Whether you're navigating tension with parents, raising kids in a queer household, or deepening connection within a polyamorous or chosen family, our LGBTQ+ affirming therapists in NYC are here to help you heal & grow together.
Learn About Family Therapy
LGBTQ+ family therapy offers a supportive space for families to navigate the complexities that can come with gender, sexuality, identity, and relationship structure. Whether you're coming together as a chosen family, exploring a polyamorous dynamic, raising queer or trans kids, or healing from family-based trauma, this kind of therapy centers your lived experience.
According to The Trevor Project, "LGBTQ+ young people who felt high social support from their family reported attempting suicide at less than half the rate of those who felt low or moderate social support." This is exactly the change we want to contribute to. In family therapy, you can build bridges across generations, strengthen bonds, and help families show up for one another with more compassion, clarity, and understanding.
Explore LGBTQ+ Family Therapy in NYC
At Expansive Therapy NYC, LGBTQ+ family therapy is grounded in the belief that your family—whether chosen, biological, or polyamorous—deserves care that sees and honors every identity in the room.
Our team includes LGBTQIA+ therapists and supervised associates who understand the nuances of queer and trans family dynamics, including parenting, generational divides, identity-based conflict, and navigating polyamorous or non-traditional structures.
We’re proudly affirming and identity-conscious. That means we embrace your reality and we’re trained to hold space for it with nuance, compassion, and deep respect. Whether you're based in the West Village, Bushwick, or anywhere across Manhattan, we’re here to help your family move from tension to connection.
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Every LGBTQ+ family is different, and so is every therapy process.
When you begin family therapy with Expansive Therapy, you can expect a space that is structured but flexible, guided by your family’s unique goals.
In our first sessions, we’ll work to understand your relationships, communication patterns, and what each member hopes to change or strengthen.
Some families come to us looking to repair ruptures, others are navigating identity transitions, parenting challenges, or the complexities of a polyamorous or non-hierarchical structure.
Regardless of what brings you in, our therapists meet you where you are with warmth, curiosity, and a commitment to growth.
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Deepening Bonds in Queer and Chosen Families Through Therapy
Meet Our Counselors Offering LGBTQ+ Family Therapy
Our NYC team includes LGBTQ+ licensed therapists and supervised associates who bring both personal insight and professional training to their work with queer families. We're a proudly LGBTQ-owned practice, created by and for our community, and our therapists are deeply experienced in supporting families through the unique challenges of identity, communication, and connection.
Whether you’re a polyamorous family, chosen family, or parenting within a queer household, our clinicians are here to guide the process with warmth, respect, and identity-affirming care. We know that family counseling in New York needs to be as diverse and expansive as the families who live here and we’re proud to offer just that.
Explore Queer-Affirming Therapists in NYC
Please note: Availability is always shifting, so we recommend visiting our full NYC therapist directory.
Why Clients Choose Expansive Therapy in NYC for LGBTQ+ Family Therapy
Clients consistently describe Expansive Therapy as warm, identity-affirming, and deeply impactful. Our team understands the layered dynamics that can exist within queer families, and we hold space for each member with compassion and skill.
Whether you’re navigating family conflict, healing from trauma, or strengthening your chosen family bonds, our therapists bring both clinical insight and lived experience to the work. Our clients speak to how quickly they feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow, even after just a few sessions. At Expansive, it's important to us that you feel seen and truly understood.
"This is a really great therapy center, especially if you are seeking LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. The center is a safe space and welcoming, fairly priced, and conveniently located for the NYC area."
Mathew Shurka, ★★★★★
Therapy should be accessible, not overwhelming.
That’s why Expansive Therapy makes the insurance process as smooth as possible. We accept most PPO and POS insurance plans that offer out-of-network benefits and will verify your coverage before you begin.
Our team handles claim submission for you, so you don’t have to deal with confusing paperwork or phone calls. Session rates range from $75 to $250 depending on your therapist’s experience, about 35% below industry standard in NYC. Whether you're paying out of pocket or using insurance, we’ll help you understand your options clearly and compassionately.
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Finding affirming family therapy in NYC shouldn’t feel like another challenge. Our Manhattan office is conveniently located just steps from Penn Station, making it accessible whether you’re traveling from the Upper West Side, Harlem, or beyond. We also offer online sessions for families who prefer to connect from home—ideal for busy schedules, polyamorous households, or families living in different boroughs.
Office Hours (Admin Support):
Monday–Friday, 9 am–6 pm
Therapist Availability:
Monday–Sunday, 8 am–10 pm
NYC Office Address:
352 7th Ave, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (917) 426-1521
Email: info@expansivetherapy.com
While this page focuses on LGBTQ+ family therapy in NYC, Expansive Therapy also supports queer families, polycules, and chosen family structures across Los Angeles through secure online sessions. Whether you're navigating intergenerational conflict, co-parenting in a queer household, or redefining what “family” means to you, our Los Angeles-based clinicians are here to help.
Our care model blends the insight of licensed therapists with the fresh perspective of associate and resident therapists, each trained in LGBTQIA+ affirming, relational approaches and supervised by experienced professionals.
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