Online LGBTQ+ therapists in Penfield, New York NY
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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 Penfield, NY
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 Penfield, NY (Online Only)
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 Penfield, NY
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 Penfield, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Crystal Hoban, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Email me today to book a free 15-minute consultation and learn how couples therapy can help you reconnect with your partner and create the relationship you both crave.
8 Years Experience
Online in Penfield, NY (Online Only)
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 Penfield, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Truth Berenson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Online therapy can make it possible continue regular sessions from anywhere regardless of location, travel, and mild sickness.
13 Years Experience
Online in Penfield, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Colette Pauta
Counselor/Therapist
Online therapy offers a flexible and accessible way to get support from the comfort of your own space. I provide virtual therapy that is warm, engaging, and relational, so you can feel just as heard and supported as you would in person. If you're looking for an online therapist who values connection, clarity, and real conversation, I'd be glad to connect with you.
1 Years Experience
Online in Penfield, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Laura Potel
Therapist, LCAT, CST
I offer online therapy sessions via Zoom.
8 Years Experience
Online in Penfield, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Justine Astacio | Lotus Theory LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
We offer online therapy for clients who prefer the flexibility of meeting from home or are located outside of the immediate area. Virtual sessions maintain the same thoughtful, somatic-based approach as in-person work, with a focus on both emotional and physical awareness.
Even in an online setting, we guide clients in noticing how stress and emotions show up in the body, while building practical tools for regulation and support. Sessions are collaborative, grounded, and designed to help you feel more steady and connected, wherever you are.
8 Years Experience
Online in Penfield, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Ricardo Despradel
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC,LPC
Ricardo Despradel, LMHC-D, LPC is a licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of experience offering telehealth therapy across New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. His practice specializes in evidence-based treatment for OCD, eating disorders (including ARFID and anorexia), phobias, and PTSD, using gold-standard approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Enhanced (CBT-E), CBT-AR, and Prolonged Exposure (PE). Ricardo provides affirming, individualized care for clients navigating anxiety-driven and food-related challenges, with a commitment to structured, research-backed methods that promote lasting relief and improved daily functioning.
6 Years Experience
Online in Penfield, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Lauren Bradley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
My mission is to bring ease to therapy with a relaxed, down-to-earth approach, where comfort and insight go hand in hand. Clients can look forward to several key benefits from our sessions, including Enhanced Self-Understanding, Coping Strategies, Personal Growth, Increased Emotional Well-being and Insight.
I specialize in a wide range of areas, including anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, sexual violence, grief, coping with chronic illness or cancer, life transitions, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, women’s and men’s health, as well as caregiver distress and burnout. Together, we’ll work on building the tools and insights you need to achieve greater mental and emotional well-being.
I take a very participatory approach in sessions. While I provide a space for clients to express themselves freely, I also actively engage in the conversation, offering insights, feedback, and guidance. I aim to create a collaborative environment where we work together to explore challenges, identify solutions, and foster growth.
10 Years Experience
Online in Penfield, NY (Online Only)
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 Penfield, 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 Penfield, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Maria Elizabeth LeBlanc
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.Ed MSW LICSW
I provide appointments via telehealth to eliminate the stress of traffic and commute time and for those limited by time constraints, mobility or distance.
31 Years Experience
Online in Penfield, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
I work from a collaborative perspective with teen and adult clients over online therapy. My approach is integrative, drawing from relational, family systems, behavioral, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed modalities to help clients better understand themselves, shift longstanding patterns, and build more fulfilling lives. I value a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, honesty, and mutual engagement. I especially enjoy working with clients who are motivated for growth—those who are ready to do the work of developing insight, building emotional resilience, and making meaningful shifts in their lives. Generally weekly appointments are recommended, though some clients benefit from more frequent meetings.
23 Years Experience
Online in Penfield, NY
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 Penfield, NY
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 Penfield, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Powell Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Powell Mental Health is your comprehensive solution, providing personalized mental health services and solutions for all ages across Connecticut and beyond, both virtually and in person.
Powell Mental Health Concierge Wellness Services is redefining mental health support for high-performing professionals, athletes, executives, and public figures who expect privacy, flexibility, and excellence.
3 Years Experience
Online in Penfield, 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 Penfield, NY (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Penfield, New York Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Penfield, 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 |