LGBTQ+ Therapists in Trenton, NJ
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Rev. Ayden J. Petrone Dcn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
LGBTQIA
+, Veteran, and First Responder populations, as well as Spiritual/Pastoral counseling.
Are you a person who is struggling with spirituality and/or religion? Questioning your sexuality, gender, or pondering a gender-affirming transition? Are you a Veteran or a First Responder who is struggling with a life transition or PTSD? Perhaps you live with anxiety, depression, and/or grief. Without a doubt, life and circumstances can be incredibly difficult. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and ordained clergy, I use a variety of therapeutic interventions and modalities, to include pastoral counseling if desired, while walking with you on your journey, helping you to find balance and inner peace.
Lise Deguire
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Some particular areas of interest in my practice are: medical illness, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, marriage therapy, parenting, relationship concerns, self-image concerns,
gay
and
lesbian
issues.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, and have been working with clients for over 30 years. In addition to years of experience, I bring a balance of careful listening, warmth, respectful feedback and skill building to my work with clients. I work with individuals and couples, and would be glad to speak with you about your concerns.
Diesel Therapeutics Counseling and Consulting LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, CCS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With over 20years of working within the helping profession, I have become a staunch advocate for the underserviced and
LGBTQIA
+ community.
We are competent, confident, and compassionate clinicians that affirm recovery and healing for all no matter your gender identity, sexual orientation, place of origin, or disability. In addition, we offer guidance by providing unwavering support through a preventative and proactive approach that promotes "heart-healing" wellness and recovery of all intersections of marginalization including the disenfranchised, BIPOC,
LGBTQIA
+, justice impacted (Re-Entry), Co-Occurring, and SUD.
Marcus DeMott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Experienced with
LGBTQIA
, trauma survivors, individuals with developmental, physical and/or learning disabilities, including Autism Spectrum and ADHD, as well as other mental health issues.
Way to go! Just by being here and looking on this site, you are talking the first steps to being your whole self. You should feel proud today for this! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of therapy experience, I work with clients to find ways through the struggles they are experiencing to reach a place of solace where they feel able to manage the pressures of life. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients create lasting changes, and not just “Band-Aid” solutions.
Dr. Shirin Zarqa-Lederman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, MCIS, LPC, LCADC
Verified
Verified
Dr. Shirin Zarqa-Lederman is a counseling psychologist specializing in trauma services and community psychology, holding a PhD in the field. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor (LCADC) based in New Jersey, working with clients globally. Prior to establishing her private practice, Dr. Shirin was a program coordinator for a NJ adolescent substance abuse program, where she developed treatment curriculum for group and family therapy. Later, she worked as a community liaison for this program and three others in New York, coordinating psychiatric and substance abuse care.
TBE Global LLC
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
How has pain colored your lens? Clouded your thoughts and decision making? Impacted your interpersonal relationships? Work/School life? Most people don't realize that if pain goes unattended; it impacts every area of our lives; including how we see and experience the world and the people in it. Unattended to pain opens the door to destructive behavior patterns and declining motivation. Pain can show up in addictions, somatic/psychotic manifestation, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, etc. When explored with the aide of a professional, that same pain can be utilized to help you discover the best version of yourself.
Resilient Mind Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Resilient Mind Counseling helps teens and young adults with depression and suicidal ideation manage their emotional health and harmful behaviors by developing coping skills.
Electra Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Electra Willis. I am a Licensed Social Worker and a Monmouth University graduate in supervision for my Clinical License. Like many, I am sure that you are experiencing the weight and gravity of how life has so drastically changed. When you find yourself living in crisis, the impact creates a lot of fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. Add social isolation, disrupted work and family routines, cabin fever, and economic instability, and, understandably, your mental health is suffering.
Not accepting new clients
Joan E York
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have been in private practice for over 25 years. The foundation of my therapeutic philosophy is that no one should live their lives unhappy. I work with Patients who are experiencing all kinds of mental health issues from depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, OCD disorders. I follow the lead of my Patient and do not put them in a box or make them follow my lead. I am not taking any new Patients at this time.
