LGBT therapists in New Jersey

My journey to becoming a mental health provider began with a desire to help others achieve greater self-insight and personal growth. Witnessing the impact that understanding oneself and developing effective coping strategies can have on one's life inspired me to pursue this path. After earning my degree from Columbia University and gaining experience in various settings, I became committed to gaining the skills needed to support individuals in their personal development and emotional well-being.

Hi, I'm Michael. I work with men, couples, families, and adolescents in New Jersey navigating addiction, relationship strain, and the stress that starts to run the whole day. Eight years in have taught me one thing: you already have more capacity for change than you realize. I bring warmth and a solution-focused, eclectic approach.

I want potential clients to know that I am a genuine person/ therapist. I will always be genuine and honest with you. I am very easy going, easy to talk with, and I believe one of my strengths is the ability to gain a client's trust- allowing the person to feel comfortable discussing any issue without fear of judgment. I have 25 years experience as a psychotherapist working with all ages from children to the elderly in correctional settings, substance abuse, and a university.

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. With years of experience in mental health services, I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), crisis intervention, and case management. My approach focuses on creating a supportive and empowering environment where clients can gain insight, develop coping strategies, and build stronger relationships.

Outside of my work, I find balance through physical fitness, video games, and spending quality time with my family and my dog. I believe that mental wellness is deeply connected to our daily lives, and I strive to help my clients find their own path to healing and personal growth.

I am Anthony Nieto, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor

(NCC) in New Jersey with over five years of clinical experience across a range of settings and

populations. My background includes intensive outpatient, outpatient, and community-based

care, and I have worked with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults navigating

anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions. I have a genuine commitment to

creating a space where people feel seen and supported — whether they are dealing with

something they have carried for years or simply looking for a steady presence to help them

move forward. I would love to be part of that journey with you.

I am curious and validating, providing a nurturing environment to talk openly and honestly about your struggles, strengths, weaknesses, needs, likes, and dislikes. I love helping people explore their unique and particular powers as well as how these powers impact their world and their relationships. As a passionate supporter of those who have been through unjust or otherwise traumatic experiences--including those experiencing discrimination based upon race or gender identity or sexual orientation--I am particularly interested in helping people gain skills for dealing with, and making sense of, the remnants of their pasts.

Having completed Bessel Van der Kolk's Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies in early 2025, I have a strong foundational understanding of the most cutting edge approaches to treating trauma. I am also comfortable using a combination of approaches, including Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I received an MSW from the University of Pennsylvania, a psychodynamically focused program, after which I completed Bryn Mawr's certificate program in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I have also completed 1 year of Gestalt Therapy training and the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Immersion Program.

As an LCSW, my training emphasized the role of social environment--from the family to society at large--in how we construct our narratives, enabling me to help you make sense of what in your life is yours to own and what is a product of your environment.