Non-Binary Therapists in New York, NY
I work primarily in individual therapy with LGBTQ individuals, neurodivergent folks, folks in the kink and non-monogamous/polyamorous communities, disabled folks, and sex workers. I offer relationship therapy as well (Non-monogamy and polyamory). I believe therapy is inherently political and am happy to share my personal identities with clients during a consultation call. I believe that therapists can hold safe boundaries for clients, while also encouraging transparency and authenticity of self.
I work primarily in individual therapy with LGBTQ individuals, neurodivergent folks, folks in the kink and non-monogamous/polyamorous communities, disabled folks, and sex workers. I offer relationship therapy as well (Non-monogamy and polyamory). I believe therapy is inherently political and am happy to share my personal identities with clients during a consultation call. I believe that therapists can hold safe boundaries for clients, while also encouraging transparency and authenticity of self.
Wherever you are in your life’s journey & no matter your reasons for seeking therapy, I strive to foster a non-judgmental space where you can feel at home and 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.
Wherever you are in your life’s journey & no matter your reasons for seeking therapy, I strive to foster a non-judgmental space where you can feel at home and 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.
People often come to therapy feeling there’s something about themselves they don't understand: why they struggle in relationships with friends, family, or romantic partners; why they have problems at work, at school, or in their sex lives; why their emotions feel confusing, unmanageable, or out of control; why they feel like they’re different from other people or like something is wrong with them. Therapy can be a transformative way of getting in deeper touch with yourself. My style has been described as calm, welcoming, patient, and thoughtful.
People often come to therapy feeling there’s something about themselves they don't understand: why they struggle in relationships with friends, family, or romantic partners; why they have problems at work, at school, or in their sex lives; why their emotions feel confusing, unmanageable, or out of control; why they feel like they’re different from other people or like something is wrong with them. Therapy can be a transformative way of getting in deeper touch with yourself. My style has been described as calm, welcoming, patient, and thoughtful.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, struggling with emotional overwhelm, or those seeking to understand themselves beyond a diagnosis. You may be seeking a space where your feelings and experiences are taken seriously - where healing doesn't necessitate a timeline or a one-size-fits-all definition. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where your strengths are visible, your autonomy is respected, and your capacity for growth is honored.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, struggling with emotional overwhelm, or those seeking to understand themselves beyond a diagnosis. You may be seeking a space where your feelings and experiences are taken seriously - where healing doesn't necessitate a timeline or a one-size-fits-all definition. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where your strengths are visible, your autonomy is respected, and your capacity for growth is honored.
Hello! My name is Emily Ally, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my education from New York University where I completed my Master’s in Social Work. During my years in practice, I have spent time serving these underserved communities: families facing homeless, providing therapy for generalized mental health, trauma focused therapy for immigrant communities, and addressing complex trauma. Whether processing trauma, exploring identity, exploring family dynamics, or managing anxiety and grief, I meet you with care and curiosity. Please be aware, sessions are usually offered weekday evenings.
Hello! My name is Emily Ally, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my education from New York University where I completed my Master’s in Social Work. During my years in practice, I have spent time serving these underserved communities: families facing homeless, providing therapy for generalized mental health, trauma focused therapy for immigrant communities, and addressing complex trauma. Whether processing trauma, exploring identity, exploring family dynamics, or managing anxiety and grief, I meet you with care and curiosity. Please be aware, sessions are usually offered weekday evenings.
I believe that psychotherapy is most beneficial when it can address problems and help one find solutions to life's conflicts. It is these conflicts that often become obstacles in leading an emotionally healthy and rewarding life. Ultimately, I believe the goal of therapy is to enable an individual to make decisions that will allow them to feel most satisfied, productive and in control of their lives. Likewise, learning to cope with life's everyday stressors and crises can be an important part of psychotherapeutic work. My approach is tailored to your needs and working toward what you wish to accomplish.
I believe that psychotherapy is most beneficial when it can address problems and help one find solutions to life's conflicts. It is these conflicts that often become obstacles in leading an emotionally healthy and rewarding life. Ultimately, I believe the goal of therapy is to enable an individual to make decisions that will allow them to feel most satisfied, productive and in control of their lives. Likewise, learning to cope with life's everyday stressors and crises can be an important part of psychotherapeutic work. My approach is tailored to your needs and working toward what you wish to accomplish.
