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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in New Jersey

Headway connects LGBTQIA+ individuals across New Jersey with 1,100 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.

Rachael Borishade

Rachael Borishade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Edison, NJ


I am compassionate, warm, patient and easy to talk to. I work with empathy and listen actively to your concerns. Blood works are drawn on site at the office.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacklyn Belenky

Jacklyn Belenky

Therapist

Virtual • Newark, NJ


I've always loved helping people live more fulfilling and joyful lives. As humans, we do not exist in a vacuum, so many things take a toll on our daily lives and through our work together, we can figure out what works and what doesn't. I am an LCSW and have been specializing in OCD and Trauma for over three years.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jared Scherz

Dr. Jared Scherz

Psychologist

Virtual • Mount Laurel Township, NJ


“I believe we create sustainable change by fully understanding the complex nature of what pains us before rushing to solutions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Chelsea Rubinstein

Chelsea Rubinstein

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Two decades of clinical work across corrections, inpatient psychiatry, domestic violence programs, school-based settings, and supportive housing means I've sat with people in some of their most complicated, highest-stakes moments.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenna Ruditsky

Jenna Ruditsky

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“For over 15 years, I've worked with adults, adolescents, children, and families in both school and community mental health settings.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marissa Warne

Marissa Warne

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Within a warm, nonjudgemental space, you will be heard, validated and at times challenged so that your identified struggles turn from stressful to manageable.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Damaris Brito

Damaris Brito

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Together, we'll practice tools to help you navigate life more effectively and increase awareness of patterns that may be holding you back.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Serritella

Jacqueline Serritella

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hoboken, NJ


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in trauma-informed, patient-centered care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Liliana Ventura

Liliana Ventura

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I offer not only emotional support but also psychoeducation, ensuring my clients have the knowledge and tools to navigate life's challenges confidently.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rita Finta

Rita Finta

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I strive to cultivate a safe space of compassion and non-judgment where we will work together to address the reasons that have led you to pursue therapy.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Danica Rozario

Danica Rozario

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe an individual has the capacity to improve their circumstance, when provided a safe space to "try on their strength".”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
John Pelikan

John Pelikan

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Having lived with mental health issues most of my life, I consider myself to have found a method of living...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Carter

Samantha Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Frankford, NJ


“I believe that feeling heard, understood, and validated is an essential part of the therapeutic process.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Benjamin Adiletto

Benjamin Adiletto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gibbsboro, NJ


“I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and respected.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Leona Allen

Leona Allen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mays Landing, NJ


“My objective for my clients is to foster a sense of empowerment in their ability to manage their illness by providing supportive education in a stigma-free environment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jordan Haykin

Jordan Haykin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Flemington, NJ


My work as a therapist has included supporting clients throughout various stages of life and throughout all walks of life. I am extremely passionate about providing my clients with an understanding, compassionate, non-judgmental space, where my clients can work towards creating and maintaining healthy relationships, not only with others, but also with themselves.

I aim to assist in overcoming the challenges and obstacles client’s are faced with in their day-to-day lives. Helping clients overcome challenges and obstacles surrounding, but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief/bereavement.

I attended Rutgers University for my Bachelor’s degree and Master's degree in Social Work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) in New Jersey

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Latrica Conner

Latrica Conner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Brunswick Township, NJ


Latrica Conner is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Latrica completed her master’s degree in nursing at St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing specializing in their psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Latrica has over 20 years experience working in the mental health field.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Hayes

Jennifer Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am very strengths-based and therefore like to start with looking at the positive strengths of a person or family.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Moni Somoye

Moni Somoye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I take a holistic, patient centered approach that blends medical expertise with empathy and cultural sensitivity.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Daniel Peterson

Daniel Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am a compassionate and dynamic therapist who focuses on interpersonal growth and development through trauma-informed, emotionally focused, and skills-based clinical interventions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Dorn

Valerie Dorn

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have had my own struggles with anxiety and being highly sensitive and I have learned how to mange my anxiety so that it no longer gets in my way.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Bond

Julie Bond

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“We make sense of patterns without shaming them, translate your nervous system into plain language, and build practical ways to handle conflict, rejection sensitivity, masking, burnout, and relationships that actually fit you.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephorna Barnes-Patterson

Stephorna Barnes-Patterson

Therapist

Virtual • Lodi, NJ


“We are a small, caring community of mental health professionals with over 15 years of experience in the field of behavioral health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Vlossak

Jessica Vlossak

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I help my clients feel empowered, safe, and enlightened as they learn more about themselves and how they can help themselves.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nada Simic

Nada Simic

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


I work with individuals navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life changes, impulsive behavior, anger, anxiety, and depression. Many come seeking relief, greater clarity, or a deeper connection with themselves. Whether you’re ready to heal or grow, I welcome adults of all identities and backgrounds. I also work with couples who want to strengthen their bond, communicate openly, and navigate conflict with care and understanding.

LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michelle Juhasz

Michelle Juhasz

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I use a holistic approach, focusing on the myriad of factors that contribute to mental illness and work with my clients to balance and re evaluate their daily routines and practices in order to achieve success and healing.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennie Reitter

Jennie Reitter

Therapist

Virtual • Glassboro, NJ


“I have been providing therapy to youth and adults for over twenty years. I specialize in treating trauma and assiting youth and adults on their healing journey.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Reshma Stafford

Dr. Reshma Stafford

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Princeton, NJ


“My style is tailored to what I perceive to be the needs of the person in front of me - sometimes affirming, sometimes challenging, offering alternative perspectives, and also validating.”
LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberlee VanBurch

Kimberlee VanBurch

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe in a person-centered and strength-based processes and use an eclectic approach based on the individual.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Catherine Eager

Catherine Eager

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


I'm Catie Eager, a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician practicing virtually in New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Virginia. I founded Lotus Mental Health Counseling to fill a gap I kept seeing: brilliant, capable people destroyed by relationships that quietly dismantled their sense of self.

LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natasha Lopez

Natasha Lopez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, NJ


“I take time to understand each person's unique story and work together to create individualized treatment plans that support long-term well-being.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Miryam Gonzalez Hernandez

Miryam Gonzalez Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe every individual has strengths and inner tools that can help them grow and heal, and I work collaboratively with clients to help them recognize and build upon those strengths.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Deanna Benner

Deanna Benner

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jill Schlossberg

Jill Schlossberg

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have worked with clients who deal with issues related to trauma, substances use, depression, anxiety and codependency.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jewelya Tramontana-Stires

Jewelya Tramontana-Stires

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported as they navigate life's challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Eshban Muthuka

Dr. Eshban Muthuka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Somerset, NJ


“I believe that everyone has the right live a healthy life. Good health starts with a good mental health.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Julianna Calleo

Julianna Calleo

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am person-centered and will be happy to serve you along this journey, making sure that you are heard...”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Richard Carlson

Richard Carlson

Therapist

Virtual • Princeton, NJ


“I help my clients see their painful experiences, their coping strategies with greater clarity, see the consequences of these choices, and create the capacity to chose new more helpful strategies.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Siegel

Robin Siegel

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. You can expect me to bring warmth, curiosity, and clear feedback to our work together. I’m not afraid to gently challenge patterns that may be holding you back, but always from a place of empathy and respect. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and build the emotional skills needed to feel more grounded and in control of your life.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Starlett Armstrong

Starlett Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I employ evidence-based techniques including EMDR, DBT, ARC, and TF-CBT to create a secure environment for exploring emotions.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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