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LGBT therapists in Syracuse, NY

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Syracuse, NY

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals in Syracuse with 2,525 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded mental healthcare. Access talk therapy and medication management through virtual or in-person sessions, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Michael Blecher

Michael Blecher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New York, NY


“I bring creativity, curiosity, and real-world understanding to therapy. I have also worked in academia and volunteered as an EMT.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ariel Cotallat

Ariel Cotallat

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I believe that patients have the deepest insight into their own experiences, and my role is to support and empower them to make decisions that align with their values.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I am receptive, holistic, and solution-oriented. My goal is for patients to leave their session feeling understood, with their concerns addressed, and a clear treatment plan in mind.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michael Whitley

Michael Whitley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“We will work together to identify negative thought patterns as well as methods of interrupting such negative cycles while exploring new and old coping skills to manage your mental health as efficiently as possible.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Victoria Salamone

Victoria Salamone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amityville, NY


“I believe that healing happens through connection, and I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to explore, grow, and thrive.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jenenea Goodley

Jenenea Goodley

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach blends practical tools with genuine warmth, creating a space that feels safe and judgment-free.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shay Groenewold

Dr. Shay Groenewold

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“Using an individualized, nonjudgmental approach, I will work with you collaboratively on building support, creating healthy independence, developing self-compassion and self-acceptance...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Intisar Ibrahim

Dr. Intisar Ibrahim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pearl River, NY


“My approach to treatment is collaborative and individualized, guided by clinical effectiveness and each client's unique response to care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Samantha Marin

Samantha Marin

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable and understood, while also beginning to find greater clarity and confidence in the path ahead.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ayodeji Olawale, Dnp

Dr. Ayodeji Olawale, Dnp

Virtual • New York


“Dr. Olawale is known for his patience, empathy, and deep clinical insight, empowering patients to find meaning, purpose, and healing in their journeys.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Karina Tuohy

Dr. Karina Tuohy

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating adolescents and young adults with a variety of presenting problems including OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and behavioral concerns. With a compassionate, collaborative approach, I work to empower clients by focusing on their unique strengths and personal resilience.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Nalbone

Michael Nalbone

Therapist

Virtual • New York


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 19 years of experience, I provide culturally sensitive care to those navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Physical health issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Creamer

Rebecca Creamer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ithaca, NY


“I believe that the most important part of therapy is the connection formed, and your ability to feel heard and understood in our sessions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Desirae Perez

Desirae Perez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Endwell, NY


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in both evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Katie Park

Katie Park

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pittsford, NY


“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
Megan Palanski

Megan Palanski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Penfield, NY


I’m glad you’re here! It’s a brave step to reach out. It is my hope that you feel welcomed by me, no matter where you may be in your life. It may feel scary or intimidating to begin therapy. My top priority is making it a comfortable, trusting, and safe experience for you. I treat overwhelmed and overburdened mothers, women of all ages, and young adults.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leyna Johnson Nguyen

Leyna Johnson Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pittsford, NY


I am a licensed clinical social worker with 8 years experience working in Behavioral Health. I started working in substance use treatment in 2016 and graduated with a MSW from University of Buffalo in 2019. I am trained in EMDR and Inference Based CBT for OCD.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jennifer Lerner

Jennifer Lerner

Therapist

Virtual • Staten Island, NY


“My goal is to give my clients the tools that they will be able to utilize in order to arrive at healthy decision making and positive thought processes independently.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Susannah Mileshin

Susannah Mileshin

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I work to immediately dismantle patterns which perpetuate stress and unhappiness in close relationships while treating the nervous system dysregulation responsible for symptoms like anxiety, depressed mood or insomnia.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mayra Guevara

Mayra Guevara

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a strong advocate for marginalized communities (BIPOC & LGBTQIA+). As part of the Latinx community, it is important to break mental health stigmas and multi-generational trauma.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terrance Rooney

Terrance Rooney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New York, NY


“I have particular experience with people in the arts, including performers, and with early-career clinicians in their own treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Aida Valerio

Aida Valerio

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist and when I work with individuals or families, I think about how systems impact race, racism, and gender identity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lorraine Litovsky

Lorraine Litovsky

Therapist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


Mental Health Counselor experienced at helping clients steer through feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, low self-esteem, social skills, and other life-limiting issues. My knowledge and training may help you acquire the strength and skills necessary to overcome emotional and behavioral issues, and help set you on the path to a happier, healthier life. Together we will create a therapeutic alliance in our safe, judgement- free environment, and work towards problem-solving and goal-setting, for personal growth and development. I also speak Russian.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Devon Baris

Devon Baris

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is provide an open and warm space to allow you to feel comfortable expressing and exploring your past and present.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ari Gabin

Ari Gabin

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Ari Gabin is an LCSW who mentors his clients while staying ever cautious to their unique needs. It is a process that he has successfully mastered during his interactions with a culturally diverse population. In a therapeutic partnership, he uses strategies that enhance resilience and fortitude to help clients offset the turbulent times that plague the fibers of happiness.


