Lesbian Therapists in East Amherst, NY
Finding the right counselor can feel like a daunting and vulnerable task but know you have taken the first courageous step on a journey towards healing and growth. Life throws curveballs at us, and at times, it can feel overwhelming to navigate these challenges alone. As a counselor, my priority is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts and experiences. I believe in the power of empathy and validation and am here to offer you the support you seek.
Finding the right counselor can feel like a daunting and vulnerable task but know you have taken the first courageous step on a journey towards healing and growth. Life throws curveballs at us, and at times, it can feel overwhelming to navigate these challenges alone. As a counselor, my priority is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts and experiences. I believe in the power of empathy and validation and am here to offer you the support you seek.
As a clinician, my favorite quote is "shame dies when stories are told in safe places" (-Anna Voskamp), and this is what guides my practice. Maybe you often find yourself thinking that “there must be something wrong with me”, that nobody understands, or maybe you feel weighed down by guilt, shame or self-doubt. Often, the clients I work with express frustration over feeling "stuck" or unable to make changes, despite their best efforts. In the therapeutic space, these are not viewed as failures, but responses that make sense when viewed through the lens of trauma, access to resources, and broader cultural messages and expectations.
As a clinician, my favorite quote is "shame dies when stories are told in safe places" (-Anna Voskamp), and this is what guides my practice. Maybe you often find yourself thinking that “there must be something wrong with me”, that nobody understands, or maybe you feel weighed down by guilt, shame or self-doubt. Often, the clients I work with express frustration over feeling "stuck" or unable to make changes, despite their best efforts. In the therapeutic space, these are not viewed as failures, but responses that make sense when viewed through the lens of trauma, access to resources, and broader cultural messages and expectations.
In my work as a psychologist, I enjoy helping people develop their confidence, skills and satisfaction with their lives. I work with clients to develop our relationship and strive to be empathic, consistent and forthcoming. I bring my sense of humor to the work we do and encourage clients to be in touch with their own personal strengths. I hope to empower people to try new ways of thinking, feeling, behaving and interacting which move them in the direction of their goals. I help people gain a better understanding of themselves and their potential to improve their lives.
In my work as a psychologist, I enjoy helping people develop their confidence, skills and satisfaction with their lives. I work with clients to develop our relationship and strive to be empathic, consistent and forthcoming. I bring my sense of humor to the work we do and encourage clients to be in touch with their own personal strengths. I hope to empower people to try new ways of thinking, feeling, behaving and interacting which move them in the direction of their goals. I help people gain a better understanding of themselves and their potential to improve their lives.
Everyone faces difficulties in life. These difficulties can be experienced as disappointment, challenge, adversity, or trauma. People cope with their struggles the best that they can with the resources they have available. When these difficult situations cause a person to have problems functioning, attaining their goals, or feeling satisfied with their life it can be helpful to work with a professional mental health therapist. This can help by having someone to talk with about their difficulties, especially if it is something traumatic that they struggle to share with other people in their life.
Everyone faces difficulties in life. These difficulties can be experienced as disappointment, challenge, adversity, or trauma. People cope with their struggles the best that they can with the resources they have available. When these difficult situations cause a person to have problems functioning, attaining their goals, or feeling satisfied with their life it can be helpful to work with a professional mental health therapist. This can help by having someone to talk with about their difficulties, especially if it is something traumatic that they struggle to share with other people in their life.
On life's journey there can be bumps, hills and mountains for us to climb. At times, that climb may feel impossible and you may feel unable to do it alone. Reaching out for someone to help you move forward is not easy, it takes courage and strength. I would be honored to help you climb those bumps, hills and mountains. Together we can discover what you need to find inner peace and contentment.
On life's journey there can be bumps, hills and mountains for us to climb. At times, that climb may feel impossible and you may feel unable to do it alone. Reaching out for someone to help you move forward is not easy, it takes courage and strength. I would be honored to help you climb those bumps, hills and mountains. Together we can discover what you need to find inner peace and contentment.
