Margaret Nichols

IPGs philosophy is rooted in a commitment to serve all people, especially those who are unable to get high quality care from “mainstream” psychology. We were founded with the express purpose of providing therapy to the gay and lesbian population. Many of our staff are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered, and all are gay affirmative. In the last few years we have expanded to include services for bisexuals, transgendered people, and those involved in the BDSM community. We are internationally recognized for our expertise in this area. All clients are seen in our private offices, where strict confidentiality is maintained. The majority of our referrals are word of mouth, but our clients may be referred by their insurance companies, or by other professionals. We are convenient to most of south/central and northern Jersey and lower Manhattan, are on most managed care panels, and accept most insurance plans.

Additional credentials include:

• Created the Womens Center of Monmouth County, NJ, one of the first battered womens shelters in New Jersey.
• Founded the Hyacinth Foundation, New Jerseys primary HIV social service agency.
• Internationally published author and speaker.
• Participated in two invited symposiums at the Kinsey Institute that resulted in books published by Oxford University Press.
• Two chapters in the groundbreaking book Lesbian Psychologies, and a chapter on sexual minorities in the leading text book in the sex therapy field, Principles and Practices of Sex Therapy, edited by Leiblum and Rosen.
• Member of the American Psychological Association, the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, and local chapters of a variety of professional groups.