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LGBT therapists in Brooklyn, NY

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Brooklyn, NY

Access empowering mental healthcare in Brooklyn tailored to LGBTQIA individuals seeking talk therapy and medication management support. With 2,510 licensed providers across the borough and flexible scheduling, Headway helps you find the right fit for your specific needs and experiences.

Dr. Alan Mackie

Dr. Alan Mackie

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“From my perspective, one's mind, body and spirit must be strong, healthy and in sync for one to be truly happy and feel fulfilled.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tekia Dyson

Tekia Dyson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach to therapy is collaborative. I aim to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to be open and vulnerable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mohanraj Rahiman

Mohanraj Rahiman

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Are you seeking a therapist who truly understands the unique challenges and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community? Whether you’re navigating personal growth, relationship dynamics, or exploring your sexual well-being, I’m here to support you every step of the way

15 years of experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families, I provide a safe and affirming space where you can be your authentic self. Let’s work together to address your individual, relationship, or sexual therapy need

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Xiomara Santos-Abreu

Xiomara Santos-Abreu

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“In treatment, I help reframe and reconsider life experiences, while lending courage, hopeful passion, and respect for individuality and values, seeking deeper meaning, and solutions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
The Gold Mind Nyc

The Gold Mind Nyc

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“We believe in the power of human connection and in the transformative impact that therapy can have on one's life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Grosshandler

Amy Grosshandler

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Meeting with me you can expect a caring and culturally competent approach to addressing life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Shannon Dingle

Shannon Dingle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I also spent time working in research; these were important years because they taught me how to attend, really listen to an individual relate their story.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trina Murray

Trina Murray

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a warm, grounded therapist who prioritizes emotional safety while building genuine rapport. Once trust is established, I thoughtfully challenge clients in ways that promote insight and growth without undermining that sense of security. I allow glimpses of my own humanity, which helps clients feel understood while still maintaining clear professional boundaries. Overall, my style reflects a balance of compassion, depth, and seasoned clinical judgment.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shelly Jeter

Shelly Jeter

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Utilizing mindfulness-based techniques, CBT, and other various styles of psychotherapy to provide a person-centered approach...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sam Chen

Sam Chen

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My priority is to help you achieve wellbeing in your relational, emotional, and mental health. I look forward to connecting with you on your goals for therapy, and how we can achieve them together!

Find me on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1696966

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristine Delesparra

Kristine Delesparra

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I can help you learn coping skills, improve relationships, accept yourself for who you are, and use mindfulness in your daily life to improve your mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sarah Kliman

Sarah Kliman

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I’m a clinical social worker with many years of experience working with people of all ages in a variety of settings. I hold particular expertise supporting those impacted by trauma, navigating significant life transitions, experiencing grief or loss, and those struggling with mood disorders.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Kelsch

Jennifer Kelsch

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have been in private practice for more than 20 years and absolutely love what I do- supporting my clients to live the happiest and healthiest life that they can!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Whitney Coulson

Whitney Coulson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I work with high-achieving adults, LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals, and professionals navigating identity, anxiety, burnout...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colleen Jeffus

Colleen Jeffus

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“For the past 8 years I have dedicated my practice to helping those who struggle most with anxiety and trauma-related symptoms to regain control of their lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Linda Street

Dr. Linda Street

Psychologist

Virtual • Seaford, NY


“I aim to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Andrea Gastman

Andrea Gastman

Therapist

Virtual • Tarrytown, NY


“Therapeutic change requires a trusting, respectful relationship with someone trained to listen and respond in a way that facilitates deeper understanding.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yvette Mazloumi

Yvette Mazloumi

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a culturally sensitive, board certified clinical mental health counselor, passionate about bringing healing to people.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alex Freitas

Alex Freitas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I am also committed to providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring that everyone feels respected, safe, and heard.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicole Williams-Sanchez

Nicole Williams-Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I work with clients to create or rebuild a sense of safety, to identify resources to help them move forward...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Melanie Hussain

Dr. Melanie Hussain

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach includes self-empowerment strategies, mood and appearance therapy, and a biopsychosocial analysis as well.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Takiyah Walcott

Takiyah Walcott

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm here to create a safe space and nonjudgmental environment to support you with processing first, and then healing second.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Beth Mcginley

