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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in New York
“I believe that active listening and a warm, inquisitive, and non judgmental approach allows you to feel safe and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, practicing for almost a decade, treating clients from all walks of life...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I draw from therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices to support real, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is rooted in both science and compassion. I believe in meeting each client where they are...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I understand the pressures faced while navigating social, cultural or financial systems outside of our frame of reference and how this can make us question our identity and competence.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I can also be irreverent and prefer to be funny, as there's nothing that helps elevate comfort like making someone laugh.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“My approach is rooted in empathy and comfort, with a focus on delivering effective, evidence-based treatments that promote overall well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I believe that therapy should be a non-judgmental safe space in order to discuss your individual needs and wants.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I offer a compassionate, affirming space where you can show up as your full self—no need to mask or shrink.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I use a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to your unique needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I believe each person's path to healing is unique, so I tailor our work to fit your individual needs, strengths, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I work from a trauma-informed CBT framework — but with a belief baked in that we are not just products of our thoughts.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, difficulty regulating emotions, depression, relationship conflicts, trauma, and more.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am a transgender woman. I work with patients of all backgrounds. I work additionally with individuals struggling with issues of religious identity, gender, sexual orientation, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“My mantra is "my response is my responsibility" is a part of my therapeutic approach to teaching clients they are in control of their outcome with tailored goals to meet their need.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“My style is direct, transparent, and active—I'm not the kind of therapist who passively nods throughout a session.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
My goal is to provide comprehensive services that foster healthy development, enhance family relationships, and facilitate personal growth. I am dedicated to making a difference in the lives of my clients by offering tailored support to improve their emotional and physical well-being, while also promoting self-awareness. In my role as a therapist, I embody traits of deep empathy, active listening, effective communication, and unwavering compassion.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and New York. I received my Masters in Social Work from New York University and have been practicing for over 10 years. My experience includes helping children and young adults struggling with their emotions and relationships to find their strengths, accomplish their goals, manage their emotions, and helping them build a support system.
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families with complex traumas and in my private practice, I specialized in young adults, adults, and older adults who have anxiety, depression, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My compassionate yet direct style empowers clients to see themselves reflected in the work we do together.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family Issues, Infertility, Relationship Issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“We treat children without blaming and shaming the parents. We treat adults with depression, ADHD anxiety, and bipolar conditions understanding that you can't simply "get over it".”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a space where clients feel understood, supported, and able to show up as their full selves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultations
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“I specialize in providing therapy to those outside and within the LGBTQ/QI 2-S+ spectrum, GNC/Non-Binary, Ballroom, and BDSM/Kink community.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I have an eclectic approach to therapy as I tailor treatment to the individuals needs therapeutic benefit based on presenting issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My goal is to always have the individuals I am working with feel more in control, emotionally regulated and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I am a passionate and empathetic therapist and I have experienced leading clients from a place of confusion to a place of empowerment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe true healing happens when you feel seen, understood, and supported, rather than relying solely on willpower.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I became a therapist because my own experience as a client was so transformational, I wanted to give that gift to others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience providing psychotherapy. I came to the field a bit later in life after exploring other pursuits as a young person in New York City, and I love this work. I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, struggles with identity, and life transitions.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I aim to create a warm and supportive space where you can embrace the fullness of yourself in a way that allows for healing, insight, clarity and positive change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“Together with clients, I create a space to honor feelings that come up in the moment, work with existing values and beliefs, build self awareness and some new skills, and eventually create a more meaningful life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Self-awareness is the source of all growth. I believe that the greatest source of healing already exists in each of us as human beings.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, I am dedicated to motivating and empowering you toward living a fulfilling life. Whether it is learning new coping skills, improving communication in relationships, or struggling with your identity, my goal is to guide you toward true internal refuge by offering the necessary tools to create and harmonize the life you want.
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I am a mid-career psychotherapist, having worked in business, politics, academia, and civics for over twenty-five years prior to mental health counseling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 2 decades working with psychiatric patients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hello! My name is Jeana and I am approaching my 18th year as a clinical social worker! I have worked in many different settings including hospitals, schools, and private practices! I look forward to hearing from you and seeing if we would be a good fit to work together!
LGBTQIA+, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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“I am a compassionate professional and active listener dedicated to working with clients to help them resolve mental health issues and thrive on their own terms.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“She enjoys utilizing Family Systems and Internal Family Systems to build rapport and heal the inner self.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I treat a broad range of psychiatric issues with a specialization in trauma-related mental health concerns and substance abuse.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultations
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“I use a collaborative approach to therapy, where you and I work together to determine your goals in our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultations
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