Find a psychiatrist in Forked River, NJ — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Forked River, NJ accepting new patients
Seeking therapy in Forked River? Headway's network includes providers across the area ready to support your mental health journey. With free intake consultations and availability within two weeks, you can start your path to wellness without the stress of navigating costs alone.
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Welcome! I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides personalized mental health services to patients with an approachable style. I believe in person-centered care with evidence-based treatment approaches.
Justin Salandanan has been in the field of psychiatry for over a decade and has been treating adult clients of various ethnic backgrounds for several years. Justin specializes in the medication management of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
Welcome! I'm Guy Badio, DNP, PMHNP-BC. I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their mental health journey. I provide evidence-based psychiatric evaluation and medication management while working collaboratively with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma-related concerns, insomnia, or life stressors, my goal is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to make meaningful progress.
Akosua C. Ababio MSN, APRN,PMHNP-BC.FNP-C is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She trained at Northern Kentucky University in both medication management and psychotherapy. She is licensed to treat patients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors.
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, managing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, psychosis, ADHD, OCD, and substance use.
About our psychiatrists serving Forked River, NJ
- 99%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 87%Bipolar disorder
- 84%PTSD
- 80%ADD/ADHD
- 99%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 83%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 63%Oscar
- 97%English
- 6%Yoruba
- 6%Spanish
- 5%Igbo
- 4%Haitian Creole
- 79%Online only
- 21%In-person or online
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 94%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 5%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 96%Individual therapy
- 18%Family therapy
- 7%Couples therapy
- 6%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Forked River
Finding psychiatrists in Forked River starts with understanding what type of care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists focus on talk therapy and other forms of support. If you are looking for help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, a prescriber may be one option to consider. Look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, clinical background, and approach match what you want to address.
In a smaller community like Forked River, local psychiatrist options may be more limited than in larger central New Jersey areas. Virtual appointments can expand your search while still giving you access to care from home. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber, so it can help to review bios for appointment style, availability, and whether a free phone consultation is offered before booking.
Psychiatric care in Forked River can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and get clearer pricing before care begins. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who match your preferences, are accepting new patients, and may be in-network with your plan. You can enter your insurance details, see an estimated session cost before you book, review profiles, and choose a time when you are ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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