LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in New York, NY
Does it feel like your emotions are in the driver’s seat, moving from zero to a hundred before you can even react? You might find yourself trapped in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, or obsessive rituals that promise relief but only bring more exhaustion. Whether you are navigating a major life transition or struggling with a sense of identity and self-esteem, the world can feel incredibly volatile. At Gateway to Solutions, I help those who feel "too much" or who are tired of the constant internal battle for control. You want to feel grounded, develop a stable sense of self, and finally find change and acceptance.
Does it feel like your emotions are in the driver’s seat, moving from zero to a hundred before you can even react? You might find yourself trapped in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, or obsessive rituals that promise relief but only bring more exhaustion. Whether you are navigating a major life transition or struggling with a sense of identity and self-esteem, the world can feel incredibly volatile. At Gateway to Solutions, I help those who feel "too much" or who are tired of the constant internal battle for control. You want to feel grounded, develop a stable sense of self, and finally find change and acceptance.
Many of our clients are from the LGBTQ community and our staff is trained to address their specific needs which include an understanding of systemic trauma and the impact it has throughout the lifespan.
Therapy Insights Practice P.C. 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.
Many of our clients are from the LGBTQ community and our staff is trained to address their specific needs which include an understanding of systemic trauma and the impact it has throughout the lifespan.
Therapy Insights Practice P.C. 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 provide discreet, culturally responsive care for individuals from all cultural, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ clients.
Are you insightful, and outwardly successful — yet struggling with mood instability, relationship stress, or impulsive or addictive patterns that are limiting your quality of life?
Many people I work with have already developed insight, but want deeper, lasting change.
I help adults with mood disorders, life & relationship stress, and impulse-control / addictive difficulties, particularly when these challenges interfere with optimal functioning in personal life & career.
My work is well suited to individuals seeking more than symptom management — those interested in meaningful behavior change, personal growth, and thriving.
I provide discreet, culturally responsive care for individuals from all cultural, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ clients.
Are you insightful, and outwardly successful — yet struggling with mood instability, relationship stress, or impulsive or addictive patterns that are limiting your quality of life?
Many people I work with have already developed insight, but want deeper, lasting change.
I help adults with mood disorders, life & relationship stress, and impulse-control / addictive difficulties, particularly when these challenges interfere with optimal functioning in personal life & career.
My work is well suited to individuals seeking more than symptom management — those interested in meaningful behavior change, personal growth, and thriving.
I’m a neurodevelopmental evaluator, therapist, and the founder of ParityWell, a group practice that specializes in therapy as well as Autism and ADHD assessments for adults who may be high masking, gifted, or navigating complex diagnostic questions. I hold a PhD in Social Work from New York University, a Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University and advanced postgraduate certification in neuropsychological assessment.
I’m a neurodevelopmental evaluator, therapist, and the founder of ParityWell, a group practice that specializes in therapy as well as Autism and ADHD assessments for adults who may be high masking, gifted, or navigating complex diagnostic questions. I hold a PhD in Social Work from New York University, a Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University and advanced postgraduate certification in neuropsychological assessment.
Manhattan Mindful Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
5 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Our small, specialized practice is queer-affirming and trauma-focused, offering high-quality, personalized care.
Our specialized practice offers comprehensive mental health support for individuals of all ages. We use effective treatments like CBT, Internal family systems, and somatic processing for depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Our therapists are highly skilled and experienced in addressing sexuality, gender identity, and navigating life transitions.
Our small, specialized practice is queer-affirming and trauma-focused, offering high-quality, personalized care.
Our specialized practice offers comprehensive mental health support for individuals of all ages. We use effective treatments like CBT, Internal family systems, and somatic processing for depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Our therapists are highly skilled and experienced in addressing sexuality, gender identity, and navigating life transitions.
Hello and welcome! Therapy is a place to uncover who we are in hopes of moving toward the life we desire. We often assume that we “know ourselves” until some experience calls forth a part of us that we didn’t know existed. These experiences can be scary, overwhelming, and, if handled with care, deliciously transformative. Guiding clients as they encounter their own “opacity” (or that which is emotionally Other), is work that I am honored to do. Using therapies like IFS, ERP, and psychodynamic therapy, I teach clients how to get in touch with their Big Feelings without being swallowed by them.
Hello and welcome! Therapy is a place to uncover who we are in hopes of moving toward the life we desire. We often assume that we “know ourselves” until some experience calls forth a part of us that we didn’t know existed. These experiences can be scary, overwhelming, and, if handled with care, deliciously transformative. Guiding clients as they encounter their own “opacity” (or that which is emotionally Other), is work that I am honored to do. Using therapies like IFS, ERP, and psychodynamic therapy, I teach clients how to get in touch with their Big Feelings without being swallowed by them.
I bring specialized training and extensive experience supporting the LGBTQ+ community, including counseling with the Trevor Project and certification in writing letters of support for gender-affirming procedures.
I work primarily with adults, offering a supportive space where you can feel understood and accepted as you navigate anxiety, self-image concerns, life transitions, and relationship challenges. In our work together, you can expect a thoughtful and compassionate approach that helps you gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors, process past experiences, and develop coping strategies that make day-to-day life feel more manageable and balanced. My goal is for you to leave sessions feeling validated, supported, and more connected to yourself, with tools you can actually use outside of therapy.
I bring specialized training and extensive experience supporting the LGBTQ+ community, including counseling with the Trevor Project and certification in writing letters of support for gender-affirming procedures.
I work primarily with adults, offering a supportive space where you can feel understood and accepted as you navigate anxiety, self-image concerns, life transitions, and relationship challenges. In our work together, you can expect a thoughtful and compassionate approach that helps you gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors, process past experiences, and develop coping strategies that make day-to-day life feel more manageable and balanced. My goal is for you to leave sessions feeling validated, supported, and more connected to yourself, with tools you can actually use outside of therapy.
I received my B.A. from Yale, my doctorate in clinical psychology from Rutgers, and intensive full-time clinical training at Bellevue Hospital. My therapeutic style prioritizes authenticity, warmth, and active engagement, and I value the patterns that recur in our ways of being to shape our identity, behavior, and relationships. I work primarily from a psychodynamic perspective with roots in attachment theory, and I draw from cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, and mind-body modalities to complement an insight-driven approach with here-and-now strategies for cultivating resilience and relief.
I received my B.A. from Yale, my doctorate in clinical psychology from Rutgers, and intensive full-time clinical training at Bellevue Hospital. My therapeutic style prioritizes authenticity, warmth, and active engagement, and I value the patterns that recur in our ways of being to shape our identity, behavior, and relationships. I work primarily from a psychodynamic perspective with roots in attachment theory, and I draw from cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, and mind-body modalities to complement an insight-driven approach with here-and-now strategies for cultivating resilience and relief.
Liberation-Based Therapy is psychotherapeutic group practice supports mental health and wellness through the lens of liberation-based healing practices. The work offered is emotionally-focused, culturally affirming with a strengths-based perspective. We work with individuals, couples, families and groups in New York and New Jersey.
Liberation-Based Therapy is psychotherapeutic group practice supports mental health and wellness through the lens of liberation-based healing practices. The work offered is emotionally-focused, culturally affirming with a strengths-based perspective. We work with individuals, couples, families and groups in New York and New Jersey.
I am a over 40 year old queer and married therapist, who grew up in a Puerto Rican working class household in Philadelphia.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from yourself or others—you’re not broken. You’re navigating a world that hasn’t always made space for your full humanity. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, or big life changes, I offer a grounded, affirming space where healing is possible.
I specialize in working with clients, living at the intersections of identity, trauma, and resilience. You may be carrying the weight of past experiences, family dynamics, or societal pressures that have shaped how you move through the world. Together, we’ll explore what healing looks like.
I am a over 40 year old queer and married therapist, who grew up in a Puerto Rican working class household in Philadelphia.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from yourself or others—you’re not broken. You’re navigating a world that hasn’t always made space for your full humanity. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, or big life changes, I offer a grounded, affirming space where healing is possible.
I specialize in working with clients, living at the intersections of identity, trauma, and resilience. You may be carrying the weight of past experiences, family dynamics, or societal pressures that have shaped how you move through the world. Together, we’ll explore what healing looks like.
In therapy, we will create a safe space to explore deep issues while fostering your unique needs for growth and self-acceptance. I am warm, active and open-minded. I enjoy working with adults who seek to improve their relationships with themselves and others. You may feel empty, anxious, depressed, or have issues communicating needs and boundaries. Maybe you are struggling to cope with changes in your life or suffering from troubling experiences in the past. I specialize in helping people work through life transitions, manage anxiety, have intimacy and relationship issues, and explore their identity/sexuality.
