LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Syracuse, NY
I have 26 years of experience in working with LGBTQIA issues, people with HIV/AIDS, Grief/Loss, Substance Abuse, Mental Health issues, Depression, Anxiety, Individual/ Couples therapy.
I use an eclectic mix of therapeutic techniques including cognitive therapies, solution focused/problem solving, motivational interviewing, family systems, and insight oriented psychotherapy. I am a clinical hypnotherapist,a technique to assist in smoking cessation, weight reduction, stress reduction and history of trauma/abuse. I treat individuals, couples and families.
I have 26 years of experience in working with LGBTQIA issues, people with HIV/AIDS, Grief/Loss, Substance Abuse, Mental Health issues, Depression, Anxiety, Individual/ Couples therapy.
I use an eclectic mix of therapeutic techniques including cognitive therapies, solution focused/problem solving, motivational interviewing, family systems, and insight oriented psychotherapy. I am a clinical hypnotherapist,a technique to assist in smoking cessation, weight reduction, stress reduction and history of trauma/abuse. I treat individuals, couples and families.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults as well as individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a population often stigmatized even in the mental health community.
My approach is client centered, affirming and utilizes evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. In our work together, you can develop better self-esteem, build healthy relationships, as well as learn emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to help you manage difficult emotions and prevent crises.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults as well as individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a population often stigmatized even in the mental health community.
My approach is client centered, affirming and utilizes evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. In our work together, you can develop better self-esteem, build healthy relationships, as well as learn emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to help you manage difficult emotions and prevent crises.
Your experience is real, putting someone else’s feelings above that is unfair to you. The different journeys we have lived so far has shaped how we respond and react to our loved ones today. Some walks through life end up with us feeling like our needs are selfish. It can lead to decisions weighing on our minds because they are not always understood by society. They can steer us to go down paths where we start to rely on substances to get us through the day. Other times, it prevents us from looking pass the hurt from past relationships to enjoy our life fully.
Your experience is real, putting someone else’s feelings above that is unfair to you. The different journeys we have lived so far has shaped how we respond and react to our loved ones today. Some walks through life end up with us feeling like our needs are selfish. It can lead to decisions weighing on our minds because they are not always understood by society. They can steer us to go down paths where we start to rely on substances to get us through the day. Other times, it prevents us from looking pass the hurt from past relationships to enjoy our life fully.
I enjoy creating a safe space for, but not limited to, people who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+, kink, queer, and non-monogamous communities.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and alone? Have you been impacted by trauma, anxiety, and/or depression? I am here to listen, validate, and help facilitate transformation by exploring your inner world with you. We will build you up with techniques that ignite capability, empowerment, and purpose. You will learn skills to approach your day with confidence, reclaim yourself, and safely connect with others. Additionally, we can explore limiting beliefs you may have about yourself, others, and the world in a safe place that is free from judgement.
I enjoy creating a safe space for, but not limited to, people who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+, kink, queer, and non-monogamous communities.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and alone? Have you been impacted by trauma, anxiety, and/or depression? I am here to listen, validate, and help facilitate transformation by exploring your inner world with you. We will build you up with techniques that ignite capability, empowerment, and purpose. You will learn skills to approach your day with confidence, reclaim yourself, and safely connect with others. Additionally, we can explore limiting beliefs you may have about yourself, others, and the world in a safe place that is free from judgement.
I know that coming to therapy can be challenging and I am committed to creating a warm, empathic, and safe space for our time together. My priority is to meet you where you are in order to help you on your journey to a more authentic and fulfilling life and I will tailor the treatment to meet your individual needs and goals. I work in an integrative way, drawing on a variety of theories that will allow us to look at the root of your concerns. I also utilize mindfulness techniques and behavioral strategies to help you improve your coping and self-care skills.
I know that coming to therapy can be challenging and I am committed to creating a warm, empathic, and safe space for our time together. My priority is to meet you where you are in order to help you on your journey to a more authentic and fulfilling life and I will tailor the treatment to meet your individual needs and goals. I work in an integrative way, drawing on a variety of theories that will allow us to look at the root of your concerns. I also utilize mindfulness techniques and behavioral strategies to help you improve your coping and self-care skills.
