Transgender Therapists in Leonia, NJ
Shirley Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Leonia, NJ 07605 (Online Only)
Reaching out for help is not easy for many of us but it can be very rewarding. I am frequently humbled and inspired by the courage clients show as they work to make real changes in their lives. Attending therapy demonstrates a strength and a willingness to face challenges and make changes. I am honored to accompany clients on their journey to create a life they desire.
Reaching out for help is not easy for many of us but it can be very rewarding. I am frequently humbled and inspired by the courage clients show as they work to make real changes in their lives. Attending therapy demonstrates a strength and a willingness to face challenges and make changes. I am honored to accompany clients on their journey to create a life they desire.
Ahylzabeth Giannantonio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Leonia, NJ 07605 (Online Only)
Whatever feelings or difficulty you are experiencing that that have brought you to your current standing position, I hope to help you to gain insight to the following: relationship dynamics, gain more effective communication tools, conflict identification/management, gain accountability, explore areas of vulnerability, clarify expectations, identify triggers, enhance decision making process and problem solving skills. The process will not be linear but the journey will provide you with skills, connections and inner growth.
Whatever feelings or difficulty you are experiencing that that have brought you to your current standing position, I hope to help you to gain insight to the following: relationship dynamics, gain more effective communication tools, conflict identification/management, gain accountability, explore areas of vulnerability, clarify expectations, identify triggers, enhance decision making process and problem solving skills. The process will not be linear but the journey will provide you with skills, connections and inner growth.
I value building a supportive alliance based on honesty and frank communication. My approach is psychodynamic integrated with cognitive behavioral, body based, emotionally focused and mindfulness approaches. We talk together to find out what works best for you. I am well suited to working with trauma victims, couples and families, and those with an interest in the bodymind perspective. Years spent living abroad inspired an interest in cross cultural dynamics and diversity.
I value building a supportive alliance based on honesty and frank communication. My approach is psychodynamic integrated with cognitive behavioral, body based, emotionally focused and mindfulness approaches. We talk together to find out what works best for you. I am well suited to working with trauma victims, couples and families, and those with an interest in the bodymind perspective. Years spent living abroad inspired an interest in cross cultural dynamics and diversity.
Rize-Up Together was started by three women of The Bronx who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities where confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Rize-Up Together began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Rize-Up Together was started by three women of The Bronx who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities where confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Rize-Up Together began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
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Jennifer Kunert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hackensack, NJ 07602
I am a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges and foster meaningful change. With a belief that everyone has the capacity to grow and develop coping strategies, I emphasize acceptance, encouragement, and solution integration in every counseling session. Over the years, I have cultivated a wealth of experience specializing in a range of mental health concerns, including Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Gender Dysphoria, OCD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges and foster meaningful change. With a belief that everyone has the capacity to grow and develop coping strategies, I emphasize acceptance, encouragement, and solution integration in every counseling session. Over the years, I have cultivated a wealth of experience specializing in a range of mental health concerns, including Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Gender Dysphoria, OCD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I get it. Life happens. Sometimes you just need to talk and have someone listen. Whether therapy is new for you or you are revisiting it, my goal is help you create a fulfilling and happy life that you are excited to live. Whether you are looking to develop healthy coping skills or seek to dig deeper inside, I will work with you on your journey to a better understanding of who you are and who you may want to become. Note- To all the early birds: there is always time for therapy. I offer virtual sessions as early as 5am. There is always time for therapy!
I get it. Life happens. Sometimes you just need to talk and have someone listen. Whether therapy is new for you or you are revisiting it, my goal is help you create a fulfilling and happy life that you are excited to live. Whether you are looking to develop healthy coping skills or seek to dig deeper inside, I will work with you on your journey to a better understanding of who you are and who you may want to become. Note- To all the early birds: there is always time for therapy. I offer virtual sessions as early as 5am. There is always time for therapy!
Valentin Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edgewater, NJ 07020 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Angelina. I go beyond labels to focus on the individual, taking a holistic, person-centered approach to treatment. I specialize working with individuals experiencing major life transitions, trauma, grief/loss and scary but exciting new beginnings. I help individuals discover the great wisdom and truth that they have already hidden within them! No matter where in your life you are struggling, together we will establish a personalized care plan. With compassion, experience, skill, and a bit of humor; I aim to help my clients get out of their own way and achieve greater satisfaction with their life and relationships.
Hello! My name is Angelina. I go beyond labels to focus on the individual, taking a holistic, person-centered approach to treatment. I specialize working with individuals experiencing major life transitions, trauma, grief/loss and scary but exciting new beginnings. I help individuals discover the great wisdom and truth that they have already hidden within them! No matter where in your life you are struggling, together we will establish a personalized care plan. With compassion, experience, skill, and a bit of humor; I aim to help my clients get out of their own way and achieve greater satisfaction with their life and relationships.