I'm so glad you're here! I offer online counseling from an affirming, culturally sensitive, inclusive perspective, and strive to be thoughtful, compassionate, and transparent in all parts of my practice. Some of my specialties include working with anxiety, trauma (including PTSD/C-PTSD), family distress & estrangement, neurodiversity, spirituality, ability & disability, body image, sexuality, LGBTQIA+ identities and exploration, trans-competent care, relationship concerns, kink & BDSM lifestyles, polyamory, and ENM/CNM. No topics are off limits - you can bring your whole, authentic self to our sessions.
I'm so glad you're here! I offer online counseling from an affirming, culturally sensitive, inclusive perspective, and strive to be thoughtful, compassionate, and transparent in all parts of my practice. Some of my specialties include working with anxiety, trauma (including PTSD/C-PTSD), family distress & estrangement, neurodiversity, spirituality, ability & disability, body image, sexuality, LGBTQIA+ identities and exploration, trans-competent care, relationship concerns, kink & BDSM lifestyles, polyamory, and ENM/CNM. No topics are off limits - you can bring your whole, authentic self to our sessions.
Healing starts when we know what to heal from, believe that we can heal, and connect with our inner and external resources to heal. As a relational therapist, I support individuals, couples and families in navigating life transitions and cross-cultural issues, managing mental health symptoms, processing shame, guilt, and loss, improving communication and intimacy, and addressing the impact of systemic oppression on our sense of self and our relationships. I'm committed to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. Together we discover and embrace your authentic self, release your inner strengths for personal and relational growth.
Healing starts when we know what to heal from, believe that we can heal, and connect with our inner and external resources to heal. As a relational therapist, I support individuals, couples and families in navigating life transitions and cross-cultural issues, managing mental health symptoms, processing shame, guilt, and loss, improving communication and intimacy, and addressing the impact of systemic oppression on our sense of self and our relationships. I'm committed to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. Together we discover and embrace your authentic self, release your inner strengths for personal and relational growth.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and founder of Down to Earth Therapy, LLC. I provide growth oriented, evidence-based treatment for adults and couples (+ more) who want to create real, lasting change in their lives. Heal traumatic wounds. Take back your agency. Live with greater empowerment and self-direction. Reach out to learn about my approach and specialties.
My areas of specialty include: Anxiety / OCD / Trauma. Attachment issues. Emotion Dysregulation. ADHD / AuDHD. Trauma. Dysfunctional Family and Relationship dynamics. Chronic illness. LGBQIA issues, TGNB experiences, and Life Transitions.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and founder of Down to Earth Therapy, LLC. I provide growth oriented, evidence-based treatment for adults and couples (+ more) who want to create real, lasting change in their lives. Heal traumatic wounds. Take back your agency. Live with greater empowerment and self-direction. Reach out to learn about my approach and specialties.
My areas of specialty include: Anxiety / OCD / Trauma. Attachment issues. Emotion Dysregulation. ADHD / AuDHD. Trauma. Dysfunctional Family and Relationship dynamics. Chronic illness. LGBQIA issues, TGNB experiences, and Life Transitions.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York City, providing individual therapy to emerging adults—especially those who are neurodivergent, queer, and/or disabled. My clinical work focuses on complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, identity exploration, & transitional stress. I have a particular passion for working with performers, including dancers, actors, and other creatives, as well as athletes. I enjoy helping those who are often overlooked or misunderstood in education and movement spaces find a sense of purpose, belonging, and empowerment in their personal and relational lives.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York City, providing individual therapy to emerging adults—especially those who are neurodivergent, queer, and/or disabled. My clinical work focuses on complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, identity exploration, & transitional stress. I have a particular passion for working with performers, including dancers, actors, and other creatives, as well as athletes. I enjoy helping those who are often overlooked or misunderstood in education and movement spaces find a sense of purpose, belonging, and empowerment in their personal and relational lives.
Jesse Kahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CST
14 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
Waitlist for new clients
Taking the steps to reach out and start therapy takes courage, which has the potential to transform your life. I believe therapy is a profoundly unique space where you have the opportunity to connect, feel deeply listened to and understood, and have another human show up for you emotionally and empathically. In our work, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, learn to listen and trust your intuition, address patterns in your life, learn tools to self-actualize and sustain your goals, and ultimately, create a more peaceful and fulfilling life unique to you. All of you is welcome here.