Struggling with fear and anxiety often feels overwhelming and isolating; intrusive thoughts and worry can be relentless, impacting every part of your day. I recognize that anxiety and OCD is a lot more than the stress and compulsions people can see and the impact of constant worry. I know how old ways of thinking and trauma from the past can keep us stuck and prevent us from living our best life. In working with me you will feel understood and learn the tools necessary to reclaim your life. Everyone's version of healing is different; I am here to be a guide as we create your own path forward and create the life you deserve.
Struggling with fear and anxiety often feels overwhelming and isolating; intrusive thoughts and worry can be relentless, impacting every part of your day. I recognize that anxiety and OCD is a lot more than the stress and compulsions people can see and the impact of constant worry. I know how old ways of thinking and trauma from the past can keep us stuck and prevent us from living our best life. In working with me you will feel understood and learn the tools necessary to reclaim your life. Everyone's version of healing is different; I am here to be a guide as we create your own path forward and create the life you deserve.
I have a particular passion for working with teens and adults who have experienced trauma, those who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals dealing with attachment issues or interpersonal relationship challenges, and clients experiencing dissociative symptoms.
I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, collaborative, and person-centered perspective. I draw from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and strengths-based approaches, tailoring my methods to best fit each individual’s needs.
I have a particular passion for working with teens and adults who have experienced trauma, those who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals dealing with attachment issues or interpersonal relationship challenges, and clients experiencing dissociative symptoms.
I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, collaborative, and person-centered perspective. I draw from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and strengths-based approaches, tailoring my methods to best fit each individual’s needs.
I work with LGBTQIA+ adults recovering from strict upbringings navigating anxiety, perfectionism, identity exploration, life transitions, and the (often invisible) wounds of relational trauma.
I work from trauma-informed approaches including Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) along with Relational, Somatic, and Internal Family System (IFS) frameworks. I also bring a healthy dose of humor, metaphor, and directness to sessions. Our work together will be tailored to you with actionable interventions and supportive sharing of resources along the way.
I work with LGBTQIA+ adults recovering from strict upbringings navigating anxiety, perfectionism, identity exploration, life transitions, and the (often invisible) wounds of relational trauma.
I work from trauma-informed approaches including Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) along with Relational, Somatic, and Internal Family System (IFS) frameworks. I also bring a healthy dose of humor, metaphor, and directness to sessions. Our work together will be tailored to you with actionable interventions and supportive sharing of resources along the way.
Often, seeking therapy is a stressful endeavor to complete. It is easy to brush yourself off, stating, “I’m fine, I don’t need help,” but is that the truth? The biggest step anyone will ever take to healing is in taking this first step. I am here to help you achieve this step and start the journey towards recovery, whether it’s a new concern or something that has been in the works for many years. Here you will not be judged, you will be heard, and you will be respected.
I am an eclectic specialist focusing on many of the topics that people find themselves seeking support in.
Often, seeking therapy is a stressful endeavor to complete. It is easy to brush yourself off, stating, “I’m fine, I don’t need help,” but is that the truth? The biggest step anyone will ever take to healing is in taking this first step. I am here to help you achieve this step and start the journey towards recovery, whether it’s a new concern or something that has been in the works for many years. Here you will not be judged, you will be heard, and you will be respected.
I am an eclectic specialist focusing on many of the topics that people find themselves seeking support in.
I am committed to creating an inclusive space where all couples, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community, can feel seen, heard, and supported.
In our work together, we will explore how early attachment experiences and past relationships shape the way you relate to one another. I specialize in working with attachment wounds and developmental trauma, helping you recognize how past experiences may be affecting your current relationship dynamics. We will uncover these patterns and work to create new.
I am committed to creating an inclusive space where all couples, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community, can feel seen, heard, and supported.
