LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Berkeley Heights, NJ
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
Kathleen Bakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
It's hard to admit needing help sometimes. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, or inertia about self-motivated change? If you're struggling with managing anxiety or depression, infertility, adoption issues, trauma, LGBTQ, ADHD, child behavior, mariage, or impulse control I can help. I will "meet you where you are" emotionally, and together we can navigate what you are experiencing. I want to walk with you while you find mental wellness, manage stressors, obtain clarity, and gain the peace of mind that you deserve. There's much healing in being heard, understood, and taking time to process emotions.
It's hard to admit needing help sometimes. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, or inertia about self-motivated change? If you're struggling with managing anxiety or depression, infertility, adoption issues, trauma, LGBTQ, ADHD, child behavior, mariage, or impulse control I can help. I will "meet you where you are" emotionally, and together we can navigate what you are experiencing. I want to walk with you while you find mental wellness, manage stressors, obtain clarity, and gain the peace of mind that you deserve. There's much healing in being heard, understood, and taking time to process emotions.
My ideal client is open to insight and a different perspective. They are perhaps ready for a change and will walk a path that may be uncomfortable at times. My ideal client has dealt with everything from existential crises, searching for life's meaning, addiction, behavior issues, trauma, and attachment issues, to name a few that stand out.
My ideal client is open to insight and a different perspective. They are perhaps ready for a change and will walk a path that may be uncomfortable at times. My ideal client has dealt with everything from existential crises, searching for life's meaning, addiction, behavior issues, trauma, and attachment issues, to name a few that stand out.
Brighter Future Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Are you struggling with life stressors? Finding it more difficult to deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or conflicts? I can work with you to figure out the tools you need in order to work through such obstacles as: physical and sexual abuse, stressful situations/relationships, mood disorders, and family dysfunction. I utilize my calm nature and sense of humor to engage people in treatment and we work together to identify and achieve their goals.
Are you struggling with life stressors? Finding it more difficult to deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or conflicts? I can work with you to figure out the tools you need in order to work through such obstacles as: physical and sexual abuse, stressful situations/relationships, mood disorders, and family dysfunction. I utilize my calm nature and sense of humor to engage people in treatment and we work together to identify and achieve their goals.
My ideal client is ready to address areas of their life in which they want to delve deeper into, whether it be past experiences or current stressors, we are in this together to figure out the best way forward. They are open to learning new techniques which could assist them in this process and open to exploring all aspects of life.
My ideal client is ready to address areas of their life in which they want to delve deeper into, whether it be past experiences or current stressors, we are in this together to figure out the best way forward. They are open to learning new techniques which could assist them in this process and open to exploring all aspects of life.
Kate Goldsmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
We all reach moments of crisis in our lives when situations become too complicated or overwhelming to work through independently. Whether these times are related to an acutely stressful life event or a more subtle shifting of circumstances, I hope to provide my clients with the tools and guidance to work through these difficult moments. I understand that getting to therapy is often an intimidating process, and I seek to provide a non-judgmental and supportive place in which to do the work, while also challenging each person to see his or her thoughts, feelings and behaviors more clearly.
We all reach moments of crisis in our lives when situations become too complicated or overwhelming to work through independently. Whether these times are related to an acutely stressful life event or a more subtle shifting of circumstances, I hope to provide my clients with the tools and guidance to work through these difficult moments. I understand that getting to therapy is often an intimidating process, and I seek to provide a non-judgmental and supportive place in which to do the work, while also challenging each person to see his or her thoughts, feelings and behaviors more clearly.
Hayley Perelman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients located in NJ, NY, MA, & VT, and clients seated in DC and the 40+ PSYPACT states (listed below in note). People often seek therapy for personal growth, to reduce suffering, and to live meaningful lives. I believe in meeting you wherever you are in your journey, and will empower and challenge you to find your own voice. This may mean exploring where you are feeling stuck and working to remove obstacles in your path, and discussing the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how they are affecting you. You deserve a safe, warm space to develop tools for managing hard times.
I am currently accepting new clients located in NJ, NY, MA, & VT, and clients seated in DC and the 40+ PSYPACT states (listed below in note). People often seek therapy for personal growth, to reduce suffering, and to live meaningful lives. I believe in meeting you wherever you are in your journey, and will empower and challenge you to find your own voice. This may mean exploring where you are feeling stuck and working to remove obstacles in your path, and discussing the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how they are affecting you. You deserve a safe, warm space to develop tools for managing hard times.