Taking the steps to reach out and start therapy takes courage, which has the potential to transform your life. I believe therapy is a profoundly unique space where you have the opportunity to connect, feel deeply listened to and understood, and have another human show up for you emotionally and empathically. In our work, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, learn to listen and trust your intuition, address patterns in your life, learn tools to self-actualize and sustain your goals, and ultimately, create a more peaceful and fulfilling life unique to you. All of you is welcome here.
In the words of Brene Brown, “vulnerability is not weakness, it is our greatest measure of courage”. Therapy success rates are often dictated by the 'ideal client-therapist fit'. Whatever your concern is, let’s see if I or one of our Practice Therapists is an ideal fit for you and your specific therapy needs.
Throughout the therapy process clients should feel heard, validated, proactively motivated, and empowered. With each patient we utilize a person-centered approach, tailoring evidence-based modalities for a customized and effective therapy experience.
In the words of Brene Brown, “vulnerability is not weakness, it is our greatest measure of courage”. Therapy success rates are often dictated by the 'ideal client-therapist fit'. Whatever your concern is, let’s see if I or one of our Practice Therapists is an ideal fit for you and your specific therapy needs.
Throughout the therapy process clients should feel heard, validated, proactively motivated, and empowered. With each patient we utilize a person-centered approach, tailoring evidence-based modalities for a customized and effective therapy experience.
As a relational psychodynamic therapist I help you see the patterns that shape your relationships, emotions, and thoughts so you can feel more grounded and in control of your life. I listen closely to understand who you are while remaining curious about the deeper meaning within your narrative. I help you connect with yourself so you can connect with others.
My patients are couples and individuals who have struggled with challenges in relationships (e.g., attachment, intimacy, sex), relational trauma, feelings of numbness, disconnection, anxiety and depression, intrusive or ruminative thoughts, impulsivity and substance use.
As a relational psychodynamic therapist I help you see the patterns that shape your relationships, emotions, and thoughts so you can feel more grounded and in control of your life. I listen closely to understand who you are while remaining curious about the deeper meaning within your narrative. I help you connect with yourself so you can connect with others.
My patients are couples and individuals who have struggled with challenges in relationships (e.g., attachment, intimacy, sex), relational trauma, feelings of numbness, disconnection, anxiety and depression, intrusive or ruminative thoughts, impulsivity and substance use.
You’re doing your best to hold everything together, yet under the surface you may feel anxious, stuck, or emotionally drained—like no one truly sees you. Perhaps old wounds still weigh on you, or you’re trying to find your place in a world that hasn’t always felt safe or fair. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.
As a queer, non-binary, bilingual therapist living with my own experiences of mental health challenges, I understand how complex it can feel to seek support. I’ve worked extensively with immigrant and marginalized communities, and I offer a space grounded in empathy, curiosity, and respect.
You’re doing your best to hold everything together, yet under the surface you may feel anxious, stuck, or emotionally drained—like no one truly sees you. Perhaps old wounds still weigh on you, or you’re trying to find your place in a world that hasn’t always felt safe or fair. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.
As a queer, non-binary, bilingual therapist living with my own experiences of mental health challenges, I understand how complex it can feel to seek support. I’ve worked extensively with immigrant and marginalized communities, and I offer a space grounded in empathy, curiosity, and respect.
I support individuals seeking the ability to manage emotional stressors, create meaningful change, and develop deeper self-understanding. My name is Jesse Asch-Ortiz, and I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher with 13 years of experience. My practice is deeply rooted in relational and psychodynamic processes, also integrating embodied, creative healing approaches to support the wellbeing of the self as a whole. I incorporate mindfulness and meditation practices as needed, offering varied pathways to collaboratively meet you and your aspirations for therapeutic work.
I support individuals seeking the ability to manage emotional stressors, create meaningful change, and develop deeper self-understanding. My name is Jesse Asch-Ortiz, and I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher with 13 years of experience. My practice is deeply rooted in relational and psychodynamic processes, also integrating embodied, creative healing approaches to support the wellbeing of the self as a whole. I incorporate mindfulness and meditation practices as needed, offering varied pathways to collaboratively meet you and your aspirations for therapeutic work.
I believe that every individual is the expert on their own life, memories, and identities. As every person is unique, I prefer to utilize an integrative approach that caters to a client’s needs. I gravitate towards strengths-based, person-centered, and psychodynamic approaches in conjunction with mindfulness practices. I also pull techniques from internal family systems and gestalt therapy modalities.
