LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Warren, NJ
I have also worked with LGBTQ+ individuals, first and second-generation immigrants, TCKs, and veterans.
I believe that healing happens as we experience healing relationships. In our time together, we will work to build a trusting therapeutic alliance. To be present in the work is not easy. However, the therapeutic process can be a mirror for how you show up for yourself — as we build safety and capacity in the therapy room, you may simultaneously realize that you hold much more safety and capacity within yourself. Together, we will work to find your inner sense of safety and self-compassion, and new ways to transcend the obstacles that are holding you back.
I have also worked with LGBTQ+ individuals, first and second-generation immigrants, TCKs, and veterans.
I believe that healing happens as we experience healing relationships. In our time together, we will work to build a trusting therapeutic alliance. To be present in the work is not easy. However, the therapeutic process can be a mirror for how you show up for yourself — as we build safety and capacity in the therapy room, you may simultaneously realize that you hold much more safety and capacity within yourself. Together, we will work to find your inner sense of safety and self-compassion, and new ways to transcend the obstacles that are holding you back.
Sara Bickar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Warren, NJ 07059 (Online Only)
Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, ADHD, life changes/ transitions, and positive communication skills w/ a special interest in women's and parent mental health encompassing peripartum mood disorders and parent challenges.
10/7/24: Accepting daytime clients. Welcome to Inner Journey Wellness, I'm Sara and I specialize in working with adults who may be experiencing symptoms of stress, lack of motivation, guilt, low self-esteem, negative thought patterns/perfectionistic thinking, inattention and increased anger. These struggles do not need to define us, but can often feel overwhelming and freezing, stopping you from doing things and being the person you want. I am here to help navigate these. Positive change is possible by focusing on understanding these challenges while providing effective strategies and skills using an integrative approach.
Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, ADHD, life changes/ transitions, and positive communication skills w/ a special interest in women's and parent mental health encompassing peripartum mood disorders and parent challenges.
10/7/24: Accepting daytime clients. Welcome to Inner Journey Wellness, I'm Sara and I specialize in working with adults who may be experiencing symptoms of stress, lack of motivation, guilt, low self-esteem, negative thought patterns/perfectionistic thinking, inattention and increased anger. These struggles do not need to define us, but can often feel overwhelming and freezing, stopping you from doing things and being the person you want. I am here to help navigate these. Positive change is possible by focusing on understanding these challenges while providing effective strategies and skills using an integrative approach.
If we find you need more than therapy, I can connect you to our other services at Relief, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato (esketamine) & psychiatry.
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.
If we find you need more than therapy, I can connect you to our other services at Relief, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato (esketamine) & psychiatry.
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.
Is the trauma you are experiencing so debilitating you are stuck in place? Is chronic illness holding you back from being the healthiest you can be? Are adjustment issues getting in the way of moving forward in life? With the right team player on your side, you can learn skills to work through these and other issues preventing you from living your best life.
Is the trauma you are experiencing so debilitating you are stuck in place? Is chronic illness holding you back from being the healthiest you can be? Are adjustment issues getting in the way of moving forward in life? With the right team player on your side, you can learn skills to work through these and other issues preventing you from living your best life.
I also work with a team of experts at Relief that offers medication management, psychedelic therapy (Spravato esketamine), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for those struggling with depression, OCD, and other diagnoses.
Are you suffering from depression or anxiety symptoms? Do you need help coping with the impact of trauma? My goal is to help my clients process and accept their traumatic pasts, incorporate insight and awareness, and take action to move forward with their goals. I want you to be able to accept your past and acknowledge your strengths and uniqueness. I would love to work with someone who wants to break the negative patterns in their life and work to create new, healing healthy patterns.
I also work with a team of experts at Relief that offers medication management, psychedelic therapy (Spravato esketamine), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for those struggling with depression, OCD, and other diagnoses.
Are you suffering from depression or anxiety symptoms? Do you need help coping with the impact of trauma? My goal is to help my clients process and accept their traumatic pasts, incorporate insight and awareness, and take action to move forward with their goals. I want you to be able to accept your past and acknowledge your strengths and uniqueness. I would love to work with someone who wants to break the negative patterns in their life and work to create new, healing healthy patterns.
I hold a Master's degree from Columbia University in Counseling Psychology and Social-Organizational psychology and a Master's in Human Development. I am in the 4th year of a Ph.D. in the Psychology of Change. I have 5 years of experience working with 21+ adults adjusting to new or difficult circumstances, relationship difficulties, facing anxious, depressive, and fluctuating moods, identity, self-image and self-esteem concerns, trauma-related issues, grief, loss, discrimination, and career or work concerns. I am a compassionate, resourceful, and experienced partner.
