LGBTQ+ Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY
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Jane Horowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients and those who identify as
LGBTQ
+, and also offer ADHD/executive functioning coaching.
We all have our own negative thought patterns that impact our confidence, self-esteem, and mental health. What ideas and beliefs do you have about yourself? Perhaps those beliefs are causing you to be stressed, anxious, or depressed. Together, we can discover your unique thought patterns, become aware of their impact, and start to replace them with more motivating and positive self-talk. We can also begin to understand how your emotions show up in your body and how they might be impacting different areas of your life.
Phillip Carroll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I focus on the
queer
,
trans
, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming populations in my work but welcome individuals of all sexualities and gender expressions. I use trauma informed modalities as a lens to focus on what’s going on in your life in the moment as well as how your past has shaped you.
Cassandra Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi! I’m so glad you’re here and taking this important step toward improved wellbeing. I strive to meet every person at where they currently are in their healing journey. I have experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, identity concerns, relationship issues, and neurodiversity, among others. As a
queer
, Latinx therapist, I recognize the importance of addressing the nuances of intersectional identities and the impact of oppressive systems. While I specialize in working with those part of the
LGBTQ
+ community, I welcome individuals of any identity and background.
Casey Vogler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Specialties are Depression, Life Transitions, Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers), and
LGBTQIA
+ issues.
Casey Vogler is a licensed clinical social worker focused on treating adults who are managing life transitions, relationships, depression, and anxiety. He specializes in
LGBTQ
individuals and strives to create an affirming space. Casey is a naturally inquisitive person focused on creating a safe environment to explore what motivates thoughts and feelings.
Thrive Mental Health Holistic Wellness Counseling
Counselor
Verified
Verified
We are currently accepting NEW clients of all races & identities; especially clients who identify as minorities and
LGBTQ
+ ! We strive to support & empower our clients by equipping them with the skills they need to live a life of optimal mental health and wellness.
Thrive is a multicultural practice with clients from all ethnicities and sexual orientations. Our clients come to us for culturally relevant & generationally inclusive individual counseling to positively adjust to changes in their lives, better navigate anxiety, heal from loss, explore their sexual identities, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and to unpack trauma/racial trauma so that they can live optimally happy lives. Our clients seek to heal from their pasts by learning healthy ways to change the connectivity of their thoughts, emotions & behaviors and to develop positive coping skills.
Kate Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am radically relational; my practice is trauma-informed, embracing anti-oppression, feminist, anti-pathology, anti-racist, body liberation, polyamory, and
LGBTQIA
+ identity affirming values.
Your mental health care is important because YOU are important. I want you to feel safe to bring your whole self to therapy, and to feel nurtured in the process. Encouraging authenticity, inclusivity, and humor, we will collaborate to establish a foundation of trust and increased awareness. Utilizing psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, somatic and mindfulness techniques to customize treatment to meet your needs. I know that connecting with a therapist can be a challenge, and I welcome a conversation to explore if working together feels like a good fit.
Rocky Granum
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT-LP
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with
LGBTQ
+ couples, military families acclimating to a new deployment, blended families, those processing the loss of a loved one, and those who have experienced trauma. Additionally, I have a passion for working with individuals who have felt misunderstood and those experiencing low self-esteem. I work with couples, families and individuals. I am happy to work with clients age 6 and up.
Waitlist for new clients
Brittney Schwab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I'm a seasoned clinician with deep respect and empathy for the experience of others. For over thirteen years, I've practiced psychotherapy in various schools, clinics and hospitals throughout NYC. My practice honors intersectional identities, and I’ve worked especially close with individuals from LGB,
Queer
,
Trans
/NB/GNC, Black and Latinx communities. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, grief, trauma, ADHD, and family conflict. My lived experience complements my professional experience, making me uniquely qualified to provide the empathic, trauma-informed care you are seeking.
Max Malitzky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with
gay
men and
gay
couples, particularly when it comes to sexual issues and inhibitions.
Therapy works best when it helps us get in touch with things we are unaware of and which cause us discomfort. We are all motivated to avoid painful thoughts, feelings, and memories. That lack of awareness can sometimes cause pain or worry, or influence the way we behave and create difficulties in our personal and professional lives. Together we will discover and process these painful thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment. This process can take a lot of work but can be transformative, often leading to a greater sense of personal choice and freedom.
Not accepting new clients
Paul D Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I specialize in working with
Gay
Men and
LGBTQ
+ Adults. I also specialize in anxiety, worry and panic. If you have been looking for an
LGBTQ
+ affirming therapist who understands the issues unique to our community, please feel free to reach out. Over the years I have had great rapport with my
LGBTQ
+ clients.
