LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Whitestone, NY
I also embrace a multicultural lens with clients, and recognize the effects of race, ethnicity, and social context, welcoming members of the LGBTQ community and those with alternate relationship lifestyles.
I Help people experience healing and growth by discovering pathways to understanding and change through examining thoughts, body, and emotion in regard to relationships, family, career, parenting, health, and self-esteem. My primary focus involves establishing a strong therapeutic relationship that allows freedom of expression and exploration within a warm, discreet, safe, and non-judgmental container. We will work together, at your own pace, acknowledging your specific challenges with the understanding that you are the best authority on what you need to gain resolution, empowerment and autonomy.
I also embrace a multicultural lens with clients, and recognize the effects of race, ethnicity, and social context, welcoming members of the LGBTQ community and those with alternate relationship lifestyles.
I Help people experience healing and growth by discovering pathways to understanding and change through examining thoughts, body, and emotion in regard to relationships, family, career, parenting, health, and self-esteem. My primary focus involves establishing a strong therapeutic relationship that allows freedom of expression and exploration within a warm, discreet, safe, and non-judgmental container. We will work together, at your own pace, acknowledging your specific challenges with the understanding that you are the best authority on what you need to gain resolution, empowerment and autonomy.
Safety and understanding are my promises to you. It is my belief that we live in a traumatizing world, resulting in pervasive disconnection, self-loathing, and loneliness. If you are experiencing some of this, you have come to the right place. My name is Wayne Ross, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY State. My expertise and gifts lie in guiding you toward acceptance and compassion with all parts of yourself. Using a trauma-informed approach, including a strong focus on mindfulness, we will gently yet fiercely explore the aspects of your thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve your vision of life.
Safety and understanding are my promises to you. It is my belief that we live in a traumatizing world, resulting in pervasive disconnection, self-loathing, and loneliness. If you are experiencing some of this, you have come to the right place. My name is Wayne Ross, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY State. My expertise and gifts lie in guiding you toward acceptance and compassion with all parts of yourself. Using a trauma-informed approach, including a strong focus on mindfulness, we will gently yet fiercely explore the aspects of your thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve your vision of life.
Immigration Evaluations and Psychotherapy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Whitestone, NY 11357 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I conduct Immigration Evaluations for: VAWA, Hardship Waiver, U Visa, T Visa, and Asylum cases. I work closely with individuals, families, and their attorneys that are seeking legal haven in the USA for a better, safer, and brighter future. I have had years of experience with individual and group counseling in culturally diverse, multidisciplinary, fast-paced, and often demanding environments. I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Florida and am able to see clients via telehealth in these states.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I conduct Immigration Evaluations for: VAWA, Hardship Waiver, U Visa, T Visa, and Asylum cases. I work closely with individuals, families, and their attorneys that are seeking legal haven in the USA for a better, safer, and brighter future. I have had years of experience with individual and group counseling in culturally diverse, multidisciplinary, fast-paced, and often demanding environments. I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Florida and am able to see clients via telehealth in these states.
Dr. James J Colangelo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMHC, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Whitestone, NY 11357 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life's difficulties can be overwhelming at times. Reaching out for help is a courageous (positive) first step. I have over 39 years experience as a psychotherapist specializing in marriage and couples therapy, sex therapy, and mental health counseling, working with individuals, and couples. Blame is counter therapeutic and it is not allowed to become a focus of attention in treatment. Rather, emphasis is placed on developing strengths to overcome or manage problems more effectively. A main goal of therapy is helping people identify and access their strengths, as well as empowering them to lead more satisfying and healthier lives.
Life's difficulties can be overwhelming at times. Reaching out for help is a courageous (positive) first step. I have over 39 years experience as a psychotherapist specializing in marriage and couples therapy, sex therapy, and mental health counseling, working with individuals, and couples. Blame is counter therapeutic and it is not allowed to become a focus of attention in treatment. Rather, emphasis is placed on developing strengths to overcome or manage problems more effectively. A main goal of therapy is helping people identify and access their strengths, as well as empowering them to lead more satisfying and healthier lives.
Rachel Strax-Haber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whitestone, NY 11357 (Online Only)
In my work with clients, it is my foremost goal, that client's should feel understood, empowered, and supported as they navigate their personal journeys. I work with clients who are looking for a collaborative relationship, where they are seen as the experts in their own lives, and therapy is a tool to help them follow the paths that best support their personal development and well-being. Clients may be experiencing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress or difficulties in managing emotions and relationships.
