Joseph Anthony LoGiudice, the founder and clinical director of Liberation Psychotherapy in New York City, faces rape and sexual abuse charges involving two patients. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced his indictment on October 1, 2026.
Patients enter therapy seeking support, often sharing experiences they have never disclosed elsewhere. An allegation that a therapist used that trust to sexually abuse patients demands careful investigation and a response that puts survivors’ needs first.
The case also follows a separate indictment against Remington Yhap, another therapist at Liberation Psychotherapy. Patients deserve answers about both cases and the safeguards at the practice.
LoGiudice and Yhap are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
What Charges Does Joseph LoGiudice Face
The Manhattan DA announced 24 counts against LoGiudice in New York State Supreme Court:
- Ten counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree.
- Thirteen counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree.
- One count of Rape in the Third Degree.
Prosecutors allege that LoGiudice sexually assaulted two patients on multiple occasions between November 2022 and January 2026. The DA identifies him as a licensed clinical social worker who also led the practice’s Gay Men’s Therapy Group at times.
An indictment contains allegations. It does not establish guilt.
What Prosecutors Allege Happened During Therapy
According to Gothamist’s reporting on the DA’s announcement, the first patient joined group therapy in 2022. Prosecutors allege that LoGiudice engaged in sexual misconduct after group sessions and sexually assaulted the patient in his office.
A second patient attended private and group sessions beginning in 2022. Prosecutors allege that LoGiudice made sexual comments, assaulted him after a group session in January 2024, and assaulted him during a private session in January 2026 after sending sexual Instagram messages. Both patients subsequently left the practice, according to the reporting.
The allegations concern conduct within a therapeutic relationship, where the provider holds professional authority and the patient relies on that provider for care.
How the LoGiudice Case Connects to Remington Yhap
The DA’s announcement confirms that Yhap previously faced an indictment alleging that he raped a teenage patient during a therapy session. One patient in the LoGiudice case reported LoGiudice’s separate alleged abuse after learning of the allegations against Yhap.
The connection warrants attention, but it does not establish that the two therapists coordinated their conduct or knew about each other’s alleged abuse.
Read our related coverage of Remington Yhap:
When allegations involve more than one provider at a practice, a thorough review should examine reporting channels, supervision, prior complaints, and how leadership responded to concerns. Those are investigative questions, not findings that a particular failure occurred.
The Therapist Bears Responsibility for Professional Boundaries
New York’s Office of the Professions tells social workers that maintaining appropriate professional boundaries is the provider’s responsibility. Its guidance warns against exploitation, impaired professional judgment, and dual relationships, including sexual relationships with current or former clients.
Patients should never have to manage a therapist’s sexual behavior to keep receiving care.
A patient may feel attached to a therapist, worry about losing support, or struggle to identify conduct as abuse. Continuing appointments or remaining in contact does not excuse a provider’s exploitation. Nor should a survivor have to defend why they trusted someone they hired to help them.
Discussing sexuality can serve a legitimate therapeutic purpose. Sexualized messages for a provider’s personal gratification or conduct that exploits a patient’s trust demand a different response. Patients have every right to question boundaries and seek independent support.
LGBTQ Patients Deserve Care They Can Trust
Liberation Psychotherapy presented itself as an LGBTQ-centered practice. LoGiudice’s Psychology Today profile describes an approach focused on clients’ identities and identifies trauma and PTSD among his specialties.
People seeking affirming care should be able to discuss sexuality, identity, and trauma without a provider exploiting that openness.
These allegations do not discredit LGBTQ-affirming therapy. They call for accountability for the conduct alleged and attention to the protections every patient deserves. An affirming mission cannot substitute for enforceable boundaries, independent complaint channels, and a meaningful response to concerns.
Patients affected by this case may want help finding another clinician. They should be able to pursue that support without pressure to remain silent or continue treatment at the practice.
Questions About Liberation Psychotherapy and Potential Civil Accountability
The criminal case addresses LoGiudice’s alleged conduct. A civil review can also examine whether evidence supports claims against the practice or other legally responsible parties.
Important questions include whether anyone received earlier complaints, how patients could report concerns about the clinical director, and whether the practice responded appropriately to information about sexual misconduct.
Those questions matter particularly when an accused provider also holds a leadership role. Patients need a reporting route that does not require them to bring a complaint directly to the person they are accusing.
Depending on the evidence and applicable law, a survivor’s attorney may evaluate claims involving sexual abuse, negligent supervision or retention, or other actionable failures. The existence of two indictments does not itself establish liability by the practice or every person associated with it.
Filing deadlines and legal theories depend on the specific facts. Survivors can seek advice now about their options, preservation of evidence, and the relationship between a potential civil case and the criminal proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joseph Anthony LoGiudice
LoGiudice is the founder and clinical director of Liberation Psychotherapy. His public therapist profile uses the name Joseph Anthony LoGiudice.
Are the LoGiudice and Remington Yhap allegations the same case
They concern separate alleged conduct. The DA says one patient reported LoGiudice’s alleged abuse after learning about Yhap’s case.
Can a patient pursue claims against a therapy practice
Potentially, when evidence supports a legally recognized claim. A lawyer can examine the practice’s role, relevant complaints, supervision, and other facts. An indictment alone does not establish civil liability.
What if I am unsure whether my therapist’s conduct was abusive
You can seek independent support without deciding on a legal label first. Tell an advocate or another qualified clinician what happened and ask about your options. You do not need to confront the therapist to ask for help.
Resources for Patients and Survivors
If you face immediate danger, call 911.
- Manhattan DA Special Victims Division: The DA asks anyone subjected to abuse to call 212-335-9373. [1]
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/ for online support.
- NYC Anti-Violence Project: Call 212-714-1141 for LGBTQ and HIV-affected survivor support. Check https://avp.org/get-help/ for current hotline hours and services.
Preserve messages, appointment information, billing records, and other relevant materials you already have. Avoid deleting communications or editing original records. An advocate or attorney can help you consider safety, reporting, and next steps.
Speaking With a Sexual Abuse Lawyer About Your Rights
Families place tremendous trust in healthcare institutions to provide safe, compassionate care for loved ones who may be unable to care for or protect themselves.
When that trust is violated through sexual abuse, the emotional and psychological consequences can be devastating for survivors and their families.
Andreozzi + Foote represents survivors of institutional sexual abuse in New York and across the county.
If you or someone you love was harmed by Joseph Anthony LoGiudice or another employee of a rehabilitation or care facility, you are not alone.
Our compassionate attorneys are here to answer your questions and help you understand your rights.
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