LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Irondequoit, New York NY
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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 Irondequoit, NY New York (Online Only)
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 Irondequoit, NY
Online in Irondequoit, NY New York
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 Irondequoit, NY New York (Online Only)
Dr. TarraBates-Duford
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MPhiL
Specializing in LGBTQ+ mental health, services focus on supporting individuals across the spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities. Through affirming, evidence-based, and culturally competent approaches, clients are guided in addressing challenges such as identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, relationship dynamics, and mental health concerns, while fostering self-acceptance, resilience, and emotional well-being.
21 Years Experience
Online in Irondequoit, NY New York (Online Only)
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 Irondequoit, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Irondequoit, New York Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Irondequoit, 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 |
| 54% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 79% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |