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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Buffalo, NY
Find affirming mental health support in Buffalo with 2,703 licensed providers experienced in LGBTQIA+ care. Headway connects you with warm, open-minded therapists who understand your unique journey, offering flexible virtual or in-person sessions with copays as low as $0.
“I use a trauma informed approach with all clients and try to make each client or family I work with be very individualized.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
I have my BA in sociology from Haverford College and my Masters in Social work from NYU. I have my LCSW and have a background in doing home visits with families in Brooklyn struggling with mental health and substance use. I have four years post graduate training in Gestalt Therapy at the Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy and I have also studied Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy at the Center for Somatic Studies. I am a trained yoga teacher and have been practicing meditation for 10+ years.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Working in this setting has allowed me to expand cultural sensitivity to race, religion, and the LGBT+ population.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I understand that every client's experience, their perception, and their needs are different. This is why I work hard to give my clients that safe, non-judgmental space and personalized treatment plans to help them experience the deep healing they...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I specialize in the psychoanalytic approach in working close with my patients through any issues in an atmosphere of acceptance and support designed to address you needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I operate under the belief that you are the expert of your own life, and it is fundamental that we work together on the most personalized route to help you attain your goals, cultivate healing, and rebuild your life with newfound strength.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Lauren's goal is to help you find your purpose in your life, build a stronger self-concept, and identify coping skills to add to your self-care toolbox.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I work with my clients to understand and grow in understanding of the thought, emotion, and behavior dynamics that exist in interpersonal relationships and conflicts.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“I am a multicultural, holistic, LGBT+ affirmative therapist and a core believer in the resiliency of the human spirit.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe every person has the resources within them to thrive though because of relational wounds, systemetic oppression and more, we can have a really hard time connecting with those inner resources alone.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I create a calm, welcoming and comfortable environment for my clients to foster the type of therapeutic alliance which encourages them to share their feelings and thoughts openly.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is holistic and client-centered, rooted in the belief that each person holds the wisdom they need to heal and grow.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I strive to be a calm and supportive presence while helping those who are managing stress, high anxiety, and trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that the key to happiness is self-compassion, empathy, and releasing what does not serve you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Healing is about reclaiming and reintegrating the parts of ourselves that have been silenced, fragmented, or exiled by trauma, stigma, or life's disruptions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that effective mental health treatment begins with truly listening and understanding each client's unique experiences, concerns, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Alison often uses a strength based perspective during sessions in order to empower and assist the client.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe you really want someone to listen, provide guidance, and guide you to the answers that are within you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a NY Licensed Social Worker with 30 years experience in Anxiety, depression, addictions, woman's issues, relationship and job issues.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Through my person-centered approach to therapy, I work with my clients to develop a collaborative, supportive, and genuine therapeutic relationship.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I firmly believe that you (yes, you reading this right now) are a person worthy of respect, empathy, and acceptance.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My style invites you to make the greatest possible use of the therapeutic process initiated at the start of each treatment, encouraging you to speak as freely as possible...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I show up committed to building trust, with an awareness of your strengths with a conversational style that adds lightness.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is grounded in the belief that every person has inherent strengths, and my goal is to empower you to recognize and utilize those strengths to obtain your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach can best be described as empathetic, collaborative, and eclectic – but most of all, personalized to the individual client's needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where we can talk through what's going on, and find practical ways to help you feel better.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My therapeutic approach is grounded in a collaborative, client-centered model, where I prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions, challenges, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have an eclectic approach to therapy that incorporates various treatment models and always viewing the client in a holistic, person-centered way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I approach my work with a genuine curiosity, emotional presence, and a deep respect for each person's unique story.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy from a place of curiosity, empathy, and support. I believe it is important to truly listen to my clients and understand their experiences, goals, and challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I combine evidence-based tools with a warm, conversational approach to help you gain clarity and confidence.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“At the end of the day, despite mental health and/or addiction struggles, each individual has the capability and potential for change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA community, some "out," others not; some "still figuring it out;" some religious/spiritual, others not.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My job as a therapist is to help you to determine who the best version of yourself is while building a path to get closer to that version.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize working with those who don't have a good relationship with food and are seeking to repair body image, self-esteem, comfortability around food.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am passionate about empowering clients to achieve personal growth and lasting emotional well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My ultimate goal is that my clients will leave therapy feeling a new sense of empowerment in their ability to cope with all of life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal as a therapist is to support you to move to a place where you are loving the life that you live.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My background is in community mental health — I've worked with people navigating everything from day-to-day anxiety to forensic and justice-involved situations, which means I'm comfortable with complicated histories and not easily rattled by them.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, curious, and collaborative. I work from an embodied, mindful, and creative lens...”
LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
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About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of Buffalo, NY
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Buffalo, NY
27+
Average years in practice
6 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Anxiety
- 96%Trauma
- 96%PTSD
- 93%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 96%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 52%Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
- 48%Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York
Languages spoken
- 100%English
How they see their clients
- 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
License types
- 56%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 4%Clinical Psychologist
- 4%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 44%Family therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right LGBTQ-friendly therapy provider for you
Headway makes it easier to connect with affirming therapists who understand your identity — from finding the right therapist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an LGBTQIA Therapist in Buffalo
Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Buffalo starts with looking for identity-affirming care. A therapist’s experience with LGBTQIA+ concerns can shape how they support identity exploration, gender dysphoria, relationship stress, family dynamics, anxiety, or depression. As you compare options, look for therapists who list affirmative therapy, WPATH training, gender-diverse experience, or direct work with LGBTQIA+ communities in their profiles.
Buffalo has a broad mental health care community, but the number of therapists with explicit LGBTQIA+ experience may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and specialty. Virtual sessions can expand your options if you want an affirming therapist who may be a good fit for your needs and accepts your insurance. Before booking, review each therapist’s bio for details on populations served, therapy approach, availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Therapy in Buffalo can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and Headway helps make that process clearer by showing estimated costs before you book. You can search for LGBTQIA+ therapists, enter your insurance details, review therapist profiles, and book directly when you’re ready.
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