In our work together, we will explore how early attachment experiences and past relationships shape the way you relate to one another. I specialize in working with attachment wounds and developmental trauma, helping you recognize how past experiences may be affecting your current relationship dynamics. We will uncover these patterns and work to create new.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and LGBTQIA+ affirming space where you can feel seen and supported.
I work collaboratively with my clients to create a personalized approach that meets you where you are. Together, we'll explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, helping you gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Through empowerment and new skills, you'll be supported in building a fulfilling and authentic life.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and LGBTQIA+ affirming space where you can feel seen and supported.
I work collaboratively with my clients to create a personalized approach that meets you where you are. Together, we'll explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, helping you gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Through empowerment and new skills, you'll be supported in building a fulfilling and authentic life.
I also provide gender-affirming care and offer letters of support for trans and nonbinary clients pursuing medical transition.
My goal is to hold space for clients who feel lost, stuck, or unseen. I approach therapy from an experiential & emotion-focused lens, grounded in trauma-informed and attachment-based principles. I believe meaningful change happens when we can safely connect with our emotions, share our stories, and explore the parts of ourselves we've had to protect or hide.
I also provide gender-affirming care and offer letters of support for trans and nonbinary clients pursuing medical transition.
My goal is to hold space for clients who feel lost, stuck, or unseen. I approach therapy from an experiential & emotion-focused lens, grounded in trauma-informed and attachment-based principles. I believe meaningful change happens when we can safely connect with our emotions, share our stories, and explore the parts of ourselves we've had to protect or hide.
I specialize in working with college students, the LGBTQ+ community, couples navigating relationship issues, women and individuals navigating pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and adults processing their trauma histories.
I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach to accommodate your unique needs. I recognize that shame is often the biggest roadblock to therapy. My core goal as your therapist is to help us build an honest and accepting therapeutic relationship so that you can get the most out of your mental health journey.
I specialize in working with college students, the LGBTQ+ community, couples navigating relationship issues, women and individuals navigating pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and adults processing their trauma histories.
I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach to accommodate your unique needs. I recognize that shame is often the biggest roadblock to therapy. My core goal as your therapist is to help us build an honest and accepting therapeutic relationship so that you can get the most out of your mental health journey.
As an AASECT certified sex therapist, together we can process sexual issues, and also provide support for LGBTQ, kink, and CNM communities; specifically gender affirming care for transgender clients navigating transition.
Going through a hard time? Therapy can be transformative and meaningful, leading to breakthroughs in processing experiences, emotions, and strengthening insight and coping mechanisms. Collaboratively, through warmth and directness, we can navigate interpersonal and relational issues, creating change that improves well-being.
As an AASECT certified sex therapist, together we can process sexual issues, and also provide support for LGBTQ, kink, and CNM communities; specifically gender affirming care for transgender clients navigating transition.
Going through a hard time? Therapy can be transformative and meaningful, leading to breakthroughs in processing experiences, emotions, and strengthening insight and coping mechanisms. Collaboratively, through warmth and directness, we can navigate interpersonal and relational issues, creating change that improves well-being.
I specialize in trauma treatment, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and LGBTQIA+-affirming care.
I believe that every therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative experience. I work to provide a comfortable atmosphere to explore the challenges you may experience in your life journey. My experience as a couple and family therapist allows me to navigate the systems that are most important to you, whether it is through couple, family, or individual sessions.
I specialize in trauma treatment, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and LGBTQIA+-affirming care.
I believe that every therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative experience. I work to provide a comfortable atmosphere to explore the challenges you may experience in your life journey. My experience as a couple and family therapist allows me to navigate the systems that are most important to you, whether it is through couple, family, or individual sessions.
Areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, and LGBTQ affirming care.
Life can feel overwhelming and lonely at times. Whether you feel weighed down by sadness or anxiety or you are stuck in painful relationship patterns, I can provide a safe and compassionate space where you feel supported to navigate life transitions and relationship difficulties. Together we can untangle your challenges, build stronger foundations of self-awareness and strengthen your relationships.
Areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, and LGBTQ affirming care.
