Resource Center

We are providing some of this information based on suggestions and recommendations, so information may not always be up-to-date. References are not vetted by Dutchess Pride or its staff. Please contact us if you find any issues with any of these resources.

Physicians & Primary Care

  • Hudson Valley Primary Care

    Location: Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590

    Phone: 845.298.7022

    Website: hudsonvalleyprimarycare.com

  • Dr. Monique Regard, Pediatric Gynecology

    Location: Hawthorne, NY 10532

    Phone: 914-304-5254

    Website: east.optum.com/providers/monique-regard/

  • Dr. Jill Brodsky, Pediatric Endocrinologist

    Location: Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

    ​Phone: 845-231-5600

    Website: east.optum.com/providers/jill-brodsky/

  • Dr. Elisa Burns, Gynecology

    Location: Mount Kisco, NY 10549

    ​Phone: 914-242-1380

    Website: health.usnews.com/doctors/elisa-burns-12822

Therapists & Counselors

  • Heather Butt, LCSW

    Location: Telehealth-only

    Client Focus: Teenagers (14-19), Adults

    Specialties: Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Loss

  • David Carroll, LMHC

    ​Location: Chappaqua, NY (Telehealth-Only)

    Client Focus: Pre-teens, Teenagers/Adolescents (11-19)

    Specialties: Child/Adolescent, Anxiety, Depression

    ​Also of Note: Accepts Insurance

  • Jennifer Chess, LCSW

    Location: Three Circles Therapy Services, Poughkeepsie, NY

    Client Focus: Adults, Families

    Specialities: LGBTQ, Kinks, SW, Ethically Non-Monogamous, Neurodivergent

  • Anna Corbi, MHC, LP

    Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

    Client Focus: Toddlers/Preschoolers, Children (6-10), Pre-teens, Teens

    Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Lesbian, Bisexual

  • Danushi Fernando, MHC

    Location: Teamer Counseling, Poughkeepsie, NY

    Client Focus: Teens (14-19), Adults

    Specialties: They have 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: ​Poughkeepsie, NY (in-person and Telehealth)

    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

  • Marissa Klejbuk, LCAT

    Location: Rooted Arts Psychotherapy, Brewster, NY

    Client Focus: Adolescents (16+), Adults

    Specialties: Trauma, Sexual Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity

  • 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, PTSD

    ​Also of Note: Accepts Insurance

  • Melissa Marino, LMHC

    Location: Beacon, NY (Telehealth only)

    Client Focus: Children (6-10), Preteens (11-13), Teens (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+)

    Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD

  • Meadow Therapy Practice

    Location: Kingston, NY (in-person and Telehealth)

    Client Focus: Teens, Adults

    Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD

  • Nyx Melody, LMHC

    Location: Manhattan, NY (Telehealth-only practice)

    Client Focus: Individuals, Couples, Groups

    Specialties: Trauma/Abuse, Gender/Sexual Identity, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use

  • Michele Rivas, PhD

    Location: New York, NY (Telehealth only)

    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

Trans Resources

For Youth

For Parents

Legal Resources

  • Dutchess County Family Court

    Courthouse Address: 50 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

    Phone: 845-431-1850

    Fax: 845-486-2510

    Website: https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/9jd/Dutchess/dutchessfamily.shtml

  • A Guide to Name Changes in New York

    Basics

    Name Change Resources (legal)

    Official Identification Document Changes

    Interactive Website with a Step-by-Step Guide

    NY State Forms

    17 and younger

    18+

  • General Legal Resources Throughout New York State

    Changing your gender marker on birth certificate for each state

    Frequently Asked Questions for changing your gender marker on a U.S. passport

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    Other Legal Organizations:

General Resources

  • National Advocacy Groups

    • GLSEN works to create inclusive school environments for LGBTQ+ people

    • The Trevor Project is a 24 hour suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth

    • It Gets Better Project is a non-profit looking to uplift LGBTQ+ youth through storytelling and community building

    • GLAAD aims to change the narrative of LGBTQ+ acceptance

  • NY Advocacy Groups