LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in New York, NY
A Jordan Wright
Psychologist, PhD, ABAP, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10113 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to general psychotherapy, I work specifically with addictions and queer and trans clients.
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in psychological assessment (including learning disabilities and ADHD) and therapy. I received my Ph.D. from Columbia University and am board certified in both psychological assessment and clinical psychology. I work with a range of clients from childhood through adulthood, including families (and therapy with therapists). My work tends to be goal-focused. I am on faculty at New York University, where I train doctoral students in psychological assessment and counseling, as well as running a low-fee clinic (https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/center-counseling-and-community-wellbeing).
In addition to general psychotherapy, I work specifically with addictions and queer and trans clients.
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in psychological assessment (including learning disabilities and ADHD) and therapy. I received my Ph.D. from Columbia University and am board certified in both psychological assessment and clinical psychology. I work with a range of clients from childhood through adulthood, including families (and therapy with therapists). My work tends to be goal-focused. I am on faculty at New York University, where I train doctoral students in psychological assessment and counseling, as well as running a low-fee clinic (https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/center-counseling-and-community-wellbeing).
Craig Sloane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011
Not accepting new clients
I help people with depression and anxiety, establishing and maintaining relationships, job satisfaction, blocks to creativity, substance use, out of control sexual behaivors/sex addition, trauma and LGBTQ issues.
You're smart, you work hard, and you have plenty going for you. But you still feel your life isn't where you want it to be. You're distressed by difficult thoughts and feelings. You want to change but you're not sure how. With the help of a compassionate psychotherapist, you can find your way out. My goal is to help you find creative solutions to troublesome feelings, unproductive behaviors, and unsatisfying relationships. We will build a therapeutic relationship rooted in empathy and authenticity and we'll discover what's blocking you from reaching your goals.
I help people with depression and anxiety, establishing and maintaining relationships, job satisfaction, blocks to creativity, substance use, out of control sexual behaivors/sex addition, trauma and LGBTQ issues.
You're smart, you work hard, and you have plenty going for you. But you still feel your life isn't where you want it to be. You're distressed by difficult thoughts and feelings. You want to change but you're not sure how. With the help of a compassionate psychotherapist, you can find your way out. My goal is to help you find creative solutions to troublesome feelings, unproductive behaviors, and unsatisfying relationships. We will build a therapeutic relationship rooted in empathy and authenticity and we'll discover what's blocking you from reaching your goals.
I have extensive training and experience in LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy and issues relating to: Anxiety, Depression, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, learning disabilities, neurodivergence, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender roles, non-traditional relationships, and religious identities.
My eclectic approach includes, but is not limited to working from a psychodynamic, modern psychoanalytic, and relational perspective—incorporating cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based modalities as needed. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and families on various different topics. My practice focuses on cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship which is at the utmost importance in order to provide a safe environment to build upon your own narrative.
I have extensive training and experience in LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy and issues relating to: Anxiety, Depression, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, learning disabilities, neurodivergence, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender roles, non-traditional relationships, and religious identities.
My eclectic approach includes, but is not limited to working from a psychodynamic, modern psychoanalytic, and relational perspective—incorporating cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based modalities as needed. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and families on various different topics. My practice focuses on cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship which is at the utmost importance in order to provide a safe environment to build upon your own narrative.
I have significant experience assisting individuals with various types of anxiety, mood issues, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Sometimes even just the idea of change can be overwhelming. By nature as humans, we tend to gravitate towards what is familiar out of a sense of comfort, whether this supports personal growth or hinders it. For this reason, I recognize that change is a gradual process and respect the importance of meeting my clients wherever they currently may be in this process. It takes an admirable amount of courage to be willing to explore and uncover specific thoughts and behaviors that may be preventing us from attaining true happiness and fulfillment in our lives.
I have significant experience assisting individuals with various types of anxiety, mood issues, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Sometimes even just the idea of change can be overwhelming. By nature as humans, we tend to gravitate towards what is familiar out of a sense of comfort, whether this supports personal growth or hinders it. For this reason, I recognize that change is a gradual process and respect the importance of meeting my clients wherever they currently may be in this process. It takes an admirable amount of courage to be willing to explore and uncover specific thoughts and behaviors that may be preventing us from attaining true happiness and fulfillment in our lives.
Additionally, I have a background in gender studies and enjoy working with the LGBTQ community.
We all feel overwhelmed at times. Whether you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship or career issues, I can help you to gain insight and make sustainable change. If something in your life feels off, let's work together to address it so that you can live up to your fullest potential.
Additionally, I have a background in gender studies and enjoy working with the LGBTQ community.
We all feel overwhelmed at times. Whether you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship or career issues, I can help you to gain insight and make sustainable change. If something in your life feels off, let's work together to address it so that you can live up to your fullest potential.