Life can feel overwhelming and lonely at times. Whether you feel weighed down by sadness or anxiety or you are stuck in painful relationship patterns, I can provide a safe and compassionate space where you feel supported to navigate life transitions and relationship difficulties. Together we can untangle your challenges, build stronger foundations of self-awareness and strengthen your relationships.
Life is hard. Time flies by and you often feel you no longer can keep up with daily life. You feel like you aren’t being your authentic self and have no time left for you by the end of the day. Everyone else’s needs come first and you have difficulty saying no or setting limits that feel good. Your relationships struggle. Your emotions often feel out of control and unmanageable. Loved ones make comments that you’re too “sensitive” or “dramatic”. Your daily life is suffering and you no longer know how to reach your goals, you may no longer even know what your goals are. You just know you’re unhappy and something needs to change.
Life is hard. Time flies by and you often feel you no longer can keep up with daily life. You feel like you aren’t being your authentic self and have no time left for you by the end of the day. Everyone else’s needs come first and you have difficulty saying no or setting limits that feel good. Your relationships struggle. Your emotions often feel out of control and unmanageable. Loved ones make comments that you’re too “sensitive” or “dramatic”. Your daily life is suffering and you no longer know how to reach your goals, you may no longer even know what your goals are. You just know you’re unhappy and something needs to change.
Do you feel like you’re constantly juggling expectations, roles, and emotions—while quietly losing touch with yourself? You may carry anxiety, cultural tension, or feel worn down by always being “the strong one.” As a biracial, multicultural psychotherapist, I understand the weight of navigating multiple worlds. I offer a compassionate, holistic space for thoughtful adults, couples, and students to explore identity and emotion, release old patterns, reconnect with inner wisdom, and realign with your true self.
Do you feel like you’re constantly juggling expectations, roles, and emotions—while quietly losing touch with yourself? You may carry anxiety, cultural tension, or feel worn down by always being “the strong one.” As a biracial, multicultural psychotherapist, I understand the weight of navigating multiple worlds. I offer a compassionate, holistic space for thoughtful adults, couples, and students to explore identity and emotion, release old patterns, reconnect with inner wisdom, and realign with your true self.
As a queer and trans clinician, I strive to create a safe and validating environment for clients of all identities and backgrounds, with a particular commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ and ENM communities.
I provide warm, affirming care to individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in honoring each person’s unique identity, background, and life experiences. I support clients in exploring and navigating identity, relationships, communication, and life transitions with empathy and curiosity.
In my work with couples and partners, I help strengthen communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and explore relationship structures in a safe, collaborative space. For individuals, therapy can be a place to process challenges, build resilience, and move toward greater authenticity and connection. I also provide support letters.
As a queer and trans clinician, I strive to create a safe and validating environment for clients of all identities and backgrounds, with a particular commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ and ENM communities.
I provide warm, affirming care to individuals, couples, and families. My work is grounded in honoring each person’s unique identity, background, and life experiences. I support clients in exploring and navigating identity, relationships, communication, and life transitions with empathy and curiosity.
In my work with couples and partners, I help strengthen communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and explore relationship structures in a safe, collaborative space. For individuals, therapy can be a place to process challenges, build resilience, and move toward greater authenticity and connection. I also provide support letters.
As a queer-affirming and sex-positive clinician, I provide a supportive, judgment-free space to foster healing and resilience.
My name is Noah LaClair, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York. I help people navigate life’s challenges, heal from the past, manage stress, and build confidence and clarity to move forward with purpose. If you’ve been feeling off your game—less motivated, unsure about next steps, or weighed down by expectations—therapy can help you make sense of it all and find your footing again. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, strengthen your mindset, and create meaningful, lasting change.
As a queer-affirming and sex-positive clinician, I provide a supportive, judgment-free space to foster healing and resilience.
My name is Noah LaClair, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York. I help people navigate life’s challenges, heal from the past, manage stress, and build confidence and clarity to move forward with purpose. If you’ve been feeling off your game—less motivated, unsure about next steps, or weighed down by expectations—therapy can help you make sense of it all and find your footing again. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, strengthen your mindset, and create meaningful, lasting change.
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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.