In my work with clients, it is my foremost goal, that client's should feel understood, empowered, and supported as they navigate their personal journeys. I work with clients who are looking for a collaborative relationship, where they are seen as the experts in their own lives, and therapy is a tool to help them follow the paths that best support their personal development and well-being. Clients may be experiencing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress or difficulties in managing emotions and relationships.
Luisa Ospina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitestone, NY 11357 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in NYC, with more than 30 years providing analytic treatment for adults. As we go through challenging situations in life, sometimes we find our selves needing additional support. I have special interest in helping individuals to navigate through life's changes and transitions, and identify effective and meaningful ways of coping with anxiety, depression, mood disorder, trauma, parenting.
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in NYC, with more than 30 years providing analytic treatment for adults. As we go through challenging situations in life, sometimes we find our selves needing additional support. I have special interest in helping individuals to navigate through life's changes and transitions, and identify effective and meaningful ways of coping with anxiety, depression, mood disorder, trauma, parenting.
Who we are, who we want to be, and how we show up can be different! I understand firsthand how the intersectionality of the multiple identities we all carry, along with life experiences can have a profound impact on our wellness and equilibrium. The great news is, I believe we all possess the skills necessary to develop into the best version of ourselves while acknowledging all of our individual parts that make us unique. Most importantly, it is never too late to start on the journey of self-discovery and transformation and as your therapist, I'm here to facilitate hope and support that journey.
Who we are, who we want to be, and how we show up can be different! I understand firsthand how the intersectionality of the multiple identities we all carry, along with life experiences can have a profound impact on our wellness and equilibrium. The great news is, I believe we all possess the skills necessary to develop into the best version of ourselves while acknowledging all of our individual parts that make us unique. Most importantly, it is never too late to start on the journey of self-discovery and transformation and as your therapist, I'm here to facilitate hope and support that journey.
Hi, my name is Evangelos, but you can call me Evan! At the moment I am practicing through Telehealth only. If this is okay with you, please read on! The foundation of my approach to therapy is person centered and based on genuine human interaction. I understand that not every individual benefits from the same intervention, and it's for this reason I bring an eclectic tool kit, including but not limited to: Acceptance-Based, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused, and Relaxation strategies. My earliest exposure and training in mental health was in Hypnosis, and the interaction between our conscious and subconscious mind.
Hi, my name is Evangelos, but you can call me Evan! At the moment I am practicing through Telehealth only. If this is okay with you, please read on! The foundation of my approach to therapy is person centered and based on genuine human interaction. I understand that not every individual benefits from the same intervention, and it's for this reason I bring an eclectic tool kit, including but not limited to: Acceptance-Based, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused, and Relaxation strategies. My earliest exposure and training in mental health was in Hypnosis, and the interaction between our conscious and subconscious mind.
College Point Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitestone, NY 11357
We are a group of licensed Mental Health Clinicians and provide high quality psychotherapy and counseling services. Dedicated to the total well being of all clients, we help to foster awareness of core issues and recurring themes. We blend traditional psychotherapy with trauma treatment, such as EMDR, hypnotherapy, yoga therapy and energy healing. This holistic and comprehensive approach facilitates an escape from old patterns and provides integrative techniques to reduce stress, depression and anxiety, while awakening the body and mind's innate wisdom to heal itself.
We are a group of licensed Mental Health Clinicians and provide high quality psychotherapy and counseling services. Dedicated to the total well being of all clients, we help to foster awareness of core issues and recurring themes. We blend traditional psychotherapy with trauma treatment, such as EMDR, hypnotherapy, yoga therapy and energy healing. This holistic and comprehensive approach facilitates an escape from old patterns and provides integrative techniques to reduce stress, depression and anxiety, while awakening the body and mind's innate wisdom to heal itself.
Michelle S. Nuxoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitestone, NY 11357
Are you a highly sensitive person? Do you have a highly sensitive child? Are you your own worst critic? Being a person with strong feelings and deep thoughts has its advantages and challenges. Through our work, I can help you better understand and cope with your sensitive nature. I also work collaboratively with parents to help manage the unique features of their highly sensitive child and make their children’s sensitivity more of a superpower than a challenge!
Are you a highly sensitive person? Do you have a highly sensitive child? Are you your own worst critic? Being a person with strong feelings and deep thoughts has its advantages and challenges. Through our work, I can help you better understand and cope with your sensitive nature. I also work collaboratively with parents to help manage the unique features of their highly sensitive child and make their children’s sensitivity more of a superpower than a challenge!
