LGBTQ+ therapists in Garden City, NY
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Garden City, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Steven Merino
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, goals, and pace. I understand that it takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and meaningful life, and I honor that bravery. Whether you're navigating challenges or working toward personal growth, I’m here to support and empower you every step of the way. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can explore, heal, and move forward with confidence
2 Years Experience
Online in Garden City, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Colette Pauta
Counselor/Therapist
If you're looking for someone who will truly listen and help you feel heard and seen, my goal is to offer a space where you don't have to filter or perform. I take a warm, relational, and collaborative approach to therapy, meeting you where you're at with curiosity and care. I believe that humor has a place in healing, and when used thoughtfully, it can make difficult conversations feel less intimidating and more human. My work is trauma-informed and grounded in understanding how your experiences, relationships, and environment shape the challenging you're facing. Together, we'll explore patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools that feel relevant to your everyday life. Therapy with me is not about having all the answers, it's about creating space to slow down, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust. Whether you're thinking about therapy for the first time, or have been in the counseling space before, I welcome the opportunity to get to know who you are at your core.
1 Years Experience
Online in Garden City, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Resilience Therapy Group
Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP, PMH-C
You're the one who holds a lot together, at work, at home, for the people who count on you. Underneath that, something has been asking for attention: the anxiety that won't quiet down, the patterns that keep repeating, the grief or the history you've never had room to feel. At Resilience Therapy, a group psychotherapy practice with offices in Manhattan and Port Washington and online therapy across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and several other states, you don't have to sort it out alone. Our clinicians bring real range, from anxiety, trauma, and OCD to addiction, relationships, depression, and life transitions, so the care you get actually fits the life you're living.
Because we're a team rather than a single therapist, we can match you with the clinician who truly fits what you're navigating, whether that's an evidence-based approach like CBT or EMDR, family and couples work, or a warm, depth-oriented space to understand yourself more honestly. Our therapists work with individuals, couples, families, teens, and adults, and some also offer sessions in additional languages such as Russian, French, and Spanish. Reaching out is often the hardest part, so let's take that first step together and find the right person for you.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Garden City, NY
Online in Garden City, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Maricia Thompson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am a New York based LCSW with a passion and a vigor for helping others on their mental health journey. My therapy approach comes from a place of compassion where one of my main goals is making sure my client feel as supported, heard and empowered as possible. Therapy is not a one size fits all and the approach used with each client individually should reflect this. I help each client articulate their thoughts and feelings in order to get a better understanding of what is causing their depression/anxiety/stress/unhappiness. I approach therapy from an integrative perspective, taking interest in the clients cultural background and experiences and tailoring a therapeutic modality that is the best fit for them.
Just like therapy, healing is also not a one size fits all and I understand that making the first steps into therapy, and towards that healing, may have been a difficult decision and I applaud your courage for making that first step. With your desire for change and my commitment to support and empower you, we will navigate a pace that works best for you to strengthen all aspects of your body and mind and the connection they have to each other.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Garden City, NY
Online in Garden City, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Joel J. Stukalin
Therapist, PHD, ABPP, FAACP
For forty years as a respected and trusted psychologist in the Queens and New York regions, Dr. Joel Stukalin has provided quality couples counseling, marriage counseling and individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to his clients from many cultures, religions and ethnicities.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near Garden City, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Diane Vaillancourt
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A., psychotherapist, Life Coach
I believe healing takes place when the core of the emotions/feelings is identified and then expressed. Our emotions and behavior are mostly covered and protected to avoid pain. There is no healing without feeling the pain but it's only temporary. Once the pain is felt and released the door for Joy has opened. I also use EFT, Spirituality and Energy Healing as it complements the process of therapy.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Garden City, NY
Online in Garden City, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
"Welcome to Moe Psychological Services with A Touch Of Care. Time to shine & be a new YOU! Moe Psychological Services has been helping clients enhancing & enriching their lives. Whether your issues are psychological, family, academic, social, dating, or professional, we can help you help yourself get resilient in no time. Affordable and efficient life coaching and clinical hypnotherapy available on Skype, phone, text, FaceTime and homebound. We use DIcit hypnotherapy, and other clinical hynotherapies. What matters most is the soonest recovery of our clients."
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Garden City, NY
Online in Garden City, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
What makes my practice unique is the way I integrate evidence-based care with a deeply collaborative, person-centered approach. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be fully themselves, understood without judgment, and supported in a way that honors their autonomy, values, and lived experience.
I work from a place of curiosity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. I always meeting clients where they are and moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy using various modalities to fit each person’s needs, goals, and emotional experiences.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to navigate what they are going through. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and your emotional world so that you can begin responding to life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I also prioritize accessibility and convenience by offering fully virtual therapy, allowing you to access care from the comfort and privacy of your own space. With flexible scheduling, therapy can be integrated into your life in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than overwhelming.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you, I would be honored to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Garden City, NY (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Denise Delph
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
Let me help you to feel better, whether it is depression, anxiety or addiction, I can help guide you through this process.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Garden City, NY
Online in Garden City, NY
Serving LGBTQ+
Justine Astacio | Lotus Theory LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
As a therapist, I approach this work through a somatic lens, recognizing that what we experience emotionally is often held in the body, not just in our thoughts.
I support clients in understanding their patterns while also helping them build a more regulated and grounded relationship with themselves. This means we’re not only talking about what’s happening, but also paying attention to how it’s showing up physically and how to shift those responses over time.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or a major life transition, my goal is to create a space that feels steady, collaborative, and connected, where you can feel supported both in your internal experience and in how you relate to others in your life.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Garden City, NY
Online in Garden City, NY
LGBTQ+ therapists in Garden City, NY Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Garden City, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (71%), and Trauma and PTSD (61%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
|
| 27% |
Male |
|
| 8% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 49% |
Online Only |
|
| 1% |
In Person Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 57% | Stress |
| 49% | Women's Issues |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 82% | Women |
| 62% | Men |
| 51% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 48% | Black / African American |