Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

2 Endorsed

Jersey City, NJ 07307

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You know yourself best, and I’m here to help you dig into what’s weighing on you. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, focused on creating a warm and supportive environment. I will meet you with compassion and care—and some tough questions—to better understand your experience and needs. Together we can explore where you are now and figure out what will help you to be the best version of yourself. We can address topics like life transitions, anxiety, self-esteem, gender identity and exploration, and sex and relationships.

I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental space to affirm and empower you on your journey toward greater self acceptance and growth. As a gay man, I bring my own lived experience and an intimate knowledge of the issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community to my work with queer clients.

Therapy is most effective when you feel comfortable and connected to your therapist. Reach out to set up a consultation where we can get to know each other and discuss your goals for therapy.

Call or Email Eric Mercado now for a free 15 minute consultation - (551) 261-7241

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Jersey City, NJ 07307

(551) 261-7241

New York, NY 10036

I offer virtual therapy sessions anywhere in New York or New Jersey.

I specialize in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Relationship Issues

$175 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (551) 261-7241

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Jersey City, NJ 07307

(551) 261-7241

New York, NY 10036

I offer virtual therapy sessions anywhere in New York or New Jersey.

I specialize in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Relationship Issues

$175 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175

Insurance

Out of Network

I am currently accepting new self pay and out-of-network clients. For clients with out-of-network benefits, I provide superbills for insurance reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-7241

Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

I am currently accepting new self pay and out-of-network clients. For clients with out-of-network benefits, I provide superbills for insurance reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-7241

Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 013585 Eric Mercado

License state differs from primary location state.
In Practice for 4 Years
License: State of New Jersey 37PC01015400 / 2024
Attended Kean University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2021

I'm licensed in both New York and New Jersey.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-7241

Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

I'm licensed in both New York and New Jersey.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-7241

Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

LGBTQ+
Anxiety
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Codependency
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Stress
Transgender

I specialize in providing affirming therapy to members of the LGBTQ community.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-7241

Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

I specialize in providing affirming therapy to members of the LGBTQ community.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-7241

Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

2 Endorsements

Monica Zahl

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Eric creates a profoundly accepting space for each of his clients. He is a genuine, open therapist, who will foster kindness and warmth within your body and mind.

Hannah Longman

Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C, CSTIP

Eric is compassionate and open. He creates an environment of zero judgment and is a true listener and empath. He is kind and also straightforward, and I highly recommend him as a psychotherapist.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Feminist
Humanistic
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I take an individualized approach and work with each client to create a unique plan to help them address their goals. My style blends aspects of strengths-based, psychodynamic, and person-centered therapy approaches and uses mindfulness techniques, queer and feminist theory, narrative therapy, and cognitive strategies.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-7241

Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-7241

Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Location

Primary Location

Jersey City, NJ 07307

(551) 261-7241

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Additional Location

New York, NY 10036

(551) 261-7241

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer virtual therapy sessions anywhere in New York or New Jersey.

Call for a free consultation now - (551) 261-7241

Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC

I offer virtual therapy sessions anywhere in New York or New Jersey.

Call for a free consultation now - (551) 261-7241

Eric Mercado

Counselor, LMHC, LPC