Online LGBTQ+ therapists in Oakwood, New York NY
We are proud to feature top rated online LGBTQ+ therapists in Oakwood. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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 Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Peter Linden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist
I offer individual, couples, and group Gestalt psychotherapy to adults ages 25 and older, including autistic adults, individuals with ADHD, learning disabilities, and other neurodivergent ways of being in the world. Many of the people I work with are struggling with anxiety, sadness, loneliness, shame, burnout, overwhelm, relational difficulties, uncertainty, or a persistent sense that they do not quite belong.
Gestalt psychotherapy is a present-centered, experiential form of therapy that helps people deepen awareness of their thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, needs, and ways of relating to themselves, others, and the world around them. Rather than focusing exclusively on insight or problem-solving, we become curious about what is happening right now and what emerges between us in the therapeutic relationship.
During sessions, I may invite you to participate in experiential exercises, known as experiments. Experiments are never imposed; they are collaboratively created and designed to help you explore, express, and deepen awareness of whatever you are experiencing in the moment. This may involve slowing down, attending to bodily sensations, noticing shifts in energy, exploring emotions, examining relational patterns, or giving voice to aspects of yourself that have been pushed aside.
Over time, many people develop greater self-support, emotional awareness, authenticity, and trust in themselves. The goal is not to become someone different, but rather to reclaim and integrate parts of yourself that may have been hidden, rejected, or forgotten, allowing you to live with greater freedom, connection, and wholeness.
3 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Alignment Psychotherapy, PLLC
Psychologist, LP, PhD
Pain often shows up when there’s a gap between who we are right now and who we hope to become. This disconnect can be shaped by internal challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, physical health issues, or unresolved trauma, as well as external pressures such as difficult relationships, job demands, or broader systems of inequality and injustice. All of these factors can make it harder to recognize what truly matters to us and take steps in that direction. As therapists, our aim is to support your mental well-being, help you reconnect with your values, and empower you to build a life that feels more fulfilling, purposeful, and aligned with who you want to be.
3 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Jennifer Bearden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Telehealth is delivered through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform that allows me to provide therapy to my clients via live video conferencing. This can be done anywhere you have a computer or smartphone. If traditional in-person appointments are not convenient, or you simply prefer connecting virtually, telehealth may be the option for you.
26 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
Adolescents and adults navigating their faith and sexuality (LGBTQ+ affirming), anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, grief, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, family of origin concerns, identity development, and general life stressors and transitions would particular enjoy working with me. Multicultural couples and families navigating culture clashes, estrangement, faith transitions, and sexual and intergenerational trauma, especially for BIPOC populations, are treatment specialties. Psychedelic psychotherapy preparation and integration are also available with referrals to clinics and others who can provide medication administration. Psychological assessment to clarify diagnoses such as autism, bipolar disorder, ADHD, etc., Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), worker’s compensation, preemployment for first responders, and fitness-for-duty-evaluations are also offered. Approaching patients with cultural humility is a core value at Malak Psychology honoring who you are, your ancestors, and the indigenous land we occupy.
Grounded in decolonizing mental health, liberation, and feminist psychologies, my practice employs multimodal approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive processing therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, somatic experiencing, emotionally focused couples therapy, Gottman, family systems, psychoanalysis, and more.
Empowering you to forge your unique path, I serve as a guide with an emphasis on agency and self-determination. Collaborative wellness plans allow participants to decide the depth of exploration into subjects. I ensure evidence-based, collaborative, and individualized care by incorporating peer-reviewed research and indigenous knowledge systems.
12 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Christie Roe
Therapist, LMSW
I hold space for rest, reflection, and resources that resonate.
2 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Pleasant Valley Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
We focus on understanding our clients’ needs. We aim to achieve goals together and ensure your ideal wellness is reached and that you are as comfortable as possible. We will match you with the clinician that meets your needs!
6 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Yuanfei Zhang
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I offer online therapy for individuals and couples looking for a flexible, accessible way to prioritize their mental health. Through secure video sessions, I provide the same level of personalized, compassionate care you'd find in person, from the comfort of your own space. Whether you're managing anxiety, navigating a life transition, or working through relationship challenges, online therapy makes it easier to fit support into your life, wherever you are.
