Equality Mental Health-Gay Therapists in Bergen County NJ-LGBT
LGBTQ+ Affirming Psychotherapy in Bergen County, NJ
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Therapy Groups
Rainbow Family Circle
A group for families with LGBTQ+ members.
Our mission is to support, celebrate, empower, and advocate for LGBTQ families and their friends at every stage of their lives.
Families with loved ones who identify as LGBTQ+ have unique challenges and special opportunities.
Rainbow family circle offers a welcoming space to explore questions, concerns, and hopes.
Participants will receive support from other families, as well as mental health professionals.
Those who identify as LGBTO+ and their friends are also welcome to attend to strengthen their relationships.
Rainbow Family Circle will provide opportunities to learn, meet new friends, and learn in a safe and inclusive setting.
Parking is available. For further information call 201 885-3522.
Meeting Time – Wednesdays at 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Dates: October 25, November 29, December 20, January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22 ,June 26
Location –Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, NJ
Transgender, Gender Diverse, Gender Expansive and Non-Binary & Questioning Youth Support Group
(Ages 12-18)
This group is to help youth wherever they are in their journey to find their true selves. This group will help young people get needed support, share information, and meet understanding friends. Participants will learn how to navigate school, family, and social relationships while building self-esteem and confidence.
*Co-Sponsored and Co-Facilitated by Tahtianna Fermin, Founder of Bridges4Life
Meeting Time – Saturday from 11am– 12:30 pm
Location – 852 Kinderkamack Road, Second Floor, River Edge, New Jersey 07661
Cost: Free, though preregistration Required. Please call 201-885-3522
*Minors are not advised on whether, when, and how to transition. Rather, the group encourages them, as well as their parents and guardians, to seek guidance from licensed medical and mental health professionals in alignment with the Standards of Care outlined by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), the American Psychiatric Association and other leading authorities.
TGD (Transgender, Gender Diverse, Gender Expansive and Non-Binary) Psychotherapy Group
The experience of being transgender, gender diverse, gender expansive and non-binary (TGD) can create a wonderful sense of inner peace yet also a lot of stress in moving through the world.
Being misgendered or gender constrained can lead to psychological distress, but having other people to talk to can make a big difference in your ability to cope.
The TGD Psychotherapy Group is a supportive space open to all adults who identify as transgender, gender diverse, gender expansive and non-binary. This group will focus on issues related to identity, intersectionality, relationship building and daily stressors.
Connect, share and be in community.
*Co-Sponsored and Co-Facilitated by Tahtianna Fermin, Founder of Bridges4Life
Meeting Time – Wednesday from 7 pm– 8:30 pm
Location – 852 Kinderkamack Road, Second Floor, River Edge, New Jersey 07661
Cost: Free, though preregistration Required. Please call 201-885-3522
Men’s Intimacy, Sexuality & Vulnerability Group
Many gay men experience difficulties with emotional intimacy. Whether partnered, single, in a new relationship, inexperienced, or connecting with many different partners, many men have difficulty expressing their feelings and experience an uneasiness in feeling vulnerable. For some men, sex is seen as the sole means toward experiencing intimacy.
Difficulties with intimacy can make connecting with partners, family and friends more of a challenge. More specifically, men can find their relationships superficial and shallow, or worry about finding a quality partner. Many men keep repeating the same relationship patterns/mistakes over and over again.
To help men with these difficulties, a Men’s Intimacy, Sexuality & Vulnerability Group is being formed. The group will help each participant to learn about their attachment style and to develop the skills to identify and to communicate needs. Participants will give and receive feedback and gain the confidence needed to create deeper connections with others.
Meeting Time – Mondays from 7 pm– 8:30 pm
Location – 852 Kinderkamack Road, Second Floor, River Edge, New Jersey 07661
Cost – $75/session
Preregistration is required. Please call 201-885-3522 for additional information .
GAL-AA
GAL-AA is a special interest group of alcoholic members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as anyone who considers themselves to be any ally.
The group is dedicated to getting sober and staying sober from alcohol and drugs and will help create community and connections with people that otherwise feel isolated.
GAL-AA mission is simple – to provide a safe, stimulating and enriching experience to the sober LGBTQ community. Our primary purpose is to encourage unity and enhance one’s sobriety.
Meditation For Seniors
Many seniors find that meditation is a powerful stress reliever. It helps in cultivating presence, awareness and non-judgement. Seniors who practice mindfulness or meditation find that they can face life challenges with grace and improve their sense of resilency. Meditation also helps seniors face what is happening in their life when it seems out of their control. With less worry, meditation can help us to focus on the present and reduce rumination about the past or being preoccupied with the future.
Research has shown that mediation can enhance short and long term memory and even slow down the progression of age related cognitive decline. The practice of meditation can also help your brain to improve focus, creativity and mood.
Connect with other older adults in a safe and supportive group lead by a certified meditation professional. Learn breath techniques for mental clarity, respiratory health and calming relief combined with gentle chair yoga that aid towards better body posture and realignment.
Meeting Time – Mondays from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location – 852 Kinderkamack Road, Second Floor, River Edge, New Jersey 07661
Cost – $40/session
