LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Amherst, New York NY
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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 New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Paula Kirsch
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CST
Affirming care means more than hanging a flag. It means you will not spend your session explaining yourself, educating your therapist, or wondering whether it is safe to say the real thing. I work with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples navigating identity, relationships, sexuality, and everything that comes with living authentically in a world that does not always make that easy. You can just be yourself here. That is the whole point.
12 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Maggie McCarthy
Counselor/Therapist, LMSW
I work with LGBTQIA+ clients and utilize a culturally sensitive, strengths-based approach to partner with you and meet your goals of healing, whatever they might be. Your identity impacts how you interact with the world and how the world interacts with you, and you deserve a safe affirming space to process and explore that considers how societal structures, stigma, and shame play a role in your well-being.
3 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Abby Leefer, LCSW-R - Perspectives Counseling of LI
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
Navigating LGBTQ+ experiences can come with unique challenges related to identity, relationships, acceptance, and belonging. Here at PCLI, we provide a safe, affirming space to explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and feel supported without judgment. Together, we work to strengthen self-acceptance, build resilience, and navigate challenges related to identity and personal growth. Our approach honors each person’s individual journey and supports you in living authentically and confidently.
22 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York
LGBTQ+
Roman Yumatov
Licensed Psychoanalyst, M.A., LP, FIPA
If getting away from it all, in some way or another, didn’t get you away from your self, psychoanalysis might enhance — or even be — your life-changing endeavor.
12 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Amherst, New York Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Amherst, New York average 15 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Relational Psychotherapy (34%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | LGBTQ+ |
| 65% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Black / African American |