NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy

NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy Sliding scale psychotherapy practice in NYC providing treatment to individuals 18+ in NY and NJ. We’re here to help you feel better and make change.

We are a mental health practice with locations near Penn Station and Union Square in Manhattan. Our mission is simple: provide affirmative psychotherapy in a sustainable way to the community. By affirmative we mean that we do not view individuals from the perspective of being defective or needing to be fixed. We instead recognize the innate strengths that continue to allow people to function while

enduring difficult life circumstances. Challenging childhoods and distressing adult experiences, coupled with the toxic impact of systemic oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and xenophobia impact our mental health. We firmly believe that change is possible and that we as human beings grow in relationships where an empathic and attuned other bears witness to our struggles. You are not alone. Email or call us and lets take the next step together.

New Group!Moderation & Harm Reduction is an 8-week support group for navigating moderation practices, coping skills, and...
07/21/2025

New Group!

Moderation & Harm Reduction is an 8-week support group for navigating moderation practices, coping skills, and sharing experiences around substance use, altered states of consciousness, and addictive or impulsive behaviors such as gaming, social media, or more.

Eligibility: This group is for q***r/NB/TGNC adults and young adults interested in building coping skills around addictions to altered states of consciousness such as substance use, or other addictive behaviors such as binging, shopping, or more. People who have a history of addiction, impulsivity, or identify as in-recovery, BIPOC, trans, or trauma survivors, are encouraged. Open to NYS residents.

Facilitation by: Kathleen De Marse (River), LMSW, who identifies as a nonbinary trans social worker, artist, and Buddhist meditation practitioner (they/them).

Visit nycaffirmative.com/groups to register and learn more.

07/11/2025
07/02/2025

Take a 2-minute break to breathe deeply and find calm. A simple meditation timer with ocean waves.

We are proud to partner with the Audre Lorde Project, which continues to do crucial work in the community. Please consi...
06/16/2025

We are proud to partner with the Audre Lorde Project, which continues to do crucial work in the community. Please consider donating to support their continued vital work at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/exzf86pw.

The Audre Lorde Project is a Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color community organizing center, focusing on the New York City area.

06/09/2025

Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

06/04/2025

As a QPOC owened practice, Pride and Juneteenth are important holidays for our communities. Our practice recognizes these by taking time off and allowing our staff to rest and rejvenate.

05/30/2025

This article explores healing justice, its significance, and resources like the Kindred Southern Healing Justice Collective and the Healing Justice podcast, which offer invaluable support to q***r BIPOC communities.

05/23/2025

Community organizing offers a profound sense of connection and belonging, especially for q***r BIPOC individuals who may feel marginalized or isolated. In a bustling city like New York, where systemic inequities often weigh heavily on mental well-being, engaging in community-driven movements can pro

05/21/2025

At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

05/19/2025

In today's fast-paced professional landscape, career stress has become an almost universal experience. The boundaries between work and personal life continue to blur, especially in a city like New York where ambition and achievement are deeply woven into the cultural fabric. At NYC Affirmative Psych

04/29/2025

Kimberlé Crenshaw: The Urgency of Intersectionality

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Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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NYC AFFIRMATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY LCSW PLLC is a community focused sustainable sliding scale mental health practice in Manhattan providing treatment to individual adults ages 18+. Our mission is simple: provide affirmative psychotherapy in a sustainable way to the community. By affirmative we mean that we do not view individuals from the perspective of being defective or needing to be fixed.

We instead recognize the innate strengths that continue to allow people to function while enduring difficult life circumstances. Challenging childhoods and distressing adult experiences, coupled with the toxic impact of systemic oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and xenophobia impact our mental health. Our goal is to fill a gap in mental health services provided to those that are historically marginalized and disenfranchised; we are especially committed to serving q***r communities of color. We also strive to be culturally aware and trauma-informed. And, most importantly, we’re here to help you feel better and make change.

We firmly believe that change is possible and that we as human beings grow in relationships where an empathic and attuned other bears witness to our struggles. You are not alone. Lets take the next step together.