LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Bayside, NY
As a Queer therapist living with invisible disabilities, I understand the importance of working with the whole person and not making assumptions about the support they need.
I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process. I view my clients and I as a team that is working together to help them achieve their therapeutic goals. I work to meet clients where they are at and help them get where they want to be. Your priorities and goals matter, and I value meeting the client where they are at as we build a therapeutic relationship together.
As a Queer therapist living with invisible disabilities, I understand the importance of working with the whole person and not making assumptions about the support they need.
I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process. I view my clients and I as a team that is working together to help them achieve their therapeutic goals. I work to meet clients where they are at and help them get where they want to be. Your priorities and goals matter, and I value meeting the client where they are at as we build a therapeutic relationship together.
I have experience in treating substance abuse, relationship issues, marital conflict, grief, LGBT issues, anxiety, and depression.
I believe therapy is a gift that allows one's inner strength to emerge while our personal journey through life's experiences makes us who we are. My own journey has led me to my career as a therapist which allows me the honor and opportunity to work together with my clients to recognize their own strengths and limitations in achieving their goals. All this takes place within a strong, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship that is built on empathy, trust, safety, and compassion. I have a calm, warm, relaxed style and believe in creating a safe space for you where compassion, support, and humour can live.
I have experience in treating substance abuse, relationship issues, marital conflict, grief, LGBT issues, anxiety, and depression.
I believe therapy is a gift that allows one's inner strength to emerge while our personal journey through life's experiences makes us who we are. My own journey has led me to my career as a therapist which allows me the honor and opportunity to work together with my clients to recognize their own strengths and limitations in achieving their goals. All this takes place within a strong, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship that is built on empathy, trust, safety, and compassion. I have a calm, warm, relaxed style and believe in creating a safe space for you where compassion, support, and humour can live.
Gabriel Most
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
Bayside, NY 11364 (Online Only)
These are challenging fast-moving times. The demands from family, career, social and romantic relationships can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. How do we find the time to excel in our professional lives and simultaneously make room for healthy loving connections with those that are important to us? How do we manage our anxiety, sadness, and grief in real-time when we are feeling angry, confused, isolated, and perhaps abusing alcohol, drugs to numb the overwhelming sense of fear, depression, or frustration we feel in our lives? How do we live our best lives and gravitate toward healthier connections and decision making?
These are challenging fast-moving times. The demands from family, career, social and romantic relationships can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. How do we find the time to excel in our professional lives and simultaneously make room for healthy loving connections with those that are important to us? How do we manage our anxiety, sadness, and grief in real-time when we are feeling angry, confused, isolated, and perhaps abusing alcohol, drugs to numb the overwhelming sense of fear, depression, or frustration we feel in our lives? How do we live our best lives and gravitate toward healthier connections and decision making?
Are you feeling stuck or lost? Feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood? Maybe you aren't even sure of what you're feeling but know that you're not feeling yourself. You might be looking for some clarity while not having the support that you need. Life can come at us unexpectedly and we are left grappling with coping with these changes and stressors. It's possible these life stressors are even bringing up uncomfortable past experiences or increasing your anxiety. We all can use support in order to better cope with life changes and better understand our reactions and interactions with others.
Are you feeling stuck or lost? Feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood? Maybe you aren't even sure of what you're feeling but know that you're not feeling yourself. You might be looking for some clarity while not having the support that you need. Life can come at us unexpectedly and we are left grappling with coping with these changes and stressors. It's possible these life stressors are even bringing up uncomfortable past experiences or increasing your anxiety. We all can use support in order to better cope with life changes and better understand our reactions and interactions with others.
Lucia Maria Vicente
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bayside, NY 11360 (Online Only)
I specialize in work with children and families. The relationships we have with our caregivers shapes who we become in the future. The period of early childhood into adolescence are very difficult years for many children, especially after adjustments after COVID. I have worked with many teens struggling with mental illnesses like Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety or Social Anxiety related to the pandemic and its after effects. I also work with adults who have experienced trauma, difficult life transitions, and stress.