In therapy, we will create a safe space to explore deep issues while fostering your unique needs for growth and self-acceptance. I am warm, active and open-minded. I enjoy working with adults who seek to improve their relationships with themselves and others. You may feel empty, anxious, depressed, or have issues communicating needs and boundaries. Maybe you are struggling to cope with changes in your life or suffering from troubling experiences in the past. I specialize in helping people work through life transitions, manage anxiety, have intimacy and relationship issues, and explore their identity/sexuality.
Are you feeling stuck or questioning your next step in a demanding creative career? Are you struggling with personal or professional identities leaving you feeling anxious or depressed? I’m here to help. As a trained therapist with a background in the entertainment industry, I offer individual therapy for adults who are struggling with the emotional weight of a creative career (or a creative life, period). Together we will identify current patterns, explore their connection to past experiences and develop strategies to ease your symptoms.
Are you feeling stuck or questioning your next step in a demanding creative career? Are you struggling with personal or professional identities leaving you feeling anxious or depressed? I’m here to help. As a trained therapist with a background in the entertainment industry, I offer individual therapy for adults who are struggling with the emotional weight of a creative career (or a creative life, period). Together we will identify current patterns, explore their connection to past experiences and develop strategies to ease your symptoms.
I focus my practice on the LGBTQIA / kink+ / sex+ communities who are curious to explore their identities, relationship structures, orientations, and more.
I offer a kind and direct presence to help individuals and couples work through potentially unhelpful or ineffective feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. I help clients experience more joy in their life and feel more capable. In session, I bring a combination of humor, authenticity, and radical relating to support you in making decisions more aligned with the kind of life you wish to lead. My ideal clients are ones open to self-exploration and discovery, interested in working on patterns of shame and codependency, and willing to work toward change.
I focus my practice on the LGBTQIA / kink+ / sex+ communities who are curious to explore their identities, relationship structures, orientations, and more.
I offer a kind and direct presence to help individuals and couples work through potentially unhelpful or ineffective feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. I help clients experience more joy in their life and feel more capable. In session, I bring a combination of humor, authenticity, and radical relating to support you in making decisions more aligned with the kind of life you wish to lead. My ideal clients are ones open to self-exploration and discovery, interested in working on patterns of shame and codependency, and willing to work toward change.
Welcome! Therapy is a place where we are allowed to extend grace to ourselves. My hope is that through our work together, we can build an environment where you feel ready to connect with all parts of yourself. My clients are thoughtful, kind, and have deep compassion for others. However, they find it hard to show up for themselves in the same way. Most clients come to therapy aware that something feels off and are starting to recognize that they may not be able to function using the same strategies they have for years. They are noticing signs of anxiety, depression, relational distress, and are having trouble connecting.
Welcome! Therapy is a place where we are allowed to extend grace to ourselves. My hope is that through our work together, we can build an environment where you feel ready to connect with all parts of yourself. My clients are thoughtful, kind, and have deep compassion for others. However, they find it hard to show up for themselves in the same way. Most clients come to therapy aware that something feels off and are starting to recognize that they may not be able to function using the same strategies they have for years. They are noticing signs of anxiety, depression, relational distress, and are having trouble connecting.
I have particular expertise working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and with concerns related to sexuality, the body, kink, polyamory, and alternative relationship structures.
You may feel emotionally unsettled, internally fragmented, or unsure how to make sense of recurring patterns in your relationships, desires, or sense of self. You might be functioning well on the outside while feeling constrained, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied inside. Many people who seek my work are thoughtful, psychologically curious, and self-aware, yet sense that understanding alone has not brought the integration or ease they are seeking. Therapy may feel like a way to deepen self-experience, develop greater coherence, and live with more clarity, alignment, and emotional continuity.
I have particular expertise working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and with concerns related to sexuality, the body, kink, polyamory, and alternative relationship structures.
You may feel emotionally unsettled, internally fragmented, or unsure how to make sense of recurring patterns in your relationships, desires, or sense of self. You might be functioning well on the outside while feeling constrained, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied inside. Many people who seek my work are thoughtful, psychologically curious, and self-aware, yet sense that understanding alone has not brought the integration or ease they are seeking. Therapy may feel like a way to deepen self-experience, develop greater coherence, and live with more clarity, alignment, and emotional continuity.