I hold a Master's degree from Columbia University in Counseling Psychology and Social-Organizational psychology and a Master's in Human Development. I am in the 4th year of a Ph.D. in the Psychology of Change. I have 5 years of experience working with 21+ adults adjusting to new or difficult circumstances, relationship difficulties, facing anxious, depressive, and fluctuating moods, identity, self-image and self-esteem concerns, trauma-related issues, grief, loss, discrimination, and career or work concerns. I am a compassionate, resourceful, and experienced partner.
Judy's background includes working with young adults and adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders at inpatient and outpatient levels of care, as well as working with those experiencing relationship issues, work-related stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and post-traumatic stress. She specializes in working with young adults and adults with addictions, as well as anxiety, depression, relationship-, work-, and family- related stress, mood disorders, trauma, and adjustment difficulties. Judy’s approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution-focused (SF), and Narrative (NT) therapies.
Judy's background includes working with young adults and adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders at inpatient and outpatient levels of care, as well as working with those experiencing relationship issues, work-related stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and post-traumatic stress. She specializes in working with young adults and adults with addictions, as well as anxiety, depression, relationship-, work-, and family- related stress, mood disorders, trauma, and adjustment difficulties. Judy’s approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution-focused (SF), and Narrative (NT) therapies.
I can help you discover the tools you need for transformation and provide the support you need for growth, so you feel in control of your life again.
Break old patterns, heal from the past, and move forward with better, healthier relationships with yourself and others. Using evidence-based practice, you'll develop resilience, find your focus and free yourself from old beliefs and expectations and make conscious, positive decisions to move you closer to a life with more ease, self-awareness, acceptance and growth.
I can help you discover the tools you need for transformation and provide the support you need for growth, so you feel in control of your life again.
Break old patterns, heal from the past, and move forward with better, healthier relationships with yourself and others. Using evidence-based practice, you'll develop resilience, find your focus and free yourself from old beliefs and expectations and make conscious, positive decisions to move you closer to a life with more ease, self-awareness, acceptance and growth.
Accepting New Clients! Finding the right therapist is crucial for successful treatment. Having worked in a variety of clinical settings, including pediatric medical care, intensive in-home therapy, and outpatient psychotherapy, I have experience in providing extensive mental health treatment to preteens, adolescences, and young adults. I specialize in treating anxiety, obsessive fears, and difficulty adjusting to life transitions. I also specialize in the treatment of repetitive worries, difficult peer relationships, and negative thought patterns. I serve individuals ages 9 to 30.
Accepting New Clients! Finding the right therapist is crucial for successful treatment. Having worked in a variety of clinical settings, including pediatric medical care, intensive in-home therapy, and outpatient psychotherapy, I have experience in providing extensive mental health treatment to preteens, adolescences, and young adults. I specialize in treating anxiety, obsessive fears, and difficulty adjusting to life transitions. I also specialize in the treatment of repetitive worries, difficult peer relationships, and negative thought patterns. I serve individuals ages 9 to 30.
I focus on the Cognitive Behavioral approach, but often will adjust to a more eclectic approach to meet the individual needs of each client. I believe it is crucial to have multiple modalities of therapy when working to achieve positive change. I incorporate a form of Biofeedback, called Neurofeedback. Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback, can improve the way you or your child’s brain functions. It’s a process of identifying target areas of the brain that can benefit from cognitive training. During training I monitor your brain’s activity while you learn new behaviors through a visual and auditory reward system.
I focus on the Cognitive Behavioral approach, but often will adjust to a more eclectic approach to meet the individual needs of each client. I believe it is crucial to have multiple modalities of therapy when working to achieve positive change. I incorporate a form of Biofeedback, called Neurofeedback. Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback, can improve the way you or your child’s brain functions. It’s a process of identifying target areas of the brain that can benefit from cognitive training. During training I monitor your brain’s activity while you learn new behaviors through a visual and auditory reward system.
Expert in restoring your relationship with self and others.You’re the person who's always had it together and now you feel like you're falling apart. Your emotions are extreme. So anxious about anything that could happen, irritable and angry-especially at those you love or feeling lost and disconnected. You don’t even know who you are and don’t like how you’re showing up in your relationships. You often think, “this is the life I’ve dreamed of, what’s wrong with me that I’m so unhappy? It’s felt impossible to find the time and space to create change, but you’re ready to lean in with curiosity to create a life that’s worth living.
