Online LGBTQ+ therapists in Cheektowaga, New York NY
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Serving LGBTQ+
Dianne Gallo, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hi, I’m Dianne Gallo, LCSW, a psychotherapist based in New York City.
I specialize in working with highly sensitive people, with a focus on addressing anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.
I provide EMDR in addition to psychodynamic talk therapy.
12 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Anton Bluman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS ( Communication Sciences), AIBT ( American Institute of Biofeedback Technologies), Counselor
With over 24 years experience in mental and holistic healthcare, I bring a range of experience and a supportive, in-depth approach, to better determine your individual or collective needs and challenges. I work with individuals, couples, families, parents on such issues as managing stress, Anxiety, relaxation, gaining emotional control, finding balance and clarity.
29 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Steven Merino
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
2 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Mike Abrams
Psychologist, PhD, MBA, ABPP
My online therapy sessions are structures to be quite similar to in person counseling. Most clients I see remotely report that they have benefited as well as they would have in person. In addition, I have utilized Zoom and related media before COVID as I have taught psychology classes and continuing education courses online for many years.
39 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Jen Johnston Collaborative Change Counseling and Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, LMHC
We are an open and affirming group of therapy providers offering telehealth counseling sessions to clients in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. A primary specialty of our group is working with individuals who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, either around sexual and gender identity questions directly or around other mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, that are informed by sexual and gender identity. We work with many individuals who are gender non-conforming, transgender, or gender queer, as well as their families. We make no assumptions about your or your child's gender when you come to our practice, but rather our goal is to listen and help you navigate how best to move forward either individually or as a family. Part of our work also encompasses queer relationship counseling, as well as non-traditional relationships, such as open and polyamorous relationships.
A second speciality area of ours is offering evidenced based treatment, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for emotion and behavior regulation. Clients come to us struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, mood swings, attention and organization difficulties, and/or self injury. We provide practical tools, skills and techniques to manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors more effectively.
18 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Wayne Ayers
Psychologist, PhD
I am current working viritually through Zoom. Although it is far from perfect, it provides connection and safety. I hope & plan to return to face to face work soon.
33 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Anneka Gavrin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Anneka Gavrin is a New York City psychotherapist. She provides experiential, depth-oriented therapy for individuals seeking to better understand emotional patterns, navigate anxiety and relationship challenges, and create lasting change. Her work focuses on helping clients feel deeply understood while developing greater self-awareness, resilience, and connection.
15 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Israel Martinez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CST, PhD
I provide therapy for gay men and hold licenses in New Jersey, New York, and Utah. Many gay men worry that a therapist might not fully understand their experiences or that they’ll have to hide parts of themselves in session. I once shared those same concerns, and they’re what inspired me to become a therapist who offers affirming, authentic care. Together, we’ll create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can find clarity, growth, and the confidence to live more fully.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trained at Columbia University, with additional certification as a sex therapist through AASECT and advanced relationship training from The Couples Institute. Over the past two decades, I’ve supported gay men in a variety of settings—including the NYC LGBT Community Center and Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC).
20 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Lauree Berger Turman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW 22044, LCSW 098456-01
Getting 'unstuck' and moving forward to the life you imagine, the life you are worthy of is the primary goal of therapy. We can do it!
31 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Total Wellness Center
Treatment Center, We have LCSWs and LPCs providing various talk therapies. It's key to find a provider who fits your unique needs.
Our providers offer individual, couples and family therapy using techniques like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Hypnotherapy. We treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Sessions are tailored to each client's needs, providing a supportive space for healing, self-awareness, and personal growth.
11 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Robert dos Santos Teixeira
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SMF, MPIA, MA, MSW, LCSW
I have done some of my finest work with people entirely online.
22 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Ingrid Solano
Psychologist, PhD
Therapy with me is active, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices—we are doing real work together, not just talking about your week. Each session is intentional and engaging, focused on creating meaningful insight and change you can feel in your daily life.
I see myself as a warm, intuitive, and deeply attentive therapist who believes that meaningful change happens when people feel truly safe, accepted, and understood. My goal is to offer a nonjudgmental space where you can exhale—where you don’t have to have the right words, the right story, or the right reason to be there. Therapy with me is about feeling heard, finding clarity where things have felt confusing or stuck, and reconnecting with yourself in a way that feels real and sustainable.
I am deeply passionate about relationships, emotional honesty, self-acceptance, and the quiet, often unseen struggles people carry. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure why they’re unhappy when, on the surface, life looks “fine.” I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, co-dependency, shame, guilt, and the lasting impact of past experiences or trauma. I also help people talk about things that are hard to name—topics that may feel embarrassing, stigmatized, or kept private for a long time.