Dr. Beth Mcginley

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Using cognitive behavioral approaches, I help clients rethink how to react, reframe and reimagine their choices and relationships...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Silverman

Samantha Silverman

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Samantha Silverman is a marriage and family therapist who believes change comes from within you when you are ready.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Captain Soderstrom

Captain Soderstrom

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I firmly believe that you (yes, you reading this right now) are a person worthy of respect, empathy, and acceptance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jake Dann-Soury

Jake Dann-Soury

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I take a collaborative and active approach, guiding and supporting patients in developing insight and strength in order to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Patrick Hou

Dr. Patrick Hou

Psychiatrist

Virtual • New York


“As a cancer survivor, I bring both clinical experience and personal understanding to my work, with a focus on cancer psychiatry, psychopharmacology, the mind-body connection, and LGBT mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Henry Sayre

Dr. Henry Sayre

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can learn how to be their most realized selves and accomplish their goals according to their personal values.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Csilla Antonovsky

Csilla Antonovsky

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“I believe that therapy is teamwork, and that together we can look at your life history and the reasons why you are having your feelings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Dunne

Kathleen Dunne

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I specialize in working with adolescents and their families. In my experience as a parent, a mental health counselor and a retired school counselor, I've come to love and appreciate the uniqueness of this age. There are specific challenges and demands that can make this a challenging and difficult time for you, so let's find ways to navigate them together.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tizza Creighton

Tizza Creighton

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy is most effective when you feel heard, understood, and supported in a nonjudgmental environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jenna Wallace

Jenna Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a licensed creative arts therapist that specializes in music psychotherapy I have experience treating children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health settings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Courtney Valerio

Courtney Valerio

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn about my practice. My name is Courtney, and I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. I view the therapy relationship as a collaboration, with my primary role as a guide in creating a safe container for healing, achieving balance & empowerment, and developing insight & conscious awareness for a more positive and fulfilling life. My style is that of curiosity, non-judgment, and compassion for your experience, while together we cocreate a therapeutic path forward to heal old wounds and evolve into new healthy behaviors and coping abilities.

I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist with extensive training in Trauma-Focused therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Creative Arts Therapy, Somatic Therapies, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I believe understanding the brain as it relates to both trauma and meditation is an empowering first step on the healing journey.

I follow a person-centered, eclectic and integrative approach to treatment, grounded in Energy Psychology, evidence-based treatments, trauma-focused interventions, meditation, spirituality and creative wellness. I am passionate about this work, and I welcome the opportunity to connect with you to determine if we would be a good fit.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judi Rozsa

Judi Rozsa

Therapist

Virtual • Fayetteville, NY


“I have been a therapist for over forty years. I have trained in all areas of mental health and substance abuse.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rachel Perlman Szekely

Rachel Perlman Szekely

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that every client is different and deserves their own individualized, flexible, and creative approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emily Ganshaw

Emily Ganshaw

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is grounded in the belief that every person has inherent strengths, and my goal is to empower you to recognize and utilize those strengths to obtain your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stacy Essex

Stacy Essex

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“Following a session, I hope that a client feels like they have been heard, and that there is a plan being developed to address the client's concerns.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emmanuelle Lurie

Emmanuelle Lurie

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have been on my own therapy journey too, so I understand what it is like to be on the "other side" of the room.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Amy Callahan

Amy Callahan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in a collaborative, strengths-based approach, partnering with patients to recognize their inherent capabilities and develop effective coping mechanisms.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you

Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Brooklyn

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Brooklyn starts with knowing what kind of support you're looking for. Affirming providers have training and experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals — they understand concerns like coming out, identity exploration, discrimination, relationship dynamics, and the ways these intersect with anxiety, depression, and trauma. You can look for providers who list LGBTQIA+ care as a specialty and read their bios to learn about their approach before reaching out.

Brooklyn is home to a large and diverse community of mental health providers, but narrowing your search can still feel like a lot. Consider what matters most to you — whether that's a provider who shares your identity or background, offers both in-person and virtual sessions, or specializes in a specific area like couples therapy or medication management. A free phone consultation can help you gauge whether a provider feels like the right match before you commit to a full session.

Therapy in New York City can be expensive, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay out of pocket. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a provider who is both affirming and affordable.

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