LGBTQ+ Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

I usually work from a mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral perspective, in which we examine how your thinking affects your emotions and behaviors. By becoming aware of unhealthy thought patterns, we can learn to think differently; and similarly, change our relationship with the associated negative feelings. I usually work in a more direct manner, giving you concrete tools that you can use to help yourself. Of course, all of this will depend upon you! Each treatment will be a collaborative process, depending on what works best for you.

You're smart, you work hard, and you have plenty going for you. But you still feel your life isn't where you want it to be. You're distressed by difficult thoughts and feelings. You want to change but you're not sure how. With the help of a compassionate psychotherapist, you can find your way out. My goal is to help you find creative solutions to troublesome feelings, unproductive behaviors, and unsatisfying relationships. We will build a therapeutic relationship rooted in empathy and authenticity and we'll discover what's blocking you from reaching your goals.

Are you feeling stuck in aspects of your life because of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, challenges with love and sex, or the overall pressures of life? I can help you discover ways of resolving your symptoms through healing from past trauma, enriching relationships, and strengthening your sense of identity and values that ultimately lead you to a more fulfilling life. We can work on understanding your relationships and how they impact you. Practice mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and reframe internalized messages that have been holding you back.

Hi there! My name is Richard (they/them) and I am a Non-binary Filipinx Psychotherapist based in New York City. Growing up as a queer , low-income, first-generation college student with immigrant parents, I draw on my experiences to provide social justice-informed trauma therapy. My therapy space is warm, collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based, and much of my expertise has been working with queer , transgender , and HIV-affected youth and adults around experiences of abuse and violence.

I believe in therapy as a way to understand our pasts and move forward in the present—a powerful tool in navigating transitions, staying rooted, and expressing our creative selves. I have a Bachelors and Masters in music/opera, a Masters in social work from Columbia University, and am a certified yoga teacher.

My approach to therapy is rooted in anti-oppression and liberatory principles, seeking to honor each person’s individuality and autonomy. Much of my experience is working with people of color and queer and trans /gender non-conforming people. I am a queer , mixed-race Asian American of Uchinanchu and Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and my therapy space is warm and collaborative, fostering individuals’ ability to build resilience, joy, and power.

It can be hard to find a therapist who you don’t need to teach or explain portions of your existence to. As a Queer and Trans identified person, I am acutely aware of the need for more LGBTQ -affirmative mental healthcare where all of you is honored. I understand that sometimes what on the surface appears to be a mental health concern may be better explained by systemic oppression and societal influence. I use a strengths based and intersectional approach, always taking into consideration who you are.

As a WOC in the LGBTQIA +/kink/poly/consensual relationship community, my approach is anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma informed, sex affirming, and abolitionist. My work with queer , transgender /gender non-conforming folx has led to a focus in issues relating to internalized and institutional racism and oppression, sexual identity, trauma, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues, and self-esteem. By employing strengths-based, narrative-lead therapy, I will help you to embody being the expert of your experience.

Do you want to change how you feel, your habits, or how you interact with others? You deserve a therapist who will listen with empathy and offer insight without judgment, someone who will help you figure out what is holding you back and how to overcome it. This may require examining your perceptions, your interactions, and even your history. Evidence-based techniques and coping mechanisms may also be helpful.

Sometimes in life, we face various problems or setbacks that impede our identity, self-esteem, relationships, and/or aspirations. Through therapy, we can safely and quickly develop ways to achieve your life goals and improve life satisfaction. I work dynamically and collaboratively to explore your inner thoughts and feelings to bring positive changes and meaning to your present life. In conjunction, I utilize specific ways to help you build your inner resources/skills to cope with daily life stressors, relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other concerns.

Hi, my name is Nicholas. I’m a Latinx, Middle Eastern, Jewish, and queer Psychotherapist. My multicultural upbringing, experiences with immigration, and being from a low-income household have inspired me to help people who experience systematic violence because of how they identify. I provide a supportive, authentic space where we can dive into root causes of problems, and utilize social justice and trauma-informed approaches. I’ve worked with people of all ages in English and Spanish on issues surrounding their LGBTQ + identities, substance use, violence, abuse, complex diagnoses, forced migration, and family systems.

Gay men and lesbian women face many challenges that are specific to them. It is important to find a therapist that understands your unique experience as a queer person in a culture that promotes heterosexuality as the norm. Whether it's past traumas or internalizing the stigma that we have been exposed to, we all have life events that impact the way we see the world today. For queer people, our worldview may be impacted by our time in the closet, messages we receive from media, and the different communities we belong to.

I’m a clinical psychologist and I specialize in therapy for adults. If you’re here, I’m guessing it’s because you are struggling with something in your life and feel like you need help. I know how hard it can be to reach out and ask for help, and I’m glad that you’ve made it this far. Therapy doesn’t have to be daunting and mysterious. At the most basic level, therapy is just two people relating with one another in a relaxed, safe, and supportive atmosphere. What makes it different from other relationships is that we keep the focus on you, and I have specialized training that enables me to foster the conditions necessary for change.

Therapy is an important and significant decision. I believe it is one of the most important choices a person can make. A therapist must be skilled, empathic, kind and generous. I feel that I am all of these things and am fully committed to each and every client I see. Our work together is a partnership in which we explore the things that are holding you back and keeping you from enjoying your life. Whether you are suffering from depression or trying to break unhealthy relationship patterns, I will work with you to improve your life and unravel difficult patterns.

My goal is that everyone who comes to me for therapy feels heard and understood. I foster an affirming and welcoming space for you to process what is relevant to you. This may include LGBTQIA + related issues, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, troubles setting and maintaining boundaries, deepening spirituality, and restoring your relationship with self. My approach to therapy centers around honoring and exploring your personal story, and embracing your authentic self. With doctoral-level training, I consider your personalized needs through integrative approaches including somatic, cognitive, emotion-focused, and psychodynamic therapy.

Therapy is a relationship that works in part because of clearly defined roles and responsibilities held by each person. This frame helps to create the safety to take risks and the support, empower and create sustained change. I provide individual/partner/ marital/couples counseling.

Congratulations on considering psychotherapy! At the heart of the process is change, growth and transformation. In a supportive and encouraging environment, you are free to move toward a more authentic way of being in the world. With the help of a sympathetic guide, the art of becoming more whole is possible. The benefits of engaging in psychotherapy include better emotional health & happiness, improved interpersonal relationships, improved stress management skills, reduced suffering from depression & anxiety, enhanced self confidence & achievement.