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Queer, I Therapy Team

Therapy by and for LGBTQIA+ folks

The mission of our Queer, I team is to provide comprehensive, affordable, and inclusive mental health services to Queer folks by Queer folks. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals and their family members or partners can access the care they deserve, tailored to their unique experiences and needs. Our goal is to foster mental well-being, connection, authenticity, inclusivity, and empowerment within the Queer community, promoting a sense of belonging, resilience, and growth.Meet our team below--we work with couples, adults, and youth aged 8+.  We are in-network with Aetna, Meritain, UMR, Continental, Cigna, Horizon PPO*, BCBS, Anthem, Empire, United Healthcare, Optum, Oxford, Medicare, Oscar, and 1199 plans. and offer daytime, evening, and weekend appointments.  Click the "book now" button for any clinician to see their open weekly times and request your first appointment.  *We are not currently accepting clients with Horizon Managed Care plans

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BENET SEIFTER (she/hers)
MSW, LSW

BENET SEIFTER (she/hers)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

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Benet specializes in supporting queer clients to navigate gender and sexuality, transitioning, relationships, anxiety, and depression, with a special focus on professionals exploring their authentic identity at work. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with motivational support.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Anxiety & Depression
• Sex Therapy
• Brainspotting
• Workplace & Career

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adults

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
SESSIONS

• Bloomfield, Telehealth: NJ

• Sun - Thur
• Days, Evenings, Wkends

EVAN GREENBERG (he/his)
MSW, LSW, LAMFT

EVAN GREENBERG (he/his)
MSW, LSW, LAMFT

Psychotherapist

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Evan is passionate about helping individuals & families with issues like infidelity, blended families, conflict & trauma. He also supports clients recovering from trauma or navigating LGBTQIA+-related challenges. Evan uses EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, & Structural Family Therapy in his work.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Trauma & PTSD
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Relationship Issues
• EMDR
• Family Systems

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adults
• Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
SESSIONS

• Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

• Sun - Thur
• Days, Evenings, Wkends

HEYDON HENSLEY (they/them)
MSW, LSW

HEYDON HENSLEY (they/them)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

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Heydon offers a focus on setting meaningful goals in the context of a larger societal framework. They bring strategies and tools from CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to the work while also drawing on personal experiences as a nonbinary transperson to support clients from all walks of life

TOP SPECIALTIES

• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & Depression
• Poly Relationships
• Relationship Issues

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adults
• Teens: 13-17yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
SESSIONS

• Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

• Tue - Sat
• Days, Evenings, Wkends

CECIL GAUER (he/him)
MSW, LSW

CECIL GAUER (he/him)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

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Cecil supports clients with strength-based, person-centered, and solution-focused techniques while drawing on his experiences as a bisexual transgender man. With couples, he uses the Gottman Method to strengthen all relationship styles (traditional, non-monogamous, kink-oriented).

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Anxiety & Depression
• CBT
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• ADD & ADHD
• Trauma & PTSD

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adults
• Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
SESSIONS

• Millburn, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

• Mon - Fri
• Days, Evenings

MARGARET BOLANOS (she/her)
MSW, LSW

MARGARET BOLANOS (she/her)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

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Margaret is a queer Latina therapist passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, interpersonal violence, first-generation experiences, sexual orientation, sexual relationships, & gender identity. She uses CBT, trauma-focused techniques, & provides sessions in Spanish & English.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & Depression
• CBT
• Relationship Issues

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adults
• Couples
• Teens: 13-17yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
• Spanish
SESSIONS

• Millburn, Telehealth: NJ

• Mon - Fri
• Days, Evenings

SUMMER BROWN (she/her)
MSW, LSW

SUMMER BROWN (she/her)
MSW, LSW

Site Director

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Summer supports clients & couples who identify within gender, sexual, or racial minorities to explore generational patterns, trauma healing, boundary-setting, healthy sexual lives, & to ask the question “who am I living for?” She uses art, music, CBT, DBT, the Gottman Method, & mindfulness.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Queer, I Team

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Teens: 13-17yrs
• Adults
• Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
SESSIONS

• Millburn, Telehealth: NJ

• Mon - Fri
• Days, Evenings

CHARLEY RAFFERTY (she/hers)
MSW, LSW

CHARLEY RAFFERTY (she/hers)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

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Charley is a member of our Queer, I team and specializes in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community utilizes a strengths-based approach and a trauma-informed lens with her clients. She uses a psychodynamic approach with clients who want to explore their unconscious motives and behaviors.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Trauma & PTSD
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Relationship Issues
• Poly Relationships
• Family Systems

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adults
• Teens: 13-17yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
SESSIONS

• Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

• Mon - Fri
• Days, Evenings

HILRY HAZELWOOD (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

HILRY HAZELWOOD (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

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Hilry works with adults questioning their relationship with food and those facing infertility or postpartum issues. As a queer therapist, she also loves working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Hilry combines the best of CBT, DBT, and trauma recovery tools to work towards your unique therapy goals.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Pregnancy & Postpartum
• Trauma & PTSD
• Eating Disorders
• Addiction & Recovery

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adults

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
SESSIONS

• Millburn, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

• Mon - Fri
• Days

GERI LOPEZ (she/hers)
LAC, CCTSI, CYT-200

GERI LOPEZ (she/hers)
LAC, CCTSI, CYT-200

Psychotherapist

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Geri is a bicultural & bilingual therapist who walks alongside clients navigating trauma, ADHD, depression, grief, intergenerational issues, & LGBTQIA+ challenges. She is a Certified Yoga Teacher & Trauma Specialist providing trauma-informed care. Geri can bring yoga practices into the work.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Trauma & PTSD
• ADD & ADHD
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Life Transitions
• Anxiety & Depression

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adults

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
• Spanish
SESSIONS

• Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

• Mon - Fri
• Days, Evenings

ADDRISA (ADDI) ANKRAH (she/hers)
MSW, LSW

ADDRISA (ADDI) ANKRAH (she/hers)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

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Addi specializes in relationship conflict, trauma, PTSD, addiction/recovery, teen academic & behavioral issues, chronic illness & grief. Addi draws on CBT & an empowerment lens to help clients find strength in difficult seasons of life. She provides an affirming space for queer clients.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Grief & Loss
• Cancer/Chronic Illness
• Addiction & Recovery
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Elder Care

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adults
• Teens: 13-17yrs
• Seniors

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
SESSIONS

• Millburn Office, Telehealth: NJ

• Sun - Thur
• Days, Evenings, Wkends

PIERCE BOURGET (they/them)
MSW, LSW

PIERCE BOURGET (they/them)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

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Pierce works with clients navigating issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and LGBTQ+ identity and experience. They employ a person-centered approach using Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) & Motivational Interviewing along with the Gottman Method with couples.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Anxiety & Depression
• Gottman Method
• Addiction & Recovery
• Relationship Issues

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Adults
• Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
SESSIONS

• Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

• Tue - Sat
• Days, Evenings, Wkends

KAMESHA WALKINS (she/her)
MSW, LSW

KAMESHA WALKINS (she/her)
MSW, LSW

Site Director

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Kamesha specializes in stress and anger management, and recovery from sexual abuse/or assault. In her work with adults, she utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strength-based approaches through a culturally sensitive lens. With couples, she draws on the Gottman Method.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Addiction & Recovery
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Trauma & PTSD
• CBT
• Anxiety & Depression

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Kids: 8-12yrs
• Teens: 13-17yrs
• Adults
• Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
• English
SESSIONS

• Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

• Mon - Fri
• Days, Evenings

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