Therapy for Gay & Bisexual Men in NYC & New York State

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I’m Dustin Oliver, MHC-LP, MA, a New York therapist specializing in therapy for gay and bisexual men. I work with men navigating relationships, dating, friendship, identity, body image, substance use and recovery, trauma, coming out, and life transitions. My approach is informed by a personal and academic understanding of the particular social, relational, and cultural experiences that can shape the lives of gay and bisexual men. I offer online therapy throughout New York State, with in-person therapy available in New York City.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes your approach different from other therapists who work with LGBTQ people/gay men?

My work is specifically focused on understanding the lives and mental health of gay and bisexual men. Rather than treating sexual orientation as one aspect of an individual’s identity, I am interested in the ways that growing up gay, gay male culture, and the broader gay community can interact with the concerns that bring someone to therapy. We are impacted not only by our being gay, but by how that facet of our identity influences the others.

Do I need to be struggling with my sexuality or in the process of coming out to see a gay therapist?

Not at all. Many people I work with are completely comfortable with their sexuality and come to therapy for concerns that are not specifically about being gay. Working with a therapist who is familiar with gay men’s lives can allow us to explore relationships, work, family, friendship, sex, identity, and other concerns without needing you to continually explain the cultural context surrounding them. There also may be ways in which your sexuality is impacting other areas of your life that may not have seemed connected before.

Do you offer therapy for gay men throughout New York State?

Yes, I provide online therapy to individuals located throughout New York state. This includes those inside and outside of the limits of New York City.

Do you offer in-person therapy in NYC?

Yes, I offer an in-person option for those in NYC in addition to online therapy. My practice has offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn and I currently have regular office hours at our Brooklyn location.

Do you accept insurance?

While I do not work directly with insurance or insurance companies, you may have access to out of network coverage for therapy services in which your insurance reimburses you for the entire fee or a portion of it the fee for treatment. For that, I can provide you what’s called a superbill that will affirm that you were seen and the charge of the service for reimbursement. Coverage varies and would need to be confirmed to be included in your plan. About 70% of the clients at my practice receive some type of out of network benefit.

How do I get started?

All you have to do is fill out the information form above and I will reach out to you within 48 business hours. I’m here to help!

Important Notes

I can only offer services to those in New York state.

I work with Wise Therapy, LCSW, P.C. to offer online therapy to those living in the state of New York and an in-person option for those in New York City.

I am supervised by Julian Cabezas, LCSW