Looking for Mental & physical health support?
Below is a list of therapists, counseling centers, physicians, mental health professionals, and other resources in and around Dutchess County that specialize in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Here are some general health planning and educational resources, as well as some NYC-based providers, as COVID-19 protocols allow for teletherapy with anyone in New York State:
Inclusive Therapists - a website for locating therapists focusing on community inclusion
InnoPsych - a tool for locating therapists of color
Manhattan Alternative - a list of inclusive providers based in NYC
Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) - inclusive healthcare in and around Dutchess County
Inclusive Therapists - a website for locating therapists focusing on community inclusion
InnoPsych - a tool for locating therapists of color
Manhattan Alternative - a list of inclusive providers based in NYC
Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) - inclusive healthcare in and around Dutchess County
PLEASE NOTE that we are providing some of this information based on suggestions and recommendations, so information may not always be up-to-date. Please contact us if you find any issues with any of these resources.
Physicians and Primary Care providers
Hudson Valley Primary Care
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY Phone: 845-298-7022 Dr. Jill Brodsky, Pediatric Endocrinologist Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Phone: 845-231-5600 |
Dr. Monique Regard, Pediatric Gynecology
Location: Hawthorne, NY Phone: 914-304-5254 Dr. Elisa Burns, Gynecology Location: Mt. Kisco, NY Phone: 914-242-1380 |
Therapists and counselors
Heather Butt, LCSW
Location: Telehealth-only practice Client Focus: Teenagers (14-19), Adults Specialties: Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Loss |
Danushi Fernando, MHC
Location: Teamer Counseling, Poughkeepsie, NY Client Focus: Teens (14-19) and Adults Specialties: has experience working in student affairs, diversity and inclusion, LGBTQ advocacy, sexual assault prevention |
Dr. Chris St. Germain, PhD
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Client Focus: Adults, Group Sessions, Couples Specialities: Anxiety, Couples Work, Identity Development, and LGBTQ/Sexuality and Gender Concerns |
Jay Herman, LMSW
Location: Teamer Counseling, Poughkeepsie, NY Client Focus: Teens (14-19) and Adults Specialties: Welcomes people of all gender identities, uses a holistic approach that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit |
Jacquelyn Lindsay, LCSWR
Location: Hopewell Junction, NY (virtual or in-person sessions) Client Focus: Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Child/Adolescent |
Karen Lippitt, LCSW
Location: Beacon, NY Client Focus: Adults, Elders (65+) Specialties: Anxiety, Sexual Abuse, Trauma and PTSD Also of Note: Accepts Insurance |
Mindful Mental Health Counseling, David Carroll PLLC
Location: Telehealth-only practice Client Focus: Pre-teens, Teenagers/Adolescents (11-19) Specialties: Child/Adolescent, Anxiety, Depression |
Nicholas Moran, LMHC
Location: Manhattan, NY (Telehealth-only practice) Client Focus: Individuals, Couples, Groups Specialties: Trauma/Abuse, Gender/Sexual Identity, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use |
Dr. Michelle Rivas, PhD
Location: Arlington, NY Client Focus: Preteens, Teens (11-19), Adults, Elders (65+) Specialties: Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD Also of Note: Accepts Insurance, Bilingual (English/Spanish) |
Nancy J Ulrich, PhD
Location: Taconic Counseling Group, Fishkill, NY Client Focus: Preteens (11-13), Teens (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+) Specialties: Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Parenting Also of Note: Accepts Insurance |
Anna Corbi, MHC, LP
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Client Focus: Toddlers/Preschoolers, Children (6-10), Pre-teens, Teens Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Lesbian, Bisexual |
Mirelva Colon, LMHC
*currently not taking new clients* Location: Rhinebeck, NY Client Focus: Adults and Teens (14-19) Specialties: Addiction, Anxiety, Relationship Issues Also of Note: Bilingual (English/Spanish) |
Melissa Marino, LMHC
Location: Brewster, NY 10509 Client Focus: Children (6-10), Preteens (11-13), Teens (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+) Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD |
Meadow Therapy, LCSW
Location: Accord, NY 12404 Client Focus: Teens, Adults Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD |
Sarah Marandi-Steeves, LCSW, PLLC
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Client Focus: Children, Adolescent, Teens, Young Adults Specialties: Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Parent Training |
Sober over the rainbow
DCPC is proud to host the SOBER OVER THE RAINBOW group of AA. The meeting format is an Open, Speaker, Beginners, and Discussion. All members of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome to join!
Please contact soberovertherainbow845@gmail.com with any questions.
Meeting Time & Place:
Every Wednesday @ 7:00pm
Dutchess County Pride Center
710 South Drive, Suite 200
Hopewell Junction, NY
Please contact soberovertherainbow845@gmail.com with any questions.
Meeting Time & Place:
Every Wednesday @ 7:00pm
Dutchess County Pride Center
710 South Drive, Suite 200
Hopewell Junction, NY