I specialize in work with children and families. The relationships we have with our caregivers shapes who we become in the future. The period of early childhood into adolescence are very difficult years for many children, especially after adjustments after COVID. I have worked with many teens struggling with mental illnesses like Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety or Social Anxiety related to the pandemic and its after effects. I also work with adults who have experienced trauma, difficult life transitions, and stress.
I am a licensed psychologist and certified marriage and family therapist with 32 years of clinical experience. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, identity development and trauma. All of my training and clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based research. I primarily work with adolescents and adults providing individual, family and couples psychotherapy. My treatment orientation utilizes a combination of family systems, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches to best fit the needs of my patients.
I am a licensed psychologist and certified marriage and family therapist with 32 years of clinical experience. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, identity development and trauma. All of my training and clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based research. I primarily work with adolescents and adults providing individual, family and couples psychotherapy. My treatment orientation utilizes a combination of family systems, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches to best fit the needs of my patients.
I intend to provide the space for you to look into your inner self and find your personal meaning and possibly transform your life.
Your therapy has started from the moment you realized that you needed it and I want to congratulate you and celebrate with you. I believe that you have you are unique and as you become more present and aware of your self, your essence, you can begin to transform your life. We can work through talk, music and Music and Imagery. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to assist you in your healing.
I intend to provide the space for you to look into your inner self and find your personal meaning and possibly transform your life.
Your therapy has started from the moment you realized that you needed it and I want to congratulate you and celebrate with you. I believe that you have you are unique and as you become more present and aware of your self, your essence, you can begin to transform your life. We can work through talk, music and Music and Imagery. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to assist you in your healing.
It takes inner strength to acknowledge the need for help with life problems. In my work with people, I recognize their strengths as well as their struggles. I use approaches suited to specific needs in order to increase awareness and promote growth within a caring, supportive setting. My experience as a school psychologist has afforded me much opportunity to work effectively with young people, families, teachers, and school administrators.
It takes inner strength to acknowledge the need for help with life problems. In my work with people, I recognize their strengths as well as their struggles. I use approaches suited to specific needs in order to increase awareness and promote growth within a caring, supportive setting. My experience as a school psychologist has afforded me much opportunity to work effectively with young people, families, teachers, and school administrators.
I appreciate you taking an important step towards your personal growth! It takes a great deal of courage to seek extra support. Therapy is a safe space that allows you to reflect on your experiences, to better connect with your needs, wants, and ultimately what your body is telling you, in a world that can be fast paced and impersonal. My hope in our work together is that you are better able to lead a life aligned with your values, become kinder and accepting to the vulnerable parts of you, and can better connect with others while you confront the breadth/depth of your humanity.
I appreciate you taking an important step towards your personal growth! It takes a great deal of courage to seek extra support. Therapy is a safe space that allows you to reflect on your experiences, to better connect with your needs, wants, and ultimately what your body is telling you, in a world that can be fast paced and impersonal. My hope in our work together is that you are better able to lead a life aligned with your values, become kinder and accepting to the vulnerable parts of you, and can better connect with others while you confront the breadth/depth of your humanity.
Lisa Wilkinson is a LMHC with Footprints which was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. We began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Lisa Wilkinson is a LMHC with Footprints which was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. We began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Raquel Crespo is a bilingual psychotherapist who has dedicated her counseling career to working with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Through the use of her education, experience and supportive psychotherapy techniques, Raquel is able to tailor her therapeutic work to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. She has spent her counseling career working with individuals, couples, families and groups in a variety of direct service and administrative roles. In addition, Raquel is a Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor for Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University
Raquel Crespo is a bilingual psychotherapist who has dedicated her counseling career to working with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Through the use of her education, experience and supportive psychotherapy techniques, Raquel is able to tailor her therapeutic work to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. She has spent her counseling career working with individuals, couples, families and groups in a variety of direct service and administrative roles. In addition, Raquel is a Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor for Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University
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People can grow and transcend most any hurts with the right support from others and with developing a caring, self-accepting inner attitude which is an essential skill created in therapy.
