Lesbian Therapists in New York, NY
Regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity—whether you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, questioning, or beyond—everyone deserves a safe and affirming space to explore and validate their experiences. You might be grappling with feelings of depression or anxiety, seeking relief and well-being, or longing for supportive connections. My commitment is to offer a compassionate environment where you can freely express yourself. Together, we'll address your unique challenges and aspirations, whether it's finding acceptance, healing past wounds, or fostering deeper connections and self-empowerment.
Regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity—whether you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, questioning, or beyond—everyone deserves a safe and affirming space to explore and validate their experiences. You might be grappling with feelings of depression or anxiety, seeking relief and well-being, or longing for supportive connections. My commitment is to offer a compassionate environment where you can freely express yourself. Together, we'll address your unique challenges and aspirations, whether it's finding acceptance, healing past wounds, or fostering deeper connections and self-empowerment.
Laura A Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10013 (Online Only)
I assist people of all genders and sexualities: transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, nonbinary, genderqueer, gender nonconforming, kinky, queer, questioning, pansexual, asexual, detransitioner/retransitioner, Dominant, submissive, a sex worker, monogamous, polyamorous, unicorn, or even cisgender, straight/hetero, or vanilla… our goal is your happiness.
Therapy For Lives Inside and Outside the Box. As a therapist with over 15 years experience, my mission is to improve the lives of those living gender and sexually diverse lives… and to change the world. You should never have to justify your identity to a healthcare provider. I provide culturally competent, compassionate, and affirming psychotherapy where we can safely ask questions to help you make your own conscious decisions about your life. Our sessions are nonjudgmental, and client-centered, and are targeted at you and your needs. See my recent book: www.SurvivingTransphobia.com
I assist people of all genders and sexualities: transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, nonbinary, genderqueer, gender nonconforming, kinky, queer, questioning, pansexual, asexual, detransitioner/retransitioner, Dominant, submissive, a sex worker, monogamous, polyamorous, unicorn, or even cisgender, straight/hetero, or vanilla… our goal is your happiness.
Therapy For Lives Inside and Outside the Box. As a therapist with over 15 years experience, my mission is to improve the lives of those living gender and sexually diverse lives… and to change the world. You should never have to justify your identity to a healthcare provider. I provide culturally competent, compassionate, and affirming psychotherapy where we can safely ask questions to help you make your own conscious decisions about your life. Our sessions are nonjudgmental, and client-centered, and are targeted at you and your needs. See my recent book: www.SurvivingTransphobia.com
I am an empathetic therapist who views each person through his/her own unique lens, which allows me a better understanding of what you feel. This belief has allowed me to serve a diverse population which includes adults, adolescents, gay, lesbian, and seniors. The goal is to help you ultimately achieve a more rewarding, peaceful, and meaningful life.
I am an empathetic therapist who views each person through his/her own unique lens, which allows me a better understanding of what you feel. This belief has allowed me to serve a diverse population which includes adults, adolescents, gay, lesbian, and seniors. The goal is to help you ultimately achieve a more rewarding, peaceful, and meaningful life.
Nyita Hanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
As a seasoned Clinical Social Worker with a comprehensive background spanning eight years, I possess a wealth of expertise in providing specialized care to individuals from a myriad of backgrounds, notably within the LGBTQIA community, while also addressing areas such as grief, depression, and PTSD. My professional journey has honed my proficiency in treating pervasive conditions like depression and anxiety, alongside addressing a spectrum of concerns including self-esteem, sexual orientations, trauma, and the nuanced intersectionality of identity, particularly within the black lesbian community.
As a seasoned Clinical Social Worker with a comprehensive background spanning eight years, I possess a wealth of expertise in providing specialized care to individuals from a myriad of backgrounds, notably within the LGBTQIA community, while also addressing areas such as grief, depression, and PTSD. My professional journey has honed my proficiency in treating pervasive conditions like depression and anxiety, alongside addressing a spectrum of concerns including self-esteem, sexual orientations, trauma, and the nuanced intersectionality of identity, particularly within the black lesbian community.
Brittney Schwab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New York, NY 10128 (Online Only)
Are you an overachiever feeling “not good enough” at work or in your relationships? Do you say yes to others even when you really want to say no? Perhaps on the outside, no one even notices that you’re hurting. Are you experiencing loss and feel challenged by people’s insistence that they “know how you feel” and advice to “stay strong” and “look on the bright side”? Grief is agonizing, surprising, and often lonely. Are you LGB, queer, trans/NB/GNC and looking for a therapist who "gets it"? Do you have a child or teen who recently came out as gay, lesbian, bi, queer or trans? You're not alone, and I’m so glad that you found my page!
