LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Toms River, New Jersey NJ
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LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Dana Spada
Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Spada can help you work through any issues related to LGBT struggles. She can help you navigate your emotions, process and give you the tools you need.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Toms River, NJ
Online in Toms River, NJ New Jersey
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Israel Martinez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CST, PhD
Sexual orientation and gender roles are core aspects of who we are, shaping how we experience ourselves and relate to others. Exploring and accepting these parts of your identity can be complex, influenced by personal experiences, societal expectations, and internalized stigma. My therapy offers a safe, affirming space to explore your identity, confront challenges, and work toward living authentically.
We focus on self-acceptance, helping you understand and articulate your sexual orientation and gender identity while addressing societal pressures that may cause shame or confusion. Therapy also supports your relationships, guiding you in setting boundaries, expressing yourself, and fostering connections that honor your identity.
Through this work, clients often experience increased confidence, reduced shame, and a stronger sense of self, leading to greater fulfillment and authentic living. My approach is empathetic, affirming, and client-centered, drawing on extensive experience with LGBTQ+ issues to help you embrace your strengths and navigate your journey with confidence.
20 Years Experience
Online in Toms River, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Lenny Gallo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community can bring incredible strength and resilience—but it can also come with unique challenges. Even as acceptance grows, discrimination, judgment, and pressure to conform still impact daily life and mental health.
Whether you’re coming out, exploring your gender or sexual identity, navigating family dynamics, considering non-monogamy, raising children, or aging in a world that doesn’t always understand—you're not alone. These experiences can bring up anxiety, depression, shame, or isolation, and you don’t have to carry that alone.
Therapy offers a space to talk openly about identity, sex, relationships, and health—including informed sexual decision-making and options like PrEP—without fear of judgment.
You deserve affirming care that respects who you are and supports where you want to go. Together, we can help you feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with your values.
13 Years Experience
Online in Toms River, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Ren Lee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
As a queer and trans clinician, I know how important it is to work with someone who understand what it's like, without needing to explain your lived experiences. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients and offer letters of support for trans clients seeking gender-affirming healthcare.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toms River, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
Navigating coming out, identity exploration, minority stress, family rejection, or the unique challenges that can arise in queer, trans, or non-heteronormative relationships takes courage and support. I provide an affirming, kink- and trans-friendly space to process these experiences, reduce the weight of shame or external pressure, and build authentic connections—with yourself and with partners. Whether you’re working on individual identity, relationship dynamics, or creating the kind of intimacy that truly fits who you are, therapy here honors all parts of you.
10 Years Experience
Online in Toms River, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Toms River, New Jersey Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Toms River, New Jersey average 17 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Psychodynamic Therapy (38%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (34%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 81% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Black / African American |