psychotherapy for over 30 years, treating individuals, couples, and families using an eclectic/integrative approach (drawing primarily on relational-psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based traditions).
Maureen Buckley-Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
I enjoy working with individuals and couples across the life cycle: young adults dealing with anxiety, self-esteem issues or relationship stress in these uncertain times; couples long married and looking to enhance their relationship; and 'baby boomers' facing their own transitions while being 'sandwiched' between the needs of adult children and aging parents. I believe in our capacity for personal growth individually and in our closest relationships throughout life. In a safe, confidential environment you are invited to engage in the empowering process of therapy. My therapeutic style is warm, empathic and interactive.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples across the life cycle: young adults dealing with anxiety, self-esteem issues or relationship stress in these uncertain times; couples long married and looking to enhance their relationship; and 'baby boomers' facing their own transitions while being 'sandwiched' between the needs of adult children and aging parents. I believe in our capacity for personal growth individually and in our closest relationships throughout life. In a safe, confidential environment you are invited to engage in the empowering process of therapy. My therapeutic style is warm, empathic and interactive.
Meredith Darcy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
I listen closely and on multiple levels to the people I see; I want to hear how you think, experience the world, and feel. Whatever symptoms you struggle with (anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, trauma), we will work to understand the hold they have on you through exploration. This process will allow you greater personal freedom, creativity, and clarity around your sense of self, purpose, and belonging.
I listen closely and on multiple levels to the people I see; I want to hear how you think, experience the world, and feel. Whatever symptoms you struggle with (anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, trauma), we will work to understand the hold they have on you through exploration. This process will allow you greater personal freedom, creativity, and clarity around your sense of self, purpose, and belonging.
Claudia Krugovoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Psychotherapy can help you to develop greater self awareness, deepen connections with others, and create a personally meaningful life. I see myself as a concerned and nonjudgmental partner in this process. I try to foster an atmosphere of safety in which you experience a sense of freedom to think and feel. Maybe you are having trouble adjusting to a new change or are feeling stuck; perhaps you repeatedly find yourself in unhappy relationships or conflicts at work and struggle with low self-esteem. It may be that your familiar assumptions and modes of behaving, which originally developed out of need, are no longer working for you.
Psychotherapy can help you to develop greater self awareness, deepen connections with others, and create a personally meaningful life. I see myself as a concerned and nonjudgmental partner in this process. I try to foster an atmosphere of safety in which you experience a sense of freedom to think and feel. Maybe you are having trouble adjusting to a new change or are feeling stuck; perhaps you repeatedly find yourself in unhappy relationships or conflicts at work and struggle with low self-esteem. It may be that your familiar assumptions and modes of behaving, which originally developed out of need, are no longer working for you.
Barbara Iwler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
I am sure that finding a therapist at this moment is difficult for you. One wants to choose a therapist who has just the right sensibility. Having been in practice for 30 years has taught me to be present and listen carefully to your needs. As a Family Therapist I think about all the elements that influence and impact your life, your work, your family and your friends. As a Systemic Thinker I know that your attachment to others and your interpersonal skills determine how you feel. I hope you will consider this as you search for a new therapist.
I am sure that finding a therapist at this moment is difficult for you. One wants to choose a therapist who has just the right sensibility. Having been in practice for 30 years has taught me to be present and listen carefully to your needs. As a Family Therapist I think about all the elements that influence and impact your life, your work, your family and your friends. As a Systemic Thinker I know that your attachment to others and your interpersonal skills determine how you feel. I hope you will consider this as you search for a new therapist.
Paulina Castillo-Eisenbeis
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
At the heart of my work, I collaborate with you in tending to your emotional life, helping you build resilience while cultivating sustainable happiness. I work with individuals, parents, couples, people searching for healthy relationships, anyone seeking to effect change, and people overwhelmed by maladaptive patterns in their lives. Drawing from my training and life experience, we'll work skillfully and compassionately, together, toward achieving your goals. With a profound belief in the capacity for people to transform themselves, I can create a safe place to heal and grow.
At the heart of my work, I collaborate with you in tending to your emotional life, helping you build resilience while cultivating sustainable happiness. I work with individuals, parents, couples, people searching for healthy relationships, anyone seeking to effect change, and people overwhelmed by maladaptive patterns in their lives. Drawing from my training and life experience, we'll work skillfully and compassionately, together, toward achieving your goals. With a profound belief in the capacity for people to transform themselves, I can create a safe place to heal and grow.
Amber daSilva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with a great number of clients in a variety of settings. I work with adolescents and adults collaboratively to create a safe and comfortable space where clients can be their true selves. I help clients to explore their current circumstances as well as their past experiences to understand who they are and why they are this way. Through this understanding and experience clients are able to create positive change in their lives. I believe that to truly know thyself is the path to self acceptance and happiness.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with a great number of clients in a variety of settings. I work with adolescents and adults collaboratively to create a safe and comfortable space where clients can be their true selves. I help clients to explore their current circumstances as well as their past experiences to understand who they are and why they are this way. Through this understanding and experience clients are able to create positive change in their lives. I believe that to truly know thyself is the path to self acceptance and happiness.
Donna Moss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (Online Only)
In a caring home-office I offer supportive, practical, goal-oriented, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavioral (DBT) psychotherapy for accepting and processing what's past and embracing what's next with wisdom and ease. With 25+ years of experience in areas such as: infertility, cancer, health, stress, relationships, divorce mediation, family therapy, meditation and yoga, depression/anxiety and wellness, work/life balance, I have a strong understanding life's transitions, especially with teens, young adults and families. My hours are flexible. The first appointment will be helpful in understanding the client's history and desires and determining if the rapport is comfortable.
In a caring home-office I offer supportive, practical, goal-oriented, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavioral (DBT) psychotherapy for accepting and processing what's past and embracing what's next with wisdom and ease. With 25+ years of experience in areas such as: infertility, cancer, health, stress, relationships, divorce mediation, family therapy, meditation and yoga, depression/anxiety and wellness, work/life balance, I have a strong understanding life's transitions, especially with teens, young adults and families. My hours are flexible. The first appointment will be helpful in understanding the client's history and desires and determining if the rapport is comfortable.
Adrienne W. Katzow
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
I work with adults with a variety of concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions and loss. My therapeutic style is empathic, open and interactive. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative space where you feel empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.
I work with adults with a variety of concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions and loss. My therapeutic style is empathic, open and interactive. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative space where you feel empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.
David Rabinowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Finding a therapist and feeling comfortable with that person is a very important aspect of getting started. I like to think of therapy as a conversation at the same time knowing that you have goals for your life that will be the focus of our work. I take a very humanistic and interpersonal approach to my practice, which seems to put people at ease.
Finding a therapist and feeling comfortable with that person is a very important aspect of getting started. I like to think of therapy as a conversation at the same time knowing that you have goals for your life that will be the focus of our work. I take a very humanistic and interpersonal approach to my practice, which seems to put people at ease.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.