LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
in New York, NY
Therapy for Every Part of Who You Are
Do you live outside of the heteronormative and/or cisgender box? Have you been to other supposed “LGBTQ-friendly” counselors who had no idea what you were talking about? Could you use a safe space to process your feelings and assess your goals?
Or maybe you’re seeking relationship counseling from someone who actually understands where you’re coming from.
If you can relate to any of the above, then you’ve come to the right place.
Live Well Practice is proud to offer stigma-free, affirming therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Stigma, in any form, is an impediment to the well-being of those who experience it. Given the stressors that LGBTQIA+ groups must confront, such as homophobia, prejudice, coming out, and discrimination, finding a therapist who is well-versed in LGBTQIA+ issues is crucial to personal growth.
As LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists, we are committed to helping clients of all genders, sexual identities and expressions feel not only safe, but truly respected.
If you or someone you know is seeking help from an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, contact us today.
What LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy Actually Looks Like
Affirming therapy is more than a label. It is a committed approach to care that centers queer and trans identities as valid, whole, and worthy of celebration. Our therapists draw from therapeutic modalities that were built by and for queer and trans communities, including:
Queer Affirmative Psychotherapy
Feminist Therapy
Liberation Psychology
Gender-Affirming Therapy
Relational Cultural Therapy
This means that when you work with our team, you are not spending your session educating your therapist on who you are. You are doing the actual work of healing.
We provide affirming care for individuals across the full spectrum of gender identity and sexual orientation, including:
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, queer, and asexual individuals
Trans, nonbinary, agender, transmasc, transfemme, Two Spirit, genderqueer, and genderfluid individuals
Those who practice ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, and/or sex work
What We Can Help You Work Through
The experiences that bring queer and trans people to therapy are layered and deeply personal. Some of the areas we support include:
Coming out at any age or stage of life
Family estrangement and chosen family dynamics
Social and medical gender transition, including HRT letters
Navigating stigma and discrimination in healthcare, housing, or employment
Managing the weight of minority stress
Finding and advocating for affirming healthcare
Holding multiple, sometimes conflicting, aspects of your identity at once
You Should Not Have to Settle for a Therapist Who Just Tolerates You
Finding affirming care can feel exhausting. You may have had experiences with providers who used the wrong pronouns, asked you to explain basic terminology, or made you feel like your identity was the problem to be solved. That is not care.
At Live Well Practice NY, our therapists stay actively educated on queer and trans history, keep up with evolving language and community needs, and bring genuine humility and compassion into every session. We hold ourselves accountable, and we hold space for you.
Ready to Find Your Therapist?
LGBTQIA+ affirming provider, Olivia Russo, is currently accepting new clients and would love to welcome you.
If you or someone you know is seeking help from an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, contact us today.
Perhaps You Still Have Questions About LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy...
What if I am still figuring out my identity?
You do not need to have all the answers before starting therapy. In fact, therapy can be a great place to explore those questions without pressure or judgment. You are welcome here exactly as you are, wherever you are in your journey.
Is this different from regular talk therapy?
Yes. LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy goes beyond general support. It is grounded in therapeutic approaches that were designed with queer and trans experiences in mind. Your identity is not a side note here, it is central to your care.
Do you offer HRT support letters?
Yes. We are able to support clients who are seeking letters for Hormone Replacement Therapy as part of their transition journey.
You Deserve Care That Affirms All of Who You Are
Finding a therapist who truly sees you and understands your lived experience should not be a struggle. At Live Well Practice NY, we are here to make that part easy so you can focus on what matters most, your healing and growth.
To learn more, or to start your free 15-minute consultation, please call us at (212) 300-3314 and take the first step toward a life that feels more like you.
Live Well Practice NY offers virtual LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for adults of all ages in NYC and throughout the state of New York.
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