Michael Libonati
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
While I work with a range of clients, I have extensive experience working with the
LGBTQIA
+ population, NYC-based creatives/people working in the arts, and people experiencing suicidal ideation.
I want to offer a space where every part of you feels warmly invited to participate in the process of healing and self-understanding. Whether you are seeking help for anxiety, depression, existential dread, addiction, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, professional hurdles, or creative blocks, I believe a key ingredient to long-term change is the chance to be experienced fully without the familiar fear of judgment. This means I welcome, with compassion and gentle curiosity, the aspects of you that feel buried, objectionable, or even unacceptable, perhaps due to social stigma or fear of being rejected.
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Craig R Brown
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy,
Gay
and
Lesbian
issues.
I am a compassionate, authentic, and concerned psychologist with over 30 years of experience treating adults, adolescents, and seniors. My specialties include narcissism, men's issues, marriage and relationship counseling,
gay
and
lesbian
treatment, and parent counseling. The bulk of my practice is individual psychotherapy. I provide a safe and nurturant environment with a cognitive behavioral approach combined with a dose of humor.
Caleb Valentin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with trauma,
LGBTQIA
+ issues; self-discovery, academic challenges, career counseling and life transitions.
You are the author of your own story, and you deserve to bring that story to its fullest potential. Whether it’s unpacking your past or moving forward with your best self, we all just want to live our most authentic lives. My hope is to work together to understand the story that you want to tell and provide you with the tools to execute it. There will be bumps along the way, but I hope to provide you with a warm and empathetic space where you can explore and gain the confidence you need to accomplish any goal you want to strive towards together.
David W Perkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
I specialize in helping people dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, phobias, panic attacks and other mental health issues that are interfering with functioning. I enjoy helping people learn to manage symptoms which are getting in the way of their leading happy, healthy lives. My practice is diverse and I am particularly familiar with the legal profession (I worked in this industry for over 30 years), the
LGBTQ
community, the performing arts community and people in the recovery process. I also enjoy working with people who are going through transitions and want support for making changes in their lives.
Emily Culp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in working with individuals managing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, with a particular passion for empowering women and folx in the
LGBTQIA
+ community.
I believe that clarity and resilience reside in all of us; therapy is simply one way to access it. However overwhelmed by your thoughts, feelings, or past you may be, I provide a space of non-judgment, honesty, and compassion. My goal is to support and collaborate with you in finding a greater sense of balance and well-being.
Waitlist for new clients
Nicole Issa
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of specialization and interest include: women's health, depression, anxiety, stress management, and working with
LGBTQIA
-identified individuals and family members. In my work as a therapist, I focus on understanding early experiences and how psychological well-being can be fostered through relationships. I believe change and healing come through relationships: our relationships with ourselves, as well as our relationships with others.
Dan Bloom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Covid has changed everything. I work online with people from around the world who are dealing how the pandemic is affecting their lives and other concerns. The best way to get a sense of who I am is from my website, www.danbloomnyc.comI am an experienced and internationally known psychotherapists, supervisor and clinical trainer. I have been in private practice in downtown New York for more than 30 years. I am empathic, supportive, direct and an active participant in the therapy process. I've worked with people in the various professions such as law, finance, business, and the arts. I also have expertise with
LGBT
concerns.
Jess Benston
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a trauma informed
LGBTQ
+ therapist, I am committed to walking beside you every step of the way to begin to heal creatively.
Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Is your fear, anxiety, or trauma keeping you from experiencing the joy and success you desire? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which one feels supported in their efforts to change as well as connected with one's strengths. I work with you to help you overcome life challenges while achieving new goals. I'm here to listen, support and guide you on a healthy successful path.
Aram Jibilian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with
LGBTQIA
folks.
My first goal in working with individuals and couples is to provide a non-judgmental, accepting and affirming space. Through our unique therapeutic alliance, you will develop awareness around the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that have perhaps made life feel unmanageable. We will develop strategies based on various modalities which have proven to be successful in bringing positive change. Together we will create a picture of what a meaningful life looks like for you and we will work together to manifest it into reality.
Andrew Merling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Merling has been in private practice since 1997 and is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. Dr. Merling is a general practitioner who treats individuals and couples seeking help for a wide range of mental health problems. His expertise is in the integration of cognitive-behavioral therapy with more exploratory, insight-oriented approaches. Areas of specialty include: Individual and Couples Therapy, Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression and Anxiety and
LGBTQ
issues. For more information, please go to www.drmerling.com.
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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.