LGBTQ+ Therapists in NYC

Not necessarily. The most important part of therapy is finding a therapist who feels like a good fit and can understand and support your individual needs. That said, some LGBTQ+ clients prefer working with a gay therapist or LGBTQ+-affirming clinician because they may feel more comfortable discussing identity, relationships, sexuality, family dynamics, discrimination, or other experiences without having to explain as much context.

At myTherapyNYC, our therapists provide LGBTQ+-affirming care and are experienced in working with the emotional, relational, and social experiences that can be part of queer and trans life. We can help you find a therapist whose background, approach, and areas of expertise feel right for you.

Not necessarily. The most important part of therapy is finding a therapist who feels like a good fit and can understand and support your individual needs. That said, some LGBTQ+ clients prefer working with a gay therapist or LGBTQ+-affirming clinician because they may feel more comfortable discussing identity, relationships, sexuality, family dynamics, discrimination, or other experiences without having to explain as much context.

At myTherapyNYC, our therapists provide LGBTQ+-affirming care and are experienced in working with the emotional, relational, and social experiences that can be part of queer and trans life. We can help you find a therapist whose background, approach, and areas of expertise feel right for you.

LGBTQ-affirmative therapy means that the therapist and practice recognize, validate, respect, and support people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship styles. At myTherapyNYC, all of our therapists provide LGBTQ affirmative counseling. We share the belief that there is nothing inherently wrong with being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. 

The therapist has awareness of and training in LGBTQ issues (e.g., coming out, gender identity, internalised homophobia/transphobia, non-traditional relationships) and integrates those into the therapeutic work.  The therapy environment is intentionally created to be safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive for LGBTQ+ clients (so you don’t have to explain or justify your identity or experience).  The work might incorporate identity-specific concerns (societal discrimination, intersectionality, identity development) in addition to more typical therapy issues (anxiety, depression, life transitions).  In short: it’s not just “standard therapy with someone who happens to accept LGBTQ+ people” –  it’s therapy that is explicitly inclusive, knowledgeable, and affirming of the LGBTQ experience.

We offer a space where you can explore questions around your orientation or gender identity with curiosity, without pressure or judgment. We help you map your experience, feelings, values, and identity at your own pace. And when helpful, we address internalized shame/transphobia, family or cultural dynamics, societal messages, and how your identity intersects with other parts of your self.

We recognise that many LGBTQ+ people carry additional burdens from stigma, discrimination, family rejection and cultural expectations. We bring those issues into therapy (rather than sidestepping them) so you can gain understanding, processing, and resilience. We work with intersectionality (how your sexual orientation/gender identity intersects with race, culture, class, and relationship style). We address coming-out processes, identity integration, navigating relationships, and community within an LGBTQ+ affirmative framework. We help you build coping strategies and healing for internalized negative beliefs, societal pressures, and relational dynamics. We emphasize a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore these themes.

Yes, we do. We work with clients in a wide range of relationship styles (same-sex couples, open or polyamorous relationships, non-traditional configurations). We bring a non-judgmental, inclusive perspective to whatever your structure is, and help you explore relational dynamics, communication, boundaries, identity, and intimacy. Whether you identify with conventional or non-traditional arrangements, therapy can support you in relationship growth and functioning.

We offer same-sex couples counseling for those who wish to work through issues in their relationships or strengthen an already solid foundation.

In addition, we offer Gay Men’s Therapy Groups.

Fill out the Get Started Questionnaire (this short online form invites you to answer a series of questions so they can connect you with the right therapist/service). After filling out the form, our intake team will reach out to match you with a therapist and book your first session.

If you prefer to speak with someone from our intake team first, you can do so by scheduling a 15-minute phone consultation here.

Learn more about our NYC based gay therapists and NYC based LGBTQ therapists here.