
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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HILRY HAZELWOOD (she/her)
MSW, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
APPROACH
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

IZZY PICO (she/her)
MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
Izzy is a compassionate therapist who specializes in helping kids, teens, couples & adults with challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-harm & more. Izzy draws on an eclectic approach using CBT & DBT techniques, mindfulness, and a humanistic perspective to promote healing.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• Anger Management
• Anxiety & Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Life Transitions
• LGBTQIA+ Care
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Couples, Kids 8-12 yrs, Teens 13-18 yrs
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Bloomfield, Telehealth: NJ
Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

JAMIE SANTOPIETRO (she/her)
MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
As a veteran, mom, and therapist, Jamie helps adults & couples, vets, first responders, & anyone in the LGBTQ community. She specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, PTSD, sex & intimacy concerns, & rebuilding post-divorce, drawing on mindfulness, art therapy, and Gottman Method techniques.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• Trauma & PTSD
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Divorce
• Relationship Issues
• Breakup Recovery
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Couples, Seniors
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ
Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

VANESSA MORALES (she/her)
MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
Vanessa supports kids, teens, & adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, & neurodivergence. Using interventions informed by ACT, CBT, DBT, & somatic therapy, she tailors sessions to help clients enhance emotional regulation, feel more grounded, & cultivate a greater sense of well-being.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Anxiety & Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Mindfulness
• Trauma & PTSD
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Kids 8-12 yrs, Teens 13-18 yrs
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Bloomfield, Telehealth: NJ
Tuesday - Saturday, Evenings, Weekends

CAITLIN MORGAN (she/her)
MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
Caitlin is passionate about guiding teens & young adults through life’s journey. Clients seek her support for life transitions, anxiety, grief & professional challenges. She helps teens manage emotions & daily struggles, creating a safe space for growth, resilience & change through a personalized approach.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• ADD & ADHD
• Anxiety & Depression
• Grief & Loss
• Life Transitions
• Young Professionals
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Teens 13-18 yrs, Seniors
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ
Tuesday - Saturday, 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

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

KENDALL MARQUARD (she/her)
MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
Kendall works with kids, teens, & adults facing relationship issues, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, as well as social & school issues. She is focused on helping you feel safe, supported, & empowered. She uses CBT, DBT, play therapy, & motivational work to help you gain insight and bring about change.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• Relationship Issues
• Grief & Loss
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Kids 8-12 yrs, Teens 13-18 yrs, Seniors
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ
Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

RACHEL ALTOUNIAN (she/they)
MS, LAC
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
Rachel harnesses the transformative power of self-actualization and the mind-body connection in her work. She draws on CBT, DBT, and IFS to help youth, adults, and couples through anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationships. She has a specialty in LGBTQ identity and community stressors.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Life Transitions
• Poly Relationships
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Couples, Kids 8-12 yrs, Teens 13-18 yrs
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ
Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

MARGARET BOLANOS (she/her) MSW, LCSW
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 DBT, trauma-focused techniques like IFS, & provides sessions in English and Spanish.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & Depression
• Poly Relationships
• Relationship Issues
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Couples, Teens 13-18 yrs, Seniors
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English, Spanish
SESSIONS
Millburn, Telehealth: NJ
Monday - Friday, Evenings

CECIL GAUER (he/his) MSW, LCSW
Psychotherapist
APPROACH
Cecil supports clients with strength-based, person-centered, & solution-focused techniques while drawing on his experiences as a bisexual transgender man. With couples, he utilizes the Gottman Method to strengthen all relationship styles, including traditional, non-monogamous, & kink-oriented relationships.
TOP SPECIALTIES
• Anxiety & Depression
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• ADD & ADHD
• Trauma & PTSD
• Poly Relationships
DEMOGRAPHICS
Adults, Couples
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS
Millburn, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY
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