Lesbian Therapists in East Aurora, NY
I work with teens (15+) and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, anger, loneliness, or disconnection. You may notice painful relationship patterns yet feel stuck in cycles that are hard to break. Many of these patterns are rooted in trauma or early attachment experiences. In our work, I offer a warm, attuned space where you feel seen and safe. Together, we gently explore how your past shapes your present, strengthen self-understanding, and build new ways of relating—to yourself and others—with greater security and choice.
I work with teens (15+) and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, anger, loneliness, or disconnection. You may notice painful relationship patterns yet feel stuck in cycles that are hard to break. Many of these patterns are rooted in trauma or early attachment experiences. In our work, I offer a warm, attuned space where you feel seen and safe. Together, we gently explore how your past shapes your present, strengthen self-understanding, and build new ways of relating—to yourself and others—with greater security and choice.
Mary W Beiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
2 Endorsed
East Aurora, NY 14052
Waitlist for new clients
At any age, for any reason, we can stuck in situations beyond our control. Through a warm, accepting and goal-oriented process, I can help you on your journey towards more acceptance of life's situations and of finding your unique solutions.
At any age, for any reason, we can stuck in situations beyond our control. Through a warm, accepting and goal-oriented process, I can help you on your journey towards more acceptance of life's situations and of finding your unique solutions.
PRE-LICENSED MFTs AVAILABLE TO SEE COUPLES AND FAMILIES FOR $100/SESSION. I have been working with couples and families for over 20 years, specializing in relationships. I work with couples who want to improve their relationship, figure out where it's going, or end it with as much peace as possible, with families where there has been divorce and child behavior problems, and with individuals who have anxiety or depression. Therapy is based in the present and is short-term. You should see results quickly, and if you don't, something about the way therapy is going needs to change. Your time and money will not be wasted.
PRE-LICENSED MFTs AVAILABLE TO SEE COUPLES AND FAMILIES FOR $100/SESSION. I have been working with couples and families for over 20 years, specializing in relationships. I work with couples who want to improve their relationship, figure out where it's going, or end it with as much peace as possible, with families where there has been divorce and child behavior problems, and with individuals who have anxiety or depression. Therapy is based in the present and is short-term. You should see results quickly, and if you don't, something about the way therapy is going needs to change. Your time and money will not be wasted.
I admire & appreciate the courage it takes to initiate & maintain therapy. Individuals & couples call because they are stuck in unhealthy patterns & do not know how to do something different. I assist them in creating & maintaining healthy patterns. Anxiety & panic are struggles for many people. They learn to control the anxiety as opposed the anxiety controlling them. Miscommunication happens because people often listen to talk as opposed to understand. I teach clients how to communicate in the therapy room so they leave knowing how to do it. Clients regain trust so they can reconnect emotionally & sexually.
I admire & appreciate the courage it takes to initiate & maintain therapy. Individuals & couples call because they are stuck in unhealthy patterns & do not know how to do something different. I assist them in creating & maintaining healthy patterns. Anxiety & panic are struggles for many people. They learn to control the anxiety as opposed the anxiety controlling them. Miscommunication happens because people often listen to talk as opposed to understand. I teach clients how to communicate in the therapy room so they leave knowing how to do it. Clients regain trust so they can reconnect emotionally & sexually.
Tired of feeling stuck or trying to be perfect? Let’s move past the survival mode and into what’s next.
If you’re exhausted from just surviving the day, I’m here to help. With 20+ years of experience, I help adults move beyond the heavy weight of depression and the constant chatter of anxiety. You aren't your symptoms; you're likely just trapped by limiting beliefs.
In my inclusive, judgment-free space, we’ll identify the mental blocks holding you back and build a practical toolkit for resilience. Stop surviving and start discovering who you are without fear.
Immediate openings for March 2026—let’s start your journey today.
Tired of feeling stuck or trying to be perfect? Let’s move past the survival mode and into what’s next.
If you’re exhausted from just surviving the day, I’m here to help. With 20+ years of experience, I help adults move beyond the heavy weight of depression and the constant chatter of anxiety. You aren't your symptoms; you're likely just trapped by limiting beliefs.
In my inclusive, judgment-free space, we’ll identify the mental blocks holding you back and build a practical toolkit for resilience. Stop surviving and start discovering who you are without fear.
Immediate openings for March 2026—let’s start your journey today.
Gillian Field-Bierl, Creative Arts Therapist, PLLC
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Finding a therapist can be difficult. Finding a therapist who is the right fit can be even more challenging. You made it this far! A brief 15 minute phone consultation will bring you closer to exploring what your next steps toward a healthier and happier life could look like and to ensure that we are the right fit. I am a New York State licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT) and a nationally registered, board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), offering individual and family therapy.
