Counseling for gay individuals, couples, and groups
About
The mission of GMCA New York is to provide trauma-informed psychotherapy to gay men who have survived sexual and/or religious trauma. Founded by Jonathan Merker, LMHC, who has been dedicated to trauma recovery for gay men since 2012.
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Jonathan provides in-person therapy at his office in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, near 7th avenue and 20th street. ​
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GMCA currently offers the following in-person services:
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Individual Therapy
PRACTICE AREAS
GMCA New York, led by Jonathan Merker, is dedicated to helping gay men who have survived religious or sexual abuse create meaningful, satisfying, and healthy relationships. As a relational psychoanalytical psychotherapist, Jonathan helps gay men work through both universal and gay-specific issues.
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
Jonathan works with gay men who have survived any kind of complex trauma, from growing up in religious fundamentalism or conversion programs, to sexual abuse, sexual assault, and more. Jonathan's practice style is rooted in psychoanalytic theory and offers a contemporary approach where client and therapist sit up and talk in an engaged manner. Jonathan frequently offers curiosities, observations, and interpretations as well as guiding direct conversations that facilitate trauma recovery. As a patient, you will come to discover growth and healing through the process of of discussing your most complex truths with another human being in a safe, kind, supportive environment.
IN-PERSON OFFICE in Chelsea, NYC
CONTACT
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Jonathan Merker, MA LMHC LPC
Gay Men's Counseling Alliance
206-707-9188
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Please fill out this form to schedule a free consultation or with any questions you would like answered. Please note that Gay Men's Counseling Alliance is only accepting new In-Person clients in New York City.