Integral Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whitestone, NY 11357
We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.
We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.
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Eden R. Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11351 (Online Only)
My work is affirming of all sexualities and genders, specializing in the experiences of those who are trans and/or gender expansive.
The world is better with you in it. That's not just a nice sentiment but a foundational belief at the core of my therapeutic approach. I wholeheartedly believe in your inherent worth and potential for growth. Together in our sessions, you'll find a safe space to explore and cultivate a deeper connection with your authentic self. Using an Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, we'll nurture inner healing by understanding your different 'parts' or 'selves.' As you become more rooted in your body, you'll gain the tools to navigate life's uncertainties with increased confidence and ease
My work is affirming of all sexualities and genders, specializing in the experiences of those who are trans and/or gender expansive.
The world is better with you in it. That's not just a nice sentiment but a foundational belief at the core of my therapeutic approach. I wholeheartedly believe in your inherent worth and potential for growth. Together in our sessions, you'll find a safe space to explore and cultivate a deeper connection with your authentic self. Using an Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, we'll nurture inner healing by understanding your different 'parts' or 'selves.' As you become more rooted in your body, you'll gain the tools to navigate life's uncertainties with increased confidence and ease
My focus includes depression, anxiety, life changes/transitions, racial/cultural/environmental stressors, and LGBTQIA+ support.
My Name is Amanda J. Smith. I'm a psychotherapist under the License of Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of New York & New Jersey and have 5+ years in the mental health field. I have worked with clients from the adolescent to the geriatric population, with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, life changes/transitions, racial/cultural/environmental stressors, and LGBTQIA+ support. My counseling style is non-judgmental, warm, and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
My focus includes depression, anxiety, life changes/transitions, racial/cultural/environmental stressors, and LGBTQIA+ support.
My Name is Amanda J. Smith. I'm a psychotherapist under the License of Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of New York & New Jersey and have 5+ years in the mental health field. I have worked with clients from the adolescent to the geriatric population, with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, life changes/transitions, racial/cultural/environmental stressors, and LGBTQIA+ support. My counseling style is non-judgmental, warm, and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Bokyung Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11355 (Online Only)
My work welcomes all people, and centers LGBTQ+ folks and people of color.
I want to help you feel more okay and be more equipped to navigate current challenges and stay in connection by tending to the source of your triggers, symptoms, and emotional pain that makes reality harder for you. Our subconscious inner world organizes itself around pain, and it will get creative to keep us away from overwhelming, scary, and alone experiences we have lived through. I’ll make invitations that could expand your capacity to be with hard things while feeling rooted in curiosity and compassion. When our wounds feel deeply understood by us, they transform into inner wisdom and we feel true belonging within ourselves.
My work welcomes all people, and centers LGBTQ+ folks and people of color.
I want to help you feel more okay and be more equipped to navigate current challenges and stay in connection by tending to the source of your triggers, symptoms, and emotional pain that makes reality harder for you. Our subconscious inner world organizes itself around pain, and it will get creative to keep us away from overwhelming, scary, and alone experiences we have lived through. I’ll make invitations that could expand your capacity to be with hard things while feeling rooted in curiosity and compassion. When our wounds feel deeply understood by us, they transform into inner wisdom and we feel true belonging within ourselves.
Jill May
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11358 (Online Only)
I am a queer social worker who uses a relational approach that is motivated by empathy and support. My work focuses on how an individual interacts with the world around them because of the identities they hold. Together we can examine the strengths, needs and implications of those identities and how I can assist you. Life is hard. Asking for help can be almost as difficult as realizing you need it in the first place. Taking those first steps are hard, and I want to meet you where you’re at. With the world more isolating than ever, we need connection and places to talk about what’s going on in our lives.
I am a queer social worker who uses a relational approach that is motivated by empathy and support. My work focuses on how an individual interacts with the world around them because of the identities they hold. Together we can examine the strengths, needs and implications of those identities and how I can assist you. Life is hard. Asking for help can be almost as difficult as realizing you need it in the first place. Taking those first steps are hard, and I want to meet you where you’re at. With the world more isolating than ever, we need connection and places to talk about what’s going on in our lives.
She provides psychotherapy services for individuals and couples with specialization in depression, anxiety, bereavement, LGBTQIA+, self-esteem, multiculturalism, adjustment, identity, interpersonal issues, sexual issues, anger, and career counseling.
