LGBTQ+ therapists in Astoria, New York NY
Elena Katrantzos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
EK Mental Health Counseling specializes in treating OCD, including pure O, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Anxiety can feel debilitating making you avoid all the things you enjoy the most in life. Intrusive thoughts can plague your mind and lead to a downward spiral of repetitive thoughts and actions. The therapists at EK Mental Health Counseling have specialty training in evidence based practices such as exposure response prevention (ERP), acceptance commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you find the relief you are searching for. We are a diverse group of mental health counselors with experiences in helping people of various cultural backgrounds.
12 Years Experience
April Tettemer
Art Therapist, LCAT
I have a unique approach to therapy in that my educational background has allowed me to be trained in classic therapy modalities like CBT and DBT along with Creative Arts Therapy methods. I like to implement creative arts and creativity in general to classic therapy practice as client is comfortable. In addition to my creative approach to therapy I keep in mind values that influence my practice. I treat the client as an equal and respect the client's perspective and lived experience. I keep a non judgmental therapy space and am open to all orientations and lifestyles seeking therapy to increase their life satisfaction and to decrease feelings like anxiety and depression. I am a therapist who also comes form a multicultural perspective and like to keep in mind the clients macro and microenvironments that contribute to their lived experience and beliefs.
1 Years Experience
Dr. Lois Horowitz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ph.D., LCSW
As a psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of experience, I see both straight and LGBTQ+ people in my practice for individual and couple therapy. In couple therapy, I see people in traditional marriages, people living together or apart, people in open relationships, and people in polyamorous relationships. I also specialize in issues that are germane to the LGBTQ+ population.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression or seeking to better understand the source of difficulties in your relationships, psychotherapy can be an opportunity to grow and change.
Visit my WEBSITE: lhorowitz.com to learn more about me.
We can also have a 10 minute consultation by phone to see if I’m the right fit for you.
35 Years Experience
Manhattan Mental Health Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
I founded Manhattan Mental Health Counseling after discovering that many New Yorkers struggle to find competent psychotherapists. Our mission is to provide knowledgeable, compassionate and effective psychotherapy in the intimate setting of a warm and inviting private practice while also accepting many of the insurances which are popular in New York. Our therapists. Our practice is composed of a team of licensed mental health counselors with multidisciplinary expertise including: anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, self esteem and LGBTQ among others.
Our mission is to help our clients build the tools needed to cope with a variety of mental health conditions, allowing them to pursue their dreams while living a balanced and healthy life.
16 Years Experience
Donna M Torbico - HEAL & GROW for ACoAs
Counselor/Therapist, Recovery Therapist in Private Practice 35 years
FREE INTRO - to see if we're a good fit. My main focus is working with ACAs - adults who were raised in an alcoholic / narcissistic family. The long-term goal is to uncover your True Self, develop a Loving Parent voice, heal the Wounded Child, & encourage the Healthy Child to shine.
Together we identify the harsh beliefs you absorbed from your family, school & religion, and work on transforming them into positive do-able ‘rules’ to live by.
EXP: “I know what I know”, “I have a right to my needs”, “”There’s no such thing as perfect”…..
I also provide a safe place for you to experience painful or joyful emotions you weren't allowed to feel growing up. ACA Recovery work is about facing the reality of early damage, and working to overcome the after-effects.
“Trying to flourish in an atmosphere of criticism is like trying to get sober in a bar.”
38 Years Experience
Susan D'Addario
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW, Certified Eating Psychology Coach
Are you challenged by low self-esteem, negative body image, chronic dieting, overeating or weight concerns? If yes, then check out The HealthShrink, a groundbreaking Eating Psychology program. It's time for an entirely new, inspirational approach to long-lasting weight loss. Free consultation.
29 Years Experience
Jack Hazan Modern Therapy Group
Licensed Professional Counselor
As an Anxiety specialist, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals who grapple with challenges in Relationships, Intimacy, and Avoidant Behaviors stemming from various sources such as Adult Childhood Trauma, Codependency, Addiction (inclusive of excessive behaviors related to Sex, Porn, and Apps), as well as those contending with impulsive behaviors, including ADHD. My passion lies in using a trauma-based model to guide individuals towards overcoming obstacles and fostering a profound sense of fulfillment within themselves and their relationships.
My therapeutic approach is characterized by a direct and solution-focused style, setting it apart from conventional and outdated talk therapy. In each session, I actively engage with clients, employing contemporary and progressive therapeutic techniques such as Internal Family Systems, LGBTQ+, CBT, DBT, Sex Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, all of which have demonstrated effectiveness in achieving positive outcomes.
I am dedicated to collaboratively creating a personalized plan that equips clients with coping skills and tools tailored to their unique needs. Together, we navigate the journey toward building deeper, more meaningful connections while effectively managing anxiety. I am committed to ensuring that each therapy session is impactful, providing a secure space to address life's challenges and facilitating the integration of various dimensions of personal identity. My goal is to offer insight that empowers individuals to lead a more authentic and fulfilled life.
6 Years Experience
Gabe Lopez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
I believe that we all have a story. And if we all took the time to listen to one another's story, we'd all probably be in a much better place both mentally and emotionally. But that's what's great about therapy. My therapy space is a space for you to come in and tell your story. We will explore your relationships, past experiences, present challenges, and so much more. I operate from a relational approach, meaning that I believe you and I are collaborating on creating the therapeutic space that is unique to you and I. We can use the relationship you and I are building to help give you greater insight into what may not be working in your life currently, and we can identify how to make lasting change with this new level of awareness.
1 Years Experience
Brielle Layden
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Hello and welcome! I specialize in working with young women (18-30) struggling with self esteem, anxiety, relationships, and family conflict. I also frequently work with transgender, gender non-conforming and nonbinary, and LGBQ+ identified adult individuals. For relional therapy, I see unmarried couples, polycules, and people practicing ENM. Please reach out to schedule a complimentary initial phone consultation so we can chat about what is bringing you to therapy and how we might be able to work together.
9 Years Experience
Tala Abu Rahma
Counselor/Therapist, LMSW
As an Arab-American therapist of color, I understand the value of working with a therapist who understands different cultural backgrounds, and believes that political and social structures create and worsen depression and anxiety symptoms. I will help you grow through empowerment, self-exploration, and building on your inner strengths. We may also explore your core beliefs about yourself and identify how these narratives are playing out in your life.
Our work will help you develop and maintain healthy relationships, develop positive coping strategies, shift thinking and behaviors, or come into a confident self. We will work collaboratively to develop a treatment plan and I will meet you where you are with empathy and acceptance.
My approach is an integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral modalities, which means I will explore the way you experienced the world from birth until present to identify habits and behaviors that have become roadblocks to living in alignment with the person you want to be.
4 Years Experience