LGBTQ+ Therapists in Midtown, New York, NY

I am currently seeing clients in New York, California and Florida State. I believe Psychotherapy is a collaborative venture that can help people lead a fulfilling life and maintain healthy relationships. In our work together my intention is to create a judgement-free space where I can understand your personal experience and nurture and support you in your journey towards authenticity and change. If you suffer with states of depression, anxiety, or loneliness, or you feel generally dissatisfied with aspects of your life, through our work together we can explore skills and tools that move you toward growth.

You may be wondering what your last relationship has taught you. You may feel like your current job or school has you stuck. Maybe you're in the process of coming out, in the myriad of ways that means, and you're looking for help to process it. Maybe I can help. You are the *expert in your own life* and we will be co-creating this healing space, the therapeutic alliance.

My name is David, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified case manager with 12 years of experience in the medical and mental health field. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University at Albany. I graduated with high honors from the School of Social Welfare, where I specialized in healthcare. I have dedicated most of my career to working in the healthcare and mental health industry, helping clients overcome life's many struggles. I am licensed in NY and NJ.

Life can be overwhelming at times. Challenging relationships, work stress, feeling stuck or dissatisfied with life circumstances can all contribute to anxiety, depression or other mental health issues. You may fear that others are judging you or that something terrible may happen. Perhaps you are having difficulty living up to high standards set by yourself or others. Your fears may be holding you back from reaching important life or career goals and you need help developing strategies and tools to find the freedom to live fully. While there is much in life that you cannot control, it IS possible to find effective ways to cope.

Healing can mean many things to many people, whether that’s community, growth, inner peace, recovery, or support. I see healing as an act of liberation. For queer and trans people, it is liberating to show up for our most authentic and embodied selves, and to have our pain, joy, passions, identities, relationships, and journeys nonjudgmentally witnessed. I see therapy as a space to sustainably build a relationship with all parts of yourself, and to feel that you are enough, worthy, and whole in the process. I offer an empathetic, collaborative, and compassionate partnership, where you decide the course of your healing journey.

I am currently seeing clients in New York, California and Florida State. I believe Psychotherapy is a collaborative venture that can help people lead a fulfilling life and maintain healthy relationships. In our work together my intention is to create a judgement-free space where I can understand your personal experience and nurture and support you in your journey towards authenticity and change. If you suffer with states of depression, anxiety, or loneliness, or you feel generally dissatisfied with aspects of your life, through our work together we can explore skills and tools that move you toward growth.

For some, therapy provides a space to address a current crisis, chronic feelings of distress or to expand awareness of oneself and sometimes a mix of all three. I believe therapy is most impactful when it is tailored to each person’s unique needs and concerns. This looks different for everyone and might even look different throughout your journey. Good therapy can help you to make the changes you have been struggling with, identify the patterns that might be holding you back and ultimately help you to create a more fulfilling life.

When facing life's difficult challenges, it is good to know that there are places that you can turn to for help and guidance. However, finding a gay therapist can be anxiety producing because when people decide they would benefit from seeing a therapist, they are often experiencing significant upset in their lives. This is usually not the ideal moment to be dealing with the stress involved in finding someone with whom it feels safe and right to be vulnerable.

I specialize in working with lesbian and gay clients. I help clients manage stress, build relationships and enhance communication skills by providing short term psychotherapy and couples counseling. My goal is to listen, understand and support clients so that they feel their own inner strength and no longer need my services.

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 warm, open-minded, and non-judgmental style cultivates a process that is both active and challenging. I'm not just here to listen; I'm here to help you get unstuck. Together we'll explore and confront the blocks in your daily life, as well as past events that are still holding you back. Our sessions will focus on increasing your self-acceptance, authenticity, and connectedness with others. You will develop skills to reduce feelings of shame, anxiety, and hopelessness.

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 struggling with self-love and self-acceptance? Do you find yourself fighting with anxiety, addictions, and negative or scattered thoughts? Perhaps you are dealing with issues pertaining to your identity or even going through an existential crisis. I know how hard these times can be because I've been there myself. Therapy has helped me find healing in my own life and I know it can do the same to you.

Feeling stuck or disconnected can be difficult and isolating experience. Together, we can explore your feelings and find ways for you to move through the challenges you are facing. My work is primarily focused on the LGBTQIA + community and addressing the unique obstacles that our community faces. Some examples include coming out, transitioning, gender identity and dysphoria, support for Hormone Replacement Therapy and gender-affirming care, relationship issues (both familial and romantic), general and social anxiety, depression, and self-esteem/self-image struggles.

Therapy Insights Practice is a group therapy practice located in Midtown West, Manhattan. Our approach is trauma informed/skill based in nature and we apply a wide range of techniques including CBT, DBT, EMDR, SFBT and EFT to address issues including complex trauma, mood/anxiety disorders and relationship issues.

I am a psychodynamically-trained therapist who is interested in hearing about past experiences where patterns might have occurred in your life. Coming from a Relational-Cultural and Feminist lens, I believe that cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship is at the utmost importance in order to provide a safe environment to build upon your own narrative.

Hello, my name is Jennifer and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York City. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I currently work with adults virtually via Headway (please view my website for more information). I have prior experience working with children, teens, and adults in college, private practice, and outpatient settings. I am passionate about working with Women, Latinx/Hispanic-identified individuals and the LGBTQ + community.