LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Amherst, NY
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Amherst, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Crystal Hoban, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have had specialty training in LGBTQ issues. I have worked with couples who are same sex and in relationships with multiple partners identify and work through the different issues that come up in these dynamics.
8 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
Insight Healing Inc
Hypnotherapist, CMT, CBSP, SE, CH, MAPC
I grew up in the LGBT community with same sex parents and am closely familiar with LGBT concerns and issues.
32 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
Mona Lee Yousef
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, CASAC-2, CADC, CCDC, MAC
Throughout my 33 years in practice, I have worked extensively and sensitively with those identifying as LGBTQ around a myriad of issues.
35 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
Lenny Gallo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community can bring incredible strength and resilience—but it can also come with unique challenges. Even as acceptance grows, discrimination, judgment, and pressure to conform still impact daily life and mental health.
Whether you’re coming out, exploring your gender or sexual identity, navigating family dynamics, considering non-monogamy, raising children, or aging in a world that doesn’t always understand—you're not alone. These experiences can bring up anxiety, depression, shame, or isolation, and you don’t have to carry that alone.
Therapy offers a space to talk openly about identity, sex, relationships, and health—including informed sexual decision-making and options like PrEP—without fear of judgment.
You deserve affirming care that respects who you are and supports where you want to go. Together, we can help you feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with your values.
13 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
Amherst is a suburban town of Buffalo and home to the North Campus of the University at Buffalo, one of the largest universities in the State University of New York system, bringing a substantial student population and the mental health demands that come with a large public research university. The town's generally affluent suburban character contrasts with the significant challenges faced by neighboring Buffalo, and many residents access mental health services in the broader Buffalo metro area alongside local providers. UB's counseling services are a primary resource for students, and a private therapy sector serves Amherst's established families and professional residents. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity development stress at a large research university, anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the transitional challenges of navigating life in a prosperous suburb adjacent to a struggling urban center.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Amherst, NY Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Amherst, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (44%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | LGBTQ+ |
| 65% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |