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Thurmond Gillis Jr.

Therapist
18 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to make sense of things. Therapy can help you slow down, gain clarity, and begin moving forward in a different way.

I work with adults and young adults navigating stress, life transitions, identity, and emotional challenges. I bring over 16 years of experience across community mental health and systems that impact individuals and families, allowing me to understand both personal struggles and the broader contexts that shape them.

My approach to therapy

My approach is grounded, collaborative, and culturally responsive. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel both supported and challenged in meaningful ways. Together, we slow things down, explore patterns, and move beyond surface-level insight toward meaningful, lasting change.

What you can expect from me

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what’s bringing you in. We’ll talk about your experiences, what you’re hoping for, and what working together could look like.

I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and able to show up as you are. New clients can also start with a free 15-minute consultation to see if working together feels like a good fit.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Humorous, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Kean College of New Jersey
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, AmeriHealth New Jersey, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues
  • More specialties
    Anger management, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Jungian, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Humanistic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    350 West Passaic Street
    Rochelle Park, NJ 07662