I especially enjoy working with people who are curious about themselves and open to growth, even if they feel nervous or unsure at first. You don’t need to be “creative” or insightful to start—just willing to show up. Together, we gently explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, and look for more flexible, compassionate ways of relating to yourself and the people you care about. Therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time; there can be space for curiosity, reflection, and even moments of lightness along the way.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, offered with warmth and humanity. While we honor your past, our work focuses on what’s happening now—and on helping you feel more present, more grounded, and more aligned with your values. I strive to help clients move through life with greater awareness, emotional balance, and self-trust, while reducing the anxiety, sadness, or self-criticism that may be getting in the way.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Unified Protocol for emotional difficulties, and mindfulness-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills. In simple terms, this means we work together to notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—and gently shift what’s no longer serving you. These approaches are practical, supportive, and designed to help you feel better, not just understand why you feel the way you do.
At its heart, therapy with me is about building a genuine, supportive relationship—one that helps you feel more like yourself, more connected to others, and more confident in how you move through your life.
15 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Jenn Coonce
Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Psychoanalyst, New York State
Experienced culturally-informed individual/couples therapist, supervisor and training analyst. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck — in relationships that don't work, careers that feel hollow, or patterns they can't seem to escape no matter how hard they try. As a Licensed Psychoanalyst with over 15 years of experience, I offer a different kind of therapy: one that goes beneath the surface to understand the unconscious forces that shape your choices and experiences.
Through a cooperative, supportive relationship with the right therapist, you can learn how to cope with what life throws your way, and why certain patterns keep repeating — and what you can do to change them. By talking with someone you trust and feel comfortable with, I believe anyone can learn to know themselves better and to live more consciously and deliberately.
16 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Creative Now Therapy, Cris Maria Fort Garcés
Registered Psychotherapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, Gestalt Psychotherapy Certified, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy Certified, Hakomi Somatic Practitioner
I help sensitive, intuitive women and queer adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or on the edge of burnout. You might be holding it together on the outside but struggling to feel anything on the inside. Using somatic therapy and gentle spiritual tools, we slow down, listen to your body, and begin to heal what talk alone hasn’t touched. This is deep, integrative work for people who are ready to feel whole again. Book your free consultation call today. https://www.creativenowtherapy.com/contact
18 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Janet LeMoal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CASAC (NYS)
For queer people, people of color, and women, these are frightening times. Are you feeling angry or overwhelmed by the ongoing efforts to roll back our human rights? This kind of stress can fuel negative self-talk, depression, anxiety, and increased substance use. I won’t dismiss your worries. I’m here for the hard conversations.
I believe in person-centered therapy. My approach is diverse, eclectic, and sometimes irreverent—but always collaborative.
18 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Jim Stangarone
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified psychodramatist (CP)
I consider the online sessions to be the same as in person in regards to integrity and confidentiality.
21 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Paula Kirsch
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CST
Online therapy isn't a compromise. For the kind of work I do, it's often the better choice. When you're talking about the most personal parts of your life, desire, intimacy, identity, relationship dynamics, being in your own space matters. You're more comfortable, more yourself, and often more open than you'd be in a waiting room and an unfamiliar office. That's not a small thing. It's actually the whole thing.
I work with individuals and couples navigating sexual concerns, intimacy issues, desire mismatches, and relational disconnection across New York, Connecticut, and Michigan. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist, and I bring genuine curiosity and deep clinical training to every session. Nothing you bring here will shock me or get pathologized.
Sessions are secure, HIPAA-compliant, and available within about a week of reaching out.
12 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Elliot Paradis McCullough
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma therapist working with queer & trans, disabled & neurodivergent, kink /BDSM, poly / ENM, & sex working communities. Offering EMDR, DBT, and somatic work.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Lenny Gallo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with people throughout the New York area who are navigating anxiety, OCD, men's issues, and challenges related to the creative arts.
13 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Stephanie Miodus
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
I am a licensed psychologist providing online therapy, parent coaching, and evaluations for autism, ADHD, and developmental challenges. My virtual practice is designed to make care accessible and personalized, no matter where you are. I take a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to help children, adolescents, and adults build confidence, overcome challenges, and develop practical tools for growth and success. Using evidence-based strategies, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs and goals. In addition to supporting neurodivergent individuals, I have extensive experience working with those who are adopted or have experienced trauma. My services are grounded in a trauma-informed framework to help you feel safe, understood, and supported every step of the way. I believe meaningful growth happens through collaboration. Together, we will work toward practical solutions and achievable goals to help you or your child thrive. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today to discuss how my online services can support you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
LGBTQ+ therapists in Cheektowaga, New York Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Cheektowaga, New York average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Depression (70%), and Trauma and PTSD (61%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 53% | Stress |
| 50% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 48% | Women's Issues |