LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Cold Spring Harbor, NY
My areas of treatment include ADHD, ODD, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, suicidal behavior, non-suicidal self-injury, LGBTQIA+ youth, gender dysphoria, eating disorders and complex co-occurring conditions.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a limited permit. My anticipated date for full licensure is on or before January 1, 2026. My most recent educational background includes a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. My experience includes working in an outpatient environment. I am able to provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families managing a wide range of complex behavioral and emotional difficulties.
My areas of treatment include ADHD, ODD, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, suicidal behavior, non-suicidal self-injury, LGBTQIA+ youth, gender dysphoria, eating disorders and complex co-occurring conditions.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a limited permit. My anticipated date for full licensure is on or before January 1, 2026. My most recent educational background includes a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. My experience includes working in an outpatient environment. I am able to provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families managing a wide range of complex behavioral and emotional difficulties.
Areas of therapeutic expertise include, but are not limited to: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); school stress; social anxiety; and LGBTQIA+ issues.
We are a group practice focused on providing excellent clinical care to children, adolsecents, and adults. As founder and owner of Kane Psychology, Fallon Kane has been working with families in the area for six years. Dr. Kane completed her Clinical Psychology Ph.D at the Derner School of Psychology, with a concentration in child and family studies. Vivan Giang, Noelle Watters, Joshua Glazer, and Meg Kane form the rest of the team, and are supervised by Dr. Kane. At Kane Psychology, we pride ourselves on having a warm, empathetic approach which quickly allows young people to feel at ease and fully engage in the therapeutic process.
Areas of therapeutic expertise include, but are not limited to: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); school stress; social anxiety; and LGBTQIA+ issues.
We are a group practice focused on providing excellent clinical care to children, adolsecents, and adults. As founder and owner of Kane Psychology, Fallon Kane has been working with families in the area for six years. Dr. Kane completed her Clinical Psychology Ph.D at the Derner School of Psychology, with a concentration in child and family studies. Vivan Giang, Noelle Watters, Joshua Glazer, and Meg Kane form the rest of the team, and are supervised by Dr. Kane. At Kane Psychology, we pride ourselves on having a warm, empathetic approach which quickly allows young people to feel at ease and fully engage in the therapeutic process.
Lisa Current
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), couples and families usually come to me because they are already aware that something needs to change. Understanding that relationship dynamics create the need for treatment, I work collaboratively with everyone involved to transform those dynamics. When working with clients to solve the problems they face, I use an inclusive approach, keeping in mind that everyone brings their own unique knowledge, perspective, strengths, and resources to their situation. I’m committed to using my understanding and expertise in mental health and relationships to help clients achieve their goals
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), couples and families usually come to me because they are already aware that something needs to change. Understanding that relationship dynamics create the need for treatment, I work collaboratively with everyone involved to transform those dynamics. When working with clients to solve the problems they face, I use an inclusive approach, keeping in mind that everyone brings their own unique knowledge, perspective, strengths, and resources to their situation. I’m committed to using my understanding and expertise in mental health and relationships to help clients achieve their goals
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), my goal is to be a supportive and empathetic guide, helping you use your strengths to work through the barriers that hold you back and develop the tools you need to set healthy boundaries. With experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, body image and disordered eating, and addiction, I recognize that no two people are alike, so finding the right combination of techniques and tools for each person is essential to healing.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), my goal is to be a supportive and empathetic guide, helping you use your strengths to work through the barriers that hold you back and develop the tools you need to set healthy boundaries. With experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, body image and disordered eating, and addiction, I recognize that no two people are alike, so finding the right combination of techniques and tools for each person is essential to healing.
Nassau Wellness: Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Nassau Wellness offers high-quality individual, couples, and family therapy. We provide caring and compassionate support to help our clients identify and achieve the changes important to them. Our practice focuses on empowering our clients to succeed by working collaboratively and developing long-lasting coping skills.
Nassau Wellness offers high-quality individual, couples, and family therapy. We provide caring and compassionate support to help our clients identify and achieve the changes important to them. Our practice focuses on empowering our clients to succeed by working collaboratively and developing long-lasting coping skills.
Patricia G Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Many people wait too long to call a therapist. They are suffering and think things might get better on their own. By waiting people just feel worse or relationship issues become even more complicated. Psychotherapy helps you find new pathways for healing, untangling life's challenges to arrive at greater clarity and peace. I make that process as comfortable as possible by being authentically present, connected, & open. An active listener to the issues you bring forth. It is my goal to establish a collaborative alliance with you so we can enable positive change leading to a deep sense of well being.
Many people wait too long to call a therapist. They are suffering and think things might get better on their own. By waiting people just feel worse or relationship issues become even more complicated. Psychotherapy helps you find new pathways for healing, untangling life's challenges to arrive at greater clarity and peace. I make that process as comfortable as possible by being authentically present, connected, & open. An active listener to the issues you bring forth. It is my goal to establish a collaborative alliance with you so we can enable positive change leading to a deep sense of well being.
