LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in East Orange, NJ
Carmen Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
I have expertise supporting individuals who have undergone traumatic experiences, working with women and girls of color, and working with the LGBTQ+ community.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and earned my master's degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. I encourage my clients to share their feelings while working towards their goals in a comforting and judgement free environment. At times, we may feel alone, lost or confused during difficult moments in our lives. With compassion and empathy, I will join you in your journey.
I have expertise supporting individuals who have undergone traumatic experiences, working with women and girls of color, and working with the LGBTQ+ community.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and earned my master's degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. I encourage my clients to share their feelings while working towards their goals in a comforting and judgement free environment. At times, we may feel alone, lost or confused during difficult moments in our lives. With compassion and empathy, I will join you in your journey.
Doris E Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07018 (Online Only)
My name is Doris I 'am licensed clinical social worker with 20 years clinical experience. I’m also an Afghanistan Veteran who directed a combat stress control facility as a deployed provider . I’m trained psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and mind-body approaches to healing, I am able to be flexible in my approached to working with you and offer you the most effective treatments available.
My name is Doris I 'am licensed clinical social worker with 20 years clinical experience. I’m also an Afghanistan Veteran who directed a combat stress control facility as a deployed provider . I’m trained psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and mind-body approaches to healing, I am able to be flexible in my approached to working with you and offer you the most effective treatments available.
Healing Our Parts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
Hello there! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a heartfelt passion for making a positive difference in people's lives. My journey started back in 2000 when I earned my MSW from NYU. In 2007, I embarked on a transformative journey to become a Gestalt Therapist, honing my counseling skills to better serve the public.
Hello there! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a heartfelt passion for making a positive difference in people's lives. My journey started back in 2000 when I earned my MSW from NYU. In 2007, I embarked on a transformative journey to become a Gestalt Therapist, honing my counseling skills to better serve the public.
Judy Noone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
I'm glad you found your way to my page. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and/or stress, I want to empower you to reshape your thoughts, behaviors and emotions in order to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. I'll provide a safe space for you to explore what it is that is holding you back, discover new perspectives, and develop a sense of self-compassion.
I'm glad you found your way to my page. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and/or stress, I want to empower you to reshape your thoughts, behaviors and emotions in order to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. I'll provide a safe space for you to explore what it is that is holding you back, discover new perspectives, and develop a sense of self-compassion.
Dr. Yina M. Reyes Rodríguez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
I'm a bilingual (Spanish & English) licensed clinical psychologist experienced in providing psychotherapy to teens and adults. Expertise areas: Psychotherapy, Coaching, Gender Issues, Health Equity, Psycho-education, Cultural Diversity. Also, experienced in complex trauma, stress management, crisis intervention, integrated care, grief/bereavement, treatment for anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, bullying, partner abuse, relational issues.
I'm a bilingual (Spanish & English) licensed clinical psychologist experienced in providing psychotherapy to teens and adults. Expertise areas: Psychotherapy, Coaching, Gender Issues, Health Equity, Psycho-education, Cultural Diversity. Also, experienced in complex trauma, stress management, crisis intervention, integrated care, grief/bereavement, treatment for anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, bullying, partner abuse, relational issues.
Nia M Taylor Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, SAP, EMDR tr
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Orange, NJ 07018 (Online Only)
I am deeply dedicated to helping individuals overcome emotional injuries and improve their overall well being. My expertise in utilizing evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, MI provides effective and compassionate support. I also have valuable experience in working with individuals facing challenges related to eating and substance use disorders. My passion for this work drives me to create a safe and nurturing environment where people can heal. Through customized treatment plans and a holistic approach, my goal as a therapist is to empower individuals toward lasting change.
I am deeply dedicated to helping individuals overcome emotional injuries and improve their overall well being. My expertise in utilizing evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, MI provides effective and compassionate support. I also have valuable experience in working with individuals facing challenges related to eating and substance use disorders. My passion for this work drives me to create a safe and nurturing environment where people can heal. Through customized treatment plans and a holistic approach, my goal as a therapist is to empower individuals toward lasting change.
Expressions Behavioral Health Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07018
Helping women to overcome challenges unique to women that interfere with their overall well-being. Family and relationship conflicts addressed to empower women to identify solutions to these situations.
Helping women to overcome challenges unique to women that interfere with their overall well-being. Family and relationship conflicts addressed to empower women to identify solutions to these situations.
Lurlene Holder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
I have been a therapist for over 23 years. I accept clients from Headway and Alma. I recognized it is difficult to have an outsider involved in your issues but there is a time when we are unable to move forward on our own and that is time to seek treatment. My experience are with both children and adults. My goal as a therapist is to help the child or adult through their crisis while teaching coping skills to manage similar issues in the future. The approaches I used in treatment are cognitive behavioral, insight oriented and family systems. I have experience with separation and loss, trauma issues, PTSD, Depression and anxiety.
I have been a therapist for over 23 years. I accept clients from Headway and Alma. I recognized it is difficult to have an outsider involved in your issues but there is a time when we are unable to move forward on our own and that is time to seek treatment. My experience are with both children and adults. My goal as a therapist is to help the child or adult through their crisis while teaching coping skills to manage similar issues in the future. The approaches I used in treatment are cognitive behavioral, insight oriented and family systems. I have experience with separation and loss, trauma issues, PTSD, Depression and anxiety.
Tru Intentions book with via www.TruIntentions.com
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07018
You are worth the heal. Therapy is NATURAL medicine for your mind and soul. We can no longer operate under the same unhealthy thoughts and behaviors expecting healthy outcomes. Happiness? Get it. Peace? Create it. Generational trauma, stops with you! Yes, YOU! The current version of yourself needs to heal in order for you to see the better version of yourself. Come prepared for a true transition, even your friends and family will start to see a better version of YOU.
You are worth the heal. Therapy is NATURAL medicine for your mind and soul. We can no longer operate under the same unhealthy thoughts and behaviors expecting healthy outcomes. Happiness? Get it. Peace? Create it. Generational trauma, stops with you! Yes, YOU! The current version of yourself needs to heal in order for you to see the better version of yourself. Come prepared for a true transition, even your friends and family will start to see a better version of YOU.
You have plans and good intentions, but you’ve lost something important: a sense of perspective, your ability to improvise, your sense of humor, the energy to just get out of bed. The outcomes of difficult transitions and demanding circumstances in our lives are shaped by our gifts, skills, and intelligence as well as our unhealthy behaviors and our personal histories. Compassionate, creative therapists, experienced with a diverse range of clients and issues, can help you work through disappointments and setbacks and move forward with strategies, courage, and optimism. That's what I do, and I love it.
You have plans and good intentions, but you’ve lost something important: a sense of perspective, your ability to improvise, your sense of humor, the energy to just get out of bed. The outcomes of difficult transitions and demanding circumstances in our lives are shaped by our gifts, skills, and intelligence as well as our unhealthy behaviors and our personal histories. Compassionate, creative therapists, experienced with a diverse range of clients and issues, can help you work through disappointments and setbacks and move forward with strategies, courage, and optimism. That's what I do, and I love it.
Clear Conscience Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCADC, CAMS-II, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Orange, NJ 07017
Let's talk about it, and work together towards solutions.
Let's talk about it, and work together towards solutions.
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Stephanie Anne Bourgeois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Orange, NJ 07017
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1997 and in private practice since 2012, I offer individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults and also provide couples and family therapy. I offer traditional therapy as well as alternative holistic/somatic treatments such as body psychotherapy, EMDR and sandtray therapy. My work is deeply informed by a holistic mind/body/spirit approach to healing and well-being.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1997 and in private practice since 2012, I offer individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults and also provide couples and family therapy. I offer traditional therapy as well as alternative holistic/somatic treatments such as body psychotherapy, EMDR and sandtray therapy. My work is deeply informed by a holistic mind/body/spirit approach to healing and well-being.
I am a client-centered therapist with extensive experience in providing culturally-competent individual, couples and family therapy. If you are experiencing stress,moments of sadness, feeling overwhelmed by life demands, feeling agitated and depressed I can help you. If you are going through issues of loss of a loved one, having problem controlling your anger, experiencing conflicts in your relationship, I can help you.If you are a teen experiencing transitional, mood issues, relationship issues, or if you are a family experiencing conflicts in your relationships, I can help you. I have a high rate of client-to-client referrals.