Expert in restoring your relationship with self and others.You’re the person who's always had it together and now you feel like you're falling apart. Your emotions are extreme. So anxious about anything that could happen, irritable and angry-especially at those you love or feeling lost and disconnected. You don’t even know who you are and don’t like how you’re showing up in your relationships. You often think, “this is the life I’ve dreamed of, what’s wrong with me that I’m so unhappy? It’s felt impossible to find the time and space to create change, but you’re ready to lean in with curiosity to create a life that’s worth living.
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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!
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Brian R. Bakes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Raritan, NJ 08869 (Online Only)
My specialty areas include life transitions; anxiety/depression; LGBTQ+; identity issues (personal/sexual/gender); men's issues, and emerging adulthood.
Do you feel like you’re doing well overall - but for some reason you’re still feeling unfulfilled or unsatisfied? You work hard but never feel like you’re doing enough. You’re keeping it all together but feeling overwhelmed and exhausted in your free time. Maybe you're facing (or going thru) a significant transition in your life & feeling a bit unbalanced or shook-up as a result. My work centers around increasing self-awareness, developing strategies for coping with the natural stress of life, and learning to live more authentically. All it takes is motivation to work, courage to examine yourself, and a commitment to making changes.
My specialty areas include life transitions; anxiety/depression; LGBTQ+; identity issues (personal/sexual/gender); men's issues, and emerging adulthood.
Do you feel like you’re doing well overall - but for some reason you’re still feeling unfulfilled or unsatisfied? You work hard but never feel like you’re doing enough. You’re keeping it all together but feeling overwhelmed and exhausted in your free time. Maybe you're facing (or going thru) a significant transition in your life & feeling a bit unbalanced or shook-up as a result. My work centers around increasing self-awareness, developing strategies for coping with the natural stress of life, and learning to live more authentically. All it takes is motivation to work, courage to examine yourself, and a commitment to making changes.
In private practice, I work with these as well as everyday worries, difficulties with relationships, trans issues, spiritual exploration, and healing trauma.
I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker trained by the IFS institute. I take an integrative approach to therapy, emphasizing healing mind, body, and soul. I believe that therapy should be enjoyable and non-judgmental. I am told that I create a collaborative and compassionate environment where my clients and I are able to tap into deep inner wisdom, provide insight, and apply concrete methods to heal and move forward. The result? Becoming brave enough to build a deep connection to your truest self and live authentically. Spirituality is incorporated, as desired.
In private practice, I work with these as well as everyday worries, difficulties with relationships, trans issues, spiritual exploration, and healing trauma.
I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker trained by the IFS institute. I take an integrative approach to therapy, emphasizing healing mind, body, and soul. I believe that therapy should be enjoyable and non-judgmental. I am told that I create a collaborative and compassionate environment where my clients and I are able to tap into deep inner wisdom, provide insight, and apply concrete methods to heal and move forward. The result? Becoming brave enough to build a deep connection to your truest self and live authentically. Spirituality is incorporated, as desired.
Russell Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chatham, NJ 07928 (Online Only)
Transgender clients will not be subjected to excessive gatekeeping .
After 37 years of clinical experience, I have limited my practice to transgender-identified minors, their parents and transgender adults. Because transgender experience is not a psychopathology, my approach emphasizes assessment, case management, referrals to medical providers, education, and counseling related to transgender experience. If you want help for a minor, please know that I follow the current standards of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health. I work in a thorough, time effective manner. If the minor is seeing a therapist for a co-occurring condition I will collaborate with that provider.
Transgender clients will not be subjected to excessive gatekeeping .
After 37 years of clinical experience, I have limited my practice to transgender-identified minors, their parents and transgender adults. Because transgender experience is not a psychopathology, my approach emphasizes assessment, case management, referrals to medical providers, education, and counseling related to transgender experience. If you want help for a minor, please know that I follow the current standards of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health. I work in a thorough, time effective manner. If the minor is seeing a therapist for a co-occurring condition I will collaborate with that provider.
Olivia Lesley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MSc, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
My areas of professional interest encompass couples' dynamics, sexual trauma, family systems, and promoting sustainable well-being for the LGBT+ community.
My role is to create a space tailored to your needs where you feel empowered and resilient. I believe healing happens when someone feels able to change. I highly value my ability to adapt to each client, using a variety of techniques to best assist each person on their journey. I always collaborate with clients on goals, plans, and co-create a space that is optimal for them to be vulnerable and supported. I specialize in relational dynamics, communication, intimate partner trauma, and sexuality. I work with people of all ages by building on their strengths to address challenges.
My areas of professional interest encompass couples' dynamics, sexual trauma, family systems, and promoting sustainable well-being for the LGBT+ community.