Finding a therapist can be difficult. Finding a therapist who is the right fit can be even more challenging. You made it this far! A brief 15 minute phone consultation will bring you closer to exploring what your next steps toward a healthier and happier life could look like and to ensure that we are the right fit. I am a New York State licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT) and a nationally registered, board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), offering individual and family therapy.
I subscribe to the theory that "Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional". My clients say they appreciate the compassion and expertise I provide. I bring years of experience and wisdom to clients who want better understanding and mastery of their lives. Solution-focused and dynamic, I care deeply about my clients and challenge them to be honest and responsible so that their lives can be more satisfying. I work with clients to reduce depression, anxiety and improve troubled relationships. I value the therapeutic alliance with my clients and offer clients "A lantern, a lifeboat and a ladder" (Rumi)
I subscribe to the theory that "Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional". My clients say they appreciate the compassion and expertise I provide. I bring years of experience and wisdom to clients who want better understanding and mastery of their lives. Solution-focused and dynamic, I care deeply about my clients and challenge them to be honest and responsible so that their lives can be more satisfying. I work with clients to reduce depression, anxiety and improve troubled relationships. I value the therapeutic alliance with my clients and offer clients "A lantern, a lifeboat and a ladder" (Rumi)
I believe that life is an important challenge. Making it the life you want takes courage. I am here to support you in creating the life you want, relationship you want, and family you want. I respect your choice to support yourself by reaching out and welcome any questions you might have before we initiate our work together.
I believe that life is an important challenge. Making it the life you want takes courage. I am here to support you in creating the life you want, relationship you want, and family you want. I respect your choice to support yourself by reaching out and welcome any questions you might have before we initiate our work together.
Stephanie G. Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m Stephanie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in complex trauma, PTSD, and EMDR therapy. I work with adolescents (15+) and adults who are ready to move beyond survival mode and begin healing from the experiences that continue to impact their lives daily. I have experience supporting individuals with complex trauma, attachment wounds, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Many of the people I work with have spent years carrying the weight of difficult experiences, feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm.
Hi! I’m Stephanie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in complex trauma, PTSD, and EMDR therapy. I work with adolescents (15+) and adults who are ready to move beyond survival mode and begin healing from the experiences that continue to impact their lives daily. I have experience supporting individuals with complex trauma, attachment wounds, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Many of the people I work with have spent years carrying the weight of difficult experiences, feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm.
Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and build on strengths you might not even know you already have so you can have the life you want. The types of counseling I have special training in can be used to help in a variety of situations. Let’s get together to see what we can figure out.
Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and build on strengths you might not even know you already have so you can have the life you want. The types of counseling I have special training in can be used to help in a variety of situations. Let’s get together to see what we can figure out.
Erin E
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
1 Endorsed
East Aurora, NY 14052
Not accepting new clients
You may feel stuck right now—overwhelmed by chronic stress, anxiety, weighed down by depression, or carrying the impact of complex trauma. These struggles can show up as constant self-criticism, feeling unworthy, substance use, or patterns at work or in relationships that leave you drained and disconnected. They don’t just stay in your mind—they often live in the body too, as tension, exhaustion, or a sense of being on edge.
Many of the people I see are looking for more than talk therapy and feel drawn to mind–body approaches. In our work, we explore not only thoughts and emotions, but also how experiences live in the body.
You may feel stuck right now—overwhelmed by chronic stress, anxiety, weighed down by depression, or carrying the impact of complex trauma. These struggles can show up as constant self-criticism, feeling unworthy, substance use, or patterns at work or in relationships that leave you drained and disconnected. They don’t just stay in your mind—they often live in the body too, as tension, exhaustion, or a sense of being on edge.
Many of the people I see are looking for more than talk therapy and feel drawn to mind–body approaches. In our work, we explore not only thoughts and emotions, but also how experiences live in the body.
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Hi , my name is Chris (she/they) and I have openings for new clients in IL or NY for virtual therapy.
I believe that each person has the innate capacity for living an expansive and joyful life. I take a holistic approach in working with you to find balance, self compassion, and an sense of overall well being. I am a firm believer in the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Our work together will help you to engage your inner wisdom and all aspects of yourself as you navigate your healing journey.
Hi , my name is Chris (she/they) and I have openings for new clients in IL or NY for virtual therapy.
