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Meet Our Team of LGBTQ+ & Allied Therapists in NY & MA
What We Support the LGBTQ+ Community With in Therapy
LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy is about more than acceptance — it’s about creating a space where your whole self is celebrated. Whether you’re exploring identity, or healing from past experiences, our therapists help you build self-trust, and a life that feels authentically yours.
Areas We Often Explore with LGBTQ+ Clients
Coming Out & Identity Exploration
Whether you're questioning, newly out, or exploring new parts of your identity, therapy offers a safe space to unpack fears, dreams, and next steps.
Navigating Family & Cultural Expectations
We help you set boundaries, manage rejection, and find connection in chosen family while honoring your cultural background.
Relationship & Intimacy Challenges
From communication breakdowns to navigating polyamory or open relationships, we support you in building relationships that reflect your values and needs.
Healing from Discrimination & Trauma
We create a space to process the impact of bias, microaggressions, and systemic oppression, while building tools for resilience.
Gender Affirmation & Transition Support
Whether you're considering medical transition, exploring gender expression, or seeking letters for gender-affirming care, we walk with you through the process.
Mental Health & Minority Stress
We address the unique stressors LGBTQ+ individuals face — from isolation to burnout — and help you restore balance and well-being.
Building Self-Worth & Pride
We work to replace shame with self-compassion and pride, helping you feel confident and grounded in your identity.
What to Expect in LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy at Boundless NY & MA
Our work together starts with creating an environment where your identity is honored and your experiences are taken seriously. Whether you’re seeking support for relationships, mental health, or navigating life transitions, we will move at your pace.
Our Approach to LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Initial Connection & Assessment
We begin with an in-depth conversation about your goals, history, and lived experiences, ensuring your therapist understands both your challenges and strengths.
Collaborative Goal Setting
Together, we set clear, achievable goals — from managing anxiety or processing trauma to strengthening relationships or exploring identity.
Identity-Affirming Skill Building
We use tools from CBT, DBT, IFS and trauma-informed care to help you navigate challenges while affirming your gender, sexuality, and cultural background.
Space for Relationship & Community Work
We can explore dynamics with partners, family, or chosen family, helping you communicate needs and set boundaries with confidence.
Support for Intersectional Challenges
We hold space for the ways race, culture, gender, sexuality, and other identities intersect, shaping your mental health and relationships.
LGBTQ+ Folks We Often Work With
Individuals Exploring Identity
People who are questioning their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression — at any age or stage.
Trans & Nonbinary Clients
Clients seeking support during social or medical transition, or those wanting a space to explore gender in safety.
Couples & Relationship Structures
LGBTQ+ couples, polyamorous or open relationships, and partnerships navigating communication, intimacy, or external pressures.
Youth & Young Adults
Teens and college-age clients working through identity, peer relationships, family dynamics, or self-esteem.
Clients Facing Discrimination or Minority Stress
Those processing the mental health impact of bias, microaggressions, or systemic oppression.
BIPOC LGBTQ+ Clients
Individuals navigating the intersection of race, culture, and queerness, and seeking a therapist who understands these complexities.
Families & Loved Ones
Parents, siblings, or partners wanting to better understand and support their LGBTQ+ family member.
3 Steps to Get Started
1. Initial Consultation
Book a 15-minute call to connect with a therapist who understands LGBTQ+ experiences. We’ll discuss your goals, questions, and practical details like cost and insurance.
2. Your First Session
Your first 45-minute appointment is a space to share your story, explore challenges, and name what you want from therapy—at a pace that feels right for you.
3. Ongoing Support
Most clients meet weekly for 45 or 60 minutes. The process is shaped around your needs, with steady support as you grow more grounded and confident in yourself.
