Institute for Personal Growth -LGBTQ
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today
1119 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
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IPG PAVED THE WAY for other gay affirmative therapists - we started in 1983 specifically to provide therapy to the gay and lesbian community, back when most practitioners thought it was a mental illness. We're still trailblazers: we work with transgender people, bisexuals/pansexuals, kinky people, couples who practice consensual nonmonogamy, and others who make up the "Q" in LGBTQ. You may not want therapy BECAUSE you are gay, but you definitely 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.
Our therapists have written papers and books on queer issues and affirmative therapy. We've developed special techniques for working with same sex couples and addressing the unique aspects of same sex sexuality. We are equipped to help with virtually every problem you may face as a 'queer' person.
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. We have three offices, in Highland Park, Jersey City and Freehold NJ, so we are convenient to reach from many locations in NJ
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Institute for Personal Growth -LGBTQ
Psychologist,
PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 35SI00184700
- Attended Columbia University, Graduated 1981
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Institute for Personal Growth -LGBTQ
Psychologist,
PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Bisexual
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
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Institute for Personal Growth -LGBTQ
Psychologist,
PhD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler
,
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler
,
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
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Institute for Personal Growth -LGBTQ
Psychologist,
PhD
Groups
Men's Group for Sex and Pornography Addiction
IPG is the only organization in New Jersey to run a group for men who suffer from 'sex and porn addiction' - out of control sexual behavior. Run by trained certified sex therapists, the group is an alternative to Twelve Step groups. Group participants define their own sexual health program, and the group focuses on shame reduction and peer support for healthy behaviors. If your sexual behavior or pornography viewing is excessive or compulsive, this group can help you.
Expertise
Sexual Addiction
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every Tue
Location
Institute for Personal Growth
1119 Raritan Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Spectrum Group
IPG runs a counseling and peer support group for teens and young adults who are transgender, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming, roughly between the ages of 14 and 23. The group has been running for several years and promotes the exchange of information and mutual support by group members. We run a corresponding group for parents of transgender teens and young adults that is held at the same time. BOTH ARE FREE! They meet at our Highland Park office.
Expertise
Transgender
Age
Teen
Group Meets
Third Sat
Location
Institute for Personal Growth
1119 Raritan Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
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Location
Primary Location
Email us
Additional Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Institute for Personal Growth -LGBTQ
Psychologist,
PhD
Last Modified: 1 Jul 2023