Necessities For Life Coaching, LLC
MA
I have a unique ability to work with women of all ages to get rid of character flaws and self-esteem issues that they have been carrying around for years. Whether you're a teenager, young adult, or middle aged woman, there are many who have something they don't like about themselves but are afraid to deal with or don't know how. As a woman who has aided other women for years, I have a unique ability to engage and build rapport because of my past issues with self-esteem and self confidence, by utilizing my lived experiences as well as my training and active intuitive listening.
Nicole Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
As a result of our time together, my goal is that you will feel heard and understood, free from intrusive thoughts of past experiences or unworthiness, and capable of identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and actions in order to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors.
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Waitlist for new clients
Joanne deRosa, LCSW Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in life and we just cannot figure it out-"what am I doing wrong?... Why do I end up in the same place over and over ?..." Mistaken beliefs about yourself as well as ingrained patterns of feeling and thinking impact your self esteem, relationships and work life. Sometimes trauma ,that occurs during the formative years of childhood ,can result in persistent fear, worry ,and depression . Substances, food , sex, money and work can be misused in attempts to find relief from the unrelenting emotional pain or numbness that untreated traumas create.Trauma therapies are designed to help with these struggles
Waitlist for new clients
Tracey Post
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, ACST, CCPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I want you to have the best life imaginable: to live in a body that can feel what it feels and with a mind that can know what it knows. I believe we heal through connection and relationship; it is how we survive then thrive. Sometimes we need to make meaning of our experiences; sometimes we just want to manage or reduce unwanted symptoms and sometimes we need someone to simply be present- to sit and witness and listen or hold the silence. I hope you will find all these elements working with me and together we will walk the path to healing. Come in and let's explore together!
Waitlist for new clients
Zack Charmoy, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Therapy is a uniquely individual experience. Therefore, I work directly with the client to find an approach that best suits every individuals needs. My goal as a therapist is to provide clients with a safe and supportive space, free of judgement. I work with couples and adults over the age of 18.
Bill Burns-Lynch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Counseling can help us to live purposeful, self-directed, and satisfying lives. Over thirty years of experience has taught me to work with individuals from a person centered and collaborative approach in which we each bring an expertise to the counseling relationship. We work together to help you identify the goals that you want to pursue to live an authentic and fulfilling life. Working from an eclectic therapeutic orientation we choose the style and tailor the techniques to those that best fit your needs.
Nancy L Hodges
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I see clients in individual couple or family therapy depending on the issues the client wants to address and together we define goals and the best modality to achieve those goals. Other than diagnostic description for insurance reimbursement, I prefer to see the problems not as just in the individual but rather in the context in which the individual is functioning. Therefore I ideally include as much of that context as possible in the therapeutic work.
Journey into Wellness
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, LAC, CCS, SAP, CEAP
Verified
Verified
I recognize that individuals are unique and some of their experiences are complex. I am passionate about helping people and saving lives. I believe in treating people as individuals - recognizing that all people face unique challenges and have specific needs. I am licensed clinician and specialize in addiction, mental health and co-occurring disorders. I employ a holistic approach and aims to heal the body, mind and spirit throughout the recovery process. Foremost, your treatment is tailored and individualized to your needs and preferences.
Norbert A Wetzel
Psychologist, ThD, MFT, licphi
Verified
Verified
I am assisting couples (of any ethnic or racial background, gender identity, or sexual orientation) to preserve intimacy and satisfaction during a lifetime together, even after infidelity; I am assisting families to weather the storms of adolescence and to maintain familial closeness; I am accompanying people diagnosed with "mental illness" or addiction on their journey back to wholeness and well being. I welcoming victims of trauma and racial oppression. I am available for phone consultations before or between sessions. I do assessments for immigration and prison release purposes and serve as expert in complex custody trials.
Monica Barria
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Now more than ever seeking out therapeutic support can have tremendous benefits. Many people find that counselors can be an asset to processing thoughts and difficult emotions, setting goals for personal growth, navigating relationships including family transitions and marital issues, and the challenges of everyday life. I can provide a fresh, unbiased perspective on a situation or current stressors to help you achieve balance and increased motivation. There is power in opening up and challenging ourselves in ways that we don't often get the chance to do because of fear or misunderstanding. I am here to help!
Mobin Chadha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAMS-II
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling: Stressed? Burnt Out? Anxious? or Depressed? STRENGTH. EMPOWER. CHANGE
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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.