Affirming care for every identity & relationship

Therapy for the beautifully complicated parts of being human

Less explaining yourself, more exploring yourself.

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What We Offer

Expert therapy and coaching available online everywhere, and in-person at our New York and Chicago locations.

Individual Therapy

Couples Therapy

LGBTQIA+ Therapy

Polyamory & Non-Monogamy

Sex Therapy

Depression, Anxiety & Trauma

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Our Care Team

Our team of licensed mental health professionals brings experience in individual therapy, couples and relationship counseling, sex therapy, LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma, anxiety, depression, and more.

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Anonymous Support Group Client

"It is hard to put into words what this group did for my soul, my confidence, and my self-love. I felt like a part of a queer community for maybe the first time ever. I belonged."

Anonymous Support Group Client

"The Expansive Community has been beyond incredible in providing not only a safe space to explore all things like gender, sexuality, queerness, etc, but also a space where I’ve been able to meet new people and create friendships in the queer community!"

Anonymous Relationship Therapy Client

“My partner and I were looking for a queer therapist who could see us when we lived in different states. We've had a great experience both administratively and in session. Affordable too, relative to other options we explored.”

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In-Person Sessions

The Expansive Group offers LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and coaching in person at our New York and Chicago offices as well as virtual services around the world. If you want to meet with your therapist or coach in the privacy and comfort of our offices, please indicate your preference on our form.

The Expansive Group, New York

7a Halsey St Mezzanine #1, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Therapy for the beautifully complicated parts of being human

What We Offer

Our Care Team

Ashley M. Lagrange, LPC (They/Them)

Caressa Chester, LLMSW, MSW (She/They)

Leah Hoane, LCPC, LCMHC, CST (She/They)

Abby Mayhue, LPC, NCC (She/They)

Mary Hellstrom, LMFT, CST (She/Her)

Maureen Davies, LSW, CADC (They/She)

Kamil Lewis, LMFT (She/Her)

Kayla Harris, LMFT (She/Her)

Serena Martinez, LMSW (They/Them)

Casey Tanner, LCPC, LMHC, CST (They/She)

Jenn Bealer, LCSW (She/Her)

Elaine Lo, MsED (She/Her)

Mackenzie Menter, MSW (All Pronouns)

Jordan LaHaye, MHC (They/Them)

Laurel Meng, LCSW (She/Her)

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