Gay Men’s Psychotherapy

At large, LGBTQ+ people often face higher levels of depression, anxiety, social isolation, and risky substance use. Gay men, in particular, face higher rates of substance use, suicide, and mood and anxiety disorders than heterosexual counterparts. These experiences are understood as likely responses to a stigmatizing social environment.

There is a kinship and shared understanding among group members and facilitators of what it is like to move through the world as a gay man. Members navigate dating and relationships, internalized homophobia, discrimination, and self-acceptance in a supportive setting.

Yes. IHI has been around since before the AIDS crisis. Many gay men have joined its groups to talk openly about dating, sex, HIV status, sexual health, and intimacy.

Affirming care therapy creates a space where people can explore their experiences openly while recognizing the real impact that stigma, discrimination, and social inequities can have on mental health. It is the foundation of our care.

Ideally, yes. But LGBTQ+ identities are not always recognized and affirmed as part of the rich diversity of human experience.

• Identity exploration: Sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and coming out (at any stage of life)
• Mental health: Depression, eating disorders, grief, anxiety, phobias, stress, PTSD and trauma, substance abuse
• Stress: Navigating systemic discrimination, microaggressions, and identity trauma
• Relationships of all types: Navigating interpersonal, intimacy, and communication challenges
• Family and relationships: LGBTQ+ parenting, family-building, and youth advocacy
• Relationship models and structures: Specialized care for individuals in non-traditional relationship styles, including polyamory and consensual non-monogamy
• Dedicated therapy groups: Centering on Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as those experiencing grief and loss, trauma recovery, PTSD, depression, couples communication, divorce and separation, and other life transitions

We engage with broader issues of identity, transition, mental health, coming out, queer relationships, and navigating polyamory. But we also understand and celebrate what makes every person different, helping address questions as diverse as:

• How do I get divorced as a queer person with kids?
• How do I deal with the myriad challenges of “second adolescence” in adulthood?
• Can you provide guideposts as I transition, navigate surgeries, manage my expectations, and work through relationships with family and friends?
• How and where do I put natural feelings of anger and frustration as I navigate the lived experience of a queer person?

While many of our clients identify as LGBTQ+, our services are open to anyone seeking affirming, culturally responsive care.

We’re here for you. Our cash rates are less than half the average cost of therapy in NYC. You can learn more about our insurance, fee, and care options here.

Yes, we offer in-person and virtual therapy options for clients located in New York State. Availability varies by therapist.