My role is to create a space tailored to your needs where you feel empowered and resilient. I believe healing happens when someone feels able to change. I highly value my ability to adapt to each client, using a variety of techniques to best assist each person on their journey. I always collaborate with clients on goals, plans, and co-create a space that is optimal for them to be vulnerable and supported. I specialize in relational dynamics, communication, intimate partner trauma, and sexuality. I work with people of all ages by building on their strengths to address challenges.
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.
We currently specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, the Gottman couples method, minority stress issues and parenting support.
CogniCare= Caring for your thoughts. Here at Cognicare we believe that caring for your mental health is imperative. Whether you're motivated and ready to work on a specific goal or introspective and curious about further exploring yourself, mental health therapy may be right for you. Our therapists are multiculturally competent and identity affirming. We are interested in helping you to navigate the complexities of life and it's impact on your overall functioning. Our practice may be right for you if: you identify as a minority/multiple minorities (female, race other than Caucasian, member of the LGBTQ+ community, etc.), if you are struggling with your sexual orientation or gender identity or just want to further unpack in this area, if you are a parent of a child who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community, if you are a parent in general, couples (including LGBTQ+ couples and non-conventional relationships), if you are struggling to afford mental health care, and/or if you are just someone who would like to prioritize their mental health.
We currently specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, the Gottman couples method, minority stress issues and parenting support.
CogniCare= Caring for your thoughts. Here at Cognicare we believe that caring for your mental health is imperative. Whether you're motivated and ready to work on a specific goal or introspective and curious about further exploring yourself, mental health therapy may be right for you. Our therapists are multiculturally competent and identity affirming. We are interested in helping you to navigate the complexities of life and it's impact on your overall functioning. Our practice may be right for you if: you identify as a minority/multiple minorities (female, race other than Caucasian, member of the LGBTQ+ community, etc.), if you are struggling with your sexual orientation or gender identity or just want to further unpack in this area, if you are a parent of a child who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community, if you are a parent in general, couples (including LGBTQ+ couples and non-conventional relationships), if you are struggling to afford mental health care, and/or if you are just someone who would like to prioritize their mental health.
Will Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Piscataway, NJ 08854 (Online Only)
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Will has over 10 years of experience providing mental health treatment to New Jerseyans. Having worked in all levels of care — from inpatient to residential programs/group homes to outpatient settings — Will is able to support an array of clients from all walks of life. As Lead Therapist and Owner of Will Inspire You Counseling, he is immensely passionate about supporting people of all ages. Will specializes in supporting individuals living with ADHD, Anxiety and other related disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as Eating Disorders and disordered eating. Within his repertoire is a particular focus on LGBTQ+ health.
com to set up your free consult & transform your mental health into mental wealth!.
Will has over 10 years of experience providing mental health treatment to New Jerseyans. Having worked in all levels of care — from inpatient to residential programs/group homes to outpatient settings — Will is able to support an array of clients from all walks of life. As Lead Therapist and Owner of Will Inspire You Counseling, he is immensely passionate about supporting people of all ages. Will specializes in supporting individuals living with ADHD, Anxiety and other related disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as Eating Disorders and disordered eating. Within his repertoire is a particular focus on LGBTQ+ health.
Institute for Personal Growth — LGBTQ Community
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Highland Park, NJ 08904
Among the modalities we've trained in and adapted for the LGBTQ+ community: CBT, DBT, EMDR, Imago couples counseling, Emotionally Focused Therapy for relationships, and sex therapy.
Thinking of therapy? Ask us for the first session free. IPG paved the way for other Queer-affirmative therapists. Founded in 1983 specifically to serve the LGBTQ+ community, back when most practitioners viewed it as a mental illness, we are still trailblazers, working with trans/GNC folks, bi/pansexuals, the kink/BDSM community, consensual nonmonogamists, and others who make up the "Q+" in LGBTQ+. You may not want therapy because you are gay, but you likely want a therapist who is not only affirming but knowledgeable. We understand the special issues of LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families, and we provide sex therapy as well.
Among the modalities we've trained in and adapted for the LGBTQ+ community: CBT, DBT, EMDR, Imago couples counseling, Emotionally Focused Therapy for relationships, and sex therapy.
Thinking of therapy? Ask us for the first session free. IPG paved the way for other Queer-affirmative therapists. Founded in 1983 specifically to serve the LGBTQ+ community, back when most practitioners viewed it as a mental illness, we are still trailblazers, working with trans/GNC folks, bi/pansexuals, the kink/BDSM community, consensual nonmonogamists, and others who make up the "Q+" in LGBTQ+. You may not want therapy because you are gay, but you likely want a therapist who is not only affirming but knowledgeable. We understand the special issues of LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families, and we provide sex therapy as well.
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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.