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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in New York
Q. Maxwell (We/she/her) is a licensed mental health counselor with experience since 2016. Her healing approach incorporates a range of techniques, all viewed through a trauma-focused lens. Q is committed to breaking down barriers that limit access to high-quality mental health care. She recognizes that healing is a collaborative effort that thrives on competent and non-judgmental care, firmly believing that an atmosphere of authentic compassion is the key to sustained wellness.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I believe therapy is a collaborative effort. In working together, I can help you manage your condition and assist you in improving your overall quality of life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, meaning we work together to identify your goals and develop strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I firmly believe that life becomes an adventure rather than a chore when people find ways to integrate their definition of meaning and purpose into their daily lives and careers.”
LGBTQIA+, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Barbara's expertise is connecting clients' past to their present; guiding them through their history of trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach is compassionate and collaborative, creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a safe, warm, nonjudgmental, non-biased environment for people to explore difficult issues and gain awareness and skills to manage them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I am a trained professional who has been in the field for 12+ years. I adhere to strict confidentiality and understand and maintains ethical boundaries.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My integrative approach blends evidence-based techniques with empathy and understanding, ensuring each client receives personalized care tailored to their unique journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“We will delve deeply into the issues during our initial session and collaborate to create a treatment plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a clinician, I believe in creating a warm, empathetic, and supportive environment that fosters a strong therapeutic alliance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family Issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have a background in established therapeutic styles such as solution-focused, goal-oriented, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“As a genderqueer, bisexual, and desi therapist, my lived experience at several intersections informs my approach and ethos.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“Therapy can be a safe place to speak about anything including family issues, work conflicts, and friendship/relationship challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“She believes that people have the answers within themselves and that therapy provides a safe space for them to explore their inner wisdom.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach can best be described as empathetic, collaborative, and eclectic – but most of all, personalized to the individual client's needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“My goal is to be able to guide and support clients in noticing and experiencing their own capacity to make satisfying and meaningful choices for their lives...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, specializing in clients who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. I use mindfulness, trauma informed therapy, grief informed treatment, CBT, and other modalities to provide each client with the treatment that best fits their needs.
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Florida with many years of experience providing individual, marriage, family, and emotion-focused couples therapy (EFT)...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“After an interactive session with me, you can expect to leave with a deeper understanding of the presenting problem, as well as coping skills.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I take a holistic approach to your mental health, examining all aspects of your life to create an individualized care plan.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a queer, non-binary therapist I am passionate about providing sexuality- and gender-affirming therapy to queer and trans clients of all ages and stages of self-exploration.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“It is my desire to foster an environment of acceptance that is both safe and welcoming so that you can explore your inner depths.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in emotional and interpersonal regulation...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in the importance and strength of the psychotherapy relationship and place a large emphasis on developing a strong rapport with my clients as this is a foundation of our work together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
I’m Carrie Baeza, a LMHC who specializes in supporting clients with ADHD. My professional training includes work with children, teens, adults and families. I’m experienced and can support you with a variety of issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD/C-PTSD, codependency, grief and relational issues through the utilization of a variety of approaches.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My primary objective is to create a safe and healing environment that promotes a cooperative therapeutic relationship to explore goals and modes of reaching them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I specialize in incorporating client's love of pop culture into the course of therapy to help a patient become their own superhero - you can always show me a meme that tells me how you feel.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultations
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“I have extensive experience (over 20 years) working with children and adolescents in the educational setting, as well as on an outpatient basis.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I'm a licensed Haitian-born psychotherapist who works with clients navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and the impact of stress on daily living.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
I'm Martha, a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the owner of Mosaic Psychiatry & Psychotherapy. I offer virtual mental health medication management and psychotherapy services based out of Brooklyn, NY.
I bring 16 years of nursing experience to my practice, and am dedicated to providing holistic, person-centered care across a wide variety of mental health challenges. My approach is rooted in looking at the whole picture of who you are and what your goals are for yourself.
My expertise lies in treating individuals navigating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and the mental health aspects of chronic disease. Beyond diagnosis, I focus on foundational elements of wellness, including:
- Improving interpersonal relationships
- Mastering work/life balance
- Effective stress management
- Promoting general well-being
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I believe that healing and growth look different for everyone, and I'm committed to providing care that honors each person's unique experience, pace, and strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I am dedicated to helping you reach your fullest potential through kindness, humility, patience, and diligence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I work with people who are stuck at certain crossroads in their life. Typically, the external problems seem to solve themselves once therapy reaches a certain point. This applies to work, relationships, life goals, and creative pursuits. My job is to help you transform mental or physical pain into something that is bearable and makes life worth living.
I work with a wide range of clients.
I welcome any questions you have. Feel free to give me a call or email with any questions you have about starting therapy.
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“To make anyone I work with as comfortable as possible... I facilitate this by asking a lot of questions so I can best understand the needs of those I am working with.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“My ultimate goal is to help people from ages 5 and up improve their mental health hygiene, break free from substance abuse, and build a fulfilling life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I have been on my own therapy journey too, so I understand what it is like to be on the "other side" of the room.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I focus on connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and helping an individual to make changes to unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultations
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“I utilize humor and southern hospitality, as well as your input, to ensure the space is comfortable for you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I walk with my clients on their path towards optimal mental health and wellness, and help them work through transitions as they make important life-changing decisions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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