In my practice, I implement a trauma informed approach, integrating processes from Gestalt Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through a Humanistic lens. Through training with both children and adults with various backgrounds, ethnicities, identities, and cognitive abilities, I understand the importance of cultural competence in the path of starting therapy. As a queer and transgender non-binary therapist myself, my practice additionally specializes in an LGBTQ+ affirmative approach.
In my practice, I implement a trauma informed approach, integrating processes from Gestalt Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through a Humanistic lens. Through training with both children and adults with various backgrounds, ethnicities, identities, and cognitive abilities, I understand the importance of cultural competence in the path of starting therapy. As a queer and transgender non-binary therapist myself, my practice additionally specializes in an LGBTQ+ affirmative approach.
Rishika Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
I work primarily with people of color, queer and trans folks coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. I aim to help you tune into how you're truly feeling, while centering radical self-compassion. Healing and liberation come in many different forms and we will work collaboratively to understand your individual goals and needs. Ours will be an open space, free of judgment, to explore thoughts and feelings you may not otherwise have a place to address. One of the first steps toward healing is being seen and heard authentically and in our work together we will begin there.
I work primarily with people of color, queer and trans folks coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. I aim to help you tune into how you're truly feeling, while centering radical self-compassion. Healing and liberation come in many different forms and we will work collaboratively to understand your individual goals and needs. Ours will be an open space, free of judgment, to explore thoughts and feelings you may not otherwise have a place to address. One of the first steps toward healing is being seen and heard authentically and in our work together we will begin there.
David Rust
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CCM
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022 (Online Only)
I also have special interests in LGBTQ+ related issues, health care professionals and coaching.
My name is David, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified case manager with 14 years of experience in the medical and mental health field. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University, specializing in healthcare, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University at Albany, where I graduated with high honors from the School of Social Welfare. Throughout my career, I have devoted myself to helping clients overcome life's struggles in the healthcare and mental health industry. I am licensed in NY, FL and NJ.
I also have special interests in LGBTQ+ related issues, health care professionals and coaching.
My name is David, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified case manager with 14 years of experience in the medical and mental health field. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University, specializing in healthcare, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University at Albany, where I graduated with high honors from the School of Social Welfare. Throughout my career, I have devoted myself to helping clients overcome life's struggles in the healthcare and mental health industry. I am licensed in NY, FL and NJ.
Paulina Agrawal
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
Each of us is deserving of joy and peace, and I am here to help you claim yours. In therapy, we will collaboratively explore the barriers that stand between you and your most authentic self so that you may live fully and enjoy who you truly are. I treat individuals and couples with a variety of issues related to body trust/kindness, trauma, LGBTQIA+-specific issues, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, and more. My approach is collaborative and kind in nature with mindfulness, DBT, and Internal Family Systems incorporated as needed. Body respect, trust, and the principles of Health at Every Size are foundational to my approach.
Each of us is deserving of joy and peace, and I am here to help you claim yours. In therapy, we will collaboratively explore the barriers that stand between you and your most authentic self so that you may live fully and enjoy who you truly are. I treat individuals and couples with a variety of issues related to body trust/kindness, trauma, LGBTQIA+-specific issues, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, and more. My approach is collaborative and kind in nature with mindfulness, DBT, and Internal Family Systems incorporated as needed. Body respect, trust, and the principles of Health at Every Size are foundational to my approach.
I aim to make space for the full expression of your unique identity and provide anti-oppressive and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
I work with teens and adults who are experiencing a variety of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, or questions of identity or purpose. Perhaps it seems, on the surface, that we are productive and high- achieving, performing well at work, school, or other responsibilities, yet, deep down it feels as if we are simply “going through the motions”. We would like to feel more connected with others and invested in our life and goals, but are unsure where to start.
I aim to make space for the full expression of your unique identity and provide anti-oppressive and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
I work with teens and adults who are experiencing a variety of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, or questions of identity or purpose. Perhaps it seems, on the surface, that we are productive and high- achieving, performing well at work, school, or other responsibilities, yet, deep down it feels as if we are simply “going through the motions”. We would like to feel more connected with others and invested in our life and goals, but are unsure where to start.
Whether you are experiencing relationship issues, are looking to break patterns, or are wanting to get to know yourself better, therapy is a wonderful place to foster personal growth. I love working with people to understand their "why" and to find ways to create a rich, fulfilling life. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who may identify as LGBTQIA+, artists, people with uteruses, and caregivers of children and/or older adults. I work in person and virtually. You can schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me here: calendly.com/kelseylogan
Whether you are experiencing relationship issues, are looking to break patterns, or are wanting to get to know yourself better, therapy is a wonderful place to foster personal growth. I love working with people to understand their "why" and to find ways to create a rich, fulfilling life. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who may identify as LGBTQIA+, artists, people with uteruses, and caregivers of children and/or older adults. I work in person and virtually. You can schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me here: calendly.com/kelseylogan
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
I practice from a judgment-free, sex-positive, queer-aligned perspective that encourages clients to view themselves holistically.