Dana T Trudeau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
I am known to provide a warm, and relaxed environment in which prospective clients (individuals, children, couples and families) can receive psychotherapeutic services in complete confidence. I have been practicing for over 30 years and have experience working with most clients symptoms and problems. The fee for my services is $125-150 per hour. I also accept most insurances I am in network with most insurances . "Change your thinking and change your world!...N.V. Peale. I am licensed in New Jersey , and am getting licensed in Nevada. Call for more information
I am known to provide a warm, and relaxed environment in which prospective clients (individuals, children, couples and families) can receive psychotherapeutic services in complete confidence. I have been practicing for over 30 years and have experience working with most clients symptoms and problems. The fee for my services is $125-150 per hour. I also accept most insurances I am in network with most insurances . "Change your thinking and change your world!...N.V. Peale. I am licensed in New Jersey , and am getting licensed in Nevada. Call for more information
Center for Hope and Renewal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Center for Hope and Renewal is committed to helping the residents of New Jersey with a variety of presenting concerns. Our staff are expertly trained and devoted therapists who share CHR's commitment to high-quality mental and emotional health services using a multi-tiered approach to help our clients on their journey to wellness. CHR is a group practice with therapists who work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Our therapists specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, loss/grief, relationship issues and life transitions amongst many other presenting issues.
Center for Hope and Renewal is committed to helping the residents of New Jersey with a variety of presenting concerns. Our staff are expertly trained and devoted therapists who share CHR's commitment to high-quality mental and emotional health services using a multi-tiered approach to help our clients on their journey to wellness. CHR is a group practice with therapists who work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Our therapists specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, loss/grief, relationship issues and life transitions amongst many other presenting issues.
Healing and self-discovery are necessary and ongoing processes of a healthy and thriving person. But what does it look like? How does one begin this journey? Though many of us hope to be well and to thrive in relationships, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Unpacking the traumas of your past and allowing yourself to feel your emotions can be overwhelming! My hope is to provide support and to partner with you as you embark on this journey toward mental health and wholeness.
Healing and self-discovery are necessary and ongoing processes of a healthy and thriving person. But what does it look like? How does one begin this journey? Though many of us hope to be well and to thrive in relationships, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Unpacking the traumas of your past and allowing yourself to feel your emotions can be overwhelming! My hope is to provide support and to partner with you as you embark on this journey toward mental health and wholeness.
Are you ready to explore why you and/or your children / spouse / partner and family have been struggling to deal with life’s normal activities as well as new challenges and stressors? Do you struggle to fall asleep or wake-up each morning feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You have found a safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment where together we can start a journey together to identify the challenges and then develop goals that you want to achieve in order to decrease negative stressors in your life. A variety of therapeutic tools and resources will be used to help you achieve your goals and truly live the life of your dreams.
Are you ready to explore why you and/or your children / spouse / partner and family have been struggling to deal with life’s normal activities as well as new challenges and stressors? Do you struggle to fall asleep or wake-up each morning feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You have found a safe, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment where together we can start a journey together to identify the challenges and then develop goals that you want to achieve in order to decrease negative stressors in your life. A variety of therapeutic tools and resources will be used to help you achieve your goals and truly live the life of your dreams.
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Are you stressed, stuck, and burned out? Are past events haunting you? Stress, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and life happens. When life gets tough, a therapist is a great resource for help and support. I hope you will let me be a part of your journey and allow me to assist you in overcoming mental health obstacles.
Are you stressed, stuck, and burned out? Are past events haunting you? Stress, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and life happens. When life gets tough, a therapist is a great resource for help and support. I hope you will let me be a part of your journey and allow me to assist you in overcoming mental health obstacles.
Are you experiencing difficult emotions and stress that is becoming difficult for you to manage? Would you like to better understand why you are feeling this way and learn strategies to help you most effectively deal with these emotions? Are you struggling with major life transitions, identity or relationship issues, trauma or grief? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I may be able to help you. I am a warm, empathic, therapist with over 20 yrs. of experience providing mental health services. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, including college counseling centers and mental health clinics.
Are you experiencing difficult emotions and stress that is becoming difficult for you to manage? Would you like to better understand why you are feeling this way and learn strategies to help you most effectively deal with these emotions? Are you struggling with major life transitions, identity or relationship issues, trauma or grief? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I may be able to help you. I am a warm, empathic, therapist with over 20 yrs. of experience providing mental health services. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, including college counseling centers and mental health clinics.
