LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Brookville, NY
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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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Are you wrestling with communication hurdles in your relationship, navigating the delicate dance of a new partnership, or grappling with anxiety or depression? Perhaps you find yourself amid challenging life transitions, seeking a compassionate guide to support and empower you. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I specialize in addressing the needs of individuals, couples, and families, offering a personalized approach to navigate challenges and foster positive change. If you're ready to take the first step toward understanding, growth, & transformative healing, continue reading to explore how we can embark on this journey together.
Are you wrestling with communication hurdles in your relationship, navigating the delicate dance of a new partnership, or grappling with anxiety or depression? Perhaps you find yourself amid challenging life transitions, seeking a compassionate guide to support and empower you. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I specialize in addressing the needs of individuals, couples, and families, offering a personalized approach to navigate challenges and foster positive change. If you're ready to take the first step toward understanding, growth, & transformative healing, continue reading to explore how we can embark on this journey together.
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Jacklyn Krol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brookville, NY 11545 (Online Only)
Are you a hard working professional who is stressed out due to work, family and relationship issues? Are you trying to juggle it all and need some help with sorting through all the stressors? Please Email me to find out how I can help.
Are you a hard working professional who is stressed out due to work, family and relationship issues? Are you trying to juggle it all and need some help with sorting through all the stressors? Please Email me to find out how I can help.
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Gianna Moglia
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookville, NY 11545 (Online Only)
Life is hard, but asking for help? That's harder. If you've stumbled across my profile, I want to congratulate you on taking the first step to finding a healthier you. My goal is to collaborate with you on your goals, create a safe space for healing, utilizing humor and laughter, and ensuring I have an environment that allows for full transparency throughout your therapeutic journey.
Life is hard, but asking for help? That's harder. If you've stumbled across my profile, I want to congratulate you on taking the first step to finding a healthier you. My goal is to collaborate with you on your goals, create a safe space for healing, utilizing humor and laughter, and ensuring I have an environment that allows for full transparency throughout your therapeutic journey.
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Looking through numerous profiles trying to find the right person to work with? Maybe I can help! My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative space where we can work together to achieve your goals.
Looking through numerous profiles trying to find the right person to work with? Maybe I can help! My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative space where we can work together to achieve your goals.
![Photo of Maria Graceffa, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fc4eb50f-640f-4eff-befb-b7865b720d83/2/320x400.jpeg)
Everyone tells you how impressive you are. Your coworkers are always asking for your advice and praising your accomplishments. Friends wonder aloud how you easily maintain such a beautiful home and happy family. Your life seems perfect (but “seems” is the operative word.) The truth is, you feel like you’re barely holding it all together. That shiny, flawless veneer hides a far darker reality. You're constantly burdened by a deep sadness and overwhelming anxiety. You live in fear that you’ll be exposed as an imposter. You desperately want to tell people how you’re feeling, but how could they understand when you seem to “have it all”?
Everyone tells you how impressive you are. Your coworkers are always asking for your advice and praising your accomplishments. Friends wonder aloud how you easily maintain such a beautiful home and happy family. Your life seems perfect (but “seems” is the operative word.) The truth is, you feel like you’re barely holding it all together. That shiny, flawless veneer hides a far darker reality. You're constantly burdened by a deep sadness and overwhelming anxiety. You live in fear that you’ll be exposed as an imposter. You desperately want to tell people how you’re feeling, but how could they understand when you seem to “have it all”?
![Photo of Sabrina Sabella-Arce - J and S Mental Health Counseling , LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f2a40d38-5a29-44bd-83bd-0cc6990fa645/3/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in anxiety, depression, school related issues and peer relationships among teenagers and young adults. I offer an integrative style of cognitive behavioral therapy, existentialism, mindfulness and supportive counseling. I also specialize in and offer family counseling to aid families in developing effective communication strategies and minimize conflict at home.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, school related issues and peer relationships among teenagers and young adults. I offer an integrative style of cognitive behavioral therapy, existentialism, mindfulness and supportive counseling. I also specialize in and offer family counseling to aid families in developing effective communication strategies and minimize conflict at home.
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Leann Borneman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brookville, NY 11545 (Online Only)
You are here because you are done feeling stuck and you want change. Sexual Dysfunctions, Anxiety & ADHD can be really overwhelming and debilitating. Feeling shame, guilt or embarrassment is exhausting and can make you feel alone. Anxiety can make it feel like you can hardly breath and keep your head above water at times. We all deserve to feel in control and confident within ourselves. Wouldn't it be great to feel empowered with who you are, feel confident & secure again with no restrictions? Become the version of yourself that you have been longing for.