His therapy style is warm, engaging, interactive, and collaborative. Each session is tailored to the client and treatment is based on individual needs. Each client is unique and requires a tailor-made treatment plan to help them reach their goal. He uses a myriad of theory and techniques, including CBT, DBT, interpersonal process therapy, emotion-focused therapy, existential therapy, crisis intervention, mindfulness, narrative therapy, psychodynamic theory, psychoeducation, and solution-focused therapy (among other modalities).


Specialties:

working with individuals, couples, children and families, including adolescents and adults suffering from depression, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/abuse, divorce, family conflict, relationship issues, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and grief.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Rothman

Sharon Rothman

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to empower you on your journey to emotional well-being and personal growth, fostering an atmosphere of trust where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Keller

Megan Keller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rochester, NY


“Once we start to make space for ourselves, within ourselves, time becomes more precious, and we become more in touch with our own needs and wants.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ishanie Sanchez

Ishanie Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am empathic and goal-oriented and will work as a sounding board in helping you remain accountable and feeling supported.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bethanie Milford

Bethanie Milford

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a central part of my work is providing neurodivergent and trauma informed comprehensive autism and ADHD evaluations.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francine LaDonna

Francine LaDonna

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Otisville, NY


“My practice is built on authenticity, directness, and humor. While I take your struggles seriously, I don't believe we have to be overly clinical to get results.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ezriel Sonnenschein

Ezriel Sonnenschein

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My therapy sessions are tailored to each client, ranging from explorative to practical, reflective to pragmatic.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joseph Madonia

Joseph Madonia

Therapist

Virtual • New York


NYU Graduate and Post- Graduate Clinical Professor

Director of the Post- MAster's Program in Addictions- NYU

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashley Vera

Ashley Vera

Therapist

Virtual • Mamaroneck, NY


I’m a warm, light-hearted therapist who believes that healing begins with feeling understood. I work with teens, adults, and couples to help them explore their emotions, strengthen relationships, and build self-awareness. I bring humor and creativity into the therapy space to make even the hard work feel approachable. My background includes experience in anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and trauma-informed care. I’m passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and create lives that feel grounded, authentic, and fulfilling.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Wynter Larson

Wynter Larson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am not interested in reducing a patient to their symptoms but instead hope to build a relationship that can help you discover meaning in your experiences to live a fuller life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cathleen Rybak

Cathleen Rybak

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My focus will be to help you understand why you are feeling the way you do and how to move forward to attain the life you want.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Molly Rudinger

Molly Rudinger

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Molly implements an empathy-driven, judgement-free and synergistic approach to help clients break out of their emotional traps and live happier, healthier lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Andi Khoo-Miller

Andi Khoo-Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New York, NY


“I believe we're all shaped by the many experiences, relationships, and challenges we've carried throughout our lives, and these influences show up in how we cope with stress today.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Morgan McGregor

Morgan McGregor

Therapist

Virtual • Vestal, NY


“My goal for the first session is to build a genuine connection with each client and provide space for them to share what has brought them to therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosarie Foley

Rosarie Foley

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm especially passionate about supporting people who grew up in chaotic or emotionally unpredictable homes...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Monica Rickenberg

Monica Rickenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Hastings-on-Hudson, NY


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LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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 Syracuse

Finding LGBTQIA+ therapists in Syracuse starts with identifying care that is affirming, relevant, and grounded in your specific needs. You may be looking for support related to identity, relationships, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for profiles that name LGBTQIA+-affirming care, affirmative therapy, gender-diverse experience, or WPATH training. These details can help you find a therapist whose background matches what you want to talk through in care.

In a smaller city like Syracuse, the number of local therapists with explicit LGBTQIA+ experience may be more limited than in larger metro areas. Virtual sessions can expand your options while still letting you use local or in-state care. Beyond specialty, consider availability, scheduling flexibility, therapist identity or background, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading therapist bios before booking can help you see how each person describes their approach, communication style, and experience with LGBTQIA+ clients.

Therapy in Syracuse can be a significant expense without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find licensed therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, offer virtual or in-person sessions, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, then browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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