3 Brooklyn LGBTQ Therapists [No Waitlist]

Being queer in a world that doesn’t always make space for your identity can be isolating and painful. At EveryBody Psychotherapy NYC, we’re committed to providing truly affirming therapy where every part of you is welcomed, respected, and celebrated. Whether you’re navigating issues that are unique to the LGBTQ+ community or just want a therapist who gets you from day one, we’re here to help.

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• Lisa Field: Good fit for LGBTQ+ couples

• Anna Chapman: Good fit for queer and neurodivergent adults

• Christina Kennedy: Good fit for LGBTQ+ teens and adolescents

If you’re unsure which therapist is right for you, please contact us so we can match you.

Meet our Brooklyn queer-affirming therapists

Lisa Field

Good fit for LGBTQ+ couples

I'm a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience supporting people through some of life's most vulnerable moments, and I bring that same depth of presence to my therapy practice. Whether you and your partner are navigating communication challenges, intimacy, the relational impact of one partner's transition, or a major life shift like relocation or a career change, I offer a trauma-informed, affirming space where your relationship can be held with care, complexity, and zero judgment.

• Credentials: Clinical Intern

• Specialty Areas: Life transitions, relationships, LGBTQ+, nurse/healthcare professionals, perimenopause/menopause, perinatal

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Anna Chapman

Good fit for queer and neurodivergent adults

I'm a queer, neurodivergent therapist myself, and that lived experience allows me to bring true understanding into the therapy room. With three master's degrees spanning education, special education, and social work, I bring a uniquely layered perspective to working with adults who have often felt unseen or misunderstood in traditional therapy settings. My work honors the full complexity of identity, including how queerness and neurodivergence intersect.

• Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker #125093

• Specialty Areas: LGBTQIAA, (dis)Ability community, mood disorders, neurodivergence

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Christina Kennedy

Good fit for LGBTQ+ teens and adolescents

I specialize in working with adolescents and teens, weaving together a weight-neutral, identity-affirming care with evidence-based practice to hold space for the full, complicated reality of being a young person figuring out who you are. Whether a teen is struggling with their relationship to food, their body, their sense of self, or all three at once, I'm here to meet them where they are without shame or labels. 

• Credentials: Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit

• Specialty Areas: Eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma

What sets our practice apart from other Brooklyn LGBTQ therapy providers

• Clinicians who identify as queer. Some of our therapists bring personal lived experience to this work.

• Diverse, specialized team. From teens to adults, eating disorders to gender identity, we have clinicians who specialize in what you’re going through.

• Weight-neutral, body-affirming approach. We know that body image and identity are often deeply connected, especially for LGBTQ+ clients.

• Anti-carceral, identity-affirming values. Our practice is grounded in safety, collaboration, and respect for who you are.

• Hybrid access. See us in person in Brooklyn or Manhattan, or virtually across NY, NJ, PA, and CO.

FAQs about LGBTQ counseling

• What does it mean when therapy is LGBTQ-affirming?

  LGBTQ-affirming therapy means your therapist actively creates a space where your identity is respected, celebrated, and never treated as a problem to be solved. It also goes beyond simple “acceptance” or a neutral stance on your sexuality and gender. A truly affirming therapist both embraces your specific identity and understands the unique stressors LGBTQ+ individuals face, and they incorporate that context into your care.

• What kinds of issues can you help with?

  Our therapists work with a wide range of concerns, including LGBTQ-specific issues and universal challenges that queer people also experience. Here are some areas we can support:

  • Coming out or exploring your identity

  • Gender dysphoria or navigating transition

  • Relationship challenges, including queer and polyamorous relationships

  • Eating disorders and body image concerns

  • Anxiety, depression, and trauma

  • Family conflict or estrangement

  • Life transitions, including parenting, career changes, and perimenopause

  • Neurodivergence and identity

  This isn’t meant to be an exhaustive list. If you’re not sure whether we can help with what you’re going through, contact us for a free consultation.

• Do you offer LGBTQ couples therapy?

  Yes! Several of our therapists work with queer couples, including those in polyamorous or ethically non-monogamous relationship structures. Whether you're navigating communication, intimacy, identity shifts within a partnership, or the relational impact of one partner's transition, we offer affirming support tailored to your relationship.

• Do any of your team members identify as LGBTQ?

  Yes! Some of our clinicians identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community and bring that lived experience to their work. We believe it matters to have therapists who understand these experiences from the inside—not just from a clinical framework—and we're proud to have built a team that reflects that.

• Is therapy covered by insurance?

  Yes, therapy is often covered by insurance. EveryBody Psychotherapy NYC is an out-of-network (OON) practice, meaning we do not bill insurance directly. However, depending on your plan, you may be eligible for reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. We're happy to provide a superbill to submit to your insurance provider.

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