You are here because you are done feeling stuck and you want change. Sexual Dysfunctions, Anxiety & ADHD can be really overwhelming and debilitating. Feeling shame, guilt or embarrassment is exhausting and can make you feel alone. Anxiety can make it feel like you can hardly breath and keep your head above water at times. We all deserve to feel in control and confident within ourselves. Wouldn't it be great to feel empowered with who you are, feel confident & secure again with no restrictions? Become the version of yourself that you have been longing for.
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Sinéad M Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brookville, NY 11545 (Online Only)
Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed, I can support and assist you. We will work together to create a safe environment where we will explore and identify what has blocked and held you back from living your best life. While we can't change difficult or painful situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today.
Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed, I can support and assist you. We will work together to create a safe environment where we will explore and identify what has blocked and held you back from living your best life. While we can't change difficult or painful situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today.
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Raymond Blanchard
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Head, NY 11545 (Online Only)
Welcome to my page, I'm so glad you're here. My name is Dr. Ray and I have worked with a variety of clients whose needs included anxiety and depression, trauma and childhood experiences, behavioral issues in school, LGBTQ identity exploration and safety planning, challenging relationships or rebuilding relationships, and so much more. I approach these situations from a place of safety, exploration, and collaboration so we can build your therapy goals. Coming to therapy with an open mind to discussing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors will go a long way in our work together.
Welcome to my page, I'm so glad you're here. My name is Dr. Ray and I have worked with a variety of clients whose needs included anxiety and depression, trauma and childhood experiences, behavioral issues in school, LGBTQ identity exploration and safety planning, challenging relationships or rebuilding relationships, and so much more. I approach these situations from a place of safety, exploration, and collaboration so we can build your therapy goals. Coming to therapy with an open mind to discussing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors will go a long way in our work together.
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As a member of the queer and gender expansive community, I am passionate about providing accessible LGBTQ+ affirming care.
The decision to begin therapy is an important step on your healing journey. By building partnerships that are founded on warmth, dignity, and non-judgment, I help clients grow in a way that is most aligned with their values. Together, we focus on promoting wellness by acknowledging the past, respecting the present, identifying goals for the future, and developing the skills needed to joyfully move in that direction. I use behavioral, exposure, cognitive, and acceptance-based approaches that are evidence-based.
As a member of the queer and gender expansive community, I am passionate about providing accessible LGBTQ+ affirming care.
The decision to begin therapy is an important step on your healing journey. By building partnerships that are founded on warmth, dignity, and non-judgment, I help clients grow in a way that is most aligned with their values. Together, we focus on promoting wellness by acknowledging the past, respecting the present, identifying goals for the future, and developing the skills needed to joyfully move in that direction. I use behavioral, exposure, cognitive, and acceptance-based approaches that are evidence-based.
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Nicole Angela Layer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Glen Cove, NY 11542 (Online Only)
In the journey of life, we all face challenges that can weigh heavily on us. Sometimes these challenges, and the effort expended in overcoming them, cast a heavy darkness on our heart and mind. Whether those challenges are grappling with anxiety, navigating the depths of depression, confronting past traumas, or navigating the complexities of identity within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum - know that you are not alone.
In the journey of life, we all face challenges that can weigh heavily on us. Sometimes these challenges, and the effort expended in overcoming them, cast a heavy darkness on our heart and mind. Whether those challenges are grappling with anxiety, navigating the depths of depression, confronting past traumas, or navigating the complexities of identity within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum - know that you are not alone.
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Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma using EMDR therapy. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life. She works with persons with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides a safe LGBTQ environment.
Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma using EMDR therapy. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life. She works with persons with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides a safe LGBTQ environment.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist and an ally who works with children, adolescents, and their families. I provide a neutral space for young people to express their needs and help families develop adaptive communication skills. As a diagnostician, I provide psychological testing for gifted students and those with special needs who require school accommodations. My approach is to employ integrative, evidence-based interventions, including CBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic therapy. Therapeutic populations include autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ identity formation, chronic pain management, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and an ally who works with children, adolescents, and their families. I provide a neutral space for young people to express their needs and help families develop adaptive communication skills. As a diagnostician, I provide psychological testing for gifted students and those with special needs who require school accommodations. My approach is to employ integrative, evidence-based interventions, including CBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic therapy. Therapeutic populations include autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ identity formation, chronic pain management, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues.
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Apple Psychological
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sea Cliff, NY 11579 (Online Only)
Jennifer Biblowitz, LMHC has been a school counselor for over 30 years. She has extensive experience with elementary, middle and high school students in a wide range of areas including anxiety, social struggles, learning issues and ADHD. Jen also frequently works with adults to help them through transitions in their lives. Her approach is always solution centered and goal directed. Mrs. B. is an invited speaker on such topics as; bullying, mindfulness, social emotional literacy, transgender youth.