4 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Nadira Jackson - TherapyWithDira
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I believe that healing happens in the context of trust. That kind of trust takes time, and I’m committed to walking alongside you as we build a relationship rooted in mutual respect, honesty, and care. Together, we co-create a space where you don’t have to perform, shrink, or hide. You get to just be—and from there, we explore what’s been getting in the way of living more freely and fully.
5 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
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 Oakwood, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Marcy Abramsky, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Counseling, Teletherapy, Serving NYS
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I provide compassionate, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy for adults, teens, families, and caregivers across New York State. Using evidence-based therapy integrated with motivational and life-coaching strategies, I help clients build confidence, strengthen coping skills, navigate life transitions, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
Empowering adults, teens, families, and caregivers through counseling and coaching.
Individual and group sessions support life transitions, parenting, academic challenges, stress, and grief. HIPAA-compliant NYS teletherapy and select in-person groups help clients build resilience, confidence, and lasting change.
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26 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Eliza Strawbridge
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hi everyone and welcome to my page. As your therapist, I will be a kind and empathic listener and strive to meet you where you are. Together, we will explore your inner world, look at patterns in behavior and relationships, make connections between past and present, and help you to step into a happy and productive future. My work is based on the psychodynamic model, but I also incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Bowen Theory into my work with individuals.
16 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Melissa Klass M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #119163
All services are being offered via a HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform, Simple Practice.
10 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Farzana Rahman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D
I offer weekly psychotherapy through Jane and in-person sessions at a reduced cadence.
11 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Psychoanalyst
Trauma is profound: it shapes how we organize our experiences, relate to other people, and respond to life's ebbs and flows. It can also leave us feeling stuck and painfully limited. Together we can make sense of your story, identify unconscious patterns that no longer suit you, and create room in your mind to live with greater freedom. If you're looking to effect deep change in your life, I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
MERLYN HURD PHD QEEG D
Psychologist, PHD; QEEG D BCB, BCN
Client and myself set up scheduled times for gotomeeting therapy times. I send a invite each time a day in advance to schedule the meeting. All sessions are recorded and saved to a secure environment. I work with clients with mild traumatic brain injury; developmental trauma, seizures , anxiety, ADHD and depression. I use instruments that can be used at home for neurofeedback as an additional help with the issues.
40 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. David Amarel
Psychologist, Ph.D.
After decades of providing psychotherapy and assessment in offices, I’ve moved recently (2019) into a different space: video. Active listening in a safe, private setting is foundational to this work. I’ve learned that the catalytic elements of good therapy can thrive via video too. Save yourself a trip away from work or home!
32 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Niloofar Alishahi - Creative Arts Therapy and Coaching
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
You are creative, intelligent, and curious, but feel like you have been left to figure life out on your own. You feel like the odd one, the black sheep, and that something is inherently wrong with you. This holds you back from being fully yourself.
You hid parts of yourself in different relationships. It feels like you have been doing everything in your power, but you still feel lost and confused.
You've been struggling to achieve things that seem to come quickly to others, leading to feelings of exhaustion, depression, and constant anxiety.
You don't have to figure it out alone. We will work together to find what feels suitable for you. As a first-generation Iranian-American, queer feminist and creative arts therapist, I bring my lived experience, creativity, and playfulness, as well as my training into our work, weaving together talk therapy, somatics, and the arts
We can help you better understand who you are today and who you want to be in the future. I enjoy working with creative and expressive individuals who are motivated and willing to work on themselves. If this sounds like you, call or email me to schedule a free 15-minute call!
10 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Elena Katrantzos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, PMH-C
Telehealth sessions are offered through HIPAA secure telecommunications platforms.
11 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
Candace Plattor, M.A., is an Addictions Therapist specializing in working with families and loved ones of people struggling with addiction.
35 Years Experience
Online in Oakwood, NY (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Oakwood, New York Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Oakwood, 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 |