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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JAMIE SANTOPIETRO (she/her)
MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
Jamie loves helping 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, Seniors
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ
Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends
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
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
MARGARET BOLANOS (she/her)
MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
Margaret is a queer Latina therapist passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, interpersonal violence, first-generation experiences, sexual orientation, sexual relationships, & gender identity. She uses CBT, trauma-focused techniques, & provides sessions in Spanish & English.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & Depression
• Poly Relationships
• Relationship Issues
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Couples, Seniors, Teens 13-18 yrs
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English, Spanish
SESSIONS
Millburn, Telehealth: NJ
Monday - Friday, Evenings
MAX LAFFEND (they/them)
MSW, LCSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
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
SUMMER BROWN (she/her)
MSW, LCSW
Site Director
APPROACH
Summer supports clients & couples who identify within gender, sexual, or racial minorities to explore generational patterns, trauma healing, boundary-setting, healthy sexual lives, & to ask the question “Who am I living for?” She uses art, music, CBT, DBT, the Gottman Method, & mindfulness.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• Codependency
• Life Transitions
• Race & Cultural Coping
• Sex Therapy
• Trauma & PTSD
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Couples
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Millburn, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY
Monday - Friday, Evenings
IZZY PICO (she/her)
MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
Izzy is a compassionate therapist who specializes in helping adult individuals with challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management, & self-harm. Izzy draws on an eclectic approach using CBT & DBT techniques, mindfulness, & a humanistic perspective to promote healing.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• Anger Management
• Anxiety & Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Life Transitions
• Self-Harm & Cutting
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Bloomfield, Telehealth: NJ
Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends
KIRSTEN KENNEDY (she/her)
LAC
Psychotherapist
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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
IZZY NAPPA (she/her)
MSW, LCSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
Izzy works with teens, couples, and the queer community. She uses CBT, Gottman Method couples work, mindfulness and deep breathing to reduce anxiety and catalyze change. Izzy will help you examine the connection between your fears, beliefs, and behaviors and the earlier experiences that shaped you.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• Mindfulness
• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Psychodynamic
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Couples, Teens 13-18 yrs
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY, Telehealth: Other, Telehealth: VT
Tuesday - Saturday, Evenings, Weekends
BENET SEIFTER (she/her)
MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
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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
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
ADDRISA (ADDI) ANKRAH (she/her)
MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
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