Jennifer Biblowitz, LMHC has been a school counselor for over 30 years. She has extensive experience with elementary, middle and high school students in a wide range of areas including anxiety, social struggles, learning issues and ADHD. Jen also frequently works with adults to help them through transitions in their lives. Her approach is always solution centered and goal directed. Mrs. B. is an invited speaker on such topics as; bullying, mindfulness, social emotional literacy, transgender youth.
![Photo of Linda Rose, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8e1f7ea6-0f8c-44f9-9742-4829b0fdaa7e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you unhappy with your life or in your relationships? Would you like to make improvements in your mood, self esteem or sexual life? I am a seasoned therapist who has worked successfully with individuals, groups, and couples. In addition to helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem and empowerment, I have recently been specializing in relationship and sex therapy. I use various modalities and work to develop a relationship with my clients to help them make changes they desire in their lives. I work with clients to build a trusting relationship wherin the theraputic work can develop.
Are you unhappy with your life or in your relationships? Would you like to make improvements in your mood, self esteem or sexual life? I am a seasoned therapist who has worked successfully with individuals, groups, and couples. In addition to helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem and empowerment, I have recently been specializing in relationship and sex therapy. I use various modalities and work to develop a relationship with my clients to help them make changes they desire in their lives. I work with clients to build a trusting relationship wherin the theraputic work can develop.
![Photo of Alyson Lewis, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f492a950-e664-4647-873e-f1a19c8b9ec5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Choosing to see a therapist can be the first step towards a happier, more fulfilling life. Do you find yourself struggling to create healthy relationships, feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures, or yearning to achieve a peaceful state of mind? Perhaps you feel weighted down by troubling past experiences that have created self-defeating patterns, and worry that you won't be able to break the cycle. With my help, you can overcome obstacles to healthy relationships, increase your ability to manage stress, free yourself from past burdens, and feel more in control of your own life's journey.
Choosing to see a therapist can be the first step towards a happier, more fulfilling life. Do you find yourself struggling to create healthy relationships, feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures, or yearning to achieve a peaceful state of mind? Perhaps you feel weighted down by troubling past experiences that have created self-defeating patterns, and worry that you won't be able to break the cycle. With my help, you can overcome obstacles to healthy relationships, increase your ability to manage stress, free yourself from past burdens, and feel more in control of your own life's journey.
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Randie Bauman-Renna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CATP, CASAC
Verified Verified
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
We all endure difficult struggles and challenging setbacks in life. Finding the right therapist to assist in finding solutions, support, motivate, and treat you or your family are essential. My passion lies with helping individuals, teenagers, couples, and families become aware of what's blocking their success. Together, we will process and strategize how to reach your goals in a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental environment.
We all endure difficult struggles and challenging setbacks in life. Finding the right therapist to assist in finding solutions, support, motivate, and treat you or your family are essential. My passion lies with helping individuals, teenagers, couples, and families become aware of what's blocking their success. Together, we will process and strategize how to reach your goals in a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental environment.
![Photo of Margie Schlesinger, LCSW, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a2be9434-fe31-4f28-9bb3-0dd8c1f41e11/1/320x400.jpeg)
Margie Schlesinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Roslyn, NY 11576 (Online Only)
Life can be difficult sometimes, but you never have to go through it alone. My strengths lie in the unique ability to connect with people by use of compassion and understanding; listening; humor; and therapeutic knowledge and skills. I have been working in the field for over 30 years and my heart is always filled with joy when I see and hear about my clients emotional growth and healing.
Life can be difficult sometimes, but you never have to go through it alone. My strengths lie in the unique ability to connect with people by use of compassion and understanding; listening; humor; and therapeutic knowledge and skills. I have been working in the field for over 30 years and my heart is always filled with joy when I see and hear about my clients emotional growth and healing.
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Catherine Provenzano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Muttontown, NY 11545
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. Choosing therapy means that you recognize something is negatively impacting you & you want to proactively do something to make it better. As a therapist, I believe that mental & physical health are interconnected. Many of us learned to bury negative emotions in order to fit in, earn love or be accepted. Unexpressed emotions live in our body & are often expressed physically, in the form of anxiety or pain. My approach is holistic, using a combination of evidence-based practice therapies, including CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing & Mindfulness.
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. Choosing therapy means that you recognize something is negatively impacting you & you want to proactively do something to make it better. As a therapist, I believe that mental & physical health are interconnected. Many of us learned to bury negative emotions in order to fit in, earn love or be accepted. Unexpressed emotions live in our body & are often expressed physically, in the form of anxiety or pain. My approach is holistic, using a combination of evidence-based practice therapies, including CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing & Mindfulness.
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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.