Finding a Great LGBT-Friendly Therapist or Counselor in NYC

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Were asked all the time — how would someone find an LGBTQ-affirming therapist? Are you looking for a therapist or counselor in the New York area that specializes in LGBTQ issues, a practitioner sensitive to the social stigma that LGBTQ people face, such as homophobia, transphobia, and the coming-out process? Whether you’re seeking a specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), couples therapy, addiction, or simply someone with whom you can discuss depression and anxiety, we’ve got some suggestions.

NOTE: If you are giving up hope or thinking about harming yourself, please immediately contact the Trevor Project at 212-545-0081

LGBT Friendly Couselors and Therapists in NYC

 

Robert D. Campbell, LCSW

robert d. campbell, therapist

80 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
10011

With an emphasis on acknowledging intersecting and multiple aspects of identity, I am here to help you to explore and address concerns related to:

  • Depression and Sadness
  • Anxieties and Fears
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
  • Sexuality and Sexual Health
  • Grief and Loss
  • Self-Identity
  • Major Life Changes
  • Relationships and Communication

We all struggle to integrate intersecting, multiple, and sometimes seemingly contradictory aspects of our identities. Some examples of these include sexuality and sexual expression, gender identity and gender expression, queer identity, race and ethnicity, privilege, class, faith, and family. Part of what makes us human is the ongoing challenge of reconciling powerful societal influences and expectations with our internal psychic experiences and self-images.

My role is to help you find the balance and the solutions that make sense for your lived experience, in an open, nonjudgmental, curious space. And though change is often what people are seeking when they enter therapy, acceptance is often an unexpected but welcomed discovery along the way.

Learn more about Robert

Brian M. Lathrop Div., L.P.

brian lathrop

31 Washington Sq. W Suite 6C
New York, NY
10011

Psychotherapy is a unique and personal engagement that aims to give a person the brave option to not just accept life on the terms it seems to have handed them.

For over 20 years, I have worked to assist others to be able to name, focus on and change numerous dilemmas of life.

Among those dilemmas: substance and behavioral addictions, childhood and sexual trauma and/or neglect, compulsivity and impulsivity issues, depression, anxiety, relationship strife, grief/loss, internalized fear of intimacy, sexual dysfunction, and emotional communication for individuals and couples.

A consult may require more than one session to determine needs. If the need for therapy is determined and there is an agreement to work together, frequency of sessions will be discussed and session times will be determined.

Learn more about Brian

 

Joshua Nelson Ph.D.

joshua nelson

71 W 23rd St #1115
New York, NY
10010
  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples and Family Therapy
  • Short and Long-Term Treatment

The majority of my work has been with adults, young adults, and teenagers who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, drug and alcohol use, or post-traumatic stress reactions. These clients have often begun working with me after having engaged in long-term struggles that have left them confused and frustrated. This might be you.

I welcome the opportunity to talk with you about how we can work together, whether you are an adult, young adult, or adolescent who is not living the way you would like. Therapy is learning how to trust, both yourself and others. I would like to facilitate that trust.

Learn more about Joshua

 

Volker Schuetz PsyD

Volker Schuetz

1133 Broadway #913
New York, NY
10010

Psychotherapy is about transformation, change, and growth. It takes commitment and courage. Having someone you trust to guide you through the change process can make all the difference. A genuine and supportive therapeutic relationship can help you take an honest look at your feelings, your thoughts about yourself, and your relationships with others, removing the barriers to a healthy and fulfilled life. I would like to go on this journey with you. Together, we can address these obstacles to a happy and fulfilling life.

All are welcome in my practice, individuals of all genders and orientation, all races, faiths, and backgrounds!

I offer expertise in treating the LGBTQ+ community and have a special place in my heart for gay men’s health and well-being.

Learn More about Volker

 

Michael E. Koetting L.C.S.W.

michael koetting

330 W 58th St #215
New York, NY
10019

I am a Psychotherapist practicing individual, couples, and family therapy in New York and Florida. My office is located in Manhattan and convenient to all public transportation. I received my graduate training at New York University School of Social Work and post-graduate training at the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center in Manhattan. I have also received post-graduate training and supervision in couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapeutic techniques. I was awarded a Post-Master’s Certificate in “End of Life Care” from New York University School of Social Work and the Soros Open Society Institute.

My specialties include therapy for:
  • Gay Men’s Issues
  • Couples Therapy and Relationship Issues (Couples in Crisis)
  • Performing and Creative Artists
  • Depression and Low Confidence
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Problems with Alcohol and Drug Use
  • Work Related Issues
  • Transgender Issues
  • Loss and Bereavement
  • People Living with HIV and AIDS
  • People Coping with Chronic and Life Threatening Illnesses
  • And more . . .

Learn more about Michael

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Last modified: October 21, 2019