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LGBT therapists in Syracuse, NY

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Syracuse, NY

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Syracuse with 2,415 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental healthcare. Access talk therapy and medication management through virtual or in-person sessions, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

David Morales

David Morales

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I combine evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy, psychoeducation, and practical lifestyle interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lakiea Dalrymple

Lakiea Dalrymple

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Lakiea specializes in helping others unveil the layers that are holding them back from living the life envisioned for themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Bermudez

Joanna Bermudez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm a bilingual (Spanish/English) Latinx Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over seven years of clinical experience...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kelly Ann Mallon

Kelly Ann Mallon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amityville, NY


“My approach to therapy will always remain warm, creative, light-hearted and rooted in safety and connection.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruby Cutolo

Ruby Cutolo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I show up for my clients with compassion and genuine curiosity, recognizing that each individual's story is unique and deserving of attention.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luigi Exconde

Luigi Exconde

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a NYU-trained Filipino-American therapist with a background in medicine and technology. I am experienced in working with high-achieving professionals, BIPOC, AAPI, immigrants, and healthcare workers.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sophia English

Sophia English

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have profound respect for the strength that it takes to be vulnerable and explore your emotions, behaviors, relationships, and trauma in therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Neil Madero

Dr. Neil Madero

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


I hold a Doctorate in Psychology, and have worked in mental health since 1999. My work has been with adults, children and adolescents. I have met and effectively worked with patients in settings of all sort, including campus and community settings, day treatment, inpatient, outpatient, chemical dependency, residential programs and even pet-therapy.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mackenson David

Mackenson David

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Therapy is a collaborative effort between therapist and client that start with client educating their therapist on the reasons for seeking services.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Rosenblum

Taylor Rosenblum

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hi, I'm Taylor, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. I specialize in working with young adults, including college and graduate students as well as young professionals navigating life transitions, anxiety, and high self-expectations.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 3 insurance carriers
Lindsay Herzog

Lindsay Herzog

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port Jefferson, NY


“I help them do this by creating a non-judgmental space in which my clients feel comfortable no matter what they are bringing to session.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Hertz

Kimberly Hertz

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


I believe that the therapy relationship has the ability to provide healing, growth and change. Finding a therapist who helps you feel safe, supported and challenged is central to this process. My style is warm and curious as well as direct and challenging.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Schecter

Stephanie Schecter

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a music therapist, I believe music can deepen our sense of connection to ourselves and to the world, helping us gain insights to live a more fulfilled life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Gina Sissoko

Dr. Gina Sissoko

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


I’m Dr. Gina Sissoko, a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about helping women—especially Black women, immigrant women, and high-achieving professionals—heal from trauma, manage stress, and create lives that feel balanced and authentic.

My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in both science and cultural awareness. I specialize in supporting women navigating burnout, relationship challenges, and the effects of racism or gender bias at work. In our sessions, I create a space where you can slow down, feel seen, and rebuild confidence from the inside out.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nancy Bloom

Dr. Nancy Bloom

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


I genuinely enjoy my work as a psychologist, and feel honored and privileged to be able to help people on their journey toward health, happiness and well-being. I strive to being a good listener, compassionate, respectful and nonjudgmental. I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with 23 years experience in private practice during which I saw a great diversity of clientele, each owning a variety of mental health issues. I have specialties in substance use issues, mood and anxiety disorders, sport psychology, as well as grief and life transitions. I work with teens and adults of all ages, and I have a special place in my heart for folks who have served our country in the military and for senior citizens.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Katherine Cahn-Fuller

Dr. Katherine Cahn-Fuller

Psychiatrist

Virtual • New York


Hello! I am a Columbia-trained and Columbia-affiliated psychiatrist who specializes in psychodynamic psychotherapy.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Kristin Gonzalez

Kristin Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


My professional journey has spanned a range of settings, including private practice, a program serving adults with severe mental illness, residential treatment center for adolescents, mobile mental health services, and mental health urgent care.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yoni Shedlo

Yoni Shedlo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Therapy has the potential to be a transformative experience. I have found people realize the benefit of therapy when they learn how to communicate and advocate for themselves compassionately, practice setting better boundaries, love themselves and others more fully, start to listen to their feelings as teachers and compasses pointing to important lessons, and when they begin to trust themselves as they are, to live authentically and unapologetically. Therapy with me is informed by Social Justice, Allyship, Anti-Racism and is Affirming of all Identities, including, Neurodivergent, Sexual, and Gender.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Maya McDuffie

Maya McDuffie

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hi, I’m Maya, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience working with adults and children from diverse backgrounds. Throughout my career, I’ve supported individuals navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and trauma—often during times when they felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.