North Node Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Lee, NJ 07024 (Online Only)
North Node Therapy was created out of a desire to help Black folk to understand that they have a right to be happy. It is our sole mission to help men and women create the changes in life needed to help them achieve a more fulfilling life. Whether it's providing a safe space to work through feelings and traumatic experiences or to help develop better boundaries and self love practices... North Node Therapy can help you achieve the life you desire.
North Node Therapy was created out of a desire to help Black folk to understand that they have a right to be happy. It is our sole mission to help men and women create the changes in life needed to help them achieve a more fulfilling life. Whether it's providing a safe space to work through feelings and traumatic experiences or to help develop better boundaries and self love practices... North Node Therapy can help you achieve the life you desire.
My ideal client is one that is committed to change. I believe there is no one sized fits all approach to this work and my ideal client will keep an open mind as we explore goals, challenges, and potential problem-solving solutions along the way. I enjoy working with folks that have a desire to better understand themselves and live in alignment with their core values. If you are feeling stuck, struggling with depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict, I'd like to support you to create a life that you're proud of.
My ideal client is one that is committed to change. I believe there is no one sized fits all approach to this work and my ideal client will keep an open mind as we explore goals, challenges, and potential problem-solving solutions along the way. I enjoy working with folks that have a desire to better understand themselves and live in alignment with their core values. If you are feeling stuck, struggling with depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict, I'd like to support you to create a life that you're proud of.
Barbara Altman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ridgefield, NJ 07657 (Online Only)
We can't can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. Welcome to my Psychology Today profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Couples Therapist in private practice in Edgewater, New Jersey. I have over 30 years of counseling experience helping adults, couples and families who are struggling through difficult life situations and challenging relationships.
We can't can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. Welcome to my Psychology Today profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Couples Therapist in private practice in Edgewater, New Jersey. I have over 30 years of counseling experience helping adults, couples and families who are struggling through difficult life situations and challenging relationships.
I have developed my clinical skills within diverse settings including community based mental health programs, family court, correctional facilities, and private practice. I utilizes evidence based interventions in my work with patients. My interventions are largely cognitive behavioral, however, I am also influenced by psychodynamic and person-centered therapy styles.
I have developed my clinical skills within diverse settings including community based mental health programs, family court, correctional facilities, and private practice. I utilizes evidence based interventions in my work with patients. My interventions are largely cognitive behavioral, however, I am also influenced by psychodynamic and person-centered therapy styles.
Lisa D'Acierno And Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Teaneck, NJ 07666
We are a private practice made up of psychotherapists who work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Lisa D'Acierno and her staff work to provide a safe nurturing, non-judgmental atmosphere focusing on the individual client's needs. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Our staff is experienced on children and adolescents with PTSD, ADHD, Asperger's/Autism Spectrum, Depression,Teen Issues, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Family Struggles, and Trauma. We are a wonderful team of compassionate and caring professionals who share the same passion for helping others. We offer in-person and teletherapy sessions.
We are a private practice made up of psychotherapists who work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Lisa D'Acierno and her staff work to provide a safe nurturing, non-judgmental atmosphere focusing on the individual client's needs. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Our staff is experienced on children and adolescents with PTSD, ADHD, Asperger's/Autism Spectrum, Depression,Teen Issues, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Family Struggles, and Trauma. We are a wonderful team of compassionate and caring professionals who share the same passion for helping others. We offer in-person and teletherapy sessions.
I understand the decision to seek help can be a daunting one as there are many kinds of treatments for different kinds of issues. Successful treatment depends upon the relationship between you and your therapist. The quality of the alliance will contribute to improvement in your emotional well-being, relationships, career, and decrease in problematic behaviors. We will work towards developing coping skills that offer relief from anxiety, depression and other difficult emotions. I will also assist you to understand and work through patterns that contribute to difficulties.
I understand the decision to seek help can be a daunting one as there are many kinds of treatments for different kinds of issues. Successful treatment depends upon the relationship between you and your therapist. The quality of the alliance will contribute to improvement in your emotional well-being, relationships, career, and decrease in problematic behaviors. We will work towards developing coping skills that offer relief from anxiety, depression and other difficult emotions. I will also assist you to understand and work through patterns that contribute to difficulties.
As a seasoned therapist with more than 20 years of experience, I bring a wealth of expertise and insight to my practice. A graduate of Columbia University, I have honed my skills to provide individualized care tailored to each client’s unique needs. My approach is characterized by empathy, intuition, and a touch of humor, creating a supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. I work with individuals, couples and families.
As a seasoned therapist with more than 20 years of experience, I bring a wealth of expertise and insight to my practice. A graduate of Columbia University, I have honed my skills to provide individualized care tailored to each client’s unique needs. My approach is characterized by empathy, intuition, and a touch of humor, creating a supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. I work with individuals, couples and families.
