Therapists in New York
Aram Jibilian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA folks.
My first goal in working with individuals and couples is to provide a non-judgmental, accepting and affirming space. Through our unique therapeutic alliance, you will develop awareness around the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that have perhaps made life feel unmanageable. We will develop strategies based on various modalities which have proven to be successful in bringing positive change. Together we will create a picture of what a meaningful life looks like for you and we will work together to manifest it into reality.
I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA folks.
My first goal in working with individuals and couples is to provide a non-judgmental, accepting and affirming space. Through our unique therapeutic alliance, you will develop awareness around the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that have perhaps made life feel unmanageable. We will develop strategies based on various modalities which have proven to be successful in bringing positive change. Together we will create a picture of what a meaningful life looks like for you and we will work together to manifest it into reality.
Narineh Hartoonian
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have been successful helping many people cope with painful emotions and achieve personal growth. My goal is to equip you with tools to use your strengths to thrive in life. If you have experienced a loss, been diagnosed with a medical condition, or have had a difficult life transition, it can be very scary asking for help. But when you take that first step, I assure you it will be rewarding.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have been successful helping many people cope with painful emotions and achieve personal growth. My goal is to equip you with tools to use your strengths to thrive in life. If you have experienced a loss, been diagnosed with a medical condition, or have had a difficult life transition, it can be very scary asking for help. But when you take that first step, I assure you it will be rewarding.
Mariam Ayvazyan
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I am accepting new clients and am offering virtual and in-person sessions. My greatest reward as a psychotherapist is helping clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I strive for providing my clients with warm, nonjudgmental environment-a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing them from living the life they want and desire.
I am accepting new clients and am offering virtual and in-person sessions. My greatest reward as a psychotherapist is helping clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I strive for providing my clients with warm, nonjudgmental environment-a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing them from living the life they want and desire.
Maria Sarkissian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791
I collaborate with families, couples and individuals to change old unhealthy patterns into mutually beneficial ways of relating. I work with large number of presenting issues including managing depression, anxiety and stress, improving communication in primary relationships. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples and families with various issues including: Depression, Sexual Identity, Increasing Intimacy, Self Esteem, Addiction, Bereavement, Anxiety and many other Relationship Issues.
I collaborate with families, couples and individuals to change old unhealthy patterns into mutually beneficial ways of relating. I work with large number of presenting issues including managing depression, anxiety and stress, improving communication in primary relationships. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples and families with various issues including: Depression, Sexual Identity, Increasing Intimacy, Self Esteem, Addiction, Bereavement, Anxiety and many other Relationship Issues.
Caroline Kasnakian
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
If you are seeking therapy, you are taking an important step toward creating a vibrant personal and professional life. Our work will help you improve the quality of your relationships, clarify your desire, and create the circumstances to best cultivate your interests, creativity, and self-expression. We will work on freeing you from frustrating patterns that keep interfering with your ability to achieve your personal goals, such as managing your time and money, supporting your health and body-image, and cultivating a loving relationship with family, friends, and a partner.
If you are seeking therapy, you are taking an important step toward creating a vibrant personal and professional life. Our work will help you improve the quality of your relationships, clarify your desire, and create the circumstances to best cultivate your interests, creativity, and self-expression. We will work on freeing you from frustrating patterns that keep interfering with your ability to achieve your personal goals, such as managing your time and money, supporting your health and body-image, and cultivating a loving relationship with family, friends, and a partner.
Karen Nercessian
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA, MPA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
I firmly believe that each individual is capable of improving their life, when they are ready to do so, and with the help of a well-matched therapist. I will work with you to gain a better understanding of who you truly are and what you want, while exploring ways to help you find purpose, peace and acceptance. I use integrative therapeutic approaches, and attachment theory and shadow work frame my perspective. I believe our true self emerges when we shed the social persona and integrate our identity with the unconscious parts of ourselves, thus rediscovering who we truly are.
I firmly believe that each individual is capable of improving their life, when they are ready to do so, and with the help of a well-matched therapist. I will work with you to gain a better understanding of who you truly are and what you want, while exploring ways to help you find purpose, peace and acceptance. I use integrative therapeutic approaches, and attachment theory and shadow work frame my perspective. I believe our true self emerges when we shed the social persona and integrate our identity with the unconscious parts of ourselves, thus rediscovering who we truly are.
