Eric Mercado, LMHC, LPC

I'm a licensed mental health counselor who works with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, gender identity exploration, and relationship challenges. I specialize in affirming, compassionate therapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community and am licensed in New York and New Jersey.

You know yourself best, and I'm here to help you explore what's weighing on you. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, focused on creating a warm and supportive space where you can truly be yourself. I'll meet you with compassion and care—and yes, some tough questions—to better understand your unique experience and what matters most to you. Together we can explore where you are now and discover what will help you become the fullest version of yourself. We can address topics like life transitions, anxiety, self-esteem, sex and intimacy, and relationships.

I'm dedicated to creating a non-judgmental space where you feel seen, affirmed, and empowered on your journey toward greater self-acceptance and growth. As a queer person myself, I bring both lived experience and deep understanding of the joys and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community to my work with queer clients.

Therapy works best when you feel comfortable and genuinely connected to your therapist. I'd love to hear from you—reach out to set up a consultation where we can get to know each other and talk about what you're hoping for in therapy.