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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.

 

We see our team’s name as a metaphor. As our community is reclaiming and exploring all that queer can mean, we hope your therapeutic journey will empower you to reclaim and explore your own identities and the shape of your life, goals, and relationships.

Meet our team below—we work with couples, adults, and youth aged 8 and older. We are in-network with Aetna, Meritain, UMR, Continental, Cigna, Horizon, BCBS, Anthem, Empire, United Healthcare, Optum, Oxford, Medicare, Oscar, and 1199 plans. We offer daytime, evening, and weekend appointments.

 

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ERIN O’DONNELL (she/her)
MSW, LSW

ERIN O’DONNELL (she/her)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

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Erin works with adults, teens, & couples, and uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and CBT to manage depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and school challenges. She believes in understanding patterns from your past so you can take control of your present.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Anxiety & Depression
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• School Issues
• Trauma & PTSD
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples, Teens 13-18 yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

PIERCE BOURGET (they/them)
MSW, LSW

PIERCE BOURGET (they/them)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Pierce is a gay & nonbinary person who works with clients navigating issues such as poly relationships, ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, & LGBTQ+ identity & experience. They employ a person-centered & trauma-informed approach using Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) & Gottman Method with couples.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• LGBTQIA+ Care
• ADD & ADHD
• Anxiety & Depression
• Poly Relationships
• Recovery & Sobriety

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples, Teens 13-18 yrs, Seniors

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday, Evenings

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

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

Psychotherapist

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Addi loves working with seniors, adults, and teens navigating family conflict, trauma, grief, depression, breakups, or disappointment with where you are in life. Addi draws on approaches like CBT and mindfulness to support insight and change. She provides an affirming space for queer clients.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Grief & Loss
• Cancer, Pain, Chronic Illness
• Relationship Issues
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Seniors (65+)

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Seniors, Teens 13-18 yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Millburn, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

CHARLEY RAFFERTY (she/her)
MSW, LSW

CHARLEY RAFFERTY (she/her)
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 13-18 yrs, Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday, Evenings

MAX LAFFEND (they/them)
MSW, LCSW

MAX LAFFEND (they/them)
MSW, LCSW

Psychotherapist

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Max specializes in work with couples & individuals to maximize strengths & develop strategies for progress. Their work emphasizes evidence-based practices & customized treatment plans to help clients. They use Gottman Method with couples, & CBT & solution-focused modalities with individuals.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Relationship Issues
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Anxiety & Depression
• Cancer, Pain, Chronic Illness

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY, Telehealth: VT

Tuesday - Saturday, Evenings, Weekends

BENET SEIFTER (she/her)
MSW, LSW

BENET SEIFTER (she/her)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

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, Telehealth: VT

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

KENDALL MARQUARD (she/her)
MSW, LSW

KENDALL MARQUARD (she/her)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Kendall helps clients facing relationship issues, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, and social and school issues. She uses CBT, DBT, play therapy, and Gottman Method couples work to improve communication, conflict, and connection while exploring and overcoming your personal challenges.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Relationship Issues
• Grief & Loss
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples, Kids 8-12 yrs, Seniors, Teens 13-18 yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

KIRSTEN KENNEDY (she/her)
LAC

KIRSTEN KENNEDY (she/her)
LAC

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Kirsten supports kids, teens, adults, couples & parents navigating issues related to family conflict, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ care, relationship issues, & social or academic challenges. She utilizes play therapy & mindfulness approaches to help clients cope with life's challenges and with couples she uses the Gottman Method.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Anxiety & Depression
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Play Therapy
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples, Kids 8-12 yrs, Teens 13-18 yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

JAMIE SANTOPIETRO (she/her)
MSW, LSW

JAMIE SANTOPIETRO (she/her)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Jamie loves helping teens, adults, & couples navigating family conflict, relationship issues, depression, life transitions, trauma, & more. Jamie draws on tools like mindfulness, CBT, & Gottman Method. As a US Army Veteran, she also specializes in trauma recovery for veterans & first responders.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Trauma & PTSD
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Anxiety & Depression
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples, Teens 13-18 yrs, Seniors

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

KAMESHA WALKINS (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

KAMESHA WALKINS (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

Site Director

APPROACH

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

• Recovery & Sobriety
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Trauma & PTSD
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Anxiety & Depression

DEMOGRAPHICS

Kids 8-12 yrs, Adults, Couples, Teens 13-18 yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday, 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
• Young Professionals
• Trauma & PTSD
• Eating Disorders
• Recovery & Sobriety

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Millburn, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

Monday - Friday

CECIL GAUER (he/him)
MSW, LSW

CECIL GAUER (he/him)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

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
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• ADD & ADHD
• Trauma & PTSD
• Poly Relationships

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Millburn, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

Monday - Friday, Evenings

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