Online LGBTQ+ therapists in Watertown, New York NY
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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 Watertown, 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 Watertown, 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 Watertown, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Healing Space Therapy Collective
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-QS, CST
Healing Space Therapy Collective provides virtual psychotherapy and sex therapy for adults and couples across Florida. We specialize in anxiety, communication and relationship dynamics, sexual concerns, kink/ENM-affirming care, and personal growth. Online therapy with our team is intentional, interactive, and insight-driven—designed for clients who want real progress, not surface-level conversations.
11 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, 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 Watertown, 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 Watertown, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Karen Bisignano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
After trauma, healing begins with understanding your experience. Trauma isn't just the event; it's the inability to make sense of what happened, often leaving you stuck in repetitive, unhealthy relationships. Whether or not you recognize childhood abuse or neglect, its effects show up subtly. You found a way to survive an absent, rigid, or abusive dynamic, but everyday life can still trigger those old wounds. You might feel a loss of control, carry deep self-doubt, or constantly put others first to your own detriment. If you are wondering how to help yourself and take the next step, you do not have to navigate this alone.
It takes immense courage to seek therapy when carrying trauma or pain. You do not have to carry it alone anymore. In our sessions—using EMDR with other modalities, we will work as a collaborative team at a pace that feels entirely safe for you. You are always the driver here. Together, we will build the lasting tools you need to reclaim your life.
I know how scary reaching out is—I've been in your shoes. Years ago, navigating trauma, divorce, and family hardships, I resisted restarting therapy. But taking that leap helped me rebuild an empowered version of myself. You deserve to feel lighter and in control again, too. Contact me today and lets see if we're a good fit.
11 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Lincoln Square Psycholtherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
LSP offers both in-person and virtual sessions for adult individuals and couples. We are in-network with Aetna, Cigna & Anthem BCBS. We offer sliding scale affordable rates as well.
6 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Daniel Pagano
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, LP, SCC
I provide specialized online Jungian oriented therapy and spiritual counseling for individuals and couples, addressing core issues like anxiety, depression, and complex relationship challenges. Our depth-focused work utilizes Jungian dream analysis, shadow integration, and embodied awareness to decode archaic patterns and guide your journey of individuation. We proudly serve all backgrounds, including the BIPOC and LGBTQA+ communities, empowering you to live a whole, conscious, and authentic life.
33 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD
My ongoing online interpersonal process psychotherapy groups offer safe, supportive spaces for adults to find more fulfilling connection in their lives. Group focuses on practicing emotional honesty, authentic relating, and processing life stressors and mental health struggles with a therapeutic community of fellow travelers. An attachment and trauma-informed group approach focuses on gaining insight into interpersonal patterns in order to transcend loneliness and overcome obstacles to emotional closeness, belonging, and love. Group members support one another in transcending loneliness and suffering to create the life they want to be living and the relationships that sustain them.
16 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Lucas Saiter
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.A., LMHC
I offer virtual therapy sessions as a way to make care more accessible and adaptable to your life. Whether you're balancing a busy schedule, or simply prefer the comfort of your own environment, online therapy allows us to stay connected and consistent in our work together.
10 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, 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 Watertown, NY
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 Watertown, 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.
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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 Watertown, NY (Online Only)
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 Watertown, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Holly Hoffman, PsyD, Psychotherapy
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA & NY
I am currently offering phone, video, and a hybrid of in person appointments depending upon the needs of my clients.
13 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Denise Delph
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
Looking forward to working with you on your journey.
18 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, 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 Watertown, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Joseph Bailey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW-R
In addition to traditional approaches, Joseph also has a specialty in integrating spiritual insights if client is interested in order to cultivate therapeutic growth. Joseph has a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and is open to utilizing spiritual and existential thinking in order to cultivate hope and optimism so as to enable clients to see beyond their particular struggles with mental health issues. Joseph believes that each client has enormous innate capacity to be healed given a trusting and supportive therapeutic environment.
19 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Michael Lockwood of Scene Creative Life Solutions
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
Online therapy is a game changer. No need for commutes and waiting rooms, just a convenient and confidential experience to focus on what is most important- your healing. Embrace the benefits of a virtual therapeutic journey, where technology meets healing, and let us work together to create a happier you.
11 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, NY (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Watertown, New York Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Watertown, 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 |