LGBTQ+ therapists as unique as you are.

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LGBTQIA therapist Brooklyn NY

Our LGBTQ+ therapists address the individual as a whole, analyizing their past, present, and future to facilitate healing and growth.

 

WIlliamsburg Therapy Group's top team of  psychologists and psychiatrists maintain amongst them unparalleled levels of expertise and experience, just for you. Whether you're concerned about your mental health or just need to work through some questions on identity or orientation, our people are your people. 

 

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What can we help you with?

Williamsburg Therapy Group is equipped to address any issue. Here are some of the most common.

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Identity Exploration

Part of the human condition is exploring one's identity. And in a hetero-cis-normative world, what we are told as children our identities should be is often at odds with who we truly are. Therapy can be an extremely powerful tool for navigating all aspects of your identity.

Trauma

Trauma affects the way we think about both ourselves and the world around us. It can cloud our self-preception and lead to mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. The right therapist can help you work through your trauma in a safe, healthy, and productive way.

Medical Interventions

Our psychologists and psychiatrists can help affirm gender and identity with therapeutic and medical diagnosis and treatment. Our team also prides itself on its ability to connect those who need it with physicians qualified to administer gender-affirming surgeries and hormonal treatments.

Past or Current Discrimination

Unfortunately, discrimination has always been, and continues to be, a problem for members of the LGBTQ+ community. We all must work towards its end. In the meantime, the right therapist can help those affected by discrimination process it in a healthy and healing way.

Intimacy, Dating, and Sex

Sex and dating can be tricky for people of all identities. For those in the LGBTQ+ community, it can be even trickier due to the lack of representation of the true diversity of the queer community. Therapy can help you navigate this daunting but exciting part of your life.

Romantic Relationships

Media and parental figures have historically been where children learn about romantic relationships and how to navigate them in a healthy way. Unfortunately, this means that for many in the LGBTQ+ community, their idea of a romantic relationship hasn't been represented properly.

Shame and Guilt

Myriad influences during our lives direct how we feel about ourselves. Often, the influences present in queer people's lives are not exactly supportive. Because of this, many in the LGBTQ+ community exist with a pervasive and persistent sense of shame. A therapist can be a positive and affirming influence in your life.

Community Stress

While the LGBTQ+ is more supportive of queer identities than the general population, that certainly doesn't mean it's perfect. Queer people may find themselves at odds with their own community, especially where certain identities intersect. A therapist can help you navigate this tricky topic.

 

Why gender and identity affirmative therapy?

Individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ often face distinct challenges and stresses due to societal stigma. Research indicates that this added stress is a major factor behind LGBTQ+ people being 2 to 3 times more likely to experience anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental health concerns throughout their lives. Unfortunately, many in the LGBTQ+ community hesitate to seek therapy, fearing potential judgment or lack of understanding from providers.

LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy aims to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can address their concerns without fear of rejection. This is crucial, as the quality of the therapist-client relationship is key to positive therapeutic outcomes. At Williamsburg Therapy Group, our team includes queer-identified, leading psychologists and psychiatrists who specialize in the diverse needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

 

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We are here to help you no matter where you are at emotionally and want to pair you with a professional that cares and can help.

 

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