LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Schenectady, New York NY
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Robert dos Santos Teixeira
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SMF, MPIA, MA, MSW, LCSW
Most sexual minorities have been deeply traumatized, and for many if not most, healing from that trauma is a life-long process.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Schenectady, NY
Online in Schenectady, NY New York
LGBTQ+ Issues
Les Waite
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have proudly served members of this population for over 12 years, providing emotional and mental health support for issues related to sexuality and identity.
8 Years Experience
Online in Schenectady, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Lauren Palumbo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
You deserve a space where you don’t have to explain yourself and where your identity, relationships, and experiences are met with deep understanding and care. Whether you're navigating coming out, family dynamics, relationships, or the weight of societal expectations, therapy can be a place to explore who you are without fear or judgment. Together, we’ll work toward self-acceptance, connection, and a life that feels truly aligned with who you are.
4 Years Experience
Online in Schenectady, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Healing Space Therapy Collective
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-QS, CST
We offer identity-affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ clients navigating relationships, self-acceptance, family dynamics, and minority stress.
11 Years Experience
Online in Schenectady, NY New York
LGBTQ+ Issues
Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ACBT) is an individualized, active and goal-oriented type of psychotherapy, with evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions targeting SGM-specific stress and concerns. Topics addressed in Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy include the following:
Stress management (e.g., coping skills, substance abuse and recovery)
Gender identity (e.g., evaluations for medical transition and supporting documentation, non-binary)
Coming-out (e.g., concerns about one’s family, religion, culture, and workplace)
Sexual health (e.g., safer sex, STIs, sex positivity)
22 Years Experience
Online in Schenectady, NY New York (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Schenectady, New York Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Schenectady, 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) (62%), Psychodynamic Therapy (46%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
|
| 33% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 79% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |