Tinton Falls Therapists specializing in Gender Identity

Macaul Hodge

Macaul has experience working with a wide range of clients of varying ages and backgrounds. Macaul has worked with clients suffering from an array of mental and physical health issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anorexia, chronic illness, and suicidality.

Gulsanam Azieva

I primarily work with LGBTQ clients, BIPOC clients, immigrants or children of immigrants, and those with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and low self-esteem. And since I work with many marginalized populations, it is important to me that clients understand how their struggles are impacted more by society than by themselves.

Juli Walchuk

I work mostly with young adults (in their 20s and 30s) who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, and grief. I also provides couples counseling and group therapy.

Rita Aliperti

Rita has had the pleasure of collaborating with people from diverse walks of life. They have worked extensively with both individuals and families. She specializes in LGBTQIA+ concerns, trauma, food concerns, and body-image. Rita works with adults, adolescents, and children.

Christina Arceri

Christina has experiencing working with obstacles such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, emotional regulation, relationship struggles, life transitions, and disordered eating in a variety of settings. From her experiences, she is able to address concerns for many individual’s varying identity, culture, and background.

Zeist Rizvi

Zeist has experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults grappling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship issues, and family dynamics. Informed by her own multicultural journey as a Pakistani woman, Zeist is passionate about understanding and addressing multicultural concerns within historically marginalized and immigrant communities.

Yifan Jin

I have worked with diverse range of racial, sexual, and gender identity clients facing a variety of mental health related issues, including anxiety, depression, racial and cultural issues, family dynamic, interpersonal and relationship based issues. Together, we explore the presented issues and delve further into the root of the matter. We explore a more productive way of interacting with the ourselves and the world.

Steve Akchayan

Steve works with clients from all backgrounds on issues including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, and chronic pain and is a gender-affirming therapist. His work with LGBTQ+ clients spans all identities, covering all traumas, coming out, managing relationships, etc., while reinforcing positive identity affirmation. Steve conducts individual, group, and couples counseling sessions.

Shengzi Sun

Shengzi has clinical experiences working with individuals and couples with various mental health concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, primary family issues, trauma, transition & adjustment difficulties, and various substance-misuse related issues. She is especially passionate about working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and providing linguistically sensitive, culturally appropriate, and multicultural focused treatments tailored to clients’ backgrounds and presenting concerns.

Rachel Relkin

Rachel has worked with adults and adolescents suffering from depression, anxiety, burnout, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Borderline-Personality and among other personality/mental disorders, sexual disorders, eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, criminal history, homelessness, substance use, relationship issues, low self-esteem/self-worth, and sexual/gender identity.

Megan Wessler

Being a human is hard work. It’s okay to feel stuck, overwhelmed by your emotions and unsure of where to start. Through active and empathetic listening, I strive to meet you where you are on your journey and create a safe, affirming environment. I work with individuals and couples with a particular focus on life transitions & career navigation, anxiety & stress management, relationships & intimacy, and perinatal mental health.

Kristjana McCarthy

Kris has worked with a wide diversity of individuals including LGBTQ+ and gender expansive folks, children, adolescents, adults, military service members, and veterans. She has worked with people struggling with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, PTSD, Bipolar I and II, ADHD, and interpersonal concerns.

Deanna Aliperti

I serve both teenagers and adults, primarily in processing complex trauma, working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals on gender and sexuality related issues, and treating OCD and phobias with Exposure and Response Prevention techniques. I also helps clients work through Anxiety, Depression, and stress management.

Kristina Damiano

Kristina has clinical experience working with clients who have anxiety, eating disorders/body image issues, depression, OCD, relationship issues, self-esteem issues and sex and intimacy issues. Kristina works with children, adolescents, young adults, families, and couples. She works with men, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Kirti Sinha

My client population primarily comprises BIPOC, sexually and gender-diverse individuals navigating stress, trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship/family conflict, homelessness, depression/anxiety, identity exploration, polyamory, culture-specific challenges, and other life stressors/transitions. I am deeply interested in working with individuals from historically marginalized communities.

Kimberly Jaso

I'm passionate about working with people who are facing a pivotal juncture in their lives, wondering how to move forward amidst difficult transitions or emotional pain. I specialize in helping clients navigate grief, work through interpersonal challenges, and explore their identity to build a deeper connection to self.

Jonathan Vargas

I am passionate about working with clients with diverse racial, spiritual, gender, and sexuality backgrounds handling anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout. Together, we learn about the mind, body, and the various parts of ourselves that come up as we navigate life’s stressors and transition. We explore the meaningful ways you want to engage with yourself and others.

Elizabeth Savettiere

I serve those who are Neurodivergent, experience grief, trauma, sexual/gender exploration, life transitions, and difficulties in self esteem, anxiety, depression, as well as bipolar disorders.

Karen Veintimilla Veintimilla

ADHD, anxiety, depression, cultural differences, immigration, life changes, couples, polyamory, OCD, autism, anger, professionals, medical trauma, trauma, phobias, LGBTQ+

Lorna Lopez

Lorna approaches counseling as a collaboration between client and counselor, working together with the client to help them discover how best to address their difficulties. She specializes in working with depression, anxiety, school issues, stress management, estranged relationships, and more for both teens and adults. Throughout the counseling process, she helps clients of all ages build resiliency and confidence.

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