LGBTQ+ Therapists in Princeton, NJ
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Richard M Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I help adult
gay
men live without fear, pain, confusion, and self-destructive behaviors. Their symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, and self-loathing get in the way of the life they want to live. They worry I will judge them for how they are living their lives. However, they want to overcome their inner limitations, use of drugs, porn, "dating" apps, overachieving, and live a life with deeper connections, real freedom, and dignity.
Randy Robert Radd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Each individual has the ability to make healthy changes to address areas they find of concern. Dealing with these life challenges on your own can be very difficult. Fortunately, counseling can help. My specialties include but are not limited to, depression, addiction, anxiety, codependency, and anger management. I have much experience with the
gay
and
lesbian
population. I work from a client centered, eclectic and humanistic model to address your individual needs. We will collaborate and develop a treatment approach that will best address your needs.
Nick Wohlschlegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with those within the
LGBTQ
+ community and their families, as well as, those with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief and loss, and relational conflicts.
Welcome, thank you for taking the first step in your journey of self-love. In an ever-changing world filled with twists, turns, and unexpected outcomes it can be challenging to develop a self-care routine that promotes a strong sense of both, self-esteem and self-love. During our work together we will share a safe, confidential, and nonjudgemental space for you to tell your story, as we embark on this journey of discovery and self-love. Collectively we'll work towards developing a deeper understanding of who you are and what it looks like for you to share your story.
Simaza Sadek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with sexual and gender minorities, including women,
queer
women,
transgender
and nonbinary people to address issues related to identity, family conflict, work conflict, self-esteem, trauma, life transitions, and shame.
Finding a therapist can be difficult, especially when experiencing life challenges, symptoms of depression or anxiety, and/or other stressors. For those of us with marginalized identities, it is particularly important to identify safe places where we can explore and address these issues. I work to create an inclusive and collaborative therapeutic environment to promote healing.
Waitlist for new clients
Russell Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Adult
transgender
clients will not be subjected to excessive gatekeeping.
Finding the right therapist is important. I have been practicing for over 35 years. Experience has taught me what works. My approach is flexible, down to earth and free of trend-driven techniques. Working with a non-judgmental therapist who understands you is essential, especially If you have concerns regarding sexuality. I am also a gender specialist who supportively assists
transgender
adults, adolescents, and their parents. Other specialties include interpersonal relationship issues, compulsive behavior, depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. I work well with people who value a confidential, personalized, and integrative approach.
Rachel Tice
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CIMHP
Verified
Verified
Are you waiting for a sign to get help? Here is it. Time for a transformation! Rachel Tice, LPC is founder and owner of New Moon Counseling LLC which offers comprehensive individual counseling to adults in New Jersey. Rachel has 10 years experience working in the mental health field in many different environments such as hospital inpatient, substance abuse rehab, in home therapy for children and teens, group homes, case management, and private practice. Rachel works with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD and trauma, relationship stressors,
LGBTQIA
+ struggles, and chronic health issues.
Office is near:
Princeton, NJ 08544 & Online
Leah C Donato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Congratulations on taking the first step- it’s often the hardest! We all seek happiness, self-gratification and inner peace; and at times we all need support getting there. I have been practicing as a clinician in the field for over 15 years. I’ve built my career on developing mental health programs and providing clinical counseling for the most vulnerable youth and adults. I have worked in various professional settings helping clients with issues of trauma, stress, anxiety, loss, grief, chronic illness, and relationship and interpersonal issues. Additionally, I have a passion for working with
LGBTQ
youth and their families.
Waitlist for new clients
Philip Andrew Libby
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD ABD, MA, LP, NCPsyA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer psychotherapy for individuals and relationships, work with professionals from diverse backgrounds, and am
LGBTQ
+ affirmative.
Have you been wanting to make meaningful changes in your life but feel hesitant to start therapy? I know how courageous making this move is, and provide a relaxed, supportive atmosphere as you explore your emotional life. I partner with you to identify your goals for personal growth. Together we create a safe space for you to clarify patterns of behavior and thinking that may be bogging you down. We can look at repeated sources of disappointment or dissatisfaction so that you can grow away from them and into a more vibrant relation to yourself, others, and the world.
Maureen Zdanis
Psychologist, PhD, she/her
Verified
Verified
At any stage of development, we are bound to encounter obstacles to our ability to thrive. I help clients to become proactive agents in their own process. I have worked extensively with clients across all ages to reduce symptoms, promote growth, and instill lasting change. I support children, teens, adults, and families in healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. I have a speciality in working with
LGBTQIA
+ individuals, especially GNC and
transgender
folks. I am licensed to treat people in about 25 states. This means if you relocate for college or other life circumstances, you can maintain continuity of treatment.
The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We specialize in treating depression and anxiety; addiction; issues with sexuality; chronic health issues and pain; familial, romantic, and other interpersonal relationships; and intersectionally aware, trauma-informed care for marginalized people— with special attention given to individuals belonging to the BIPOC,
LGBTQ
+, and survivor communities.