Lenna Salbashian
Counselor, LMHC, ATR , RYT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10002 (Online Only)
Lenna is an art psychotherapist, licensed mental health counselor, international award-winning artist, and yoga teacher. Using a holistic approach she works with clients to awaken their internal healing capacity and live with greater balance, connection, and mind-body-soul health. She integrates a range of evidence-based arts therapies, yoga therapy, CBT, DBT, IFS, and meditation within a healing space of acceptance and creativity. Lenna helps clients to achieve healthy relationships with their bodies, and recover from social anxiety, attachment trauma, identity loss/confusion, major life transitions, and creative/spiritual blocks.
Lenna is an art psychotherapist, licensed mental health counselor, international award-winning artist, and yoga teacher. Using a holistic approach she works with clients to awaken their internal healing capacity and live with greater balance, connection, and mind-body-soul health. She integrates a range of evidence-based arts therapies, yoga therapy, CBT, DBT, IFS, and meditation within a healing space of acceptance and creativity. Lenna helps clients to achieve healthy relationships with their bodies, and recover from social anxiety, attachment trauma, identity loss/confusion, major life transitions, and creative/spiritual blocks.
Stephanie Diarbi
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11209
As we make our way through life, we are often forced to give up parts of ourselves in order to survive and belong. Many of our defenses, developed early on, may hinder our wholeness as adults while contributing to a sense of “stuckness.” I believe that we are innately wired for healing, and that provided with a safe environment our healing capacity is activated as we listen to, feel, and process our core emotions. Emotions carry our stories, and when not processed properly can lodge themselves in our bodies and manifest in various unhealthy ways.
As we make our way through life, we are often forced to give up parts of ourselves in order to survive and belong. Many of our defenses, developed early on, may hinder our wholeness as adults while contributing to a sense of “stuckness.” I believe that we are innately wired for healing, and that provided with a safe environment our healing capacity is activated as we listen to, feel, and process our core emotions. Emotions carry our stories, and when not processed properly can lodge themselves in our bodies and manifest in various unhealthy ways.
Milena Riservato
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, MSEd, IHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jericho, NY 11753 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Before I share how I can support you on your path to a more fulfilling and thriving life,I would like to acknowledge your courage for showing up. It is truly the grandest act of self-compassion to seek the support necessary to find inner peace in what can seem like a chaotic world.Often we move through life on autopilot, allowing our thoughts and behaviors to consume us.Hardships and struggles are part of being a human, however, how we CHOOSE to attach and respond to the pain will determine our mental/emotional wellness.You are the expert on your own life and it is with great privilege that I get to be a part of your evolution.
Before I share how I can support you on your path to a more fulfilling and thriving life,I would like to acknowledge your courage for showing up. It is truly the grandest act of self-compassion to seek the support necessary to find inner peace in what can seem like a chaotic world.Often we move through life on autopilot, allowing our thoughts and behaviors to consume us.Hardships and struggles are part of being a human, however, how we CHOOSE to attach and respond to the pain will determine our mental/emotional wellness.You are the expert on your own life and it is with great privilege that I get to be a part of your evolution.
Brooklyn Psychotherapy, LCSW, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Not accepting new clients
**At this time, all of the therapists at Brooklyn Psychotherapy are full. We will update this site as soon as we have openings.** As the founder and Director at Brooklyn Psychotherapy, I understand the difficulty of the human experience and my goal is to assist my patients in learning to be who they are and to cope with the world around them. I have assisted adults, couples, families, and children in their struggle to identify and achieve goals in a comforting, private, understanding environment. There is currently a wait list for appointments, however, you're welcome to check in with us for new openings.
**At this time, all of the therapists at Brooklyn Psychotherapy are full. We will update this site as soon as we have openings.** As the founder and Director at Brooklyn Psychotherapy, I understand the difficulty of the human experience and my goal is to assist my patients in learning to be who they are and to cope with the world around them. I have assisted adults, couples, families, and children in their struggle to identify and achieve goals in a comforting, private, understanding environment. There is currently a wait list for appointments, however, you're welcome to check in with us for new openings.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.