Stephanie R Mers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMSW, CSSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
My practice, although eclectic, is deeply rooted in a family systems approach incorporating the exploration of the individual's roles and behaviors from both the past and present that influence various current and/or repetitive unwanted behaviors. My belief in working through the therapeutic process, by implementing a systems modality, is to work with clients to help them in the process of change for a more positive, productive and healthier life. I treat families, couples, individuals, children and groups as needed in a compassionate and caring environment to address many of the aforementioned issues.
My practice, although eclectic, is deeply rooted in a family systems approach incorporating the exploration of the individual's roles and behaviors from both the past and present that influence various current and/or repetitive unwanted behaviors. My belief in working through the therapeutic process, by implementing a systems modality, is to work with clients to help them in the process of change for a more positive, productive and healthier life. I treat families, couples, individuals, children and groups as needed in a compassionate and caring environment to address many of the aforementioned issues.
In my private practice, I utilized a multi-modal approach including DBT, CBT, basic EMDR, family systems therapy as well as other techniques. I tailor all of my sessions to the client needs and modes of expression whether that is verbal, narrative or through play. I welcome clients from all walks of life who seek assistance in overcoming their obstacles to become the best that they can be.
In my private practice, I utilized a multi-modal approach including DBT, CBT, basic EMDR, family systems therapy as well as other techniques. I tailor all of my sessions to the client needs and modes of expression whether that is verbal, narrative or through play. I welcome clients from all walks of life who seek assistance in overcoming their obstacles to become the best that they can be.
Barbara K Posillico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RLCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
I am a caring and compassionate psychotherapist who works well with adolescents , families , adults and couples. My expertise includes treating depression , anxiety and self esteem issues. My goal is to help each client reach their full potential . I engage my clients with a warm and nonjudgmental style. I use a psychodynamic , cognitive -behavioral approach to create a shift in my clients self awareness . I have over 18 years of expirence and love working with people.
I am a caring and compassionate psychotherapist who works well with adolescents , families , adults and couples. My expertise includes treating depression , anxiety and self esteem issues. My goal is to help each client reach their full potential . I engage my clients with a warm and nonjudgmental style. I use a psychodynamic , cognitive -behavioral approach to create a shift in my clients self awareness . I have over 18 years of expirence and love working with people.
Elissa Grunblatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Are you doing well in your relationship with your partner? Are you respected at work? How about getting along with friends? Success in relationships, work and friendships have one thing in common: good communication. Being skillful in what you say and how you say it in the moment, is not easy. If you figure out the perfect response later on, you missed the opportunity. Do you have the courage and good verbal skills to create better relationships? Are you taken seriously at work? Are you sought after by friends? Are you seeking a love relationship or trying to get to the next level? Self-confidence comes from articulation.
Are you doing well in your relationship with your partner? Are you respected at work? How about getting along with friends? Success in relationships, work and friendships have one thing in common: good communication. Being skillful in what you say and how you say it in the moment, is not easy. If you figure out the perfect response later on, you missed the opportunity. Do you have the courage and good verbal skills to create better relationships? Are you taken seriously at work? Are you sought after by friends? Are you seeking a love relationship or trying to get to the next level? Self-confidence comes from articulation.
Do you want happiness and fulfillment? Do you want to change the direction of your life.? I have over thirty years of experience to help guide you. My down to earth realistic approach will establish a relationship between us to to help you improve.
Do you want happiness and fulfillment? Do you want to change the direction of your life.? I have over thirty years of experience to help guide you. My down to earth realistic approach will establish a relationship between us to to help you improve.
Tracy Summer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 (Online Only)
I have been in practice for over 28 years. My practice specializes in anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, phobias, and "life issues." I see people dealing with bereavement, adoption issues, relationship issues, work problems & health issues, such as cancer. I work with people of different ages/stages: Young adults, mid-life and senior citizens.
I have been in practice for over 28 years. My practice specializes in anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, phobias, and "life issues." I see people dealing with bereavement, adoption issues, relationship issues, work problems & health issues, such as cancer. I work with people of different ages/stages: Young adults, mid-life and senior citizens.
Mark Sisti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 (Online Only)
The highest priority of NYC Cognitive Behavioral, is to improve the quality of life. We encourage our patients not to avoid times of challenge and distress but to utilize them as opportunities for re-prioritizing, transformation and personal growth. We are committed to helping each of our patients to identify what a purposeful life means to them and to mutually working through whatever obstacles may interfere with living that life. The center continually incorporates the most up to date research and training on evidence based psychotherapy. The gold standard for scientifically based therapy is CBT.
The highest priority of NYC Cognitive Behavioral, is to improve the quality of life. We encourage our patients not to avoid times of challenge and distress but to utilize them as opportunities for re-prioritizing, transformation and personal growth. We are committed to helping each of our patients to identify what a purposeful life means to them and to mutually working through whatever obstacles may interfere with living that life. The center continually incorporates the most up to date research and training on evidence based psychotherapy. The gold standard for scientifically based therapy is CBT.
