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33%
LGBTQ adults report a negative experience…
LGBTQ adults report having a negative experience or form of mistreatment when interacting with a mental health professional in the last year. (2022)
50%
Of Transgender or non-binary adults report a negative experience…
Transgender or non-binary adults report a negative experience or form of mistreatment when interacting with a mental health professional in the last year. (2022)

Not all therapists are the right match.

The bottom Line:

Sending your LGBTQ+ patients to therapists who are not specifically LGBTQ affirming carries significant risk

33%

LGBTQ adults report a negative experience…

LGBTQ adults report having a negative experience or form of mistreatment when interacting with a mental health professional in the last year. (2022)

50%

Of Transgender or non-binary report a negative experience…

Transgender or non-binary adults report a negative experience or form of mistreatment when interacting with a mental health professional in the last year. (2022)

Not all therapists are the right match.

The bottom Line:

Sending your LGBTQ+ patients to therapists who are not specifically LGBTQ affirming carries significant risk

The bottom Line:

Sending your LGBTQ+ patients to therapists who are not specifically LGBTQ affirming carries significant risk

The bottom Line:

Sending your LGBTQ+ patients to therapists who are not specifically LGBTQ affirming carries significant risk

LGBTQ Affirming Therapy Works

LGBTQ-affirmative therapy was effective in reducing depression, anxiety, and stress among transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. (2018)
LGBTQ-affirmative therapy positively impacted the self-esteem and psychological wellbeing of lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. (2012)
LGBTQ-affirmative therapy helps clients develop adaptive coping strategies and resilience in the face of minority stressors. (2013)

LGBTQ-affirmative therapy was effective in reducing depression, anxiety, and stress among transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. (2018)
LGBTQ-affirmative therapy positively impacted the self-esteem and psychological wellbeing of lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. (2012)
LGBTQ-affirmative therapy helps clients develop adaptive coping strategies and resilience in the face of minority stressors. (2013)

Not all therapists & Services are the right match.

LGBTQ Affirming Therapy Works

LGBTQ-affirmative therapy was effective in reducing depression, anxiety, and stress among transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. (2018)

LGBTQ-affirmative therapy positively impacted the self-esteem and psychological wellbeing of lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. (2012)

LGBTQ-affirmative therapy helps clients develop adaptive coping strategies and resilience in the face of minority stressors. (2013)

33%
LGBTQ adults report a negative experience…
LGBTQ adults report having a negative experience or form of mistreatment when interacting with a mental health professional in the last year. (2022)
50%
Of Transgender or non-binary report a negative experience…
Transgender or non-binary adults report a negative experience or form of mistreatment when interacting with a mental health professional in the last year. (2022)

Not all therapists are the right match.

Expansive Therapy is 100% LGBTQ owned and specialized.

We invite your patients to bring their whole selves to therapy. With affirming support, we help our clients to feel embodied and empowered so they can thrive in the world.

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How We Work With Your Patients

We offer online therapy anywhere in New York and California, and in-person therapy in New York City and Los Angeles.

Online

In-Person

Individual

Group

Online

In-Person

Individual

Group

How we work with You

We offer online therapy to clients anywhere within the New York and California states. We offer in-Person therapy with limited availability.

Areas Of Expertise

LGBTQ Issues

Anxiety

Depression

Minority Stress

Trauma & PTSD

Gender Exploration

Sexuality Exploration

Polyamory & Open Relationships

Self-Esteem & Shame

Substance Use & Addiction

LGBTQ Issues

Anxiety

Depression

Minority Stress

Trauma & PTSD

Gender Exploration

Sexuality Exploration

Polyamory & Open Relationships

Self-Esteem & Shame

Substance Use & Addiction

Areas of expertise

LGBTQ Issues

Anxiety

Depression

Minority Stress

Trauma & PTSD

Sexuality Exploration

Self-Esteem & Shame

Gender Exploration

Polyamory & Open Relationships

Substance Use & Addiction

How we work with You

We offer online therapy to clients anywhere within the New York and California states. We offer in-Person therapy with limited availability.

In-Person

Group

Individual

Online

Areas of expertise

LGBTQ Issues

depression

Anxiety

Trauma & PTSD

Minority Stress

Gender Exploration

Sexuality Exploration

Self Esteen & Shame

Polyamory & Open Relationships

Substance Use & Addiction

How It Works

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We’ll collect your patients’ insurance information, check their benefits, and send them a custom fee structure. We also offer sliding scale fees based on the licensure level of the therapist.

We check your patients’ benefits

Free consults for your patients

We offer free consults to partnered patients so they find the right match and feel supported at our practice. We have therapists all across the LGBTQ spectrum.