Are intrusive thoughts getting out of control? Do you find yourself worrying and not always knowing why? Are feelings of sadness or emptiness making it hard to enjoy things that once made you happy? Counseling is a healing journey. I would consider it a privilege to help you through this journey. I believe in helping people to reach their maximum potential and teaching people to manage their symptoms so that they may live as full and as meaningful a life as possible. My intention is to empower you to make the best decisions for yourself and to help you to cope with challenges in your life.
Are intrusive thoughts getting out of control? Do you find yourself worrying and not always knowing why? Are feelings of sadness or emptiness making it hard to enjoy things that once made you happy? Counseling is a healing journey. I would consider it a privilege to help you through this journey. I believe in helping people to reach their maximum potential and teaching people to manage their symptoms so that they may live as full and as meaningful a life as possible. My intention is to empower you to make the best decisions for yourself and to help you to cope with challenges in your life.
All of us reach points in our lives when we feel overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck. It is easy sometimes to feel discouraged and alone. In those moments, we may lose our ability to feel joy, to see our strengths, to feel connection, and live to our full potential. This is when counseling can provide the safety and support we all need to confront our personal challenges and rediscover the beauty and resilience of our own hearts.
All of us reach points in our lives when we feel overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck. It is easy sometimes to feel discouraged and alone. In those moments, we may lose our ability to feel joy, to see our strengths, to feel connection, and live to our full potential. This is when counseling can provide the safety and support we all need to confront our personal challenges and rediscover the beauty and resilience of our own hearts.
Life can often be challenging. You may feel you've gotten "off track" and need some direction. You may be overwhelmed with things and don't know what to do or how to make it better. It may be starting to affect your relationships, and you don't know how to stop it. You may be wondering what's wrong with you and why this keeps happening, or whether you're depressed. Perhaps you're having panic attacks that come out of nowhere. Or maybe you seem to have developed social anxiety. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself or aren't content with your life. You want things to be different, you just don't know how to make that happen. You might be wondering whether you're always going to feel this way. You've got a lot going for you, you've accomplished quite a bit, but it still feels like there's something missing. You're not sure what else to do. Most of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Especially when trying to handle the stress of life, relationships and the impact of certain events all at once.
Life can often be challenging. You may feel you've gotten "off track" and need some direction. You may be overwhelmed with things and don't know what to do or how to make it better. It may be starting to affect your relationships, and you don't know how to stop it. You may be wondering what's wrong with you and why this keeps happening, or whether you're depressed. Perhaps you're having panic attacks that come out of nowhere. Or maybe you seem to have developed social anxiety. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself or aren't content with your life. You want things to be different, you just don't know how to make that happen. You might be wondering whether you're always going to feel this way. You've got a lot going for you, you've accomplished quite a bit, but it still feels like there's something missing. You're not sure what else to do. Most of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Especially when trying to handle the stress of life, relationships and the impact of certain events all at once.
Life can be challenging and it can sometimes feel that overcoming the obstacles around us are nearly impossible. Beginning counseling can be an incredibly hard and a challenging experience, but it can also be rewarding. Sometimes it can be challenging to reach out and ask for help. By starting your search for a therapist, you are choosing to face the challenges and search for answers and support with your mental health. I primarily provide individual therapy for individuals of all ages, but I love to incorporate family therapy sessions when needed focusing on supporting my client and their loved ones.
Life can be challenging and it can sometimes feel that overcoming the obstacles around us are nearly impossible. Beginning counseling can be an incredibly hard and a challenging experience, but it can also be rewarding. Sometimes it can be challenging to reach out and ask for help. By starting your search for a therapist, you are choosing to face the challenges and search for answers and support with your mental health. I primarily provide individual therapy for individuals of all ages, but I love to incorporate family therapy sessions when needed focusing on supporting my client and their loved ones.
Creatively facilitating a safe and therapeutic environment for youth and adults, with a focus on adolescents. Working though trauma; using Art Therapy, EMDR and talk therapy, both online and in person. Art Therapy and EMDR are highly effective ways of expression for many who have experienced trauma and have mental health concerns. I believe that building rapport and trust is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic relationship.
