Somatic therapists in Elizabeth, NJ
Browse Somatic therapists in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Dr. Israel Martinez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CST, PhD
I provide therapy for gay men and hold licenses in New Jersey, New York, and Utah. Many gay men worry that a therapist might not fully understand their experiences or that they’ll have to hide parts of themselves in session. I once shared those same concerns, and they’re what inspired me to become a therapist who offers affirming, authentic care. Together, we’ll create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can find clarity, growth, and the confidence to live more fully.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trained at Columbia University, with additional certification as a sex therapist through AASECT and advanced relationship training from The Couples Institute. Over the past two decades, I’ve supported gay men in a variety of settings—including the NYC LGBT Community Center and Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC).
20 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
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Madeline Salerno
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Madeline Salerno provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build a deeper understanding of themselves. She works collaboratively with clients struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions, helping them move toward meaningful and lasting change.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elizabeth, NJ
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
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Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Wellness is not about one single element.
It is about ALL of our elements: mental, physical, spiritual & emotional.
All parts of you are welcome here.
7 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
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Kaijah Bjorklund
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC
I'm Kaijah Bjorklund, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience helping adults move out of survival mode and into genuine freedom. My path to this work wasn't a straight line. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an Outward Bound wilderness instructor and counselor, studied holistic health and bodywork, and spent years developing a deep understanding of how the nervous system holds and releases pain. That whole-person foundation shapes everything I do.
I show up as my genuine self in every session — approachable, grounded, empathetic, and not easily shaken. I've heard it all, and I can help you hold it. We may laugh together, cry together, or simply sit with what's real. Whatever comes up, I'm here for it.This is an inclusive practice. My clients come from a wide range of backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals and communities that are often marginalized or underserved. You don't have to edit yourself here. All of who you are is welcomed.If you're ready to stop surviving and start living,
12 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ (Online Only)
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Barry Lipscomb
Hypnotherapist, CHT
You’re stuck. You know at your core that things could be better in your life but you just can’t make it happen. You’re a life-long learner and maybe even a spiritual seeker – reading Brene Brown, following Oprah, and listening to Adam Grant, Esther Perel, On Being and other podcasts. Yet you still feel stuck in some way. You know at some level that the power to heal lies within you. Answers are just under the surface. You are certain you could access healing and your own intuition if you could just quieten your mind, trust your gut, and hear your inner voice.
Using guided meditation and hypnotherapy, I help you access and utilize your own inner resources for healing and tap into your intuition and inner wisdom to find your path forward. I work with spiritual seekers just like you to get unstuck, transform what is holding you back and navigate a more fulfilling and productive life.
Contact me to schedule a complimentary 15-minute information session to learn more about Depth Hypnosis counseling sessions and how we can get you unstuck.
6 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth is New Jersey's fourth-largest city and one of its most densely populated and ethnically diverse communities, a port city in Union County with a long history of immigrant settlement that today is home to large Dominican, Puerto Rican, Colombian, Ecuadorian, Haitian, and other Latin American and Caribbean communities, alongside significant West African populations. The city has a high poverty rate and limited private therapy infrastructure, and the most pressing mental health needs are often addressed through emergency and community health channels. Multilingual care—in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and other languages—is essential, and bilingual and bicultural therapists who understand the specific experiences of recent immigrants, refugees, and documentation-insecure communities are in consistent demand. Common therapy concerns include immigration trauma, family separation, economic stress, anxiety, depression, and the compounding psychological challenges of navigating life in a dense urban community with limited resources and significant systemic barriers.
Somatic Therapy therapists in Elizabeth, NJ Statistics
Somatic Therapy therapists in Elizabeth, NJ average 14 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Stress (72%), and Trauma and PTSD (67%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Depression |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Codependency |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 32% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |