LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Watertown, NY
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Dina Matic
Psychologist, PhD
I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals and am passionate about supporting people as they navigate the unique challenges they may face. I also taught a Gender and Sexuality class at CU Boulder, which deepened my understanding of diverse identities and experiences. My approach is affirming, compassionate, and tailored to each person’s needs, helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
16 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, NY (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Katherine Rabinowitz
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP, M.A., NCPsyA
The world is changing. At least the part of it that we live in. Some of you may be troubled by the sexual orientation you've come to realize is part of you. It's not bad or good, right or wrong, it's just who you are. There will be people who can't accept that. Possibly your family. Possibly the religion you are or were a part of. But there is every-increasing awareness that being who you are is not an "illness" that needs a cure. It's an acceptable lifestyle (and one you didn't choose - it's in your DNA), and therapy can help you accept yourself, love yourself for who you are, and to deal with those in your life who can't or won't accept you for who you are. Life is still good, and will be better once you work through the issues that stand in your way.
33 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, NY
LGBTQ+
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 Watertown, NY (Online Only)
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 Watertown, NY (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
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
Online in Watertown, NY
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Watertown, NY Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Watertown, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 65% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 34% | Black / African American |