Do you feel perpetually running on empty, struggling to balance high-pressure demands with your inner well-being? Are you trapped in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or burnout that keep you from feeling present? You may be high-achieving, yet your internal experience doesn't match the success you show the world. Whether navigating professional stress or personal transitions, you deserve a space to breathe and reclaim your narrative. I work with individuals ready to move beyond just "coping" to build a foundation of clarity and lasting emotional resilience in downtown NYC, very close to Brooklyn, Jersey City, and Hoboken.
Do you feel perpetually running on empty, struggling to balance high-pressure demands with your inner well-being? Are you trapped in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or burnout that keep you from feeling present? You may be high-achieving, yet your internal experience doesn't match the success you show the world. Whether navigating professional stress or personal transitions, you deserve a space to breathe and reclaim your narrative. I work with individuals ready to move beyond just "coping" to build a foundation of clarity and lasting emotional resilience in downtown NYC, very close to Brooklyn, Jersey City, and Hoboken.
My academic training at Duke and Columbia and my own LGBTQ and BIPOC identities have all influenced the therapist I am today.
I practice from a psychodynamic framework, exploring the formative experiences that shaped you and recognizing how they manifest today. Our work will aim to uncover meaning, increase self-awareness, and build a stronger, kinder understanding of who you are. I integrate practical tools and blend methodologies, tailoring the process to fit you and your needs.
My academic training at Duke and Columbia and my own LGBTQ and BIPOC identities have all influenced the therapist I am today.
I practice from a psychodynamic framework, exploring the formative experiences that shaped you and recognizing how they manifest today. Our work will aim to uncover meaning, increase self-awareness, and build a stronger, kinder understanding of who you are. I integrate practical tools and blend methodologies, tailoring the process to fit you and your needs.
Before you start reading, take a moment to give yourself some credit for being courageous, for being open, and for taking a step toward change. That matters more than you might realize.
Life isn't simply a series of bright moments. More often, it can feel like moving through one hardship after another, or struggling to find a clear sense of who we are. Life transitions, difficult relationships, school or work problem and the weight of navigating the world can leave us feeling in so many ways. Whatever brought you here, I want you to know - you don't have to figure it out alone.
Before you start reading, take a moment to give yourself some credit for being courageous, for being open, and for taking a step toward change. That matters more than you might realize.
Life isn't simply a series of bright moments. More often, it can feel like moving through one hardship after another, or struggling to find a clear sense of who we are. Life transitions, difficult relationships, school or work problem and the weight of navigating the world can leave us feeling in so many ways. Whatever brought you here, I want you to know - you don't have to figure it out alone.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD / C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, identity development, life transitions, relationship concerns, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
Our experiences impact how we feel about ourselves, others, and the world around us. Together, I can support you in finding relief in stuck points that cause distress, and help you make meaning of your experiences. In the therapy room, I use a holistic approach that prioritizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship. Sessions with me integrates talk therapy, creative arts, somatic practices, and EMDR to individually tailor care for your path to well being and fulfillment.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD / C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, identity development, life transitions, relationship concerns, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
Our experiences impact how we feel about ourselves, others, and the world around us. Together, I can support you in finding relief in stuck points that cause distress, and help you make meaning of your experiences. In the therapy room, I use a holistic approach that prioritizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship. Sessions with me integrates talk therapy, creative arts, somatic practices, and EMDR to individually tailor care for your path to well being and fulfillment.
Do you often have the sense you're not in charge of your own life? In overwhelm? I believe difficulties in living are a sign we've outgrown certain habits, behaviors or views. What may have helped us survive in the past doesn't help us flourish in the here and now. So, we find ourselves stuck - in a painful relationship, an unsatisfying job situation, or with unpleasant physical symptoms of anxiety or depression. Our suffering may be a great awakener, calling us out of the sleep of unconsciousness, asking us what it is we really want. I provide a sensitive, warm spaciousness that invites your whole self to address that question.
Do you often have the sense you're not in charge of your own life? In overwhelm? I believe difficulties in living are a sign we've outgrown certain habits, behaviors or views. What may have helped us survive in the past doesn't help us flourish in the here and now. So, we find ourselves stuck - in a painful relationship, an unsatisfying job situation, or with unpleasant physical symptoms of anxiety or depression. Our suffering may be a great awakener, calling us out of the sleep of unconsciousness, asking us what it is we really want. I provide a sensitive, warm spaciousness that invites your whole self to address that question.
See more therapy options for New York
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for New York
- Astoria
- Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Navy Yard
- Corona
- East Elmhurst
- Glendale
- Jackson Heights
- Long Island City
- Maspeth
- Middle Village
- Sunnyside
- Woodside
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.