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Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC
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Jonathan Merker

Counselor, MA, LMHC (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011
(332) 529-6933
Let's Connect (332) 529-6933
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My ideal client identifies as a gay or queer man who has survived sexual trauma and/or a conversion therapy program (i.e. “ex-gay” or “pray the gay away"). The symptoms of these traumas tend to manifest in anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship & sexual dysfunction, and others. My clients come to me to decrease these symptoms and become empowered in their mental health, their relationships, and their sexuality.
I practice relational psychoanalysis that is specifically tailored to the experience of gay men. Using a lens of growing up gay in a straight world, we will contextualize what trauma did to your sense of identity, development, and interpersonal skills. You will discover that working through these narratives together ultimately leads to freedom from them.
I know how terrifying it can be to look at these stories. It took me years to be ready to look at my experience in conversion programs, but once I did, my life took on a whole new ease, peace, & freedom. I hope and believe in that for you, too. It's my deep joy to work with fellow gay men in these most sensitive of stories. I hope you'll trust me with yours.
Take the first step to help. Call or Jonathan Merker now - (332) 529-6933

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Gay Men's Counseling Alliance

New York, NY 10011

(332) 529-6933
I offer therapy in person at my office in Chelsea (near 7th Ave and 20th st. Your first appointment is free. My hours are 10am-3pm M-F.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Sexual Abuse and Relationship Issues 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Welcome! You are invited to join me here in my office for a free consultation session.
Jonathan Merker
Let's Connect (332) 529-6933
Photo of Jonathan Merker, MA, LMHC, Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Gay Men's Counseling Alliance

New York, NY 10011

(332) 529-6933
I offer therapy in person at my office in Chelsea (near 7th Ave and 20th st. Your first appointment is free. My hours are 10am-3pm M-F.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Sexual Abuse and Relationship Issues 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Welcome! You are invited to join me here in my office for a free consultation session.
Jonathan Merker

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $300
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Your first 50-minute consultation session is free. Sessions are $200. I am out of network for all insurance providers. I provide a superbill which you can submit to insurance for reimbursement. Reimbursement is subject to your plan's allowed amount for Out of Network, Outpatient, Behavioral Health.
or call with questions - (332) 529-6933
Photo of Jonathan Merker, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
Your first 50-minute consultation session is free. Sessions are $200. I am out of network for all insurance providers. I provide a superbill which you can submit to insurance for reimbursement. Reimbursement is subject to your plan's allowed amount for Out of Network, Outpatient, Behavioral Health.
or call with questions - (332) 529-6933
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Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 011143 Jonathan Merker
  • Attended The Seattle School, Graduated 2013
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I have over 12 years experience working with gay men as they recover from childhood sexual abuse and conversion therapy programs.
or call with questions - (332) 529-6933
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Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
I have over 12 years experience working with gay men as they recover from childhood sexual abuse and conversion therapy programs.
or call with questions - (332) 529-6933
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Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Men's Issues
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with gay men who have survived childhood sexual abuse and/or conversion programs (i.e. "pray the gay away"). Whether your symptoms from surviving abuse range from hyposexuality or hypersexuality to relationship or communication issues, working through the inciting event or events will fundamentally change the way you feel and behave now.
or call with questions - (332) 529-6933
Photo of Jonathan Merker, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
I work with gay men who have survived childhood sexual abuse and/or conversion programs (i.e. "pray the gay away"). Whether your symptoms from surviving abuse range from hyposexuality or hypersexuality to relationship or communication issues, working through the inciting event or events will fundamentally change the way you feel and behave now.
or call with questions - (332) 529-6933
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Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC

3 Endorsements

Shaquille Sinclair
Shaquille Sinclair
Counselor, LMHCA
Work with Jonathan is dynamic; he draws from his wealth of experience and deep curiosity to offer clients care that can be transformative and freeing.
John Berno at The Berno Group
John Berno at The Berno Group
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CRC
Jonathan is a highly intuitive and responsive therapist. His ability to tend to the individual needs of the clients he serves is truly outstanding. Folks that I have referred to him in the past have often thanked me profusely.
John Totten
John Totten
Counselor, MA, LMHC

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Existential
  • Narrative
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
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I practice with a relational analytical model, which means that my thinking is informed by psychoanalysis but my practice style has us sitting up and talking to each other. I use a narrative approach to trauma and abuse, which means we'll talk through your experiences in a very specific and guided way. This approach allows you to make sense of and heal what happened without causing further harm.
or call with questions - (332) 529-6933
Photo of Jonathan Merker, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
I practice with a relational analytical model, which means that my thinking is informed by psychoanalysis but my practice style has us sitting up and talking to each other. I use a narrative approach to trauma and abuse, which means we'll talk through your experiences in a very specific and guided way. This approach allows you to make sense of and heal what happened without causing further harm.
or call with questions - (332) 529-6933
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Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC

Location

Primary Location

Gay Men's Counseling Alliance

New York, NY 10011

(332) 529-6933

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I offer therapy in person at my office in Chelsea (near 7th Ave and 20th st. Your first appointment is free. My hours are 10am-3pm M-F.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (332) 529-6933
Photo of Jonathan Merker, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
I offer therapy in person at my office in Chelsea (near 7th Ave and 20th st. Your first appointment is free. My hours are 10am-3pm M-F.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (332) 529-6933
Photo of Jonathan Merker, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Jonathan Merker
Counselor, MA, LMHC