LGBTQ+ Therapists in New York, NY
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Rachel Harlich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Tired of having to educate your therapist on issues of sexuality and gender? I've been there. I specialize in working with
LGBTQIA
+ populations, including those of
transgender
and non-binary experience, expansive sexualities such as polyamory/non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, & sex work. I also specialize in working with complex trauma survivors and the many effects that can come from these early life experiences. I approach psychotherapy from a holistic & trauma-informed lens, using body-based (aka somatic), emotion-focused, mindfulness-informed approaches, with some practical tools as consented to. I'm neurodiversity-affirming as well.
Andrew Triska, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Have you struggled to find a therapist who respects and appreciates your identity, but also challenges you to make tough decisions? Whether you’re struggling with anxious or ruminative thoughts, figuring out your gender identity, or dealing with difficult family relationships, I'm here to help you get some answers in an affirming setting. My practice is focused on treated anxiety and related disorders, including OCD and hoarding disorder, especially in
queer
and
trans
clients and people who have experienced family estrangement.
Angela Akinyemi
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you want to explore the identities and experiences that impact how you move through the world? I am a
queer
, Black-biracial, first-generation American living in Brooklyn, and I believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, grounded and whole. In a society that capitalizes on passive acceptance, connection, laughter, tears, and authenticity are radical acts. I am particularly interested in working with clients who have felt othered: this could mean that you experience your identities as fluid and you feel the pressure of society trying to fit you into a box. I am a therapist because I want you to feel loved, just as you are.
Matthew K Witter
PsyD
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Dr. Matthew Witter is a psychologist, adjunct professor, and life coach with several years of clinical experience. He specializes in working with clients with anxiety, depression, folx in the
LGBTQ
/
queer
community and those with other marginalized identities. He employs a supportive, engaging, and collaborative style to empower his clients to reach their full potential. Dr. Witter utilizes an integrative approach to help the client identify and reach their goals while learning to positively change aspects of their life. He runs a group via Zoom, "
Queer
Men Thrive", for
queer
men looking for support in navigating
queer
culture.
Marcelo Abramovich Gay Men's Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
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.
Dr. Elsa Lau
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
LGBTQ
+, BIPOC, and Asian American individuals and couples who seek an affirmative intersectional approach to mental health are especially welcome.
Are you going through life transitions that impact your sense of identity, spirituality (meaning, purpose, connection), and relationships? Does related stress and anxiety cause difficulties in living an intimate and fulfilling life? Exploring these experiences in a safe space can reveal the powerful desires and possibilities within difficult chapters of life - and, you don't have to journey alone. My approach to therapy is integrative and culturally-sensitive in working with meaning, skills enhancement, and values-based living. When helpful, I bring perspectives from transpersonal, ecological, and health psychology.
Isabella Lemos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hiya! My name is Isabella (They/She) and I am a gender non conforming psychotherapist based in New York and the surrounding boroughs. I provide therapy to individuals from young adults to advanced stages of life with a focus on coping with mood disorders, alternative sexualities, and lifestyles. I am affirming of
LGBTQ
/
queer
identities, kink and D/S lifestyle relationships, sex work, and polyamory/consensual non-monogamy. As a gender nonconforming multicultural practitioner, my work is informed by intersectionality and motivated by personal experience with the communities I serve.
William Moran-Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I have expertise working with LGBQ+ individuals, couples and families, including the
transgender
community.
As you take the first step in a journey of self-discovery and transformation, let me help you untangle the knots that keep you from verbalizing your needs and feelings. I believe that “every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own inner resources” (Epitectus).
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.
Jay Bosworth
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in life transitions,
LGBTQIA
+ folks, sex and sexuality issues, and consensual non-monogamous (CNM) folks.
Whether we are working in individual, couples, or group psychotherapy, my overarching goal for you is to help you live a life of greater authenticity, integrity, and wholeness. You may be facing a distinct roadblock, a difficult or welcomed life transition, relationship struggles, a vague sense that something is wrong, or symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, complex trauma, or the profound stress of living in a society that other’s you due to who you are or how you identify. I am committed to working with you through these difficulties from a stance of respect, collaboration, and openness.
Joseph Anthony LoGiudice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
I proudly identify as an
LGBTQ
therapist who believes in a therapeutic relationship that is stepped in active-listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. In turn, this allows for clients to feel safe and secure when we engage in a therapeutic relationship. Therapy is about being yourself without the judgment of the world; and it is a discovery process that gives you the opportunity to visualize possibilities in life. My attention is drawn to connecting with clients, being collaborative and interactive, and learning how to help clients become unstuck in life.
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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.
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Alan S. Vanell
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I consider myself to be a holistic trauma-centered, interpersonal and
LGBTQIA
+ affirming therapist.
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.
Dr. Tricia Wang
PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Wherever you are in your life’s journey and no matter your reasons for seeking therapy, I strive to foster a non-judgmental space where you can feel at home & well-understood. I provide psychotherapy to adults of all ages with a wide range of concerns. These include the everyday struggles of love, work, & stress, as well as family & career concerns, but also the profound challenges of depression & anxiety, major life transitions, interpersonal conflict, trauma, & other emotional difficulties. I have extensive experience with individuals of diverse identities & marginalized backgrounds including BIPOC,
queer
, & immigrant communities.
Giovanni Huaccamayta-Jauregui
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a bilingual Latino
queer
therapist that focuses on working with the
LGBTQ
+ community. My goal is to serve as a source of support in the healing process of
queer
folk through the means of talk therapy. I currently specialize working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Kyle Suchomel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My journey as a therapist began as a lifeline counselor for The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention lifeline for
LGBTQ
youth.
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, 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.
Mark Mineo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
When collaborating with individuals and couples, my
queer
identity and research interest in relational conflict has deepened my knowledge of diverse gender-sexual experiences and those facing relationship challenges.
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.
Therapy Insights Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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 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.
Rodrigo Dasilva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
When working with
LGBTQ
clients I recognize the importance of using a sex positive and non-shaming approach.
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.
Tim Sponsler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified
Verified
Whether you have problems with depression, self-esteem,
LGBTQIA
-related issues (I am
LGBTQIA
), or something else, I can offer insight, tools to push you forward, and support for the course.
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.
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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.