Are you an overachiever feeling “not good enough” at work or in your relationships? Do you say yes to others even when you really want to say no? Perhaps on the outside, no one even notices that you’re hurting. Are you experiencing loss and feel challenged by people’s insistence that they “know how you feel” and advice to “stay strong” and “look on the bright side”? Grief is agonizing, surprising, and often lonely. Are you LGB, queer, trans/NB/GNC and looking for a therapist who "gets it"? Do you have a child or teen who recently came out as gay, lesbian, bi, queer or trans? You're not alone, and I’m so glad that you found my page!
Lourdes Dolores Follins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
I am a Black lesbian therapist who focuses on queer, trans, & intersex people of color (QTIPOC) & their partners. You already know what you need. I’m here to support you in getting it. Your intimate relationship(s) prosper when everyone has a clear sense of what they need, what gets in the way of having those needs met, & the tools to get them met. Using directive yet supportive coaching & fierce compassion, I work with QTIPOC & their partners around the following challenges: Betrayals & infidelity – Communication issues – Ongoing conflict – Pre-marital/-commitment counseling – Problems with emotional & physical intimacy.
I am a Black lesbian therapist who focuses on queer, trans, & intersex people of color (QTIPOC) & their partners. You already know what you need. I’m here to support you in getting it. Your intimate relationship(s) prosper when everyone has a clear sense of what they need, what gets in the way of having those needs met, & the tools to get them met. Using directive yet supportive coaching & fierce compassion, I work with QTIPOC & their partners around the following challenges: Betrayals & infidelity – Communication issues – Ongoing conflict – Pre-marital/-commitment counseling – Problems with emotional & physical intimacy.
I work with gay, lesbian, bi+, trans and queer persons.
Healing is Collective: Healing from trauma and making meaning for ourselves is a unique process. I’m here to help. My philosophy is that we heal creatively and my work is centered around walking with my clients down their own paths towards liberation. It helps to talk. It helps to make art. It helps to share the burden. My style is conversational, empathic, and feminist because we are contained within the context of our society, our history, our upbringing, and our identity. Therapy can be that place to do your healing work and grow authentically.
I work with gay, lesbian, bi+, trans and queer persons.
Healing is Collective: Healing from trauma and making meaning for ourselves is a unique process. I’m here to help. My philosophy is that we heal creatively and my work is centered around walking with my clients down their own paths towards liberation. It helps to talk. It helps to make art. It helps to share the burden. My style is conversational, empathic, and feminist because we are contained within the context of our society, our history, our upbringing, and our identity. Therapy can be that place to do your healing work and grow authentically.
Lili Sar-Graycar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I believe that every individual can benefit from psychotherapy. In life, one will encounter hardship; psychotherapy offers a safe space for individuals to receive support without judgment or thinking they are beholden to someone. In my therapeutic work, I strive to help individuals face a variety of challenges, such as grief, depression, life transitions, gender and sexual identity concerns, and fertility issues. I specialize in working with cancer patients and their families, LGBTQ+ and disabled folx, which is informed by my positionality as an Asian-American cisgender lesbian that is a caregiver to someone with metastatic cancer.
I believe that every individual can benefit from psychotherapy. In life, one will encounter hardship; psychotherapy offers a safe space for individuals to receive support without judgment or thinking they are beholden to someone. In my therapeutic work, I strive to help individuals face a variety of challenges, such as grief, depression, life transitions, gender and sexual identity concerns, and fertility issues. I specialize in working with cancer patients and their families, LGBTQ+ and disabled folx, which is informed by my positionality as an Asian-American cisgender lesbian that is a caregiver to someone with metastatic cancer.
I am a lesbian cisgender white female mental health counseling intern who provides holistic, culturally competent, and person-centered therapy to individuals and couples.
All human beings are capable of change, but it can be daunting to begin the journey of self-healing to facilitate this change. My clients can expect to be gently challenged to break old patterns and reinvent new narratives about themselves and the world around them.
I am a lesbian cisgender white female mental health counseling intern who provides holistic, culturally competent, and person-centered therapy to individuals and couples.
All human beings are capable of change, but it can be daunting to begin the journey of self-healing to facilitate this change. My clients can expect to be gently challenged to break old patterns and reinvent new narratives about themselves and the world around them.
I have particular specialty working with individuals in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community (LGBT) and with people from various religious and cultural backgrounds.
People seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons. Some look to improve their relationships, some want to feel calmer, while others simply want to experience their emotions more fully. I see therapy as a collaborative conversation in which I help you reach your personal goals. I take an individualized approach and try to create a safe space in which you can explore a range of topics in an effort to learn about yourself and make changes as you see helpful. No matter your goal, I will do my best to understand you and help you better understand yourself.
I have particular specialty working with individuals in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community (LGBT) and with people from various religious and cultural backgrounds.
People seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons. Some look to improve their relationships, some want to feel calmer, while others simply want to experience their emotions more fully. I see therapy as a collaborative conversation in which I help you reach your personal goals. I take an individualized approach and try to create a safe space in which you can explore a range of topics in an effort to learn about yourself and make changes as you see helpful. No matter your goal, I will do my best to understand you and help you better understand yourself.
I see clients who identify as straight, lesbian, gay, queer and bisexual.
I am a Gestalt therapist and an executive coach in New York City. I am committed to helping my clients achieve their goals by providing a partnership that facilitates deeper awareness, leading to a new sense of empowerment and change.
I see clients who identify as straight, lesbian, gay, queer and bisexual.
I am a Gestalt therapist and an executive coach in New York City. I am committed to helping my clients achieve their goals by providing a partnership that facilitates deeper awareness, leading to a new sense of empowerment and change.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10012
During these difficult times nerves are often frayed and relationships can get testy. As old wounds and past traumas get stirred up, anxiety and depression might resurface. I work with LGBT and straight individuals and couples, striving to help people feel comfortable expressing their feelings and asserting their needs. I have advanced training in trauma, adoption, gay/ lesbian and couple's therapy. I also have expertise treating the impact of parental divorce, substance abuse and immigration on adult-child relationships. An important goal is for you to gain more control of your issues and feel more confident in your decisions.
During these difficult times nerves are often frayed and relationships can get testy. As old wounds and past traumas get stirred up, anxiety and depression might resurface. I work with LGBT and straight individuals and couples, striving to help people feel comfortable expressing their feelings and asserting their needs. I have advanced training in trauma, adoption, gay/ lesbian and couple's therapy. I also have expertise treating the impact of parental divorce, substance abuse and immigration on adult-child relationships. An important goal is for you to gain more control of your issues and feel more confident in your decisions.
Specialities include Adults/Adolescents/Couples, Women's Groups, Anxiety/Depression, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Trauma and PTSD, ADHD, Relationshp issues, Loss and Grief, Gay Lesbian Issues, HIV/Aids, Domestic/Sexual Abuse.
As a clinical therapist, my purpose is to center clients in the awareness that they MATTER in the world. For over 25 years I have run a private practice in New York City, working with individuals, couples and groups. My office provides a safe environment for clients to speak openly; to identify and resolve personal challenges and conflicts in order to rediscover and reach their fullest potential - leading to a joyous, healthier life.
My practice is grounded in the principles of interpersonal/relational therapy, somatic experience (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Goal Oriented Therapy, Spirituality, and EMDR.
Specialities include Adults/Adolescents/Couples, Women's Groups, Anxiety/Depression, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Trauma and PTSD, ADHD, Relationshp issues, Loss and Grief, Gay Lesbian Issues, HIV/Aids, Domestic/Sexual Abuse.
As a clinical therapist, my purpose is to center clients in the awareness that they MATTER in the world. For over 25 years I have run a private practice in New York City, working with individuals, couples and groups. My office provides a safe environment for clients to speak openly; to identify and resolve personal challenges and conflicts in order to rediscover and reach their fullest potential - leading to a joyous, healthier life.
My practice is grounded in the principles of interpersonal/relational therapy, somatic experience (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Goal Oriented Therapy, Spirituality, and EMDR.
I have considerable experience working with individuals and couples who are gay, trans, lesbian, bisexual, queer, non-binary, and straight.
"I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood." - Audre Lorde. As people, we have a deep need to be understood, and one of the most profound ways to do this is in a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I work with individuals & couples using a psychodynamic approach. My role is to help you identify your needs and put your inner experience at the center, engaging both mind and body, so that barriers to your well-being can be lifted.
I have considerable experience working with individuals and couples who are gay, trans, lesbian, bisexual, queer, non-binary, and straight.
"I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood." - Audre Lorde. As people, we have a deep need to be understood, and one of the most profound ways to do this is in a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I work with individuals & couples using a psychodynamic approach. My role is to help you identify your needs and put your inner experience at the center, engaging both mind and body, so that barriers to your well-being can be lifted.
I have particular expertise in working with individuals who are part of transgender, non-binary, queer, lesbian, gay, and bisexual communities or exploring their relationship to those identities.
The decision to begin therapy is rarely easy, but once you begin you may be surprised by the changes that unfold. Finding a therapist who helps you feel safe, supported, and challenged is central to this process. I've been fortunate to work with a wide range of people, including those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, sexual issues, sexual and gender identity exploration, health concerns, artistic blockages, addiction, parenting, and fertility issues.
I have particular expertise in working with individuals who are part of transgender, non-binary, queer, lesbian, gay, and bisexual communities or exploring their relationship to those identities.
The decision to begin therapy is rarely easy, but once you begin you may be surprised by the changes that unfold. Finding a therapist who helps you feel safe, supported, and challenged is central to this process. I've been fortunate to work with a wide range of people, including those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, sexual issues, sexual and gender identity exploration, health concerns, artistic blockages, addiction, parenting, and fertility issues.
