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Affirming therapy that meets you as your full self
Identity-affirming, CBT-based therapy for LGBTQ+ adults and anyone who wants care that respects who they are.
Or call (646) 493-4007
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
4.95from 113 reviews
In-network with
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most Affirming Therapy has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver Affirming Therapy however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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Affirming therapy is care that treats your identity as valid rather than as a problem to fix. It is an approach, not a separate treatment. Sessions focus on what you bring, such as anxiety, mood, relationships, or the stress of stigma, using cognitive behavioral and other evidence-based methods within a respectful, non-judgmental frame.
Does this sound like you?
- You spent your last therapy session explaining basic things about your life.
- You edit yourself before you speak, even with people you trust.
- You are exhausted by deciding who is safe to be honest with.
- You brace before a doctor's appointment or a new intake form.
- You are out and still anxious, and you cannot explain why.
- You want to talk about your job, not defend who you are.
- A past therapist made you feel like a case study.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Affirming therapy is care that starts from respect. Your identity is not the thing being treated. It is the context in which treatment happens.
What does affirming therapy actually mean?
It is an approach, not a separate type of therapy. The clinical methods are the same evidence-based ones used everywhere: cognitive behavioral therapy, skills work, processing. What changes is the stance of the person in the other chair.
An affirming therapist does not treat who you are as a question to be solved. You will not spend sessions explaining yourself. You will not be asked when you knew, or whether you are sure, or how your family took it, unless those are things you want to talk about.
The American Psychological Association has published guidance for psychological practice with LGBTQ+ clients, and the core of it is straightforward: identity is not pathology, and care should reflect that.
The practical difference is where the session goes. You came in about a breakup, a job, or panic attacks. That is what the session is about.
Why does affirming care matter clinically?
Because the stress is real and it accumulates.
Living with stigma means a constant low-grade calculation: who is safe, what to disclose, how much to edit. That vigilance costs something. It shows up as anxiety, exhaustion, low mood, and difficulty trusting people, including therapists.
Bad therapy is not neutral. Many LGBTQ+ adults have had an experience where a provider was uninformed, uncomfortable, or subtly disapproving, and they left worse than they arrived. That history is often why someone waits years before trying again.
Rejection from family, workplaces, or communities adds another layer. So does the ordinary stuff everyone deals with, which does not go away just because there is discrimination on top of it.
What do sessions focus on?
Whatever you bring. That is the point.
For some people the focus is directly identity-related: coming out, navigating a family that will not use your name, deciding whether a relationship is worth what it costs, or handling a workplace where you are the only one.
For plenty of others, identity is barely mentioned. The work is anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, a marriage, or a career. Affirming therapy means you can get treatment for the thing you actually have without translating your life first.
MindView uses cognitive behavioral therapy as the core method. Your therapist helps you notice the thought patterns fueling anxiety or low mood, and build practical responses you can use in real situations. Where minority stress is a factor, that gets named directly rather than ignored.
You control disclosure. You decide what to share, when, and what stays out of the room.
Some sessions do go directly at identity: coming out to a parent, deciding whether a friendship survives a comment, handling a partner’s family. Others never touch it. Both are affirming therapy, because affirming therapy is defined by the therapist’s stance rather than the topic.
How long does therapy take?
It depends on what you are working on, and we will not pretend otherwise.
The method is the part we can describe. Your first session is an intake. The early work covers your history more fully, and the treatment plan is built with your therapist out of what it turns up. From there sessions are weekly, and once a month you review standardized measures together to see whether anxiety, mood, and functioning are actually changing. If something is not working, you say so and the plan changes.
Some people come for a focused stretch around a specific problem. Others stay longer. Neither is more correct, and your therapist will be direct with you about what they see rather than promising a result.
Can I do this by telehealth?
Yes, and for a lot of people it is the deciding factor.
Affirming providers are not evenly distributed. If you live somewhere without one nearby, or you would simply rather not sit in a local waiting room, telehealth solves that. It is available at every MindView location.
Sessions by video are the same clinical work. Nothing is watered down.
It also helps with privacy. If you are not out at home, at work, or in your neighborhood, a video session from a closed room is often the only workable option, and that is a legitimate reason to choose it.
Getting started
MindView works with LGBTQ+ adults and anyone seeking identity-respecting care in Jamaica and Queens, NY, and Buffalo, NY. All clients are 18 and older.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans and currently accepting new clients. Book a session online or call (646) 493-4007. We respond within one business day.
What does it look like?
- •Wanting a therapist who respects your identity from the first session
- •Stress from stigma, rejection, or hiding parts of who you are
- •Anxiety or low mood tied to how others treat you
- •Questions about identity, relationships, or belonging
- •Past therapy that felt judgmental or uninformed
Who is this for?
- •LGBTQ+ adults who want care that affirms who they are
- •Anyone who wants a therapist who respects their identity and values
- •People carrying stress from stigma, bias, or feeling unseen
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- The first session
Your therapist asks what brought you in and what you want to change. You are not asked to explain or justify your identity. You rate the intensity of what you are feeling, whether that is anxiety, low mood, or the strain of hiding, on a 0 to 10 scale. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- Understanding the history
Your therapist walks through your life across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, looking at family, work, community, and where you have been safe and where you have not, along with the strengths that carried through. You can decline any question and keep answers short.
- Building the plan
You build the plan together. Goals target what you actually came in for, whether that is anxiety, mood, a relationship, a workplace, or minority stress. Each goal has concrete objectives. You also set one personal goal that matters to you and is not tied to a diagnosis.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan at your pace, and you decide what stays out of the room. Once a month your therapist reviews standardized measures with you to see whether anxiety, mood, and functioning are shifting, and the plan is adjusted from what the measures show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Do you take insurance?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What actually happens in the first session?
Your therapist asks what brought you in and what you want out of therapy. You are not asked to explain, justify, or educate anyone about your identity.
How long does therapy take, and does it work?
It depends on what you bring and what you want to change. Your therapist sets goals with you and reviews them as you go rather than promising a timeline or an outcome.
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. You do not need a diagnosis, and your identity is not one. Wanting support is enough to book.
Can I meet by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth, which matters if there is no affirming provider near you. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
What makes therapy affirming rather than just tolerant?
An affirming therapist starts from respect rather than curiosity. Your identity is not the subject of the session unless you want it to be, and the work stays on what you actually came in for.
How do I get started?
- 1
Check your insurance
Most major plans are accepted, and checking takes under a minute.
See if we take your insurance - 2
- 3
Meet your therapist
Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
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