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.
LGBTQ+
Creative Now Therapy, Cris Maria Fort Garcés
Registered Psychotherapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, Gestalt Psychotherapy Certified, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy Certified, Hakomi Somatic Practitioner
Navigating LGBTQ issues requires a therapist who understands the unique challenges and beauty of living authentically. I specialize in supporting queer, trans, and gender-expansive adults as they explore identity, relationships, and belonging. My approach is affirming, somatic, and culturally sensitive—offering a space where every part of you is welcome, from celebration to struggle. Together, we’ll honor your lived experience, untangle internalized shame, and help you step more confidently into your true self.
18 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Jazmin Melendez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
As a queer therapist and member of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the importance of having a space where you can explore identity, relationships, family, belonging, or other life experiences without having to explain or defend who you are. My approach is affirming, culturally responsive, and judgment-free. Therapy can be a place to explore what matters to you while building greater self-understanding and living more authentically.
3 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
Identifying as LGBT can have unfortunate negative implications. We will help you understand how your family of origin, religion and other stressors may have caused you harm. We will help you embrace your true identity with support from professionals who know this from the inside-out.
28 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
LGBTQ+
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)
LGBTQ+
Anneka Gavrin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Your identity deserves to be met with curiosity, respect, and affirmation, not explanation or judgment. Whether you're exploring your identity, navigating relationships, processing the impact of discrimination, or simply looking for a therapist who understands, therapy offers a space where all parts of you are welcome. Together, we'll focus on what matters most to you, helping you build a life that feels more connected, authentic, and fully your own.
15 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Amherst, NY Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Amherst, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Psychodynamic Therapy (46%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 29% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 65% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 34% | Black / African American |