Kel Maisenbacher (they/them)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I'm a trans identifying therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with the LGBTQ+ community.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Astoria, NY

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like they’ve lost touch with themselves. I provide therapy to adults and LGBTQ+ folks facing depression, anxiety or PTSD. I will work with you to develop personalized tools to help you feel deeper connections to yourself, the people in your life and things that you love. Now offering in person and virtual sessions!

My Background and Approach

My focus is to guide you through your emotions with acceptance, patience and compassion towards oneself. I am certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilize elements of IFS therapy. I have over 10 years of experience in suicide prevention as well as providing trauma informed care to adults and the LGBTQ+ community. I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder for adults. I work with adults and young adults in the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, I provide letters for folks who are seeking gender affirming care. Licensed in NY, VT and MA, I offer a free 15-minute consultation reach out to get started.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As someone who walks this earth while being trans, I have experienced both the beauty of being trans and the systemic and societal oppression of being trans. I truly understand the nuances of identity, trauma and systemic oppression. I believe in creating an environment of safety and trust that allows you to feel fully seen and affirmed.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Gender Identity Therapy Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $180/session

Info

Email Kel
3210 30th Ave
suite 2L
Astoria, NY 11102

Reach out to Kel