Michael Cotayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07104
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Looking for a Sex-Positive Therapist Who Gets It? Here I am! :)
Hello there! I’m Mike Cotayo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate life’s complexities. I earned my MSW from NYU in 2000, and in 2007, I embarked on a transformative journey to become a Gestalt Therapist, further refining my skills to provide compassionate, effective care.
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I bring a unique perspective to my work, specializing in sexuality, relationships, and identity. My practice is rooted in a commitment to embracing diverse lifestyles and choices.
Whether you're exploring kink, polyamory, or the intersection of disability and sexuality (a focus of my Ph.D. research), I’m here to support you with empathy, humor, and zero judgment. Laughter can be a powerful tool for healing. I believe every session should be a safe space where you can be yourself and even find moments of lightness on your journey.
Let’s work together to create a life that feels authentic, fulfilling, and uniquely yours.
Ready to take the first step? Reach out today—I’d love to help!
Licensed in AZ, CT, NJ, NY.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP: Cigna
- EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
- Humana - Medicare
- Humana Dual- Medicaid/Medicare
- United Health/Optum
- Out of Network
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Michael Cotayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC06260500 Michael Cotayo
- Certificate from Gestalt Center Certificate of completion ABD / 2011
- Attended New York University, Graduated 2000
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Michael Cotayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sex Therapy
- LGBTQ+
- Anger Management
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Kink +
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
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Michael Cotayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Telehealth sessions
- Trauma Focused
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Michael Cotayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Groups
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Location
Additional Location
Staten Island, NY 10306
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Neighborhoods
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Michael Cotayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R