I believe that every individual is the expert on their own life, memories, and identities. As every person is unique, I prefer to utilize an integrative approach that caters to a client’s needs. I gravitate towards strengths-based, person-centered, and psychodynamic approaches in conjunction with mindfulness practices. I also pull techniques from internal family systems and gestalt therapy modalities.
In a queer practice, I talk with you in a way that I talk only with you, a way we make together, consciously and unconsciously. And I listen with you, facilitating a place you can be attuned to in new ways, sensorially and emotionally. As we co-create an intimate conversation, aliveness may grow in and among us.
In a queer practice, I talk with you in a way that I talk only with you, a way we make together, consciously and unconsciously. And I listen with you, facilitating a place you can be attuned to in new ways, sensorially and emotionally. As we co-create an intimate conversation, aliveness may grow in and among us.
I consider psychotherapy to be a space for curiosity and reflection, where emotional patterns, identity, and meaning can be explored with care and depth. The people I work with usually have a pull towards understanding themselves more deeply, even if they don’t have the full language for articulating what they are experiencing. They may be confused by their emotions, coping with trauma, stuck in behavioral patterns, or feel that something isn’t quite aligned in their life. What they are seeking is a place where they can slow down, speak freely, and explore their inner world without feeling judged or rushed.
I consider psychotherapy to be a space for curiosity and reflection, where emotional patterns, identity, and meaning can be explored with care and depth. The people I work with usually have a pull towards understanding themselves more deeply, even if they don’t have the full language for articulating what they are experiencing. They may be confused by their emotions, coping with trauma, stuck in behavioral patterns, or feel that something isn’t quite aligned in their life. What they are seeking is a place where they can slow down, speak freely, and explore their inner world without feeling judged or rushed.
From anxiety and overwhelm to a life that feels more fully your own
If you struggle with anxiety, insecurity, sadness, or a loss of meaning, therapy will help you make sense of what you’re feeling and find a way forward. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected—or sense that, even when life looks fine on the outside, something is missing. Therapy can also be a space for self-exploration, growth, and a deeper connection with yourself. Whatever you’re facing—stress, trauma, life transitions, identity questions, or relationship challenges—you don’t have to go through it alone.
From anxiety and overwhelm to a life that feels more fully your own
If you struggle with anxiety, insecurity, sadness, or a loss of meaning, therapy will help you make sense of what you’re feeling and find a way forward. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected—or sense that, even when life looks fine on the outside, something is missing. Therapy can also be a space for self-exploration, growth, and a deeper connection with yourself. Whatever you’re facing—stress, trauma, life transitions, identity questions, or relationship challenges—you don’t have to go through it alone.
I am a therapist and mediator licensed to practice clinical social work in New York and New Jersey. I specialize in treating borderline personality disorder (BPD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches. My style is structured, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, with a focus on practical skills and behavior change.
I am a therapist and mediator licensed to practice clinical social work in New York and New Jersey. I specialize in treating borderline personality disorder (BPD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches. My style is structured, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, with a focus on practical skills and behavior change.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
The gender of your therapist can matter, depending on your individual comfort preferences and therapeutic goals. While therapy outcomes are often driven by the therapist’s methodology and the strength of the therapeutic relationship, many people feel more at ease working with a therapist who shares or understands their gender identity, which can enhance trust and improve therapy outcomes. For clients who are non-binary or gender-diverse, working with a therapist of a similar identity may reduce the need to explain or justify their experiences and can increase the sense of being seen and understood. This dynamic may be especially important when addressing topics related to gender, sexuality, trauma, or relationships. Ultimately, what matters most is finding a therapist who is respectful and knowledgeable of your identity—regardless of their own gender.
What are the advantages of seeing a non-binary therapist?
Working with a non-binary therapist can offer unique benefits for individuals seeking support around gender identity. Therapists who personally identify as non-binary may bring both professional training and personal insight to their work, creating a therapeutic space that some clients may find more affirming and welcoming. These therapists often have specialized knowledge in areas such as gender-affirming care, gender dysphoria, and navigating family or social acceptance. They may also be particularly skilled in helping clients find additional resources, such as affirming healthcare providers or community-based supports that align with and affirm their identity.
How can I find a non-binary therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for identifying therapists who identify as non-binary. You can use filters to search by identity markers as well as by clinical specialty, therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, session costs, and languages spoken to help ensure a good fit. During an initial consultation or early sessions, consider asking about the therapist’s training in gender-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related topics. An effective therapist will be open and affirming in their responses. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.