LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Ridgewood, NY
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Michelle M Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
I'm so glad that you’re here! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in child, adolescent and young adult psychotherapy, and experienced with folks of all ages. I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of established treatment and utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based practices. I have supported youth, adults and families with complex and diverse needs, and who hold varied and intersecting identities. I'm experienced with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, family conflict, grief, school and work related issues, self-esteem and major life transitions.
I'm so glad that you’re here! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in child, adolescent and young adult psychotherapy, and experienced with folks of all ages. I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of established treatment and utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based practices. I have supported youth, adults and families with complex and diverse needs, and who hold varied and intersecting identities. I'm experienced with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, family conflict, grief, school and work related issues, self-esteem and major life transitions.
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You might experience anxiety, depression, anger, health problems, anger, substance use and other painful difficulties. We have successfully helped our client develop healthier coping skills and master the challenges that impact and affect their current emotional health. Whether working with individuals or couples, the particular intervention we use may vary according to individual or family needs. We work with you in gaining a deeper insight that fosters growth, improves your emotional health, develops the capacity to engage in healthy relationships and provide the tools and skills necessary to live an authentic and satisfying life.
You might experience anxiety, depression, anger, health problems, anger, substance use and other painful difficulties. We have successfully helped our client develop healthier coping skills and master the challenges that impact and affect their current emotional health. Whether working with individuals or couples, the particular intervention we use may vary according to individual or family needs. We work with you in gaining a deeper insight that fosters growth, improves your emotional health, develops the capacity to engage in healthy relationships and provide the tools and skills necessary to live an authentic and satisfying life.
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Max Bivona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Therapy is a space where you can expand your understanding of self, find support, acceptance and insight. People come to me feeling unsure and insecure, repeating the same frustrating patterns over and over again, and afraid to let go of what’s not working. We will work together to dig deep into those things they know they need to look at to move out of old and unhealthy cycles, get unstuck, and move forward.
Therapy is a space where you can expand your understanding of self, find support, acceptance and insight. People come to me feeling unsure and insecure, repeating the same frustrating patterns over and over again, and afraid to let go of what’s not working. We will work together to dig deep into those things they know they need to look at to move out of old and unhealthy cycles, get unstuck, and move forward.
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Destiny Maldonado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Destiny and I’m so glad you’re here. I know that life can sometimes feel like a never-ending dumpster fire. And I’ve lived enough life to know that sometimes, life feels really difficult. Have you felt riddled by anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you need help navigating through tough times, some life transitions or need some accountability to help get yourself back on track? Whether you’re trying to piece yourself together after a loss or just trying to keep your head above water to handle tough times, I’m here for you and I get it.
Hi there! My name is Destiny and I’m so glad you’re here. I know that life can sometimes feel like a never-ending dumpster fire. And I’ve lived enough life to know that sometimes, life feels really difficult. Have you felt riddled by anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you need help navigating through tough times, some life transitions or need some accountability to help get yourself back on track? Whether you’re trying to piece yourself together after a loss or just trying to keep your head above water to handle tough times, I’m here for you and I get it.
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Jessica Papitto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Hi! I am Jessica Papitto, LCSW, an NYC-based therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults in mental health. I offer a nurturing, protected space for you to talk, explore, make meaning, and find relief weekly. Whether you find yourself grappling with the past or overwhelmed with worries for the future, we can work together to ground you in the present. So many of us try to white-knuckle our way through life, pushing down our pain and needs, hoping things will get better over time or go away. You don't have to be alone with whatever it is you are facing, and you don't have to be uncomfortable anymore.
Hi! I am Jessica Papitto, LCSW, an NYC-based therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults in mental health. I offer a nurturing, protected space for you to talk, explore, make meaning, and find relief weekly. Whether you find yourself grappling with the past or overwhelmed with worries for the future, we can work together to ground you in the present. So many of us try to white-knuckle our way through life, pushing down our pain and needs, hoping things will get better over time or go away. You don't have to be alone with whatever it is you are facing, and you don't have to be uncomfortable anymore.
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Elizabeth Verdesoto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
In this fast-paced environment, we often struggle to find time for self-reflection, resulting in anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress, impacting our well-being. Trauma and hardships can further strain relationships, work, and school, making a "normal" life seem unattainable. But know that you're not alone. I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and restoring balance in your life. Let's work together to embrace resilience and reclaim the joy of living.
In this fast-paced environment, we often struggle to find time for self-reflection, resulting in anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress, impacting our well-being. Trauma and hardships can further strain relationships, work, and school, making a "normal" life seem unattainable. But know that you're not alone. I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and restoring balance in your life. Let's work together to embrace resilience and reclaim the joy of living.
