In-person counseling for gay men in New York City
About
The mission of GMCA New York is to provide trauma-informed psychotherapy to gay men who have survived religious abuse, sexual abuse, and other developmental traumas from conversion programs to homophobic families. Founded by Jonathan Merker, LMHC, who has been dedicated to trauma recovery for gay men since 2010.
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Jonathan offers in-person individual therapy at his office in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, near the Chelsea Green park.​
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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 specializes in helping gay men recover from complex trauma, including religious fundamentalism, conversion programs, and sexual abuse. His practice offers a contemporary psychoanalytic approach where therapist and client engage in an active, collaborative dialogue. By offering thoughtful observations, curiosities, and interpretations, Jonathan actively guides conversations that facilitate deep trauma recovery. In this safe, supportive environment, patients find growth and healing by openly discussing their most complex truths.
IN-PERSON OFFICE in Chelsea, NYC
CONTACT
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Jonathan Merker, MA LMHC
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 near Chelsea Green.