Liza C. Johnson L.M.F.T. Private Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Most people seek my help for anxiety, depression and feeling stuck. Anxiety can be caused by such things as illness, sexual and/or physical abuse, relationship problems, career disappointments or trauma experienced in childhood. The world generally does not feel safe for someone who is experiencing anxiety. Depression is often a result of feeling powerless to create possibilities for personal growth and happiness. Negative self talk co-exists with depression coloring what one does with a sense of not being good enough. I can help you discover new perspectives and possibilities empowering you to create the life you want.
Most people seek my help for anxiety, depression and feeling stuck. Anxiety can be caused by such things as illness, sexual and/or physical abuse, relationship problems, career disappointments or trauma experienced in childhood. The world generally does not feel safe for someone who is experiencing anxiety. Depression is often a result of feeling powerless to create possibilities for personal growth and happiness. Negative self talk co-exists with depression coloring what one does with a sense of not being good enough. I can help you discover new perspectives and possibilities empowering you to create the life you want.
Are you or your adolescent looking for the strength and courage to address difficult life situations? Do you not know where to begin? I know it can be difficult to ask for help. However, once that first step is taken with the right therapist, who appreciates and respects you as an individual, positive attainment of your goals can be achieved. I approach my work as a therapist with empathy, acceptance, compassion, and mutual respect. When working with adolescents I make it a requirement to involve the parents and provide them with frequent updates on their child.
Are you or your adolescent looking for the strength and courage to address difficult life situations? Do you not know where to begin? I know it can be difficult to ask for help. However, once that first step is taken with the right therapist, who appreciates and respects you as an individual, positive attainment of your goals can be achieved. I approach my work as a therapist with empathy, acceptance, compassion, and mutual respect. When working with adolescents I make it a requirement to involve the parents and provide them with frequent updates on their child.
Nicole Freydell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
I am a caring and compassionate psychotherapist who specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults. My expertise includes treating anxiety, depression and issues involving self-esteem, stress management, parenting, separation, divorce, relationship and women's issues including prenatal and postpartum depression.
I am a caring and compassionate psychotherapist who specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults. My expertise includes treating anxiety, depression and issues involving self-esteem, stress management, parenting, separation, divorce, relationship and women's issues including prenatal and postpartum depression.
Mary Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Are you looking to cultivate a deeper sense of calm? Are you finding that pervasive anxiety has taken control of your life? Are your child's anxious and avoidant behaviors creating an impossible dynamic in your family? In a time where we are expected to perform our roles, whatever they may be, with precision and speed, and our children are smothered with the unrelenting demands of this increasingly chaotic world, anxiety can become a constant and undesired companion. The time and attention it takes to gain greater understanding of ourselves and our children can feel overwhelming and out of reach.
Are you looking to cultivate a deeper sense of calm? Are you finding that pervasive anxiety has taken control of your life? Are your child's anxious and avoidant behaviors creating an impossible dynamic in your family? In a time where we are expected to perform our roles, whatever they may be, with precision and speed, and our children are smothered with the unrelenting demands of this increasingly chaotic world, anxiety can become a constant and undesired companion. The time and attention it takes to gain greater understanding of ourselves and our children can feel overwhelming and out of reach.
People choose to work with me for my honest, non-judgmental communication style. I work to create an environment for self-exploration and personal growth to take place.
People choose to work with me for my honest, non-judgmental communication style. I work to create an environment for self-exploration and personal growth to take place.
South Shore Mental Health Counseling Svcs P.C.
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
When you make the commitment to engage in therapy, I will be there to guide you on your unique journey. By forming a therapeutic relationship, I will help you enhance your strengths, gain personal insight, reconcile your past, and build a better future.
When you make the commitment to engage in therapy, I will be there to guide you on your unique journey. By forming a therapeutic relationship, I will help you enhance your strengths, gain personal insight, reconcile your past, and build a better future.
Charity Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Charity, a licensed psychotherapist. I treat individuals and families across the lifespan who are navigating emotional and behavioral difficulties, lifecycle transitions, and trauma. I provide compassionate care in a safe and trusting environment. I also challenge my patients to better understand themselves through behavioral patterns and interpretations, and support them in exploring the necessary changes that may improve themselves and their relationships. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and relational, structured from the evaluation process of getting to know you and building therapeutic rapport.
Hello, I am Charity, a licensed psychotherapist. I treat individuals and families across the lifespan who are navigating emotional and behavioral difficulties, lifecycle transitions, and trauma. I provide compassionate care in a safe and trusting environment. I also challenge my patients to better understand themselves through behavioral patterns and interpretations, and support them in exploring the necessary changes that may improve themselves and their relationships. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and relational, structured from the evaluation process of getting to know you and building therapeutic rapport.
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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.