Before Your First Session: Everything You Need to Know About Using Insurance
How to use your insurance to cover mental health therapy at NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy. We’re in network with Aetna, Anthem, Humana, MetroPlus Health, Optum, Oxford, United HealthCare, and Wellfleet.
Understanding Shame and How Therapy Can Help
Shame is one of the most painful and pervasive emotions a person can carry. Unlike guilt, which says "I made a mistake," shame whispers something far more damaging: I am the mistake. It lives in the body, hides in silence, and quietly shapes how we see ourselves, how we move through the world, and who we believe we deserve to become.
Our mission.
Our goal has always been to fill a gap in mental health services provided to those that are historically marginalized and disenfranchised; we are especially committed to serving queer communities of color. We also strive to be culturally aware and trauma-informed.
Beyond Tolerance: Why LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy Changes Everything
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already navigating the complexities of living authentically in a world that doesn't always understand. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, the stakes feel even higher—because the wrong therapeutic relationship can do more harm than good. This is where LGBTQIA+ affirmative psychotherapy steps in, offering something far more powerful than basic acceptance: true understanding and validation.