Creatively facilitating a safe and therapeutic environment for youth and adults, with a focus on adolescents. Working though trauma; using Art Therapy, EMDR and talk therapy, both online and in person. Art Therapy and EMDR are highly effective ways of expression for many who have experienced trauma and have mental health concerns. I believe that building rapport and trust is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is highly experienced in treating adults with marital/relationship problems and problems related to sexuality and gender identity. I also specialize in treatment of emotional distress and sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors. My orientation is insight oriented and attachment based, and is focused on developmental issues in the individual and in the couple. I am particularly interested in assisting with existential crises that may affect intimate partnerships. In addition to my private practice I am available as an expert speaker on cancer survivorship and sexuality and cancer.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is highly experienced in treating adults with marital/relationship problems and problems related to sexuality and gender identity. I also specialize in treatment of emotional distress and sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors. My orientation is insight oriented and attachment based, and is focused on developmental issues in the individual and in the couple. I am particularly interested in assisting with existential crises that may affect intimate partnerships. In addition to my private practice I am available as an expert speaker on cancer survivorship and sexuality and cancer.
Harris Hill Counseling and Coaching is a private counseling practice dedicated to helping our clients live happy and successful lives. We offer premium counseling services in a beautiful, inviting, and professional office space, conveniently located to many areas of Western New York. Our counselors are licensed professionals with vast experience in helping a wide range of clientele.
Harris Hill Counseling and Coaching is a private counseling practice dedicated to helping our clients live happy and successful lives. We offer premium counseling services in a beautiful, inviting, and professional office space, conveniently located to many areas of Western New York. Our counselors are licensed professionals with vast experience in helping a wide range of clientele.
Are you anxious, stuck, or flat even when life looks “fine”? Do you repeat the same relationship pattern, overextend yourself, or feel strangely disconnected at work? In our work, we slow things down and pay close attention to these patterns—how they show up, repeat, and shape your choices. The aim is not surface-level relief, but change that actually makes sense to you, from the inside out.
Are you anxious, stuck, or flat even when life looks “fine”? Do you repeat the same relationship pattern, overextend yourself, or feel strangely disconnected at work? In our work, we slow things down and pay close attention to these patterns—how they show up, repeat, and shape your choices. The aim is not surface-level relief, but change that actually makes sense to you, from the inside out.
I am passionate about empowering couples and individuals to learn skills to effectively navigate and overcome relationship difficulties. I believe the relationships we have in our life can have a significant impact on our mental health and overall life satisfaction. Have relationships negatively affected your self-esteem, caused anxiety and depressed feelings, or opened your eyes to other concerns you would like to address? I can help you find meaning in the difficulties you are facing, and learn to create satisfying relationships and outcomes that you want in your life.
I am passionate about empowering couples and individuals to learn skills to effectively navigate and overcome relationship difficulties. I believe the relationships we have in our life can have a significant impact on our mental health and overall life satisfaction. Have relationships negatively affected your self-esteem, caused anxiety and depressed feelings, or opened your eyes to other concerns you would like to address? I can help you find meaning in the difficulties you are facing, and learn to create satisfying relationships and outcomes that you want in your life.
Finding a space where you don’t have to explain or defend your identity is the first step toward healing. Perhaps you’re navigating the complexities of coming out, managing the weight of minority stress, or trying to process past traumas that still feel 'loud' in your daily life. You deserve a therapist who truly 'gets it' and provides a soft place to land.
My style is collaborative, direct, and deeply affirming. I believe therapy is a partnership where your lived experience is respected and your goals are the priority. We’ll work together to build the resilience you already possess and create the peace of mind you deserve.
Finding a space where you don’t have to explain or defend your identity is the first step toward healing. Perhaps you’re navigating the complexities of coming out, managing the weight of minority stress, or trying to process past traumas that still feel 'loud' in your daily life. You deserve a therapist who truly 'gets it' and provides a soft place to land.
My style is collaborative, direct, and deeply affirming. I believe therapy is a partnership where your lived experience is respected and your goals are the priority. We’ll work together to build the resilience you already possess and create the peace of mind you deserve.
