LGBTQ+ therapists in Albany, New York NY
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Niloofar Alishahi - Creative Arts Therapy and Coaching
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
My name is Niloofar. My name means Waterlilies in my native language, Farsi. I'm a board-certified and Licensed Art Therapist (ATR-BC, LCAT), A passionate dreamer, and a sucker for creativity, stories and adventure.
10 Years Experience
Online in Albany, NY New York (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Robert dos Santos Teixeira
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SMF, MPIA, MA, MSW, LCSW
When you lose the little self, you find the bigger Self. You are the Light Who shines through the eyes: You are Ancient, Eternal, Infinite, One, and Unchanging Light. My job is to help you step out of the little self (the flesh-and-blood self), which is experiencing the pain of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, etc., and into Who You really are. As a result, you will gain observer consciousness, which offers freedom, healing, transformation, and ultimately awakening.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Albany, NY
Online in Albany, NY New York
Serving LGBTQ+
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.
11 Years Experience
Online in Albany, NY New York
Serving LGBTQ+
Josh Stieber
Psychologist, PhD
From the outside, you’ve “checked the boxes” like achievements, responsibilities, and competence. Yet inwardly, you may feel worn down, disconnected, or unsettled. This strain can spill into other parts of life. You thoughts things would feel more satisfying by now. But you are not alone. Many of my clients are professionals juggling work and relationships, but want to pay more attention to their inner life. Therapy can be a place for you too; a place to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and move toward greater clarity, connection, and a greater sense of wholeness.
7 Years Experience
Online in Albany, NY New York
Serving LGBTQ+
Truth Berenson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I offer counseling and coaching for individuals of all genders, sexualities, racial identities, and family formations. My work is rooted in developing a strong therapeutic relationship. Within the counselor-client connection, clients are invited to explore relational dynamics and to safely become more honest with themselves and others. Through collaboration, I support clients to clearly identify boundaries, honor desires, and expand their capacity to tap into innate resources. My approach is informed by psychodynamic theory, spiritual and archetypal counseling, parts work, creative arts therapy, and goal-oriented coaching in addition to somatic interventions. These coupled with a client-centered and anti-oppressive lens facilitate changes that are both radical and sustainable.
Areas of specialty include: partnership and family conflict, self doubt, guilt & shame, eating disorders & body image, gender, sexuality, LGBTQIA+ experiences, transitioning, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, attachment, polyamory, family dynamics, interpersonal and communal conflict, spiritual growth, strengthening intuition, political identity, financial stability, transitions, and creative blocks.
My therapeutic style is intuitive, fierce, and nurturing. With passion and humor, I approach each person with deep respect for the grace and grit of human experience and an abiding trust in each individual's capacity for growth and resilience.
I also support couples struggling to navigate both the inevitable and unexpected challenges of partnership. Every partnership has unique strengths and challenges and even the strongest relationships sometimes need help weathering life's hardships, be they related to health concerns, finances, sexuality and intimacy, children, work stress, extended family, etc.
Couples counseling can help partners improve communication, develop a deeper understanding of each other's experiences, increase awareness of intentions and impact, and relate to each other with compassion and curiosity rather than judgment.
I support couples to make collaborative decisions and move through conflict with courage, honesty, and mutual respect.
Partners learn communication and deescalation skills, develop resiliency, and grow as individuals and partners. Together we can identify and heal attachment wounds, explore power dynamics, and build trust.
13 Years Experience
Online in Albany, NY New York
LGBTQ+ therapists in Albany, New York Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Albany, New York average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Depression (70%), and Trauma and PTSD (60%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 52% | Stress |
| 52% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 84% | Women |
| 65% | Men |
| 48% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 48% | Black / African American |