Sam Fogarty

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Sam is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who identifies as a gay, genderqueer, sober White man. Originally from the shoreline of Connecticut, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Spanish & Hispanic Studies from Union College. He went on to complete his graduate training at Teachers College, Columbia University, earning a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and an Advanced Certificate in Sexuality, Women, and Gender Studies.

Sam is a practicing psychotherapist and clinical supervisor at myTherapyNYC, where he specializes in working with LGBTQ+ clients navigating eating disorders, gender dysphoria, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Alongside his clinical work, he conducts ongoing research on eating disorders within LGBTQ+ communities. He is deeply committed to integrating queer theory into the therapeutic process to foster resilience, promote healing, and support clients in leading fulfilling lives.

Aug. 18, 2025

159. Reclaim Your Queer Identity Through Self-Compassion (with Sam Fogarty)

Many gay men grow up internalizing social norms that dictate how they should act, love, or present themselves—distorting their sense of self and making it harder to connect authentically with others. But we can begin to heal ...
Guest: Sam Fogarty