Many individuals go through periods of their life where they are searching for a deeper, more meaningful understanding of who they are as a person. I enjoy working with clients who are navigating this phase of life as it can be so rewarding to see the transformational changes that my clients make. I invite you to explore the meaning and correlation between topics like anxiety, communication, family, and work to your relationship with substance use, grief, sex, identity, trauma, and/or new medical diagnoses.
I practice from a judgment-free, sex-positive, queer-aligned perspective that encourages clients to view themselves holistically.
Many individuals go through periods of their life where they are searching for a deeper, more meaningful understanding of who they are as a person. I enjoy working with clients who are navigating this phase of life as it can be so rewarding to see the transformational changes that my clients make. I invite you to explore the meaning and correlation between topics like anxiety, communication, family, and work to your relationship with substance use, grief, sex, identity, trauma, and/or new medical diagnoses.
Are you struggling to understand and manage the challenges you are facing? By providing a space in which you can explore root causes and develop healthy thoughts and effective coping mechanisms, I can help. Together we can identify beliefs that contribute to your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with a goal of increased self understanding and less emotional distress. I am deeply committed to helping you understand how your feelings and thoughts impact your perceptions of yourself, your life, and your relationships. I specialize in LGBTQ-related concerns; all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexualities are welcome.
Are you struggling to understand and manage the challenges you are facing? By providing a space in which you can explore root causes and develop healthy thoughts and effective coping mechanisms, I can help. Together we can identify beliefs that contribute to your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with a goal of increased self understanding and less emotional distress. I am deeply committed to helping you understand how your feelings and thoughts impact your perceptions of yourself, your life, and your relationships. I specialize in LGBTQ-related concerns; all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexualities are welcome.
Richard A. Unite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10013 (Online Only)
As someone who identifies within both the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, I intimately understand the challenges we face when trying to find sufficient mental health support. In my approach, I invest in establishing a trusting therapeutic environment where clients feel affirmed, valued, and empowered. My therapy practice also borrows from multiple modalities in order to find the best approach for each client/couple/polycule.
As someone who identifies within both the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, I intimately understand the challenges we face when trying to find sufficient mental health support. In my approach, I invest in establishing a trusting therapeutic environment where clients feel affirmed, valued, and empowered. My therapy practice also borrows from multiple modalities in order to find the best approach for each client/couple/polycule.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish), LGBTQ-affirmative, trauma-informed, sex-positive therapist. My expertise has ranged from international human rights projects to domestic work in medical centers, hospitals, community mental health, and college counseling centers. I welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds struggling with loss, health concerns, sexuality, career stress, life transitions, and relational stress. I view my role as a therapist as a relationship of change: a place where you can express yourself without judgment, receive constructive feedback, explore difficult topics, and make changes to live a more fulfilling life.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish), LGBTQ-affirmative, trauma-informed, sex-positive therapist. My expertise has ranged from international human rights projects to domestic work in medical centers, hospitals, community mental health, and college counseling centers. I welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds struggling with loss, health concerns, sexuality, career stress, life transitions, and relational stress. I view my role as a therapist as a relationship of change: a place where you can express yourself without judgment, receive constructive feedback, explore difficult topics, and make changes to live a more fulfilling life.
I am a psychotherapist who has been in practice for over 25 years specializing in the following: reducing and managing anxiety, relationship concerns for both gay and straight people, health issues, depression, work stress, sex issues and sexual addiction concerns, gay and lesbian issues including gay relationships, coming out, addiction, career change and grieving. The purpose of the therapy is to help you manage your life better and become more productive socially and at work. I use a number of different approaches depending on the problem presented. I am a supportive and direct therapist. I will give you feed-back.
I am a psychotherapist who has been in practice for over 25 years specializing in the following: reducing and managing anxiety, relationship concerns for both gay and straight people, health issues, depression, work stress, sex issues and sexual addiction concerns, gay and lesbian issues including gay relationships, coming out, addiction, career change and grieving. The purpose of the therapy is to help you manage your life better and become more productive socially and at work. I use a number of different approaches depending on the problem presented. I am a supportive and direct therapist. I will give you feed-back.
Inclusivity, antiracism, and LGBTQ+ competency are fundamental to the way I work.
