LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy in NYC

Living authentically in a world that often misunderstands or rejects queer identities can be painful and isolating. No matter what you’re navigating, you deserve support that truly sees you.

We offer LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy to help you better understand yourself, live without apology, and build stronger relationships. In-person in NYC and virtually across NY, NJ, PA & CO.

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Marci Hunt LeBrun

Best for LGBTQIA+ couples & polyamory therapy

Marci brings lived experience as a queer, nonbinary member of the community and specializes in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and romantic constellations of all kinds. With a passion for holding space for the relational impact of gender identity and expression, Marci creates an affirming environment where all relationship structures are celebrated and supported.

  • Credentials: Clinical Intern

  • Clientele: Teens, adults, couples, polycules, & families

  • Location: Virtual in NYC

  • Virtual: Yes, available in NY 

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Anna Chapman

Best for neurodivergent members of the LGBTQIA+ community

As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, Anna understands firsthand the unique experiences of navigating multiple intersecting identities. With over 20 years as an educator and specialized training in learning disabilities and neurodivergence, Anna creates a warm space where all parts of your identity are welcomed and understood.

  • Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker

  • Clientele: Children, teens, adults, & couples

  • Location: Brooklyn, NY 11242 & New York, NY 10010

  • Virtual: Yes, along with in-person 

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Christina Kennedy

Best for LGBTQIA+ adolescents & teens

Christina brings an identity-affirming lens to her work with young people navigating the challenges of adolescence while exploring their gender identity and sexuality. With a warm, authentic approach that embraces humor and individuality, she helps teens build resilience and develop a positive self-identity free from shame or stigma.

  • Credentials: Mental Health Counselor - Licensed Permit

  • Clientele: Adolescents, teens, families, & groups

  • Location: New York, NY 10010

  • Virtual: Yes, along with in-person 

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Lisa Field

Best for LGBTQIA+ folks navigating postpartum & perimenopause/menopause

With over 25 years as an obstetric nurse, doula, and birth photographer, Lisa brings deep expertise in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and families through pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause/menopause. With a compassionate, curious approach, she brings a welcome tenderness to these emotionally heightened moments of transition.

  • Credentials: Registered Nurse, MS Candidate

  • Clientele: Teens & adults

  • Location: New York, NY 10010

  • Virtual: Yes, along with in-person 

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You might be feeling:

  • Uncertain or confused about your identity

  • Tired of hiding parts of yourself to feel safe

  • Disconnected from community, family, or even your own body

  • Ashamed, lost, or overwhelmed by societal pressures

These feelings are real. But they’re not the end of your story.

We Understand How Daunting It Can Be to Navigate a World That Feels Unwelcoming

We offer a therapeutic space rooted in compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for queer experiences. You won’t need to educate your therapist or hide who you are here—we get it, and we’re here for you.

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What LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy Looks Like at EveryBody Psychotherapy

With years of experience supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, our therapists are trained in:

  • Queer and trans-affirming therapy

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Body-positive, intersectional, and anti-oppressive practices

We create space for healing around identity, relationships, trauma, family dynamics, and more—tailored to your lived experience.

What We Support You Through

  • Coming out at any stage of life, whether you’re exploring your identity for the first time or coming out later on

  • Navigating body image, gender dysphoria, and disordered eating when your body feels at odds with your identity

  • Dating anxiety and uncertainty about who to date, how to date, or whether dating feels right for you

  • Relationship challenges unique to queer partnerships and families

  • Healing from shame, rejection, discrimination, or minority stress

  • Exploring gender identity and expression in a safe, affirming space

  • Managing the emotional toll of masking or hiding parts of yourself to feel safe

  • Navigating the intersection of being both neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+, especially when both identities are misunderstood

  • Building chosen family, finding community, and feeling less isolated

Imagine feeling:

  • Empowered and confident in who you are

  • Deeply accepted and understood

  • Free to build relationships and live life on your terms

Without Support, You Might Keep:

  • Feeling isolated and unseen

  • Struggling with shame and self-doubt

  • Missing out on the joy of authentic connection and community

You deserve more than just surviving. You deserve to thrive.

What to expect from the therapy process

1. Fill out our online form
 2. Join us for a connection call
 3. Schedule your first session to begin your healing journey

Choosing therapy is a courageous step toward healing and acceptance.

FAQs About LGBTQ Affirming Therapy

  • Yes. We also support polyamorous relationships and all romantic constellations. Our therapists understand the unique dynamics of queer partnerships and create a space where all relationship structures are celebrated and affirmed. And we offer individual support for navigating dating and relationships.

  • Yes, many of our therapists bring lived experience navigating LGBTQIA+ identities. During your free consultation, let us know if you’re specifically looking to connect with a queer-identifying therapist. We’ll be sure to help you find the right match. 

    While we absolutely honor your right to have an LGBTQ+ therapist, know that all of our team members are committed to providing affirming, knowledgeable care that centers your full identity and experience.

  • We go beyond “tolerance” to true celebration and understanding. Our practice centers on identity affirmation, meaning we honor and validate all aspects of who you are. We stay current on LGBTQIA+ issues, use inclusive language, and understand the unique challenges facing queer communities, from coming out to navigating discrimination to building chosen family. 

    We also know that queer folks aren’t a monolith, so we won’t make assumptions about who you are or what you need. We’re here to meet you where you’re at and walk this journey alongside you.

  • Absolutely. Gender-affirming therapy is a core part of our approach — whether you're exploring your gender identity, navigating a social or medical transition, or simply want a therapist who won’t ask you to explain the basics. We meet you exactly where you are in your process. 

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