I am a client-centered therapist with extensive experience in providing culturally-competent individual, couples and family therapy. If you are experiencing stress,moments of sadness, feeling overwhelmed by life demands, feeling agitated and depressed I can help you. If you are going through issues of loss of a loved one, having problem controlling your anger, experiencing conflicts in your relationship, I can help you.If you are a teen experiencing transitional, mood issues, relationship issues, or if you are a family experiencing conflicts in your relationships, I can help you. I have a high rate of client-to-client referrals.
Harriet Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Orange, NJ 07017
My counseling style is person-centered. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for my clients to talk about their thoughts and feelings. I believe the relationship between myself and my clients is the key to a successful counseling experience.
My counseling style is person-centered. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for my clients to talk about their thoughts and feelings. I believe the relationship between myself and my clients is the key to a successful counseling experience.
Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Orange, NJ 07018
You don't want to feel beat down, let down, depressed, overwhelmed, out of control, broken or ashamed. But the daily experience of your life being undervalued by society on top of the difficulties of work, relationships, and personal struggles just seems like too much. You feel like relationships won't work, it's impossible to stop circumstances from getting you down, and you can't win for losing. You doubt who you really are. You question the strength within you, the courage you were born with, and the wisdom from those before you.
You don't want to feel beat down, let down, depressed, overwhelmed, out of control, broken or ashamed. But the daily experience of your life being undervalued by society on top of the difficulties of work, relationships, and personal struggles just seems like too much. You feel like relationships won't work, it's impossible to stop circumstances from getting you down, and you can't win for losing. You doubt who you really are. You question the strength within you, the courage you were born with, and the wisdom from those before you.
Nicole Rosoline
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in New Jersey with over 8 years of experience working as a mental health counselor. I have my Masters in Counseling from William Paterson University. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns and diagnosis including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parent coaching, career challenges, life changes, ODD, autism, and ADHD. I have also worked in crisis counseling.
I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in New Jersey with over 8 years of experience working as a mental health counselor. I have my Masters in Counseling from William Paterson University. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns and diagnosis including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parent coaching, career challenges, life changes, ODD, autism, and ADHD. I have also worked in crisis counseling.
Laura Leonard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Laura, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I received my Masters from the Hawaii Pacific University and have been practicing for 7 years.
Hi! I'm Laura, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I received my Masters from the Hawaii Pacific University and have been practicing for 7 years.
Dr. Sheena - Rafat Smith
Counselor, EdD, MA, CLC, LPC
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
With over ten years of experience specializing in helping others find their authentic self. If you desire to live a life of purpose, or need clear direction, or even want to learn how to cope with past traumatic experience, I can assist with helping you create a new life, build long lasting relationships or even find your soul mate. It's time to invest in yourself! Let's partner together to get your best results and get you the life you deserve.
With over ten years of experience specializing in helping others find their authentic self. If you desire to live a life of purpose, or need clear direction, or even want to learn how to cope with past traumatic experience, I can assist with helping you create a new life, build long lasting relationships or even find your soul mate. It's time to invest in yourself! Let's partner together to get your best results and get you the life you deserve.
Tara Garie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Tara and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and in Pennsylvania. I received my masters from Lehigh University and have 9 years of experience providing therapy.
Hi, my name is Tara and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and in Pennsylvania. I received my masters from Lehigh University and have 9 years of experience providing therapy.
Suzy Takvorian
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Suzy. Do you feel pulled in a million direction, and feel overwhelmed? Are you struggling with triggers of trauma, with your child/ren, your relationships, work, life-transition/s, and health? Have you lost motivation? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help people manage their neurodivergence, anxieties, and depression, to avoid burnout. Together, we can identify your strengths and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole-self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. I also integrate mindfulness, and self-care strategies, to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself.
Hi there, I'm Suzy. Do you feel pulled in a million direction, and feel overwhelmed? Are you struggling with triggers of trauma, with your child/ren, your relationships, work, life-transition/s, and health? Have you lost motivation? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help people manage their neurodivergence, anxieties, and depression, to avoid burnout. Together, we can identify your strengths and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole-self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. I also integrate mindfulness, and self-care strategies, to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself.
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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.