Lgbtq therapist nyc

Growing up lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ+) in a society where heterosexuality is the norm, can present many significant challenges.

These challenges may result from childhood or adolescent struggles around feeling “different.” Our team of New York-based counselors has expertise in helping people overcome these challenges and become happier in their lives.

How a person expresses their gender or sexual orientation can significantly impact their life. The fact they belong to a minority can be a source of distress or anxiety, leading to the need to seek an LGBT therapist. NYC, (and in particular Citron Hennessey Therapy) thankfully, has specialists who are experts in providing sustain to the LGBT community.

The skills provided by an LGBT therapist that New York residents can learn include: 

  • How to handle and cope with coming out to one’s family
  • Building and expressing an “authentic” self-identity
  • How to manage depression, angst, and anxiety related to identity
  • How to treat substance abuse, as well as other mental health concerns  

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LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in New York

I am a bilingual Latino queer therapist that focuses on functional with the LGBTQ+ community.
My approach in therapy, depending on the client, can be relational, directive, explorative or goal-oriented. My therapeutic modality is integrative as I incorporate various elements from such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy as a means to develop the finest treatment regimen for each person.
I am a bilingual Latino queer therapist that focuses on adj with the LGBTQ+ community.
My approach in therapy, depending on the client, can be relational, directive, explorative or goal-oriented. My therapeutic modality is integrative as I incorporate various elements from such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy as a means to develop the top treatment regimen for each person.
I have expertise working with LGBQ+ individuals, couples and families, including the transgender community.
As you take the first step in a journey of self-discovery and transformation, let me

LGBT Therapy: Choosing the Right Therapist

Although the full range of LGBTQ+ identities is not commonly included in large-scale mental health studies, there is strong evidence that LGBT individuals experience a higher risk of mental illness. Many studies find higher rates of depression and anxiety disorders among this community.

In the United States, LGBTQ+ people experience mental illness three times as often as the general population—and these mental health issues are further exacerbated if an individual experiences other marginalized identities.

The LGBTQ community also faces a unique set of obstacles, ranging from discrimination and prejudice to the denial of civil and human rights and social stigma, leading to fresh or worsened psychological symptoms. Moreover, being queer can often verb like a barrier toward finding and accessing healthcare—both physical and mental—as it&#;s often difficult to find providers who understand the nuances of the LGBTQ+ community.

While belonging to the LGBT community can be a source of strength, it also comes with a unique set of stressors. Fo

LGBTQ Therapists Near You In Fresh York

Union Square
We are just a 1/2 block from Union Square on East 16th Street, and 1/2 block from 5th Avenue. We’re close to the 4, 5, 6, N, R, Q, W, L, F, M subway lines and not far from New York University.

Chelsea
We have two locations in Chelsea. One is on West 25th street between 7th and 6th Avenues. It’s one block from the 1, F, and M trains, and close to the C and E trains. And another is on 7th Avenue between 29th and 30th streets, two blocks from Penn Station. You can take the 28th Street 1 train or the 34th Street/Penn Station 1/2/3 and A/C/E trains.

Midtown
Our Midtown office is on 5th Avenue, between W 27th and W 28th Street. It’s near the 6, F, B, D, Q, W subways, and a minute hike from Penn Station. It’s six blocks south of the Empire State Building and four blocks north of the Flatiron Building.

Upper West Side
Our Upper West Side office is on West 72nd Street at West Complete Avenue. It is easily approachable by the 1/2/3 trains to 72nd Street. The B/C trains to 72nd Street are also close by. It’s right at the base of Riv