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LGBTQIA+ Clients

I work with LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating a wide range of emotional concerns. For some, therapy is a space to explore identity, family dynamics, or the impact of past experiences. For others, it’s about having a space where their identity is understood without needing to be the center of the conversation.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationships, or questions about belonging, I offer a space that’s non-judgmental, and attuned to the complexity of your experience. I welcome clients across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, including those who are still in the process of exploration. You don’t need to be in crisis to begin.

Common concerns I help with:

  • Exploration of sexual identity or gender expression

  • Navigating coming out, or the decision not to come out

  • Family dynamics and support (or lack thereof)

  • Internalized stigma and shame

  • Relationships and dating within the LGBTQIA+ community

  • Coping with societal pressures or discrimination

  • Gender transition or non-binary experiences

  • Healing from past trauma or rejection

  • Strengthening self-acceptance and confidence

Emily Siegel, therapist offering LGBTQ therapy in New York

a thoughtful, individualized approach

I tailor therapy to the needs of each individual. Our work together can support you in making sense of your experiences, building self-understanding, and feeling more at ease with who you are. Over time, the therapeutic process can bring relief, clarity, and ease.

My style is non-judgmental, engaged, and steady, with a focus on long-lasting and meaningful change. We will speak openly about how the process is going along the way. I draw from a broad range of therapeutic methods, including psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-related work. Therapy with me is collaborative and results-oriented.

If you're considering LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, reach out for a free consultation. It’s an opportunity to ask questions, get a feel for what working together would be like, and decide whether it feels like the right fit. There’s no obligation to commit—sometimes a single conversation can help clarify your next steps.

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What to expect in therapy?

Therapy begins with an opportunity for us to get to know each other and clarify your reasons for seeking support. Early sessions focus on understanding your experience and exploring how I can best support you.

Sessions are 45 minutes long and are held once a week. I offer a three-session consultation period at the start, which gives you a chance to see if working together feels like the right fit. At the end of this period, I provide feedback on the work we’ve begun and share my thoughts on how therapy might proceed moving forward.

The pace and focus of therapy are tailored to your needs, with an emphasis on creating a steady and supportive environment. Many people find that over time, therapy brings greater clarity, relief, and ease.

Unsure about starting therapy?

It’s not unusual to have questions about whether therapy is the right fit. Some people have been in therapy before but felt it stayed on the surface. Others are concerned that slowing down to look at things more closely will be uncomfortable or too much. We can discuss these concerns openly and move at a pace that feels manageable.

FAQ’s

  • Many people have had mixed or limited experiences with therapy in the past. Sometimes the approach wasn’t the right fit, or the work didn’t go as deep as it needed to. If you’re considering starting again, we can talk openly about what felt helpful or unhelpful in previous work and what you’re hoping will feel different this time.

  • That’s okay. Many people begin therapy without a clear goal. Making sense of what’s going on and what you want from the process can be something we figure out together over time.

  • It’s not uncommon to worry that slowing down to look more closely at your experience will be destabilizing. In our work together, we’ll move at a pace that feels tolerable. You won’t be pushed to go further than you’re ready to, and we’ll speak openly about how the process is feeling as we go.

  • Skepticism is understandable. Therapy isn’t a quick fix, but it can create the conditions for meaningful change—especially when the focus includes both present symptoms and underlying patterns.