The way I see it, the goal of therapy is to bolster you so that you can maneuver whatever life brings your way. Depression, anxiety, and trauma all block our capacity to experience the wide range of emotions that give life it's vitality. As your therapist, I will be a secure and safe support as we explore patterns in your emotions and relationships, I will encourage you to experience life in a present-focused and embodied manner, and I will help to foster the growth of your natural strengths and resiliencies. Ultimately, I want to help my clients to reclaim their unique identity and to become better friends to themselves.
Inclusivity, antiracism, and LGBTQ+ competency are fundamental to the way I work.
The way I see it, the goal of therapy is to bolster you so that you can maneuver whatever life brings your way. Depression, anxiety, and trauma all block our capacity to experience the wide range of emotions that give life it's vitality. As your therapist, I will be a secure and safe support as we explore patterns in your emotions and relationships, I will encourage you to experience life in a present-focused and embodied manner, and I will help to foster the growth of your natural strengths and resiliencies. Ultimately, I want to help my clients to reclaim their unique identity and to become better friends to themselves.
Dr. Laurie Thien An Resnick
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10004
Not accepting new clients
Hello and welcome! I'm a licensed psychologist in NY with a particular interest in helping individuals navigate identity development, especially re: race or sexuality, something I'm familiar with professionally (I have years of experience working with queer- and PoC-identifying individuals) and personally (I am multiracial and LGBTQIA+). Figuring out who you are can be challenging, especially when you feel pressure to fit a complex and fluid identity into a box or conform to norms that you do not identify with. In my sessions, I cultivate a space of validation and acceptance where you can feel safe learning about and being yourself.
Hello and welcome! I'm a licensed psychologist in NY with a particular interest in helping individuals navigate identity development, especially re: race or sexuality, something I'm familiar with professionally (I have years of experience working with queer- and PoC-identifying individuals) and personally (I am multiracial and LGBTQIA+). Figuring out who you are can be challenging, especially when you feel pressure to fit a complex and fluid identity into a box or conform to norms that you do not identify with. In my sessions, I cultivate a space of validation and acceptance where you can feel safe learning about and being yourself.
While I work with a wide array of mental health issues, my specific areas of expertise and interest include: Alcohol and Substance use; Personality Disorders; Depression and Anxiety; Psychedelic Integration and Psychoeducation; & LGBTQ+ community and specific issues relating to the LGBTQ+ experience, Grief and Loss, and Young Adult populations.
Maintaining a strong and trusting bond between client and therapist forms the cornerstone of effective therapy. In my practice, I strive to create a secure and welcoming environment where you feel comfortable discussing matters that might be challenging to address elsewhere. My expertise lies in assisting individuals grappling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and concerns about alcohol and substance use. Although my therapeutic approach is tailored to your individual goals, my training is rooted in Relational/Psycho-dynamic, Dialectical Cognitive Behavioral, and Motivational Enhancement Therapies.
While I work with a wide array of mental health issues, my specific areas of expertise and interest include: Alcohol and Substance use; Personality Disorders; Depression and Anxiety; Psychedelic Integration and Psychoeducation; & LGBTQ+ community and specific issues relating to the LGBTQ+ experience, Grief and Loss, and Young Adult populations.
Maintaining a strong and trusting bond between client and therapist forms the cornerstone of effective therapy. In my practice, I strive to create a secure and welcoming environment where you feel comfortable discussing matters that might be challenging to address elsewhere. My expertise lies in assisting individuals grappling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and concerns about alcohol and substance use. Although my therapeutic approach is tailored to your individual goals, my training is rooted in Relational/Psycho-dynamic, Dialectical Cognitive Behavioral, and Motivational Enhancement Therapies.
Michael Libonati
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10128 (Online Only)
While I work with a range of clients, I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ population, NYC-based creatives/people working in the arts, and people experiencing suicidal ideation.
I want to offer a space where every part of you feels warmly invited to participate in the process of healing and self-understanding. Whether you are seeking help for anxiety, depression, existential dread, addiction, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, professional hurdles, or creative blocks, I believe a key ingredient to long-term change is the chance to be experienced fully without the familiar fear of judgment. This means I welcome, with compassion and gentle curiosity, the aspects of you that feel buried, objectionable, or even unacceptable, perhaps due to social stigma or fear of being rejected.
While I work with a range of clients, I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ population, NYC-based creatives/people working in the arts, and people experiencing suicidal ideation.
I want to offer a space where every part of you feels warmly invited to participate in the process of healing and self-understanding. Whether you are seeking help for anxiety, depression, existential dread, addiction, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, professional hurdles, or creative blocks, I believe a key ingredient to long-term change is the chance to be experienced fully without the familiar fear of judgment. This means I welcome, with compassion and gentle curiosity, the aspects of you that feel buried, objectionable, or even unacceptable, perhaps due to social stigma or fear of being rejected.
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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.