LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Clay, New York NY
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Day by Day Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Exploring or living your identity can come with both meaningful growth and real challenges. You may be navigating questions around identity, relationships, family dynamics, or feeling fully seen and accepted. I work with folks to process these experiences in a space that is affirming, respectful, and grounded in trust.
Our work focuses on building self-understanding, strengthening coping strategies, and supporting you in showing up as your authentic self.
4 Years Experience
Online in Clay, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
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 Clay, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Lucas Saiter
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.A., LMHC
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, and the impact of societal and cultural stressors. This can include exploring questions around identity and self-acceptance, processing experiences of stigma or marginalization, and building fulfilling, authentic connections with others. My approach affirms and centers your lived experience, creating a space where you can safely explore who you are, strengthen your sense of self, and move toward a more empowered and connected life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Clay, NY New York
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Israel Martinez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CST, PhD
Sexual orientation and gender roles are core aspects of who we are, shaping how we experience ourselves and relate to others. Exploring and accepting these parts of your identity can be complex, influenced by personal experiences, societal expectations, and internalized stigma. My therapy offers a safe, affirming space to explore your identity, confront challenges, and work toward living authentically.
We focus on self-acceptance, helping you understand and articulate your sexual orientation and gender identity while addressing societal pressures that may cause shame or confusion. Therapy also supports your relationships, guiding you in setting boundaries, expressing yourself, and fostering connections that honor your identity.
Through this work, clients often experience increased confidence, reduced shame, and a stronger sense of self, leading to greater fulfillment and authentic living. My approach is empathetic, affirming, and client-centered, drawing on extensive experience with LGBTQ+ issues to help you embrace your strengths and navigate your journey with confidence.
20 Years Experience
Online in Clay, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
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 Clay, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Clay, New York Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Clay, New York average 15 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (46%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 51% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 79% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |