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Forward Motion Counseling Services

Mental Health Therapy Alex Thompson
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, Substance,
Insurance: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield

Introduction

NOTE: October 31, 2025-> There is currently a waiting list for services. Please inquire if you are interested in services. FMCS focuses on developing culturally competent and client-centered relationships with the client so that they can better understand and resolve underlying issues. We will work with adolescents and adults on working through trauma, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, improving commitment to substance-free living, reducing interpersonal conflict, coming to terms with life transitions, developing insight into LGBTQ+ identities, and creating meaning out of grief and loss. To help with this work we use modalities that strive to help you connect with what is keeping you stuck and help you work through ways to resolve and commit to vital life directions.

GENDER Non-Binary
PRONOUNS They/Them/Theirs
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #44SC06108100 (NJ)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Atheist

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Forward Motion Counseling Services accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Therapy $200
  • Couples Therapy $250

Locations

Alex Thompson LCSW
18-20 Lackawanna Plaza Suite 200
Montclair, NJ 07042-3642
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Frequently asked questions

Is Forward Motion Counseling Services accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Forward Motion Counseling Services is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Forward Motion Counseling Services offer telehealth appointments? Forward Motion Counseling Services does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Forward Motion Counseling Services specialize in? Forward Motion Counseling Services specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Mindfulness, Multicultural Concerns, Open Relationships/Polyamory, and Trauma.
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