Life at times can be difficult turning your world upside down .I offer a direct eclectic experienced approach to psychotherapy to manage and resolve symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression and personal recovery treatment related to addictions and aftercare. I place a strong importance on you feeling safe, heard, and understood in the therapeutic relationship. Each intervention is designed to the unique needs of the client, enhancing personal choice, inner strengths, and self empowerment. Accepting new clients. Weekend appointments available.
People can grow and transcend most any hurts with the right support from others and with developing a caring, self-accepting inner attitude which is an essential skill created in therapy.
Life at times can be difficult turning your world upside down .I offer a direct eclectic experienced approach to psychotherapy to manage and resolve symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression and personal recovery treatment related to addictions and aftercare. I place a strong importance on you feeling safe, heard, and understood in the therapeutic relationship. Each intervention is designed to the unique needs of the client, enhancing personal choice, inner strengths, and self empowerment. Accepting new clients. Weekend appointments available.
Nelly Marte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bayside, NY 11360
For over 15 years, I have supervised social workers on achieving their professional goals including credentials for LCSW, enhancing 'use of self' within the therapist/client dyad and issues of transference/counter transference.
I have worked in the child welfare system for over 20 years. I understand the individual and family struggles that come along with domestic violence, trauma, sexual abuse, physical abuse, etc. I have worked in New York City for my entire career serving the diverse communities in dealing with immigration issues such as acculturation, separation and reunification.
For over 15 years, I have supervised social workers on achieving their professional goals including credentials for LCSW, enhancing 'use of self' within the therapist/client dyad and issues of transference/counter transference.
I have worked in the child welfare system for over 20 years. I understand the individual and family struggles that come along with domestic violence, trauma, sexual abuse, physical abuse, etc. I have worked in New York City for my entire career serving the diverse communities in dealing with immigration issues such as acculturation, separation and reunification.
Krista L Tesoriero
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bayside, NY 11361 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a mental health counselor, I create a warm, supportive environment where an individual can express their feelings in detail without feeling judged or criticized. I believe in treatment being tailored to the individuals specific needs. I do this by developing an understanding of your background so I can better assist your present concerns. Specializing in client centered psychotherapy and rational emotive cognitive behavioral therapy, I assist my patients in overcoming obstacles, developing strategies to reach personal goals, and creating effective coping skills to help manage stressful situations.
As a mental health counselor, I create a warm, supportive environment where an individual can express their feelings in detail without feeling judged or criticized. I believe in treatment being tailored to the individuals specific needs. I do this by developing an understanding of your background so I can better assist your present concerns. Specializing in client centered psychotherapy and rational emotive cognitive behavioral therapy, I assist my patients in overcoming obstacles, developing strategies to reach personal goals, and creating effective coping skills to help manage stressful situations.
My name is Andrew Diakiwski. I was born and raised in Queens. I received my post graduate degree from Columbia University. I have been working in the mental health field for the past fourteen plus years. My skills allow me to work with a variety of populations including adolescents, adults, and seniors. I provide individual, couples and family therapy. Additionally I can provide psychological testing and or psychiatric assessments. I believe that therapy is an art form and toward that end I have been trained in such diverse theoretical models as Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Andrew Diakiwski. I was born and raised in Queens. I received my post graduate degree from Columbia University. I have been working in the mental health field for the past fourteen plus years. My skills allow me to work with a variety of populations including adolescents, adults, and seniors. I provide individual, couples and family therapy. Additionally I can provide psychological testing and or psychiatric assessments. I believe that therapy is an art form and toward that end I have been trained in such diverse theoretical models as Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Zoe C Liang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bayside, NY 11360 (Online Only)
Welcome to view my profile. I believe that our moments of great struggle can also hold the most powerful potential for growth. The pain we face is an invitation for ourselves to deepen and expand. My lifelong curiosity with resilience and transformation has led me down a path where I support my clients in their journey. My consistent learning and self-reflection have allowed me to be clients' anchor and their holding environment. Together we work to bring changes and heal what has been getting in the way of the life you would like lead.