You viewing my profile right now means you took a very vulnerable first step to reach out for help and I applaud you for that. Being vulnerable can feel scary, but I am a believer in "great things never came from comfort zones". I have worked with a variety of populations ranging from children-adults and including things such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, substance use and addiction, behavioral disorders and other stress and conflict. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or a new attempt, I would love to be able to assist you in your journey!
You viewing my profile right now means you took a very vulnerable first step to reach out for help and I applaud you for that. Being vulnerable can feel scary, but I am a believer in "great things never came from comfort zones". I have worked with a variety of populations ranging from children-adults and including things such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, substance use and addiction, behavioral disorders and other stress and conflict. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or a new attempt, I would love to be able to assist you in your journey!
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I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and respected. I approach each session with empathy, understanding, and an open mind, honoring each person’s unique background and experiences. My goal is to build trust through consistency, confidentiality, and clear communication, allowing clients to feel secure in expressing themselves. I believe in meeting clients where they are, supporting them with compassion while guiding them to find the skills and tools that will help overcome any struggles they are experiencing.
I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and respected. I approach each session with empathy, understanding, and an open mind, honoring each person’s unique background and experiences. My goal is to build trust through consistency, confidentiality, and clear communication, allowing clients to feel secure in expressing themselves. I believe in meeting clients where they are, supporting them with compassion while guiding them to find the skills and tools that will help overcome any struggles they are experiencing.
Hi! I'm Denise Litterer and I am a psychologist who has successfully worked with clients with a range of presenting issues and from diverse backgrounds for over 25 years. I am highly collaborative and active in therapy, utilizing an interpersonal, feminist, and multicultural approach to combine your life experiences and identities with my professional knowledge. I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and often incorporate these techniques into my therapy as well as use them in my own life! On a personal note, I live with my wife, three children, dogs and cats and spend my free time cooking, baking, and reading.
Hi! I'm Denise Litterer and I am a psychologist who has successfully worked with clients with a range of presenting issues and from diverse backgrounds for over 25 years. I am highly collaborative and active in therapy, utilizing an interpersonal, feminist, and multicultural approach to combine your life experiences and identities with my professional knowledge. I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and often incorporate these techniques into my therapy as well as use them in my own life! On a personal note, I live with my wife, three children, dogs and cats and spend my free time cooking, baking, and reading.
You are capable, driven, and accustomed to being the person others rely on. From the outside, your life may look successful. Privately, you may feel anxious, depleted, unusually self-critical, or unsure how much longer you can keep performing at this pace. Perhaps a transition, setback, promotion, relationship change, or growing visibility has unsettled strategies that once worked well. This work is not about becoming less ambitious. It's about working, leading, creating, and living with more freedom.
You are capable, driven, and accustomed to being the person others rely on. From the outside, your life may look successful. Privately, you may feel anxious, depleted, unusually self-critical, or unsure how much longer you can keep performing at this pace. Perhaps a transition, setback, promotion, relationship change, or growing visibility has unsettled strategies that once worked well. This work is not about becoming less ambitious. It's about working, leading, creating, and living with more freedom.
Hello! I’m a trauma-informed therapist training in sex therapy and I create a safe, affirming space to explore the intersection of trauma, sexuality, and relationships. I work with individuals navigating sexual trauma, identity exploration, and relational challenges, helping you reconnect with yourself and build fulfilling, authentic connections. I am deeply committed to sexual wellness and inclusivity. I work with individuals across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and welcome diverse relationship structures, including kink and consensual non-monogamy. I strive to create a space where all parts of you are respected, explored, and understood.
Hello! I’m a trauma-informed therapist training in sex therapy and I create a safe, affirming space to explore the intersection of trauma, sexuality, and relationships. I work with individuals navigating sexual trauma, identity exploration, and relational challenges, helping you reconnect with yourself and build fulfilling, authentic connections. I am deeply committed to sexual wellness and inclusivity. I work with individuals across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and welcome diverse relationship structures, including kink and consensual non-monogamy. I strive to create a space where all parts of you are respected, explored, and understood.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.