I believe that each person has the innate capacity for living an expansive and joyful life. I take a holistic approach in working with you to find balance, self compassion, and an sense of overall well being. I am a firm believer in the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Our work together will help you to engage your inner wisdom and all aspects of yourself as you navigate your healing journey.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, identity struggles, or major life transitions. If you’ve been feeling stuck, misunderstood, or weighed down by stress, you're not alone. I work with women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those facing mental health challenges to help you reconnect with your strengths and feel more grounded. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that hold you back and move toward healing, clarity, and renewed self-trust in a way that’s compassionate, affirming, and centered around you.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, identity struggles, or major life transitions. If you’ve been feeling stuck, misunderstood, or weighed down by stress, you're not alone. I work with women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those facing mental health challenges to help you reconnect with your strengths and feel more grounded. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that hold you back and move toward healing, clarity, and renewed self-trust in a way that’s compassionate, affirming, and centered around you.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming and I’m glad you’re sticking with it. As a therapist, I specialize in working with ADHD, those who have experienced trauma, the queer community, medical professionals.
I value honesty and collaboration in the therapeutic process. I feel it is important for you to know and be educated about your mental health. I want you to have a clear understanding every step of the way. My goal is to create a supportive environment where you can feel empowered to explore your challenges, discover your strengths and build resiliency within yourself.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming and I’m glad you’re sticking with it. As a therapist, I specialize in working with ADHD, those who have experienced trauma, the queer community, medical professionals.
I value honesty and collaboration in the therapeutic process. I feel it is important for you to know and be educated about your mental health. I want you to have a clear understanding every step of the way. My goal is to create a supportive environment where you can feel empowered to explore your challenges, discover your strengths and build resiliency within yourself.
I’m so glad you’re here! Often, the most caring and compassionate people are the ones who forget to care for themselves. Choosing to attend to your own needs is a powerful act of self-compassion, not only for you, but for the people and communities you care about. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. I have extensive experience working with young adults from diverse backgrounds and strive to create a space that is safe, trauma-informed, and grounded in social justice. My work is affirming, collaborative, and centered on your lived experience.
I’m so glad you’re here! Often, the most caring and compassionate people are the ones who forget to care for themselves. Choosing to attend to your own needs is a powerful act of self-compassion, not only for you, but for the people and communities you care about. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. I have extensive experience working with young adults from diverse backgrounds and strive to create a space that is safe, trauma-informed, and grounded in social justice. My work is affirming, collaborative, and centered on your lived experience.
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.
You haven’t felt good for months. You can’t get out of your head and your thoughts are constantly racing. Your feelings are in the driver’s seat of your life instead of you. You feel like no one understands, and you’re all alone. All you want to do is change this! Yet you feel so restless, you can't be still or concentrate on one thing for very long. We want to offer you hope that it doesn't have to stay this way. It’s possible to feel whole and alive again. Your nightmares don’t have to haunt you into the day. You can have peace and connection, with yourself and with others. Your joy and energy for life aren’t gone forever.
You haven’t felt good for months. You can’t get out of your head and your thoughts are constantly racing. Your feelings are in the driver’s seat of your life instead of you. You feel like no one understands, and you’re all alone. All you want to do is change this! Yet you feel so restless, you can't be still or concentrate on one thing for very long. We want to offer you hope that it doesn't have to stay this way. It’s possible to feel whole and alive again. Your nightmares don’t have to haunt you into the day. You can have peace and connection, with yourself and with others. Your joy and energy for life aren’t gone forever.
Do you ever feel like you're stuck in old patterns, behaviors or situations? You want to change, you’re able to identify that what you’re doing isn’t working but you’re not sure what direction to take? If so, you’re in the right place!
Do you ever feel like you're stuck in old patterns, behaviors or situations? You want to change, you’re able to identify that what you’re doing isn’t working but you’re not sure what direction to take? If so, you’re in the right place!
Currently accepting new clients! I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and have additional training in Grief and Loss, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety and depression. I believe good mental health is equally as important as good physical health. I am enthusiastic about helping people to achieve and maintain balance in their lives. Primary to my approach is a good therapeutic alliance between myself and the people I provide therapy to. I try to meet you where you are at, by listening and seeking to understand your needs and desires.
Currently accepting new clients! I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and have additional training in Grief and Loss, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety and depression. I believe good mental health is equally as important as good physical health. I am enthusiastic about helping people to achieve and maintain balance in their lives. Primary to my approach is a good therapeutic alliance between myself and the people I provide therapy to. I try to meet you where you are at, by listening and seeking to understand your needs and desires.
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.
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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.