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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Buffalo, NY

Find affirming mental health support in Buffalo with 2,523 licensed providers experienced in LGBTQIA+ care. Headway connects you with warm, open-minded therapists who understand your unique journey, offering flexible virtual or in-person sessions with copays as low as $0.

Nancy Sims

Nancy Sims

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Clients can expect to take away from session feeling safe and being able to start to make decisions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Matthew Cosentino

Matthew Cosentino

Therapist

Virtual • Massapequa Park, NY


Hello, my name is Matthew Cosentino and I'm a licensed mental health counselor. I've worked with clients of all backgrounds and with various reasons that brought them to counseling. I know first hand what it's like to go through things like anxiety and depression and I specialize in working with people facing those challenges. I believe that even during life's most difficult seasons, there is hope ahead. I strive to help clients find the light at the end of the tunnel and build the tools needed to move toward a brighter future.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Deborah Adler

Deborah Adler

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I often incorporate art, writing/words and play in the treatment process in the hopes to offer a healthy, safe, and expressive means of communication and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Denisse Antonio-Boodram

Denisse Antonio-Boodram

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I will foster a warm, supportive, collaborative, and safe environment in which to explore difficult topics, identify negative thinking patterns and/or behaviors, and process complex emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dagem Lemma

Dagem Lemma

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a relational psychotherapist, my clients join me to cultivate and grow an alliance grounded in empathic embrace and an anti-oppressive stance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Shragge

Aaron Shragge

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Music and creative expression aren't "extras" in my practice; they're tools I use intentionally when talk therapy alone isn't breaking through.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
La Carla Holmes

La Carla Holmes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rochester, NY


I am very dedicated to providing quality service to patients in my care and actively listening to their concerns

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tiffany Kehoe

Tiffany Kehoe

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nicole Taub

Nicole Taub

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Syosset, NY


“I work with adults using a nonjudgmental, warm, empathic approach that supports evidence-based treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mark Colterjohn

Mark Colterjohn

Therapist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“I have 25-years experience as a psychotherapist and am committed to providing you the highest level of care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicolina Bolognese

Nicolina Bolognese

Therapist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive space that allows clients to feel comfortable expressing themselves without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Manizza

Jason Manizza

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I want to work WITH you to overcome the challenges you are experiencing and help you understand how your relational experiences, environments, patterns of attachment, learned behaviors and/or habits, etc. have potentially inhibited your...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mary Kelly

Mary Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a strengths based, solution focused therapist who believes we all have an inherent ability to heal, but that ability may be blocked by difficult and traumatic life events.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicklita Nelson

Nicklita Nelson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My approach focuses on listening with empathy, providing clear education, and working collaboratively so you feel informed and confident in your care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Sally Homburger

Dr. Sally Homburger

Psychologist

Virtual • New York, NY


“She provides insight & feedback into who you are and how to function more effectively aligned with her warmth, directness, and humor.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Heather Blondin

Dr. Heather Blondin

Psychiatrist

Virtual • New York


Hi! I'm Dr. Heather Blondin. I completed my DO degree at Touro University Nevada and my Psychiatry residency at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. I am board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. While everyone is welcome, I particularly enjoy working with women, college students, healthcare professionals, and those navigating life transitions.

Please note: I cannot prescribe controlled substances for patients located outside of Nevada.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shannon McCormick

Shannon McCormick

Therapist

Virtual • Rochester, NY


People seek therapy for many reasons: to develop skills and resources, to process and unpack and to receive support with navigating life transitions and challenges. My role is to support you in such goals and whatever else you may be carrying. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process and I trust that you ultimately have the answers. Let's look past the 'good/bad' and explore what brings meaning to your life, the challenging parts, and how to navigate it effectively.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cody Wojo

Cody Wojo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Using life's struggles and challenges as opportunities for growth is an art, and one that I can help you develop.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Isak Rabiyev

Isak Rabiyev

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“Whether through medication management, therapy, or lifestyle adjustments I offer a holistic approach that considers the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Utopia Session

Utopia Session

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My focus is to help my clients increase their self-awareness, understand their current challenges, and identify new ways to overcome them.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Xing Liu