The Agresta Psychotherapy group has been providing psychotherapeutic services in the Metropolitan area for over thirty years. I, personally, have worked in the mental health profession in various capacities for over 20 years. My specialties include anxiety disorders, relationship counseling, women's issues and family and group therapy. I established a division of APG called Women's Wellness. Women's Wellness specializes in problems commonly associated with women, such as postpartum depression, fertility, adoption and surrogacy, women's cancers, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, parenting skills and couples issues.
The Agresta Psychotherapy group has been providing psychotherapeutic services in the Metropolitan area for over thirty years. I, personally, have worked in the mental health profession in various capacities for over 20 years. My specialties include anxiety disorders, relationship counseling, women's issues and family and group therapy. I established a division of APG called Women's Wellness. Women's Wellness specializes in problems commonly associated with women, such as postpartum depression, fertility, adoption and surrogacy, women's cancers, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, parenting skills and couples issues.
Many of us face challenging times in our lives, which may lead us to seek out help from others. The experiences of dissatisfaction and feeling unfulfilled may bring varying degrees of pain and sense of emptiness and loss. I provide a supportive and safe space for you to learn more about yourself and create sustainable changes in your life. My style is warm, collaborative, thoughtful, and compassionate - focused on helping you feel more empowered to move successfully through such challenges.
Many of us face challenging times in our lives, which may lead us to seek out help from others. The experiences of dissatisfaction and feeling unfulfilled may bring varying degrees of pain and sense of emptiness and loss. I provide a supportive and safe space for you to learn more about yourself and create sustainable changes in your life. My style is warm, collaborative, thoughtful, and compassionate - focused on helping you feel more empowered to move successfully through such challenges.
Where special concerns deserve special care, Specialized Therapy Associates has been in operation since 1994 with a staff of psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists in Hackensack, Ramsey, Short Hills, & Fort Lee. STA provides the full range of psychological services: individual, couples, family & group therapy. We also provide a full range of psychological testing services for all age ranges.STA offers specialized programs which includes but not limited to eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, academic success, child and parenting. We are staffed with Board certified adult & child psychiatrists & psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, licensed clinical alcohol & drug counselors & licensed professional counselors.
Where special concerns deserve special care, Specialized Therapy Associates has been in operation since 1994 with a staff of psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists in Hackensack, Ramsey, Short Hills, & Fort Lee. STA provides the full range of psychological services: individual, couples, family & group therapy. We also provide a full range of psychological testing services for all age ranges.STA offers specialized programs which includes but not limited to eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, academic success, child and parenting. We are staffed with Board certified adult & child psychiatrists & psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, licensed clinical alcohol & drug counselors & licensed professional counselors.
CONSCIOUS COUNSELING / A NEW WAY TO EXPAND EXPAND – to open up, broaden, develop, grow. CONTRACT– to diminish, close, restrict, lessen. CAUSES of contraction – anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/family difficulties, separation and loss, work stress, significant life changes….Telehealth available for FL, NY, NJ.
CONSCIOUS COUNSELING / A NEW WAY TO EXPAND EXPAND – to open up, broaden, develop, grow. CONTRACT– to diminish, close, restrict, lessen. CAUSES of contraction – anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/family difficulties, separation and loss, work stress, significant life changes….Telehealth available for FL, NY, NJ.
My name is Briana Darby and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I received a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Montclair State University. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults, coping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, school-related issues, trauma, relational and life stage transitions. I provide individual and family therapy using a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches such as dialectical-behavior interventions, cognitive-behavior interventions, and strategic-family approaches to help individuals and families reach their goals.
My name is Briana Darby and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I received a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Montclair State University. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults, coping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, school-related issues, trauma, relational and life stage transitions. I provide individual and family therapy using a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches such as dialectical-behavior interventions, cognitive-behavior interventions, and strategic-family approaches to help individuals and families reach their goals.
For over the past 16 years I have worked with adults and adolescents struggling with diverse mental health issues. This can include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD,eating disorders, substance abuse, and borderline personality disorder. These issues can be influenced by stress from external triggers, including trauma, family issues, medical issues, work stress, relationship issues, and grief and loss. Throughout my extensive experience in hospital and private practice settings, I find individuals often feel intensely overwhelmed and stuck in negative thinking patterns and behaviors. By developing a therapeutic relationship, we can create a treatment plan to increase positive feelings and facilitate effective behavioral changes.
For over the past 16 years I have worked with adults and adolescents struggling with diverse mental health issues. This can include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD,eating disorders, substance abuse, and borderline personality disorder. These issues can be influenced by stress from external triggers, including trauma, family issues, medical issues, work stress, relationship issues, and grief and loss. Throughout my extensive experience in hospital and private practice settings, I find individuals often feel intensely overwhelmed and stuck in negative thinking patterns and behaviors. By developing a therapeutic relationship, we can create a treatment plan to increase positive feelings and facilitate effective behavioral changes.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.