Group Therapy
Trans + Gender Diverse Support Groups
Online
Mondays
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Thursdays
6:00PM – 7:30PM
Our Trans + Gender Diverse (TGD) Support Groups are supportive spaces open to all adults who identify as transgender, gender diverse, gender expansive, or non-binary.
These groups aim to create a safe, supportive space for TGD-identified folx to connect with one another and navigate the unique challenges of our community. Each group explores topics surrounding identity, intersectionality, relationship building, and daily stressors. Members have various goals, but share a commitment to their own and each other's growth.
Cost: $15/session
Meet your therapist
Sophie Brous, LMSW
They/Them
Sophie practices therapy through a client-centered and trauma-informed lens, taking a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach and utilizing a variety of methodologies to make therapy best suited for the individual. Sophie is deeply committed to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice.
Meet your therapist
Jackie Prestoy, LMHC-LP
She/They
Jackie creates space to truly hear and understand her patients. She believes that being listened to and understood lays the groundwork for change and healing. Sessions can involve treatment and exploration of mental illness and/or the pursuit of personal wellness.
Meet your therapist
Lee Delegard, LMHC-LP
They/Them
Lee draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, mindfulness, and yoga. Lee takes a holistic approach, striving to integrate the body into talk therapy — finding exploration of somatic experiences to be a doorway into understanding how emotions are stored and processed.
Meet your therapist
Sophie Brous, LMSW
They/Them
Sophie practices therapy through a client-centered and trauma-informed lens, taking a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach and utilizing a variety of methodologies to make therapy best suited for the individual. Sophie is deeply committed to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice.
FAQ
Any Questions?
Is this group open to people who are questioning their gender?
Yes. The group welcomes people who are curious and questioning their gender identities.
How is group safety maintained?
Groups are led by licensed therapists and social workers. Participants communicate with facilitators before entry and individuals who disrespect or violate others’ wellbeing may be removed.
How can this group help me?
Joining can provide community, support, and care. Transgender people face greater mental health struggles and roadblocks to accessing affirmative care, and a supportive group is one way through.
What is affirming care?
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.
Shouldn’t all LGBTQ+ therapy be affirming?
Ideally, yes. But LGBTQ+ identities are not always recognized and affirmed as part of the rich diversity of human experience.
Can you tell me more about the treatments you offer?
- 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
What are examples of the kinds of questions you help people answer?
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?
Do I have to identify as LGBTQ+ to receive services?
While many of our clients identify as LGBTQ+, our services are open to anyone seeking affirming, culturally responsive care.
I'm underinsured. Can you help?
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.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes, we offer in-person and virtual therapy options for clients located in New York State. Availability varies by therapist.