The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing prioritizes holistic healing and walking with you to grow your best self: mind, body and soul. Our clinicians work on a wide range of issues with a wide range of therapeutic techniques, self-care tools and clinical styles. We offer traditional and non-traditional outpatient services for individuals, couples, and families of all forms and fashions including office and nature sessions, walking sessions, video, text and telephone. We believe in affirming & celebrating all people for who you truly are.
Michael Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
Verified
LGBTQ
+ Concerns: For those of us in the
LGBTQ
+ community, it can be challenging to find comfort and safety in a world that is often negating—and even hostile—toward
queer
people. Psychotherapy can provide a new sense of hope for each of us. Current research indicates that the single greatest factor leading to successful outcomes in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. We can create a safe space together. I’ll work with you to create and foster a safe, compassionate, judgment-free therapeutic space for you to breathe, think, explore, and be heard.
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Rob Perper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work well with people struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues including tobacco dependence,
LGBTQ
+ issues and a variety of other struggles.
Hi my name is Rob and my strength is working with clients who are struggling with a vast array of issues. I am looking for clients who are ready to start making positive changes in their lives and ready to combat the daily struggles that are impeding them from functioning at their highest potential.
James D Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offers online counseling services to BIPOC and
LGBTQ
+ folx in the states of New Jersey and New York. I specialize in helping with the management of anxiety, depression, and for those experiencing confusion about their direction in life. I recognize that individuals are seeking a safe space to process their human experiences. You already have the tools within you necessary to survive, I want to help you thrive. l
Taoru Huang
MHC-LP, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As an Asian
queer
therapist, I incorporate multicultural and feminist theories into my practice.
In a city where millions of people pretend to be someone they are not, an authentic self might be the most luxurious thing for one to own and celebrate. However, I believe that we can still make it without having to fake it. I am here to hold space for you to express, explore, and embrace yourself. By creating a judgment-free, gender-expansive, sex-positive, poly-affirming, and kink-friendly environment, I hope to help you transform moments of challenge into opportunities for empowerment.
Office is near:
Princeton, NJ 08544 & Online
Nirav Soni
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
12 Endorsed
Verified
12 Endorsed
I'm an experienced psychologist practicing virtually in New York and online/in person in Princeton, NJ. I work with a wide variety of people, from those who are experiencing mental health difficulties for the first time to those that have struggled with them for years. I am comfortable with meeting in a short term, focused way as well as in longer term, more intensive treatments. I have a special interest in working with new fathers, especially and including
trans
fathers.
Aliza Auslander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clients have included domestic and sexual violence survivors, adults abused as children, incarcerated offenders, veterans, first responders, and
LGBTQ
+ individuals, among others.
Traumatic experiences exact a heavy toll, and not just in the moment. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) can last for weeks, months, even years after the event. I would be honored to walk the path of healing with you, supporting you as you reclaim your vitality and establish a genuine sense of connection with yourself, others, your body, and your soul. While my therapeutic approach is eclectic, Somatic Experiencing is foundational to my work. SE is a body-oriented and naturalistic approach to the resolution and healing of trauma, developed by Dr. Peter Levine.
Jill Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals, couples (including
LGBT
), older adolescents, college students and seniors. My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationships and life stage issues. With couples, I often find that it's helpful to shuttle between individual issues and relationship issues, depending on what is relevant at the time.
Not accepting new clients
Gavin Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
I work with young adults and adults experiencing a range of concerns, placing special emphasis on anxiety, adjustment/life transitions, trauma/PTSD, grief & loss, anger and/or stress management based in mindfulness practices and grounding exercises, athletic counseling and sports psychology, relationships, sexuality, men’s issues, and gender/sexual identity. I have worked extensively with
LGBTQ
+ adolescents/young adults and their families/allies. I am sex-positive as well as
queer
, kink, and non-monogamy friendly.
Princeton, NJ 08544
Not accepting new clients
Joseph Cooper
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in working with the
LGBTQIA
community.
My approach to therapy is compassionate and respectful. In addition to gaining greater understanding of your self, therapy is an opportunity to learn specific skills and techniques for meeting your goals and feeling better. I value therapy as a time to face difficulties and break free from unsatisfying ways of feeling, thinking, or being in relationships with others. As a clinical psychologist, I am experienced in helping clients struggling with anxiety, low mood, painful or intense emotions, problems in close relationships, and self-criticism.
Andrew L Martin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in sex addiction, compulsive pornography, trauma,
LGBTQ
issues, veterans and active military, athletic/performance problems, couples issues, spiritual integration, and various conditions.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia. Over the past 20 years I have worked collaboratively with clients on a wide range of issues, and am comfortable utilizing a variety of techniques designed to help empower my clients and establish a greater sense of integrity within their lives. My training in psychotherapy has been influenced by a wide variety of philosophies and theories, and I am skilled in helping clients become more aware of deeper connections to their problems, whether it be in their relationships with others or in their relationship with themselves.
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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.