Easy scheduling

Our office manager is standing by to guide each new client through scheduling, including fully online, LGBTQ affirming intake forms and appointment reminders.

We’ll take it from there.

Once your patient starts therapy with us, we’ll take care of any issues that might arise, including insurance payment issues. Our top priority is making sure your patients have an affirming therapy experience.

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We keep it easy for you

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We’ll collect your patients’ insurance information, check their benefits, and send them a custom fee structure. We also offer sliding scale fees based on the licensure level of the therapist.

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Free consults for your patients

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We offer free consults to partnered patients so they find the right match and feel supported at our practice. We have therapists all across the LGBTQ spectrum.

Book a free consultation

Easy scheduling

We’ll take it from there.

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Our office manager is standing by to guide each new client through scheduling, including fully online, LGBTQ affirming intake forms and appointment reminders.

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We’ll take it from there.

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5 Reasons to Choose Us

What We're about

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100% Queer Owned
Expansive Therapy was founded with the goal of creating an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to be heard, to heal, and to grow.
Quality Therapy
We care deeply about the level of care our clients receive. We take our time to vet and train our therapists and feel fully confident in their ability to be empathetic, knowledgeable, and validating of individual experience.
Trauma-Informed
Our therapists have trained directly with the world’s leading trauma experts, including Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Richard Schwartz. Understanding and healing trauma is at the core of our practice.
We Make Starting Easy
Our goal is to take the stress out of starting therapy. Our admin team offers guidance through every step of the process. We provide upfront fees, check benefits if using insurance, submit claims, and give free consults upon request.
We Work Together
We are a true group practice, and we work together behind the scenes to ensure the highest quality of care.

100% Queer Owned
Expansive Therapy was founded with the goal of creating an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to be heard, to heal, and to grow.
Quality Therapy
We care deeply about the level of care our clients receive. We take our time to vet and train our therapists and feel fully confident in their ability to be empathetic, knowledgeable, and validating of individual experience.
Trauma-Informed
Our therapists have trained directly with the world’s leading trauma experts, including Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Richard Schwartz. Understanding and healing trauma is at the core of our practice.
We Make Starting Easy
Our goal is to take the stress out of starting therapy. Our admin team offers guidance through every step of the process. We provide upfront fees, check benefits if using insurance, submit claims, and give free consults upon request.
We Work Together
We are a true group practice, and we work together behind the scenes to ensure the highest quality of care.

100% Queer Owned
Expansive Therapy was founded with the goal of creating an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to be heard, to heal, and to grow.
Quality Therapy
We care deeply about the level of care our clients receive. We take our time to vet and train our therapists and feel fully confident in their ability to be empathetic, knowledgeable, and validating of individual experience.
Trauma-Informed
Our therapists have trained directly with the world’s leading trauma experts, including Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Richard Schwartz. Understanding and healing trauma is at the core of our practice.
We Make Starting Easy
Our goal is to take the stress out of starting therapy. Our admin team offers guidance through every step of the process. We provide upfront fees, check benefits if using insurance, submit claims, and give free consults upon request.
We Work Together
We are a true group practice, and we work together behind the scenes to ensure the highest quality of care.

100% Queer Owned
Expansive Therapy was founded with the goal of creating an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to be heard, to heal, and to grow.
Quality Therapy
We care deeply about the level of care our clients receive. We take our time to vet and train our therapists and feel fully confident in their ability to be empathetic, knowledgeable, and validating of individual experience.
Trauma-Informed
Our therapists have trained directly with the world’s leading trauma experts, including Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Richard Schwartz. Understanding and healing trauma is at the core of our practice.
We Make Starting Easy
Our goal is to take the stress out of starting therapy. Our admin team offers guidance through every step of the process. We provide upfront fees, check benefits if using insurance, submit claims, and give free consults upon request.
We Work Together
We are a true group practice, and we work together behind the scenes to ensure the highest quality of care.

The Body Keeps The Score + Expansive Therapy

During 2022, we partnered with Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, the world’s leading trauma expert and #1 bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score. He supervised all of our therapists and we focused on the intersection between trauma and LGBTQ identities to better serve our clients.

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The Body Keeps The Score + Expansive Therapy

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What separates your practice from other therapy companies?

Do you work with our patient’s insurance plans?

Who submits claims?

How do my patients get started with a therapist?

What separates your practice from other therapy companies?

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Do you work with our patient’s insurance plans?

Who submits claims?

How do my patients get started with a therapist?

What separates your practice from other therapy companies?

Do you work with our patient’s insurance plans?

Who submits claims?

How do my patients get started with a therapist?

What separates your practice from other therapy companies?

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The Benefits of a Team

We create a supportive community for our therapists so that they can provide a healing environment for your employees. Our therapists are employees, with benefits. We work together behind the scenes to ensure quality, affirming care.

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