As a therapist, Jenny Jinhee Lee aids individuals in achieving life goals and overcoming life difficulties by allowing them to creatively express themselves through art. Like her form of therapy, Jenny’s work is about the processing energy and how it can creatively be reflected onto the world in a positive way. She believes in a client-focused practice and guides clients towards a goal-oriented treatment.
She provides psychotherapy services for individuals and couples with specialization in depression, anxiety, bereavement, LGBTQIA+, self-esteem, multiculturalism, adjustment, identity, interpersonal issues, sexual issues, anger, and career counseling.
As a therapist, Jenny Jinhee Lee aids individuals in achieving life goals and overcoming life difficulties by allowing them to creatively express themselves through art. Like her form of therapy, Jenny’s work is about the processing energy and how it can creatively be reflected onto the world in a positive way. She believes in a client-focused practice and guides clients towards a goal-oriented treatment.
Lisa Ho
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11355 (Online Only)
The parts of ourselves that we struggle with are sometimes our greatest assets. Therapy can be a place to better realize our strengths and identify where long-term patterns of narratives and behaviors are no longer serving us. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ and POC on topics such as: gender/sexual identity, anxiety, depression, OCD, acculturation, racial identity, social skills, and relationships. My therapeutic approach incorporates both systemic and relational pieces. We do not exist in a vacuum. All of our experiences shape the person we are today.
The parts of ourselves that we struggle with are sometimes our greatest assets. Therapy can be a place to better realize our strengths and identify where long-term patterns of narratives and behaviors are no longer serving us. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ and POC on topics such as: gender/sexual identity, anxiety, depression, OCD, acculturation, racial identity, social skills, and relationships. My therapeutic approach incorporates both systemic and relational pieces. We do not exist in a vacuum. All of our experiences shape the person we are today.
Judy Lau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11354 (Online Only)
I passionately enjoy working with diverse people “from all walks of life”— professionals, essential workers, parents, students, immigrants, artists, LGBTQA+ community members, caregivers, and allies to people experiencing medical or mental health issues. In therapy, we can appreciate your emotions, problem solve and cope with daily issues, change “undesirable” behaviors, cultivate physical and mental wellness, pursue life/work goals and satisfaction, and practice effective communication skills for interpersonal relationships.
I passionately enjoy working with diverse people “from all walks of life”— professionals, essential workers, parents, students, immigrants, artists, LGBTQA+ community members, caregivers, and allies to people experiencing medical or mental health issues. In therapy, we can appreciate your emotions, problem solve and cope with daily issues, change “undesirable” behaviors, cultivate physical and mental wellness, pursue life/work goals and satisfaction, and practice effective communication skills for interpersonal relationships.
Tracy L. Liang
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT, CTMH
Verified Verified
Flushing, NY 11355 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and a Certified Personality Treatment Provider. I work full-time as a Psychotherapist at a non-profit community mental health clinic. I am experienced working with Mood Disorders, Trauma & PTSD, Behavioral Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse, and the LGBTQ community. I am competent in working with multiple cultural backgrounds. I have a Certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Prior to my current experience, I worked as a Bilingual Psychotherapist at a Chinese Psychiatry practice. I have many years of research experience in mental health.
I am a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and a Certified Personality Treatment Provider. I work full-time as a Psychotherapist at a non-profit community mental health clinic. I am experienced working with Mood Disorders, Trauma & PTSD, Behavioral Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse, and the LGBTQ community. I am competent in working with multiple cultural backgrounds. I have a Certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Prior to my current experience, I worked as a Bilingual Psychotherapist at a Chinese Psychiatry practice. I have many years of research experience in mental health.
Nadira Jackson
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11380 (Online Only)
Before becoming a therapist, I worked for years in NYC as a Case Manager in foster care, family homeless shelters, the LGBTQ+ community, and with developmentally disabled individuals.
My therapeutic space is approached with curiosity, warmth, and genuine compassion. Working collaboratively with my clients, we explore the client’s experience in relation to their environment, and ask, “What’s impacting the client’s experience?” I support my clients in discovering their strengths and potential to help them navigate their environments to become their authentic selves.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked for years in NYC as a Case Manager in foster care, family homeless shelters, the LGBTQ+ community, and with developmentally disabled individuals.
My therapeutic space is approached with curiosity, warmth, and genuine compassion. Working collaboratively with my clients, we explore the client’s experience in relation to their environment, and ask, “What’s impacting the client’s experience?” I support my clients in discovering their strengths and potential to help them navigate their environments to become their authentic selves.
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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.