LGBT Issues therapists in New York City, New York NY
Desiree Woehrle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SIFI
LGBTQIA+ competency and gender-affirming care is pivotal to supporting queer adults who too often are left educating their providers rather than getting the care they so need and deserve. If you have felt invalidated, dismissed or judged by your therapist or physician, I'd like to help you advocate for yourself (though TBH this should not HAVE to be on you) and connect with providers who respect your gender, sexuality, and relationship status, asexuality or ethical-non-monogamy.
13 Years Experience
Alex Conway
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I specialize in providing affirming and supportive therapy for individuals facing a range of LGBTQ+ issues. Whether you're navigating coming out, exploring your gender identity, coping with discrimination, or seeking support for LGBTQ+ relationships, I offer a safe and understanding space to explore your unique experiences. Together, we'll work to address the challenges and celebrate the strengths associated with your identity. Using evidence-based techniques and a culturally competent approach, I aim to empower you to live authentically, embrace your identity with pride, and cultivate meaningful connections within the LGBTQ+ community. You deserve to feel validated, understood, and supported, and I'm here to help you on your journey toward self-discovery, acceptance, and empowerment.
9 Years Experience
Kelsey Ruiz
Counselor/Therapist, MHC-LP
You deserve to live authentically and be supported in every aspect of your journey. Together, we will navigate the unique challenges and joys of being part of the LGBT community, whether it's navigating coming out, dealing with discrimination, or exploring your identity and relationships. You are not alone in this journey, and I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
4 Years Experience
Damon Dodge
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Some situations are unique to the LGBTQ+population, such as dating someone of the same sex, transitioning genders or coming out. Other times, common symptoms like depression, anxiety and low self-esteem are present and connected to one’s LGBTQ+ identity. Everyone has his/her/their own personal story and experiences life differently. For any LGBTQ+ people seeking therapy, having a therapist who can see and understand all aspects of the one-of-a-kind person you are is essential. Whether you are working through LGBTQ+ specific themes or universal human challenges in a LGBTQ+ context, I am prepared to serve you.
10 Years Experience
Emily Scott
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
As a queer therapist, I know the importance of speaking with someone who is informed about queer and trans community and experiences and to feel connected to your therapist in a relational way.
5 Years Experience
Truth Berenson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I support clients navigating the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ identities.
11 Years Experience
Kathryn Sedgwick
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I worked as a psychotherapist at the Ali Forney Center in Harlem from November 2015 to April 2023, serving a population of 16-24 year-old LGBTQIA+ youth, predominantly homeless people of color. Previously I was a peer counselor and eventually executive director at Identity House, one of the oldest LGBT volunteer organizations in New York City.
9 Years Experience
Creative Now Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, Gestalt Psychotherapy Certified, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy Certified
We offer therapy to folks across the gender and sexuality spectrum and don't subscribe to rigid labels or that there is a "way to be." We are organic and changing creatures, Creative Now Therapy welcomes your inherent complexity.
16 Years Experience
Kensington Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, MHC-LP
All of our clinicians have experience with addressing LGBT issues. This is a strong area of focus for our practice.
12 Years Experience
Dr. Ingrid Solano
Psychologist, PhD
I am a member of, and advocate for, the LGBTQIA+ community. I am proud to provide affirming therapy and I have expertise in working with the experiences of sexual and gender minority individuals, and couples using CBT, DBT, and the Unified Protocol for emotional disorders. Together we can explore the impacts of coming out, internalized stigma, minority stress, intersectionality, discriminations, difficult family-of-origin relationships, giving and receiving support, families of choice, intimacy, sex, gender/sexual fluidity, identity, transitioning, and so much more. Together we can navigate the challenges of living in an oppressingly heteronormative world in order to form a healthy and affirming queer identity. Or, we don’t explore it at all - but we remain aware that they are out there and remain mindful. I am also proud to consider and provide capacity evaluations and letters of support for my transgender clients seeking gender affirming surgery.
I practice from an affirming, feminist, and anti-racist philosophy. This means that I unconditionally accept and value my clients’ gender, sexual, racial, cultural, and other identities. My practice takes into account each person’s unique experiences within contexts of social and systemic oppression, and the impact on your relationships. I practice from a place off cultural humility and allyship to black, indigenous, and other people of colour.
I have expertise in treating relationships and individuals navigating the impact of minority stress and discrimination. I practice affirming therapy that explores greater awareness and understanding of the ways in which emotional experiences and responses to experiences contribute to what is going on for you and your relationships. Navigating these challenges in your life has promoted strength and resilience in coping, paving the way for creative and successful approaches for managing future challenges. I help clients see these strengths in themselves, and create harmony and balance in their lives. I bring a stance of genuine curiosity and cultural competence that includes your different identities and their intersectionality.
13 Years Experience
Mind Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Together, we will work to uncover the root causes behind your thoughts and feelings and provide you with concrete, practical tools you can use to combat overwhelming emotions.
Things can get better when you work with a therapist. We will help you develop insight into your thinking patterns to eliminate critical thoughts and promote a positive mindset.
14 Years Experience
Lisa Taylor-Austin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NCC, LPC, LMHC, CFMHE, CFBA, LCPC, LCMHC
Some issues that my clients face are directly related to being LGBTQ+ (coming out, gender identity, trans issues). We will acknowledge and incorporate this into your therapy.
36 Years Experience
Shaudi Adel - Online / Virtual Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
FREE consultations! Individuals in the LGBTQ community often struggle with confusion and stress when trying to process their sexual identity and the "coming out" process. I strongly believe in the power of therapy to help you manage its symptoms and work towards building brighter days ahead.
14 Years Experience
Danielle Pigno
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Providing the Highest Quality Treatment to Bring Healthy and Lasting Changes to Your Life!
10 Years Experience