LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Seeking a therapist who truly understands you?

Our licensed therapists are trained and dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, including navigating identity, coming out, relationship dynamics, and coping with discrimination.

We believe in a collaborative approach that respects each person's journey, offering a compassionate and inclusive environment.

Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender identity exploration, or personal growth, our LGBTQ+ affirming therapy services in New York City are here to support your well-being and resilience.

Safe, Inclusive Therapy Space in NYC: In a diverse city like New York, our LGBTQ+ affirming therapists offer a judgment-free, culturally competent space for you to explore your identity and experiences in a welcoming environment. Our approach is tailored to the unique needs of the community:

  1. Support Through Life Transitions: From coming out to transitioning, LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges. Our NYC therapists are trained to provide the compassionate guidance needed to navigate these life changes confidently and authentically.

  2. Expertise in LGBTQ+ Mental Health: LGBTQ+ individuals experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and discrimination. An affirming therapist offers specialized mental health support tailored to these challenges, helping clients manage stress and foster resilience.

  3. Personalized Therapy for Relationship and Family Dynamics: LGBTQ+ relationships may face unique pressures, and our therapists are skilled in addressing issues related to identity, communication, and family dynamics within the LGBTQ+ community.

  4. Empowerment and Self-Acceptance: An LGBTQ+ affirming therapist in NYC focuses on helping clients build self-acceptance, empowerment, and confidence, creating a stronger foundation for personal growth.

About Allay Therapy

A Safe Space to Explore and Heal

Our therapy practice provides an individualized approach to therapy. Our therapists work together with patients to identify their unique concerns and needs - including: anxiety and panic disorders, LGBTQ+ affirming care, relationships, dating, life changes, trauma, depression, boundaries, self esteem and couples counseling. Our mission is in our name: Allay: which means "to lessen in intensity or severity; to calm".

Our therapy practice provides an individualized approach to therapy. Our therapists work together with patients to identify their unique concerns and needs - including: anxiety and panic disorders, LGBTQ+ affirming care, relationships, dating, life changes, trauma, depression, boundaries, self esteem and couples counseling. Our mission is in our name: Allay: which means "to lessen in intensity or severity; to calm".

“I want people to feel calm, hopeful, and safe.” — Megan Wakeley, LCSW

Contact Us

Email and Phone Number

Email and Phone Number

You can reach us via email or phone for appointments or more information.

Logo

Healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and supported, you're not alone on this journey.

Copyright © 2025 Allay Therapy. All Rights Reserved.

Logo

Healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and supported, you're not alone on this journey.

Copyright © 2025 Allay Therapy. All Rights Reserved.

Logo

Healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and supported, you're not alone on this journey.

Copyright © 2025 Allay Therapy. All Rights Reserved.

Logo

Healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and supported, you're not alone on this journey.

Copyright © 2025 Allay Therapy. All Rights Reserved.