In these stressful times, feelings of anxiety and isolation can be overwhelming. I am here to support you. I can help you cope with all your stress, whether you feel depressed, anxious, disconnected ... or just feel like you are stuck where you are. Together we can explore strategies to help you manage your feelings, what's getting in your way, and uncover ways you can begin to move forward. We can develop a treatment plan with goals that are both meaningful and achievable. Then I can help you understand where you are, decide where you want to be, and very importantly, how to get there. Call me for a consultation to get going!
In these stressful times, feelings of anxiety and isolation can be overwhelming. I am here to support you. I can help you cope with all your stress, whether you feel depressed, anxious, disconnected ... or just feel like you are stuck where you are. Together we can explore strategies to help you manage your feelings, what's getting in your way, and uncover ways you can begin to move forward. We can develop a treatment plan with goals that are both meaningful and achievable. Then I can help you understand where you are, decide where you want to be, and very importantly, how to get there. Call me for a consultation to get going!
Bridget Granholm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I believe that every individual is unique and has their own set of strengths and challenges. Whatever it is that you may be going through, it's important to remember that you don't have to do it alone. I specialize in helping women of all ages and moms who are struggling with managing their stress and mental load so that they can stop feeling a loss of control, let go of perfectionism and get back to enjoying the life they have created.
As a therapist, I believe that every individual is unique and has their own set of strengths and challenges. Whatever it is that you may be going through, it's important to remember that you don't have to do it alone. I specialize in helping women of all ages and moms who are struggling with managing their stress and mental load so that they can stop feeling a loss of control, let go of perfectionism and get back to enjoying the life they have created.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I also have experience working with athletes on confidence-building, managing external pressure, and performance anxiety. I understand the unique challenges athletes face and am dedicated to helping you develop the mental skills necessary to perform at your best while maintaining your well-being. From the moment we begin our therapeutic journey together, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable expressing yourself. I strive to build a genuine connection with my clients.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I also have experience working with athletes on confidence-building, managing external pressure, and performance anxiety. I understand the unique challenges athletes face and am dedicated to helping you develop the mental skills necessary to perform at your best while maintaining your well-being. From the moment we begin our therapeutic journey together, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable expressing yourself. I strive to build a genuine connection with my clients.
Sarah Strumeier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
I am in-network with Aetna, Horizon BCBS, United, Oxford, UMR and Lyra. Grief is deeply personal. In times of loss, you deserve to be seen, heard, and validated no matter what shape or form it comes in. Maybe you recently lost a loved one. The stress of interpersonal relationships or career shifts might be weighing heavy on you. Or perhaps postpartum and adjusting to parenthood is harder than you expected it to be. It may not feel like it right now, but you aren’t alone — therapy is a safe space to share your story.
I am in-network with Aetna, Horizon BCBS, United, Oxford, UMR and Lyra. Grief is deeply personal. In times of loss, you deserve to be seen, heard, and validated no matter what shape or form it comes in. Maybe you recently lost a loved one. The stress of interpersonal relationships or career shifts might be weighing heavy on you. Or perhaps postpartum and adjusting to parenthood is harder than you expected it to be. It may not feel like it right now, but you aren’t alone — therapy is a safe space to share your story.
My ideal client is one that is open to change. A client that, even if they see no way through, they trust that I am there to do all I can to help them, not just to listen, watch the clock, and end a session, but to be invested in their transformation from start to finish. My ideal client is one who is comfortable, even if not at first, celebrating themselves and not being fearful about trying again. Things aren't always successful on our first try, but my ideal client will understand this, embrace the lesson in each situation, and be willing to use what they've learned to try again.
My ideal client is one that is open to change. A client that, even if they see no way through, they trust that I am there to do all I can to help them, not just to listen, watch the clock, and end a session, but to be invested in their transformation from start to finish. My ideal client is one who is comfortable, even if not at first, celebrating themselves and not being fearful about trying again. Things aren't always successful on our first try, but my ideal client will understand this, embrace the lesson in each situation, and be willing to use what they've learned to try again.
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My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
Nicholas Diaz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
I offer specialization in stress, trauma, LGBTQ-related issues and focus on neuro counseling to help develop long-lasting change.
All clients have their own unique, individual experiences that, while may overlap with others, are still inherently their own. I truly wish to help these individuals navigate whatever issues they are presenting with, which tend to be far from ideal.
I offer specialization in stress, trauma, LGBTQ-related issues and focus on neuro counseling to help develop long-lasting change.
All clients have their own unique, individual experiences that, while may overlap with others, are still inherently their own. I truly wish to help these individuals navigate whatever issues they are presenting with, which tend to be far from ideal.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.