Gay Therapists in Upper Montclair, NJ

Making the decision to see a therapist is hard but if you are reading this, you've already taken the first step towards wellness and a better you. Celebrate small victories - they lead to bigger ones! Maybe you have a specific challenge you'd like to work through. Maybe you just need to talk. Maybe you don't even know what is motivating your behaviors and beliefs but you know you are ready for a change. Whatever your "it" is, I would love to assist you in exploring, learning, and growing. I meet clients where they are and encourage them to face their fears, achieve goals and take steps towards the life they've always wanted.

Listening to the narrative of every person's life is fascinating to me. I am empathic, interactive and am a firm believer that good therapy brings results that make people feel more comfortable, empowered, and gives you the strength that is needed to grow. Therapy begins with identifying painful situations, or problematic themes that repeatedly arise, and interfere with one's life. I believe that therapy should be transformative, and I try to provide a healing experience for those clients with whom I work. I am particularly skilled in working with panic disorder, depression, divorce conflict, and trauma, including sexual abuse.

If you are struggling with anxiety, feelings of unworthiness, a sense of loss & grief or relationship problems I can help. I have been working successfully with individuals, couples and families for almost 30 years. Together we will clarify your goals and through our mutual collaboration positive change can occur. If you commit to the process you will make a dramatic shift in your life; (stop repetitive, self-defeating behaviors; start to heal from deeply rooted pain which you may have previously been unable to resolve; learn to actively listen and genuinely hear what your partner, family member, client or boss is saying to you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years experience in the mental health field. I believe the therapeutic relationship, one in which you feel safe and supported, is the most effective way to get your life back in balance. Therapy should be a place where you can explore challenges while feeling fully accepted and understood. Together we can explore new ways of managing your distress, so that you can live a satisfying and fulfilled life. Whether you are battling depression, anxiety, addiction or relationship problems, therapy can help.

People seek therapy because they wish to make a difference in their lives. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, loss, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma, parenting challlenges. They may be contemplating a life change or curious about the emotional obstacles interfering with their ability to change. We will collaborate to establish your own goals for therapy and work together to gain clarity so that those goals become available to you.

Mario Dartayet- Rodriguez holds an M.S.W from New York University. He is a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker and a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Mr. Dartayet-Rodriguez is a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist (CSAT) and is graduate of the Eating Disorders, Compulsions and Addictions Program at the William Alanson White Institute.

I believe it is our thoughts and perspective on life issues that truly form our experience. I incorporate cognitive behavioral principles into my eclectic approach to help clients discover how changing your thoughts can change your experiences. This approach is especially indicated for individuals dealing with depression and anxiety/panic.

Over the past 42 years, I have devoted my practice to the treatment of people who want to feel happier with themselves, their relationships with their children, spouses, or family of origin. Many times people suffer from low self esteem, anxiety and depression. Parents come in with issues around their adolescent's behavior. Adults wish to improve how they communicate to their spouses, or would like to deal more effectively with problems at work and with bosses, or other authority figures. Many need help with everyday functioning, and some are struggling with confidence issues and initiative to set positive goals for the future.

Join me on a journey of self discovery and empowerment. I provide a safe environment in which to understand the roots of your difficulties and to change self-defeating patterns of behavior, which interfere with work and intimate relationships. I love my work and continue to learn so much from the courageous people I work with as they struggle to make changes in their lives. I have 30+ years of experience working with individuals and couples. My treatment approach may include psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Helping you create the life that you want is my passion. Perhaps you want to work on your self-esteem, relationships, a struggling career, the demands of your family life...or the grief and change that comes with a separation, divorce or any kind of loss. I have been told that my therapeutic style is warm and engaging, and that my office provides an inviting space where clients can comfortably and safely explore their issues. I appreciate each and every person's journey and I understand the strength and courage required to change...and to reach out for support.

Therapy is an empowering and affirming experience. I engage in an individualized and collaborative approach that employs varied techniques to best address your concerns and situation. It is important to create an atmosphere of safety where difficult thoughts and feelings can be freely explored. I am actively engaged and empathic. Collaboration between therapist and client is fundamental in eliciting growth & change. In my years of experience I have seen how therapy leads to growth and enhanced quality of life and overall well-being. People can change to become the fullest version of themselves and live the lives they want to live.

Welcome. I work with youth, adults and older adults having difficulties and hoping to make things better. I understand the importance of your feeling comfortable with me in order to share difficult thoughts and feelings. This is essential in working on such challenges as anxiety, depression, medical crisis, loss of loved ones, job stress and beyond. My style is empathic while being actively engaged. Your comfort with our collaboration will help choose life directions, decide how to get there and identify obstacles getting in the way. My practice includes daytime and evening hours.

People decide to seek out a therapist for a myriad of reasons. Many people suffer from social anxiety, chronic low self-esteem or a persistent sense of sadness or loneliness. Others have recurring, often trauma related experiences, which can cause sleeping or eating disturbances, substance abuse, and panic. These persistent, stubborn feelings often make it difficult to function optimally in our daily lives, can interfere with our ability to develop and sustain fulfilling relationships and prevent us from achieving our dreams and goals.

I have always maintained the belief that individuals who seek clinical support are the healthy ones- they recognize that something is wrong and want to make a change. Becoming aware is the first step to moving forward. However, awareness without action can create, frustration, depression, anxiety and an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. It is my job to navigate your complicated and conflicted emotions/behaviors to bring you to a place where you can make healthy choices and decisions. My goal is to teach you strategies that will break the cycle to create a new way of being - to live in the present and plan for the future.

As a clinician, my goal is to provide a safe and accepting atmosphere where issues can be explored with empathy. Clients often come to therapy with a need to find hope for their future as well as a path to restoration. I believe that the relationship we form together can be the basis of that path.

If you have experienced a loss, transition, relationship conflicts, parent-child dilemmas, depression, anxiety or another struggle which has left you feeling alone, sad, confused or even angry, I am here to help. Stability, loving relationships, proactive achievements and empathic parenting are all goals we can achieve together.

Hello, I am a clinical psychologist with more than 17 years of experience providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties. I received my Masters in Education from Harvard University and my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and ethnicities into my practice, and use an interpersonal and eclectic approach to facilitate an exploration of issues causing on-going worry and/or distress. I have a long history of helping to improve the lives of those who have worked with me.

** CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. ** As a psychotherapist and sexual health specialist I provide affirmative support for the LGBTQ+ community & men of all orientations. Being gay myself, I understand the importance of finding a provider who is sensitive to your lived experience and point of view. I strive to provide a confidential space were all clients—regardless of race, sexuality, gender identity, or personal background—feel safe to explore difficult topics while learning ways to effectively cope day-to-day.

Do you identify as LGBTQI? Is your relationship or family struggling? Do you have a child or family member who has recently come out? I would like to support you in looking at the concerns that are renting space in your thoughts and spirit. I am comfortable assisting with individual or couples work, child or adult, parenting, family struggles, anxiety/depression, gender identity/fluidity, and navigating any medical or social/emotional journeys related to intersex conditions