LGBTQ+ Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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.

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.

I believe in the inherent well being of all of my patients and clients. I am looking forward to connecting with clients on this platform who are ready to explore possibilities, transversing across gender, sexual orientation, and all other identity markers (Sanskrit term: samskaras) which encompass our internal mapping of experience. I am passionate about witnessing my clients step forward into deeper and more expansive embodiment and joy on a daily basis. My clients are dedicated to their own curiosity and unfoldment. My clients will be able to access deep healing on multiple levels as well as vital life coaching through this portal

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.

Finding the right therapist can be a challenge, we make the process easy. We start by checking your out of network mental health benefits (PPO/POS plans only), laying out a payment plan to approve, and setting you up with a therapist who can meet your needs. We offer online therapy to individuals, families, and couples anywhere in New York State and California State.

The start of a new psychotherapy often occurs when you are going through a particularly difficult time in your life. It takes courage to reach out and begin the process. But the benefits can be significant. Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to expand your understanding of yourself and the meaning of your current difficulties, to clarify your hopes and develop new ways of pursuing them, and to learn how to cope with disappointments and challenges so they do not grow into insurmountable obstacles. I practice collaboratively. I will work with you to develop an approach that is responsive to your needs and preferences.

I work relationally and humanistically with patients. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am warm, empathic, and believe humor can be a powerful force for healing. Late stage capitalism, eroding democracy, climate and environmental destruction, a digital age that often makes us feel more isolated; There are many sources of pain and suffering in our modern world in addition to our individual stressors and traumas. Now more than ever we need space for connection, insight, and healing.

I am an LCSW RSW psychotherapist with a private practice in NYC & Toronto serving clients via Zoom, phone in Ontario and NY I tend to see a broad assortment of people, many who are suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, and difficulty coping. Some struggle with being single, others within their relationship, or with their sexual authenticity Together through talk therapy, we can find a pathway to a deeper understanding and a way to move forward with confidence and security My clients are from different worlds, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual , transgender , non-binary, young and old, single, married, and all those in-between.

TELEHEALTH OPTION AVAILABLE. VIDEO CONFERENCING AND PHONE CALLS. ALL CLIENTS WELCOME. Are you a gay man in NYC struggling with relationships, career, loneliness? Unfulfilling relationships, substance use, depression/anxiety and professional challenges are often the catalysts that bring many men to my practice. While painful, these motivators to therapy can lead to lasting change. It is my strong belief that it is the relationship or therapeutic alliance between client and therapist that ultimately heals. I conduct psychotherapy through a gay affirmative and culturally competent framework.

I'm a seasoned clinician with deep respect and empathy for the experience of others. For over twelve 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.

I'm a queer -identified licensed psychologist who provides virtual therapy to adolescents & adults. My specialties include short & long-term therapy focusing on life transitions, anxiety, trauma & abuse, relational concerns, parenting, depression, & cultural humility. I'm passionate about supporting you in your sexual, gender, cultural, &or racial identity development. I'm committed to honoring diverse identities & tailoring treatment to be collaborative & client centered. I work to provide a warm, empathetic, & safe environment that is trauma-informed. Guiding clients toward a path of empowerment & self-advocacy is of central focus.

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.

I practice psychotherapy with a collaborative and integrative approach by curating evidence-based practices that work in accordance with each client’s needs and styles of treatment. Primarily, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Psychodynamic Theory, Object Relations, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. My approach is strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed. I passionately work with clients to create a judgment-free space that, over time, becomes a haven for discussing intimate or traditionally taboo subjects.

Psychotherapy . . . a dynamic, interactive journey. I offer a safe, caring, professional environment in which we co-create a relationship essential for your healing and growth to occur naturally. With you, I undertake the opportunity to cultivate a supportive and trusting relationship. In my 30+ years as a therapist, I have come to know that it is the genuine connection between us that paves the way to successful, fulfilling therapy. I will help you to learn more about yourself, to understand why you do what you do and to uncover, strengthen and integrate the many aspects that make you authentically you.

Sheldon Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 2003. He graduated from McGill University, The Juilliard School (BFA), The Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Intern and Fellow), and New York University (MSW, SIFI). Sheldon has helped clients with general anxiety, performance anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem and confidence and LGBT -related issues. He works to create an open and safe environment and to build a therapeutic relationship where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

I enjoy working with people who are motivated to understand and address their issues. Most people come in with relationship, family and/or work and career issues and many express feelings of depression, anxiety or "stuckness" about where they are in their lives. People exist within the context of their families, workplaces and friendships. I help them understand the roles they take up in relationships and how to make adjustments to improve the quality of their interactions and decision making processes. I use EMDR along with talk therapy and homework assignments, as appropriate.

Welcome! You are already doing the best you can. Your decision to seek therapy inspires my core belief that all people deserve and deeply yearn to be seen, heard, and valued for who they authentically are, and, it can be quite a journey to get there. I offer therapy services to adolescents and adults facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, sexuality, self-harm, and trauma. As a therapist with training in relational therapy, I am dedicated to helping my clients build stronger, more fulfilling relationships, heal from traumatic experiences, and connect to what brings them pleasure.