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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 specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, OCD, eating disorders, identity, and body image.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Sometimes words aren't enough to express what's really going on inside. In our work together, I encourage the use of creative expression—such as writing, drawing, painting, or sculpting—as a way to explore and communicate your inner experience.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My goal is to always build trusting relationships with my clients. Providing an environment that is comforting and safe...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My mission is to help people move towards a satisfying life free of emotional pain and filled with personal growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I'm a Dual-Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over seventeen years of psychiatric nursing experience with focus on medication management and supportive therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“With over eleven years experience Michael specializes in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, and LGBTQ plus issues, and bereavement counseling.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
My main goal when working with clients is to create a safe space to express themselves. I specialize in working with people who have PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. I also use a DBT approach with many clients. I work primarily within the LGBTQ population and I am also trained in Gottman Couples Therapy.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster growth, healing, and self-discovery.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Life is a journey and you will be hard-pressed to find a completely smooth path along the way. The hard truth is that life can be filled with difficulties. However, everyone possesses inner strengths to overcome their barriers. I will assist you in bringing out these strengths and adopting healthy coping mechanisms.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to take away from session feeling safe and being able to start to make decisions.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach begins with the therapeutic relationship, you telling your story and together we will build a new story of a stronger more confident view and develop positive changes toward your goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to care is collaborative, culturally responsive, and evidence-based. I take the time to understand, not only your symptoms, but also your stressors, history, relationships, and goals.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Most of my nursing career was dedicated to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, where I specialized in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Meeting with me you can expect a caring and culturally competent approach to addressing life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and strength-based. Together, we will work toward your goals...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I have developed specialties working with immigration matters, child and adolescent evaluation and adults psychoanalytic treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I take a very creative approach to therapy and have no problems researching new ways to help a specific problem.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have been a therapist for over forty years. I have trained in all areas of mental health and substance abuse.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I identify as an Afro-Latina therapist, and my work is deeply rooted in the values of inclusion, equity and justice.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I became a therapist because my own experience as a client was so transformational, I wanted to give that gift to others.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I decided to become a therapist to empower people to find their voices in the way that I found mine.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of New York. My approach to therapy is warm, open-minded, collaborative, and supportive. Throughout that process, I use an integrative
approach utilizing DBT, CBT, strength-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I specialize in
couples’ therapy, and treatment resistant individual therapy.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative, curious and non-judgmental. I have training in many modalities and can adjust my approach to what's needed in your specific situation.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My identity as a neurodivergent, bisexual, cisgendered woman with a decade of experience in corporate America directly informs my work with clients.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a born-and-raised New Yorker — which means I understand the specific kind of stress this city creates...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm here to create a safe space and nonjudgmental environment to support you with processing first, and then healing second.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My work is that of an exploratory partnership providing safety for self-expression, and facilitating the possibility to be in contact with the fullness of your experience so you can integrate and connect with all aspects of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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 believe strongly that for therapy to be successful, one must feel safe, respected, and heard, and I work to bring authenticity, and at times humor to the sessions...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Depending on the situation, I may use imagery, role-playing, child-centered play therapy, narrative, art, and music-assisted relaxation techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I create a warm and friendly environment and take my time to get to know you and what is important to you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a trauma (SEP) and attachment trained (DARe) LCSW who works with the bi-directional connection between the brain and body to resolve anxiety, trauma and relationships issues.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Therapy is a place where people go to find relief from their issues. I create a safe space with you (my patient) to help foster a place of nonjudgment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I have been in the health care field for over 10 years. When working with individuals, I believe it’s important to take a humanistic approach and focus on what a client’s goals. Providing a safe non-judgement space is important in order to have a successful relationship. I like to meet individuals where they are and utilize a person-centered approach when discussing coping skills or creating goals for outside of the counseling session.
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe effective psychiatric care goes beyond symptoms it takes into account who you are, where you come from, and what your life actually looks like.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My role as a therapist is to create a space where clients feel understood without the need to explain or justify their cultural background.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 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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