I’m especially passionate about working with women and individuals facing grief, maternal mental health challenges, infertility, relationship stress, and major life transitions. My work is rooted in helping people reconnect with their sense of autonomy, voice, and inner strength. I believe meaningful change begins when you feel truly heard and supported.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Beezer

Linda Beezer

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hi, I'm Linda. I'm a licensed mental health counselor who works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help them navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, grief, loss, and mood disruptions. I obtained my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from SUNY New Paltz and specialize in couples work, utilizing an Emotionally Focused Therapy approach.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stephanie Straeter

Dr. Stephanie Straeter

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“Specifically, you will learn how and when to use strategies to manage stress, emotions, self-destructive behaviors, impulses and habits.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Gloria Sanchez

Gloria Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach to working with my clients is to work with them from the place that they are at in life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Diane Martins-Mandel

Diane Martins-Mandel

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in working with adults in navigating stress related to anxiety, depression, self-doubt, perfectionism...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Lerner

Jennifer Lerner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Staten Island, NY


“My goal is to give my clients the tools that they will be able to utilize in order to arrive at healthy decision making and positive thought processes independently.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tali Benkoe

Tali Benkoe

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Using warmth and humor, my focus as a therapist is to listen deeply and understand you as a unique individual.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sibi Selvarajah

Sibi Selvarajah

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am seasoned in working with both adolescents and adults, especially ones who are skeptical about the benefits of therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
James Vining

James Vining

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I aim to provide a caring and safe space where you feel validated, valued, and are open to explore new parts of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanya Rosen

Tanya Rosen

Therapist

Virtual • Hampton Bays, NY


“I believe that therapy can be a transformative process that can help us learn to open ourselves to not only deeper parts of our psyches but also assist us in learning how to open ourselves to identifying our true core values and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Hannah O'Grady

Hannah O'Grady

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Using ERP, I help clients face their fears head-on. My goal is to help you build a tolerance for uncertainty...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Yesenia Palomino

Yesenia Palomino

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“What you can expect from me as your therapist is full confidentiality, acceptance, empowerment, commitment, empathy and guidance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Morrison

Elizabeth Morrison

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York state. I completed her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Molloy College. I have over 13 years of experience working in the field of human services and mental health. I have worked closely with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I am known for my resilient spirit and ability to provide unconditional positive regard.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Diaz

Natalie Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I bring warmth, humor, and a fresh perspective to our conversations, helping clients reframe their stories...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kamila Ledoux

Kamila Ledoux

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I guide my clients to create optimal well being for themselves by choosing thoughts and behaviors that work for them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patrick Griffis

Patrick Griffis

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Patrick often prioritizes effective communication and the therapeutic alliance with his clients, making sure they feel heard, supported, and validated.”
LGBTQIA+, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Natalie Pistor

Natalie Pistor

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Therapy is a safe space for you to explore and be heard. During our time together my role is to help foster a safe space and meet you where you feel your needs are. Together we can discuss the stressors which have you reaching out for therapy.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suany Aquino-Chudavala

Suany Aquino-Chudavala

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Empathy and kindness go along way. Change is hard no matter how small. I value baby steps as much as monumental changes because you need to start somewhere.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brandy West-Bey

Brandy West-Bey

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach to therapy is warm and welcoming. I walk beside my clients as they uncover their mental health and well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Greene

Jennifer Greene

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My work centers on compassion-focused care. I help clients develop stronger self-awareness, healthier boundaries, and sustainable self-care practices.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

Frequently asked questions

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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 Syracuse

Finding an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist in Syracuse starts with identifying what kind of support you're looking for. You may want help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, gender identity, or experiences related to coming out — or something that has nothing to do with your identity at all. An affirming provider creates a space where your identity is respected and understood, so you can focus on whatever brought you to therapy.

When evaluating providers, look for licensed professionals — such as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or psychologist — who have specific experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals. Reading a provider's bio can give you a sense of their approach, background, and whether they've completed affirming care training. A free phone consultation is another way to gauge fit before booking a full session.

Therapy in Syracuse can be expensive without insurance, but affordable options are available when you use in-network coverage. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book. Many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find an affirming provider who fits your needs and your budget.

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