Welcome to view my profile. I believe that our moments of great struggle can also hold the most powerful potential for growth. The pain we face is an invitation for ourselves to deepen and expand. My lifelong curiosity with resilience and transformation has led me down a path where I support my clients in their journey. My consistent learning and self-reflection have allowed me to be clients' anchor and their holding environment. Together we work to bring changes and heal what has been getting in the way of the life you would like lead.
Over my years of clinical practice I have worked with clients suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, ADHD, interpersonal, family and job and school related difficulties. Ideally, clients benefit most when we explore the issues to be worked on and when the client is flexible in allowing me to tailor treatment modalities to specific needs. At times we engage in psychodynamic psychotherapy and at times we implement cognitive behavioral interventions to make positive changes in the client's perspective, behaviors and relationships.
Over my years of clinical practice I have worked with clients suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, ADHD, interpersonal, family and job and school related difficulties. Ideally, clients benefit most when we explore the issues to be worked on and when the client is flexible in allowing me to tailor treatment modalities to specific needs. At times we engage in psychodynamic psychotherapy and at times we implement cognitive behavioral interventions to make positive changes in the client's perspective, behaviors and relationships.
I believe in the potential of my clients to tap their own resources to resolve issues in their life. I consider myself a catalyst in this process. I also believe in the ongoing ability for one to self actualize regardless of age or life circumstances. I focus on individual strengths and utilize what the client presents to enact change. I use my medical knowledge to work with mind body issues that cause discomfort or dysfunction. I deal with current concerns, and teach new skills as needed.
I believe in the potential of my clients to tap their own resources to resolve issues in their life. I consider myself a catalyst in this process. I also believe in the ongoing ability for one to self actualize regardless of age or life circumstances. I focus on individual strengths and utilize what the client presents to enact change. I use my medical knowledge to work with mind body issues that cause discomfort or dysfunction. I deal with current concerns, and teach new skills as needed.
Some of the most common reasons people come to see me include social anxiety, poor self-esteem, excessive worry, obsessions/compulsions, perinatal/postpartum concerns, life transitions, procrastination, relationship difficulties, and moving past painful memories.
I believe that therapy should be a safe place where you can share your most private thoughts and difficulties without fear of judgment. My therapeutic style is empathic, creative and collaborative. I provide a flexible, individualized approach to therapy while using research supported therapy techniques and tools. Together we will identify your goals for therapy and I will help you to increase your self-awareness and develop skills to help you achieve those goals.
Some of the most common reasons people come to see me include social anxiety, poor self-esteem, excessive worry, obsessions/compulsions, perinatal/postpartum concerns, life transitions, procrastination, relationship difficulties, and moving past painful memories.
I believe that therapy should be a safe place where you can share your most private thoughts and difficulties without fear of judgment. My therapeutic style is empathic, creative and collaborative. I provide a flexible, individualized approach to therapy while using research supported therapy techniques and tools. Together we will identify your goals for therapy and I will help you to increase your self-awareness and develop skills to help you achieve those goals.
Steven Asuncion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CTRS, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bayside, NY 11361
Envisioning a rich and rewarding life can be challenging when you are overcome by either longstanding or daily problems. Certain beliefs and behaviors help to navigate the complexities of life but sometimes overwhelming emotions prevail. Depression, anxiety, panic disorders, and interpersonal problems may develop but with the right therapist you can overcome these obstacles.
Envisioning a rich and rewarding life can be challenging when you are overcome by either longstanding or daily problems. Certain beliefs and behaviors help to navigate the complexities of life but sometimes overwhelming emotions prevail. Depression, anxiety, panic disorders, and interpersonal problems may develop but with the right therapist you can overcome these obstacles.
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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.