Xing Liu

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“In terms of evidence-based approaches, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alex Joinville

Alex Joinville

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Alex has over 10 years of experience providing holistic care to clients experiencing a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, etc.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marisa Grillo Allnut

Marisa Grillo Allnut

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that healing is not just possible—it's transformative. And when we tend to unresolved trauma, it has a ripple effect...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Roger Howard

Roger Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Liverpool, NY


“I have dedicated my life to helping you see what is on the other side of your struggle and to find the clarity that may be evading you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marisa Markowitz

Marisa Markowitz

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“I'm a warm, affirming, and goal-oriented therapist who believes that real change is possible — even when it feels scary or uncertain.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Francis Capalbo

Francis Capalbo

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“I believe that all of us have personal strengths that can be employed in the service of therapy, and that one of my jobs is to encourage clients to recognize their resilience and to build on same.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Nicholas

Theresa Nicholas

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Healing comes when we have the courage to sit with the parts of ourselves that we've abandoned or that we have run away from.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elionore Nkwemou

Elionore Nkwemou

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York, NY


“I am a compassionate board certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse practitioner.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yiyao Ding

Yiyao Ding

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My therapy approach is relational, holistic, and supportively confrontational. I believe that you know yourself the best, and I will help you listen to and better understand yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Erin Jerome

Dr. Erin Jerome

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and self-care strategies—she tailors treatment to...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Bianca Velez

Dr. Bianca Velez

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I use a flexible and collaborative approach, drawing from a range of evidence-based interventions—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hannah Weinstock

Hannah Weinstock

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in helping clients feel safe, understood, and empowered in their own lives.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tegan Hulse

Tegan Hulse

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Center Moriches, NY


“I use a variety of therapies including CBT, DBT as well as Trauma therapy to help move from being stuck to being fully alive.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arielle Ray

Arielle Ray

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, and ADHD, and I have done specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shimon Bellis

Shimon Bellis

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I'm a licensed mental health clinician with over two decades of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I've seen firsthand that clinical expertise alone isn't what creates real change — it's the combination of evidence-based care and genuine compassion that moves the needle. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depression, and I approach every client as an individual whose needs, history, and goals shape the way we work together. My commitment is to provide care that is both rigorous and deeply human.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Arthur

Victoria Arthur

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I believe that optimal mental health is a journey and I enjoy supporting my clients through this journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emma Nagle

Emma Nagle

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I prioritize the therapeutic relationship and hold sessions that feel collaborative and supportive in nature.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Osehegbe Adekanbi

Osehegbe Adekanbi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I believe in a collaborative, judgment-free approach and will work with you to create an individualized treatment plan that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Ferdinand Madaki

Dr. Ferdinand Madaki

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am an empathetic listener, and I put myself "in the shoes" of my clients and follow their cues in the session, so as not to put my "self" before them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Aleen Boyd-Mckoy

Dr. Aleen Boyd-Mckoy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Valley Stream, NY


My passion is to help others achieve wellness. I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience. I currently work both inpatient and outpatient facilities within New York City. I specialize in the diagnoses and treatment of adults with a range of mental health issues.


I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, individual psychotherapy and medication management for adults. My goal is to explore each of my patient's situations and issues judiciously before arriving at appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.


My patients often say that I am approachable, personable, and respond quickly to emails/phone calls. I am accepting new patients.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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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 an LGBTQIA Therapist in Buffalo, NY

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Buffalo starts with looking for identity-affirming care. A therapist’s experience with LGBTQIA+ concerns can shape how they support identity exploration, gender dysphoria, relationship stress, family dynamics, anxiety, or depression. As you compare options, look for therapists who list affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or direct work with LGBTQIA+ communities in their profiles.

Buffalo has a broad mental health care community, but the number of therapists with explicit LGBTQIA+ experience may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and specialty. Virtual sessions can expand your options if you want an affirming therapist who may be a good fit for your needs and accepts your insurance. Before booking, review each therapist’s bio for details on populations served, therapy approach, availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.

Therapy in Buffalo can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and Headway helps make that process clearer by showing estimated costs before you book. You can search for LGBTQIA+ therapists, enter your insurance details, review therapist profiles, and book directly when you’re ready.

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