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LGBTQIA+ Therapy · New York

Start therapy with the right LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist for you

Be fully yourself from the first session. We'll match you with a licensed New York therapist who affirms your identity, and confirm what your insurance covers before you book.

4.9 / 5 practice rating on Zocdoc · Licensed NY clinicians
  • ✓All sessions are online — meet by video from anywhere in New York
  • ✓In-network with Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • ✓Identity-affirming therapists — matched to you, not just whoever's free
  • ✓If your therapist isn't the right fit, we rematch you at no cost
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Private & confidential. No obligation.

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Covered by most major plans

Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Optum
Cigna

Out of network? Most plans reimburse 30% to 100% of the session fee. We check your benefits and tell you your cost before your first appointment, so nothing shows up on a bill later.

Why fit comes first

The therapist you get matters more than the method

The strongest predictor of whether therapy works is the relationship between you and your therapist. That is what we match on first. Everything else follows from it.

  • ✓Matched on what you're actually dealing with, not just who has an opening Thursday
  • ✓Filter for what matters to you: gender, cultural background, LGBTQIA+ affirming, treatment approach
  • ✓If it's not right after the first session, we move you. You don't have to have that conversation.
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How it works

Four steps between you and your first session.

1

Reach out

Two minutes. No account, no card — just how to reach you and when you're free.

2

We match you

Licensed New York therapists who affirm every identity and fit your schedule.

3

We verify your benefits

You know your cost before you book, not after.

4

You start

Book your first session and go. If it's not a fit, we rematch you.

If any of this sounds familiar, therapy can help

Done educating your therapist

You want support, not another hour spent explaining the basics.

Coming out, on your timeline

At any age, at any pace, with someone who has been alongside it before.

Gender and identity questions

Room to figure things out without pressure or premature labels.

Family that doesn't fully get it

Holding on to relationships with people who love you imperfectly.

Feeling safe being visible

Work, school, dating — being yourself out loud takes energy.

And everything else

Anxiety, stress, low stretches. Affirming care doesn't mean identity-only care.

A few of our New York therapists

Therapists across our New York network, vetted by our clinical team.

Barbara Guimaraes, LMSWAccepting New Clients

Barbara Guimaraes

LMSW · New York

Sara Hessdorf, LMSWAccepting New Clients

Sara Hessdorf

LMSW · New York

Sabrina Feit, LMSWAccepting New Clients

Sabrina Feit

LMSW · New York

Maeghan Wood, LMSWAccepting New Clients

Maeghan Wood

LMSW · New York

Mary Cotter, LMSWAccepting New Clients

Mary Cotter

LMSW · New York

Mira Fink, LMSWAccepting New Clients

Mira Fink

LMSW · New York

Anna Chopko, LMSWAccepting New Clients

Anna Chopko

LMSW · New York

Adelaine Zuks, MHC-LPAccepting New Clients

Adelaine Zuks

MHC-LP · New York

Kathryn Miller, MHC-LPAccepting New Clients

Kathryn Miller

MHC-LP · New York

Riki Greenberg, TherapistAccepting New Clients

Riki Greenberg

Therapist · New York

Beatrice Brashares, TherapistAccepting New Clients

Beatrice Brashares

Therapist · New York

Allison Manning, TherapistAccepting New Clients

Allison Manning

Therapist · New York

See who you match with

You don't have to stay stuck in the same patterns

After 12 weeks of therapy, clients most often report:

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Showing up as yourself, everywhere
Steadier relationships with partners and family
Feeling safer in your own skin
Clarity about identity, at your own pace
Tools for the anxiety and stress underneath
More ease, less bracing

What clients have to say

4.9 / 5 average practice rating on Zocdoc

"Easy to talk to and made me feel very comfortable from the start..."

MyWellbeing client

"I had my doubts about tele-health therapy, until I met Bethanie..."

MyWellbeing client

"My therapist made my first online therapy session a great experience..."

MyWellbeing client

"Great comfortable space to release. Deijah was a great listener..."

MyWellbeing client

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take my insurance?
Our practice is in-network with Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna in New York. If your plan isn't listed, most out-of-network plans reimburse 30% to 100% of the session fee, and we help you file.
What will I actually pay?
It depends on your plan, which is exactly why we verify your benefits before your first session. You'll know your copay or session cost up front. No surprise bills afterward.
Are sessions virtual or in person?
All sessions are virtual. You meet your therapist by secure video from anywhere in New York State, so therapy fits around your schedule instead of a commute.
How soon can I be seen?
That depends on therapist availability and your plan. Tell us your preferred days and times in the form and we'll come back with real openings rather than a guess.
What if I don't click with my therapist?
Tell us, and we rematch you at no cost. You never have to have the awkward breakup conversation yourself. Fit is the whole point of how we work.
Do I need a diagnosis or a referral?
No. You don't need a referral, a diagnosis, or any paperwork to start. If a diagnosis is relevant for insurance coverage, your therapist handles that with you.
Is what I tell you private?
Yes. Your responses go only to our care coordination team and are never sold or shared with advertisers. Therapy sessions themselves are confidential under New York law, with the narrow safety exceptions every licensed therapist follows.

Start with the right therapist, not just the next available one

Two minutes. Free. And if the first match isn't right, we keep going until it is.

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Request your therapist matches

Tell us a little and a care coordinator will reach out to schedule.

Contact

Preferred method of contact

Scheduling preferences

Preferred days (check all that apply)
Preferred times

Private & confidential. No obligation.

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