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Emily Brenner
Art Therapist, LCAT, CASAC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
We are going through unprecedented challenges, and reaching out for help is the first step toward feeling better. My clients value my non judgmental approach to care, whether it is exploring relationships with substances, emotions, other people, or the self. Co-dependence, anxiety, depression, identity, sober curious – more than just search terms and buzzwords, these are the main struggles my clients share. Whether it is exploring how trauma lives on in current relationships, identifying better ways to manage drinking post-pandemic, or setting boundaries with family around changes in identity, I can help.
We are going through unprecedented challenges, and reaching out for help is the first step toward feeling better. My clients value my non judgmental approach to care, whether it is exploring relationships with substances, emotions, other people, or the self. Co-dependence, anxiety, depression, identity, sober curious – more than just search terms and buzzwords, these are the main struggles my clients share. Whether it is exploring how trauma lives on in current relationships, identifying better ways to manage drinking post-pandemic, or setting boundaries with family around changes in identity, I can help.
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Beth Henderson
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there, my name is Beth and I’m a therapist providing virtual services across New York state. I help people develop an integrated and joyful sense of self, specializing in trauma, gender/sexuality, dissociative disorders, anxiety, and depression. My goal in therapy is to help you build a healthy life that feels good, grounded, and free. My practice is both sexuality and gender-affirming with a belief that you are the expert in your own story. I approach therapy as a judgment-free collaboration, using compassion to examine the stressors in your life and curiosity to build connections between the past, present, and future.
Hi there, my name is Beth and I’m a therapist providing virtual services across New York state. I help people develop an integrated and joyful sense of self, specializing in trauma, gender/sexuality, dissociative disorders, anxiety, and depression. My goal in therapy is to help you build a healthy life that feels good, grounded, and free. My practice is both sexuality and gender-affirming with a belief that you are the expert in your own story. I approach therapy as a judgment-free collaboration, using compassion to examine the stressors in your life and curiosity to build connections between the past, present, and future.
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My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.
My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.
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I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families by creating a positive and caring treatment environment based on specific needs of each client. Using integrative, psychodynamic, CBT and interactive therapeutic methods, I help the client overcome the existing problem, implement behavioral changes, and explore his/her potential more effectively in everyday life. I am working in two locations: in Queens and Manhattan. My both offices is conveniently located in NY and it is easily accessible by public transportation. I have flexible working hours and I am open to scheduling counseling sessions on the weekends and late evenings, as well as any emergency appointments, if needed.
I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families by creating a positive and caring treatment environment based on specific needs of each client. Using integrative, psychodynamic, CBT and interactive therapeutic methods, I help the client overcome the existing problem, implement behavioral changes, and explore his/her potential more effectively in everyday life. I am working in two locations: in Queens and Manhattan. My both offices is conveniently located in NY and it is easily accessible by public transportation. I have flexible working hours and I am open to scheduling counseling sessions on the weekends and late evenings, as well as any emergency appointments, if needed.
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As a former musician and NYC public school teacher, I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with their family members, providing support and guidance on a wide variety of issues. I have also helped artists, musicians, actors, and athletes with performance anxiety, confidence, and related concerns.
As a former musician and NYC public school teacher, I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with their family members, providing support and guidance on a wide variety of issues. I have also helped artists, musicians, actors, and athletes with performance anxiety, confidence, and related concerns.
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My name is Yara Adam-Whiter, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Brooklyn, New York, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work mostly from a person-centered approach to understand your worldview so that we can achieve progress toward your unique therapy goals. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families. I may also be a good fit for clients for first-generation and immigrant clients. We can work on understanding how your intersectionality forms your ideas about the world and the challenges you deal with navigating different cultural expectations in different situations.
My name is Yara Adam-Whiter, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Brooklyn, New York, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work mostly from a person-centered approach to understand your worldview so that we can achieve progress toward your unique therapy goals. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families. I may also be a good fit for clients for first-generation and immigrant clients. We can work on understanding how your intersectionality forms your ideas about the world and the challenges you deal with navigating different cultural expectations in different situations.
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I deeply believe in our innate drives toward healing. At times we need support to find our way along this path; this is where therapy can help. I employ a collaborative approach to develop curiosity and compassion for one’s whole self. In therapy we tune into the body’s wisdom, foster acceptance of our present selves, and reshape narratives of our past.
I deeply believe in our innate drives toward healing. At times we need support to find our way along this path; this is where therapy can help. I employ a collaborative approach to develop curiosity and compassion for one’s whole self. In therapy we tune into the body’s wisdom, foster acceptance of our present selves, and reshape narratives of our past.
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***Email/Text preferred*** We believe that in every challenging moment in life lies the opportunity for change. Change can often be scary and/or difficult however necessary to achieve inner peace, counseling can help move forward the process to achieve mental health. Wellness is key and in our conversations I explore your values during counseling therapy sessions. We do explore all aspects of life that are important including physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual health. Typically our initial counseling sessions conversations are casual, it is a platform to ensure that I am the right fit for you.
