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LGBT therapists in New Jersey

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in New Jersey

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals across New Jersey with 1,111 licensed providers who offer affirming, open-minded care. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Kelly Patel

Kelly Patel

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“As a trauma survivor myself, I know how important it is to feel like you can relate to and feel safe with your therapist.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Camille Guillaume

Camille Guillaume

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


I am a New Jersey native and have over 20 years of professional experience working in various clinical and supportive facilities such as Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Outpatient Treatment, State Residential Treatment Centers, Community Mental Health Clinics, Employee Assistance Programs, and Assisted Living centers.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Beaumont

Christopher Beaumont

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Westfield, NJ


“I have a passion for helping clients work through difficult times, thus encouraging both insight and gumption.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Luz Ventura-Polanco

Luz Ventura-Polanco

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families, incorporating approaches such as play therapy, art-based interventions, psychoeducation, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support emotional growth and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have worked as a psychotherapist in private practice with clients since 2015 and have been doing counseling with clients since 2012.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amanda Garrett

Amanda Garrett

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over five years of experience working with adolescents and families, I specialize in trauma-focused care using TF-CBT...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jeison Rivera Plata

Jeison Rivera Plata

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe in empowering clients through open communication, practical skills-building, and a collaborative partnership.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shawn Thurber

Shawn Thurber

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I strive to create a supportive and collaborative space by incorporating empathy, warmth, humor, and authenticity into my work.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer Schechner

Jennifer Schechner

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My style is warm and direct, and I've been in the field for over 10 years, whcih means I've worked with children, teenagers and adults as well.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicole Christian

Dr. Nicole Christian

Therapist

Virtual • Montclair, NJ


“I value very highly my clients' culture, their intersecting identities, and attend to the ways in which systems of power and oppression influence clients' lives.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Barbara Jean Douglass

Barbara Jean Douglass

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PhD with 25 years experience working with adults, children and youth. My goal is to help you in your path towards feeling better, and experiencing an improved sense of confidence, self-esteem and functioning in your life. My specialties include adoption issues, LGBTQ issues and women's issues. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, elderly issues, disability, and stress reduction.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Uzoamaka Ezeiruaku

Uzoamaka Ezeiruaku

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“Recovery is an individual race. Each patient will be treated with the utmost respect, collaborative, holistic individualized care while utilizing a combination of medication management, psychotherapy with evidence-based patient centered care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leslie Graham Wilson

Leslie Graham Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My therapeutic approach is one of openness and non-judgement. I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques as therapy is not "one-size fits all"”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Leila Chayut

Leila Chayut

Therapist

Virtual • Florham Park, NJ


“My approach combines evidence-based tools with a nurturing, down-to-earth style. Together we'll work to understand your patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and develop strategies that support real change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Rubinstein

Chelsea Rubinstein

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Hello there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and practical support. Throughout my career, I have worked in a wide range of settings, including inpatient and partial hospitalization programs, outpatient mental health, school-based therapy, domestic violence services, supportive housing, and correctional environments. These diverse experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the unique strengths, challenges, and life experiences each person brings to therapy.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rachelle Billiard

Rachelle Billiard

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am committed to providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where we can work together to identify your strengths, address barriers to growth, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Genevieve Gellert

Genevieve Gellert

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I specialize in sex therapy for adults reclaiming their identity after life, health, relationship, or sexual changes.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Diabetes, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evangeline Robinson Croix

Evangeline Robinson Croix

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Highland Park, NJ


I am a licensed clinical Social Worker, and I have been in the field of social work and Psychotherapy for over 30 years. If you’re feeling anxious, sad or uncertain as to what to do to feel better I can help. Working together we will be able to uncover the issues of concern where you may be feeling stuck. I will assist you with developing healthy coping and decision-making skills to reduce and eliminate anxiety and feelings of depression. My therapeutic style is empathetic, supportive and engaging.

I offer individual, family and couples therapy and have experience working with clinical issues, such as trauma, depression, anxiety and sexual/gender identities.

I work with young adults, families, couples, transgender and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. and I am EMDR & Sex Therapy trained.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shelby Keyworth

Shelby Keyworth

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I often use a person-centered approach with my clients, which includes active listening and mindfulness techniques.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Olivia Somuah-Oduro

Olivia Somuah-Oduro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I'm a board‐certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a solution‐oriented, holistic, and direct approach.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christina Williams

Christina Williams

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I prioritize trust, creating a safe space and fostering collaborative relationships with my clients.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carol Shu

Carol Shu

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


The best laid plans of mice and men may not always cover every eventuality. Life often changes the drop of a dime, and when that happens, you will need someone who can empathize and work with you as the unique individual you are. While changes are inevitable, they may not always be negative. I will work with you on finding you a new path forward in this new stage of your life.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dana Lustig

Dana Lustig

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“As a young breast cancer survivor, I bring personal and professional insight into egg donation, surrogacy, parenting after third-party reproduction, and chronic illness.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Orlando Calvo

Orlando Calvo

Therapist

Virtual • Cranford, NJ


“I provide an empathetic approach to therapy to allow clients the freedom to be who they are, and express themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Edi Peterson

Edi Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I get results using evidence-based techniques combined with over 25 years of experience as a clinician to help people identify and achieve their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Virginia Njihia

Virginia Njihia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Maplewood, NJ


“My approach blends evidence-based care with deep empathy, ensuring each client feels heard, supported, and empowered throughout their treatment journey.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kamenie Dookwah

Kamenie Dookwah

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goals are to help assist the client with feeling whole again, taking control over their mind, body, and spirit...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mallory Garrett

Mallory Garrett

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My therapeutic approach centers on meeting you where you are and fostering a collaborative environment to address the issues causing you distress.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kathleen Ketofsky

Kathleen Ketofsky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • North Brunswick Township, NJ


“I believe that developing a strong connection and relationship between the client and therapist is essential to working together to resolve the issues that bring one to treatment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rosalind Ford

Rosalind Ford

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach to therapy is a strength based, holistic, solution focused approach to empower clients to reach their goals.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Andrea N. Thompson

Dr. Andrea N. Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Healing doesn't have to feel cold, clinical, or overwhelming. That is why it is her goal to create a space where you feel safe enough to be real, supported enough to grow, and empowered enough to heal.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gbemisola Ore-ofe

Gbemisola Ore-ofe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hasbrouck Heights, NJ


“I believe that mental health is the foundation of overall wellbeing, and that when you're thriving mentally, every other area of your life begins to improve as well.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christopher Schneider

Christopher Schneider

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I utilize a strength based approach with cognitive behavioral techniques to help individuals best understand their mind and body.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debra Adamczyk

Debra Adamczyk

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am a United States Air Force veteran and a seasoned mental-health professional with more than 30 years of experience providing therapeutic support across diverse and high-acuity settings.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Hoffman

Lisa Hoffman

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“She also understands that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Anna Louise Throm

Anna Louise Throm

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My style is warm, steady, and intuitively attuned. I partner best with women who take responsibility for their growth, who are ready and grounded to explore deeper work and committed enough to show up consistently.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole Lanno

Nicole Lanno

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Toms River, NJ


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to helping children, adolescents, teens and adults learn how to cope with mental health challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Arielle Ray

Arielle Ray

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, and ADHD, and I have done specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Flewellen

Ashley Flewellen

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I focus on helping each individual uniquely. Together, we will set goals and take steps to achieve them by utilizing coping techniques to allow you to become the best version of yourself.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jay Calderaro

Jay Calderaro

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I'm a queer therapist that loves to focus on the humanistic aspect to therapy - we're all people at the end of the day and I want to connect and relate to that.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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