Forde Kay

MA, LMFT, CTIP
Accepting Clients

I work to empower my clients with the tools they need to thrive, hopefully making myself obsolete in the process.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in New York

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My clients are curious individuals seeking a deeper, more engaged therapeutic experience- one that goes beyond the therapist as a passive listener. Those I work with value being challenged and appreciate a dynamic, conversational approach to therapy that fosters authenticity, insight, and transformation. While I primarily work with queer and LGBTQ+ folks, my practice is inclusive of anyone looking for meaningful connection and growth.

My Background and Approach

I take a strength-based, relational approach, tailoring treatment to your needs while fostering a strong, authentic connection. I’m direct, I use humor, and I believe therapy should be an engaging, collaborative process. My goal is to help you build confidence, improve communication, and strengthen your sense of self-worth so you can navigate relationships and life with more clarity and empowerment. I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Certificate in trauma-informed practice, and extensive training in trans-affirming care. I am also currently pursuing certification as a sex therapist. Since 2016, I’ve worked with developmentally disabled adults in home and school settings, high-risk youth in wilderness therapy, and individuals, couples, and families in clinical offices. This wide-ranging experience means I’m well-equipped to adapt my approach to suit your unique challenges, whether you’re facing relationship struggles, self-esteem issues, or life transitions.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Couples Counseling Eclectic Therapy Sex Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • EcoTherapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Nonviolent Communication
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Wilderness Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Relationship Issues Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Problems
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 200/session

Reach out to Forde