Equality Mental Health Support Groups
Equality Mental Health is providing a variety of community and therapy support groups, some in-person and some via Zoom. The groups are listed below, just scroll down to find out more.
Equality Mental Health is a dedicated practice specializing in psychotherapy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, inter-sexed, genderqueer and straight ally individuals. They welcome people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Its founder and president H. Craig Cutler is an experienced licensed clinical social worker and certified psychoanalyst and has been in private practice for over 20 years. Craig's contact information is:
Howard Craig Cutler, LCSW, NCPsy.A
Phone: 201-885-3522
Free Support and Therapy
Adult Social Anxiety Group
This group will provide help with social anxiety and helping people who become shy, frozen, fearful, or tentative in social situations. Participants will identify distorted thinking and current social and relational patterns. Participants will learn coping skills on how to build positive self-esteem in social situations. By practicing interactions and learning ways to address fearful relational patterns, group members will overcome their anxiety and feel more confident in social situations.
Dates: Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, and Feb 28
Meeting time: Wednesday, 7:00pm - 8:15 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free, though pre-registration is required
Contact: 201-885-3522 or emilyscacchetti@gmail.com
Rainbow Family Circle Group
Offers a welcoming space to explore questions, concerns, and special opportunities of being in a family with loved ones who identify as LGBTQ+. Mental health professionals and parents of LGBTQ+ offer guidance, share ideas, thoughts, and experiences.
Dates: Jan 24, Feb 28, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22, and Jun 26
Meeting Time: Wednesday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, NJ
Cost: Free
Contact: 201-885-3522
TGD Youth Support Group (Ages 12-18)
Transgender, Gender Diverse, Gender Expansive and Non-Binary & Questioning Youth will be helped to find their true selves wherever they are in their journey. Participants will get needed support, share information, and meet understanding friends. Participants will also learn how to navigate school, family, and social relationships while building self-esteem and confidence.
*Co-sponsored by Bridges 4 Life.
Dates: Feb 3, Feb 17, Mar 2, Mar 16, Mar 30, Apr 13, Apr 27, May 11, May 25, and Jun 8
Meeting Time: Saturday, 11:00am– 12:30pm
Location: 852 Kinderkamack Road, Second Floor, River Edge, NJ
Cost: Free, though preregistration required
Contact: 201-885-3522
TGD Psychotherapy Group
The experience of being transgender, gender diverse, gender expansive and non-binary (TGD) can create a wonderful sense of inner peace yet also a lot of stress in moving through the world. Being misgendered or gender constrained can lead to psychological distress, but having other people to talk to can make a big difference in your ability to cope. This group will focus on issues related to identity, intersectionality, relationship building and daily stressors.
*Co-sponsored by Bridges 4 Life.
Dates: February 7, February 21, March 6, March 20, April 3, April 17, May 1, May 15, May 29, and June 12
Meeting Time: Wednesday, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: 852 Kinderkamack Road, Second Floor, River Edge, NJ
Cost: Free, though preregistration required
Contact: 201-885-3522
Insurance / Private Pay Groups
Spouse/Partner Bereavement Group
Grief is a journey with detours, straightaways, starts and stops. While no two grieving journeys are the same, those who have experienced a similar loss often have valuable advice, helpful insights, or a different outlook to share. Find a sense of hope and belonging, while moving through your grief journey. Led by two experienced mental health professionals, the group will provide you with some valuable tools to better cope with your loss.
Dates: Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, Mar 5, and Mar 12
Meeting Time: Tuesday, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: 852 Kinderkamack Road, Second Floor, River Edge
Cost: Insurance Accepted/Private Pay
Contact: 201-885-3522
Pet Loss Group
For anyone who has recently lost a pet. Connect with others while learning tools to adjust to the difficult loss of a beloved family member. The littlest feet make the biggest footprints in our hearts.
Dates: Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, and Feb 12
Meeting Time: Monday, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: 852 Kinderkamack Road, Second Floor, River Edge
Cost: Insurance Accepted/Private Pay
Contact: 201-885-3522