LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Canandaigua, NY
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Canandaigua, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
Patricia Petrone
Registered Psychotherapist, LMHC, NCC, CMHIMP, CNC
Often those in the LGBTQ community are under represented in many areas, therapy included. I am here to offer a safe, therapeutic space for LGBTQ individuals to explore identity issues, or simply to feel better understood. Call or text me today.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Canandaigua, NY
Online in Canandaigua, NY
LGBTQ+
Manhattan Mental Health Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Our LGBTQ friendly therapists understand can help.
18 Years Experience
Online in Canandaigua, NY
LGBTQ+
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW-QS, CCTP
LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) issues therapy, also known as LGBT-affirmative therapy or LGBTQ+ counseling, provides LGBT community members with support and understanding tailored to their unique experiences and difficulties. LGBT-affirmative treatment seeks to create a secure and welcoming environment where clients can explore their identities, resolve concerns about their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and work toward greater self-acceptance and well-being.
Therapists who provide LGBT-affirmative therapy know the potential effects of heteronormativity, cisnormativity, and other forms of prejudice on their clients. They endeavor to foster an accepting, affirming, and nonjudgmental environment of diverse gender and sexual identities.
Not all therapists have specialized training or experience working with LGBT issues. If you are looking for LGBT-affirming therapy, it is recommended that you seek out therapists who advertise their expertise in this area or inquire about their experience with LGBT clients during the initial consultation.
Overall, LGBT-affirmative therapy aims to assist LGBT individuals in navigating their unique challenges, developing resilience, and fostering positive mental health and well-being in a secure and affirming therapeutic environment.
9 Years Experience
Online in Canandaigua, NY
LGBTQ+
Zaray Dratch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-LP
Finding a therapist who doesn't need you to explain yourself from the beginning makes a difference. For LGBTQ+ clients, too many therapy experiences start with education, having to define terms, justify your relationship structure, or convince your therapist that your life is valid. That's not what happens here.
Whether you're navigating coming out, relationship dynamics that don't fit a traditional mold, family rejection, identity, or the particular kind of stress that comes from living in a world that still requires you to fight for basic dignity, this is a space that starts from affirmation and moves forward from there. No explaining, no justifying, no shrinking.
Relationship issues within LGBTQ+ partnerships carry their own specific weight. Communication, intimacy, trust, and commitment look different when you're also managing external pressure, internalized stigma, or the absence of relationship models that actually reflect your life. All of that is welcome here.
1 Years Experience
Online in Canandaigua, NY (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Farzana Rahman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D
Over the years, I've gained extensive experience working with couples who are part of queer relationships, polyamory, and open-monogamy relationships. I have also worked with individuals who are exploring what their sexuality means to them and learning how to navigate disclosing their identity to family, partners, and/or friends. I welcome people to come as they are and we can understand your story together!
11 Years Experience
Online in Canandaigua, NY
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Canandaigua, NY Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Canandaigua, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $200 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
$200
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
66%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Jewish |