***Email/Text preferred*** We believe that in every challenging moment in life lies the opportunity for change. Change can often be scary and/or difficult however necessary to achieve inner peace, counseling can help move forward the process to achieve mental health. Wellness is key and in our conversations I explore your values during counseling therapy sessions. We do explore all aspects of life that are important including physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual health. Typically our initial counseling sessions conversations are casual, it is a platform to ensure that I am the right fit for you.
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Do you have relationship anxiety or OCD and are nervous to be misunderstood in therapy? Have you made your rounds with talk therapists and not made the progress you imagine is possible? OR, are you a parent who is looking for play therapy for your child that will bring results faster than traditional play therapy? Well, you are BOTH in the right place!
Do you have relationship anxiety or OCD and are nervous to be misunderstood in therapy? Have you made your rounds with talk therapists and not made the progress you imagine is possible? OR, are you a parent who is looking for play therapy for your child that will bring results faster than traditional play therapy? Well, you are BOTH in the right place!
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I am a licensed mental health counselor who believes in using a positive therapeutic partnership to help you create the change you are looking for. Over the past 8 years, being a mental health advocate and practitioner has allowed me to work with a variety of ethnic/cultural backgrounds, genders, and people of all ages. My passion has been focused on helping others who experience anxiety, depression, major life changes, stress, and trauma. Our work together will be focused on you achieving your goals and removing barriers to your personal success.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who believes in using a positive therapeutic partnership to help you create the change you are looking for. Over the past 8 years, being a mental health advocate and practitioner has allowed me to work with a variety of ethnic/cultural backgrounds, genders, and people of all ages. My passion has been focused on helping others who experience anxiety, depression, major life changes, stress, and trauma. Our work together will be focused on you achieving your goals and removing barriers to your personal success.
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Please call me Billy! I am a clinical psychologist in telehealth private practice, with almost fifteen years' experience. My clients are often burdened by trauma, grief, and stress. They are wondering if it's even possible to feel better. In therapy, we approach this question thoughtfully and deeply. We don't shy away from the realities, and we trust the healing process to produce new life and energy for the struggle.
Please call me Billy! I am a clinical psychologist in telehealth private practice, with almost fifteen years' experience. My clients are often burdened by trauma, grief, and stress. They are wondering if it's even possible to feel better. In therapy, we approach this question thoughtfully and deeply. We don't shy away from the realities, and we trust the healing process to produce new life and energy for the struggle.
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Jenny Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Jenny. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or deeply concerned about life situations, change, or a loss. Maybe you don’t even know how you feel but know it is time to reach out for help. Maybe you are missing something in the past or feeling not up to the future. You are not alone in this. These moments are some of the most important in a life, and it is easier to face them with support. That is where therapy can start. “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rogers.
Hi, I'm Jenny. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or deeply concerned about life situations, change, or a loss. Maybe you don’t even know how you feel but know it is time to reach out for help. Maybe you are missing something in the past or feeling not up to the future. You are not alone in this. These moments are some of the most important in a life, and it is easier to face them with support. That is where therapy can start. “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rogers.
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Sanam T Sadeghi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
I am a first generation Iranian woman living in diaspora, which has given me thoughtful insight into the challenges of connecting to cultural identity; having come from an immigrant family has opened up my ability to connect with a broader demographic. As a writer and musician, I have a particular knowledge and understanding of other creatives, bringing a further empathetic perspective to our sessions. I am sex and body positive, and have an expansive view of sexuality, gender and relationships. My goal is to build a space where my clients can feel free to be totally themselves without fear of judgment or shame.
I am a first generation Iranian woman living in diaspora, which has given me thoughtful insight into the challenges of connecting to cultural identity; having come from an immigrant family has opened up my ability to connect with a broader demographic. As a writer and musician, I have a particular knowledge and understanding of other creatives, bringing a further empathetic perspective to our sessions. I am sex and body positive, and have an expansive view of sexuality, gender and relationships. My goal is to build a space where my clients can feel free to be totally themselves without fear of judgment or shame.
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Maria Pietruszka
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm so glad you found your way here. Take a few moments & ask yourself do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem or overthinking that affects aspects of your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or frustrated by the feeling of excessive worrying, not feeling good enough or just getting through the day. Do you question if life should somehow be better? Now more than ever women are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future, their relationships or finding their place in the world.
Welcome! I'm so glad you found your way here. Take a few moments & ask yourself do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem or overthinking that affects aspects of your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or frustrated by the feeling of excessive worrying, not feeling good enough or just getting through the day. Do you question if life should somehow be better? Now more than ever women are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future, their relationships or finding their place in the world.
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