I am an experienced psychotherapist in practice for over 30 years,who is a supportive, non judgmental listener. Working with couples and individuals, I have treated depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, gender/sexual identity issues and coping with illness (with a specialization in breast cancer). My clients include straight, lesbian and gay individuals and couples. My educational background includes training as a psychoanalyst with a psychodynamic, interactive focus.
I am an experienced psychotherapist in practice for over 30 years,who is a supportive, non judgmental listener. Working with couples and individuals, I have treated depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, gender/sexual identity issues and coping with illness (with a specialization in breast cancer). My clients include straight, lesbian and gay individuals and couples. My educational background includes training as a psychoanalyst with a psychodynamic, interactive focus.
Many of my clients are lesbian, gay, bisexuaI, transgender, queer or people with disabilities.
I strongly believe that everyone needs to be heard and wants to attain happiness in life. Feelings are valid and we all need extra support along the way. Clients enter my office knowing that they are in a safe and welcoming space.
Many of my clients are lesbian, gay, bisexuaI, transgender, queer or people with disabilities.
I strongly believe that everyone needs to be heard and wants to attain happiness in life. Feelings are valid and we all need extra support along the way. Clients enter my office knowing that they are in a safe and welcoming space.
I am especially understanding and successful working with gay and lesbian clients (LGBTQ).
Strong therapeutic relationships can create healing and generate the
ability to change.
My approach is eclectic. This means I draw from a variety therapeutic
approaches and apply them depending on how well the client responds.
I work with a variety of symptoms including: anxiety, depression,
obsessions and compulsions (OCD), relationship-, sexual- and work-
related issues.
I am fluent in German and French, as well as English.
I love diversity and I work well with people from all backgrounds and
walks of life. I look forward to hearing from you and have a FREE CONSULTATION on the PHONE: 646-270-7255.
I am especially understanding and successful working with gay and lesbian clients (LGBTQ).
Strong therapeutic relationships can create healing and generate the
ability to change.
My approach is eclectic. This means I draw from a variety therapeutic
approaches and apply them depending on how well the client responds.
I work with a variety of symptoms including: anxiety, depression,
obsessions and compulsions (OCD), relationship-, sexual- and work-
related issues.
I am fluent in German and French, as well as English.
I love diversity and I work well with people from all backgrounds and
walks of life. I look forward to hearing from you and have a FREE CONSULTATION on the PHONE: 646-270-7255.
Adults Children Teens Elders (65+) LGBTQ Transgender Allied Bisexual Allied Gay Allied Non- Binary Allied Lesbian Allied.
I am a Mental Health Counselor, who has a Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Psychology and Advanced Certification in Mental Health Counseling. I offer my clients psychotherapy with an integrative approach, utilizing different theoretical frameworks to individualize a therapeutic plan for every person, group, and couple I work with. I primarily focus on CBT, Person-Centered, DBT, Relational, Psychodynamic, mindfulness, and meditation, but offer other techniques listed below. My own philosophy is based on a holistic approach, so I do not always focus on diagnoses or pathology. However, I do recognize that sometimes it is needed.
Adults Children Teens Elders (65+) LGBTQ Transgender Allied Bisexual Allied Gay Allied Non- Binary Allied Lesbian Allied.
I am a Mental Health Counselor, who has a Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Psychology and Advanced Certification in Mental Health Counseling. I offer my clients psychotherapy with an integrative approach, utilizing different theoretical frameworks to individualize a therapeutic plan for every person, group, and couple I work with. I primarily focus on CBT, Person-Centered, DBT, Relational, Psychodynamic, mindfulness, and meditation, but offer other techniques listed below. My own philosophy is based on a holistic approach, so I do not always focus on diagnoses or pathology. However, I do recognize that sometimes it is needed.
My specialty is with LGBTQ - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning people.
As a relational therapist who believes that interpersonal issues are important to traditional or non-traditional relationships, I work with a diverse population racial, ethnic differences, sexualities, genders in an affirming arena. Building a relationship and trust with clients as we work through their issues with partners, spouses, family, stress, difficulties at work, home or school. Help people explore and express feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, confusion, grief and pain. I use my skills to help clients feel better about themselves so they can choose to make necessary and thoughtful changes in their lives.
My specialty is with LGBTQ - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning people.
As a relational therapist who believes that interpersonal issues are important to traditional or non-traditional relationships, I work with a diverse population racial, ethnic differences, sexualities, genders in an affirming arena. Building a relationship and trust with clients as we work through their issues with partners, spouses, family, stress, difficulties at work, home or school. Help people explore and express feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, confusion, grief and pain. I use my skills to help clients feel better about themselves so they can choose to make necessary and thoughtful changes in their lives.
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