Find a psychiatrist in Lakewood, NJ — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Lakewood, NJ accepting new patients
Mental healthcare is accessible in Lakewood's Brookside and Central areas through Headway's network. Connect with compassionate providers who offer flexible in-person or virtual sessions, with most insurance plans accepted to keep your out-of-pocket costs minimal.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not like yourself lately? You don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Ivy League trained with experience in outpatient, acute stabilization and consult-liaison psychiatry. I work with adults and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other mental health challenges that come with stress, illness, or life transitions.
I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard. My goal is to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly share their experiences, goals, and challenges. I strive to meet clients where they are while helping them build insight, confidence, resilience, and lasting wellness.
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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.
Brenda is a certified psychiatric mental health practitioner with 25 years of experience working in nursing. Her nursing philosophy centers on providing compassionate, comprehensive, patient-focus care using a holistic approach. She believes in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms of their mental illness.
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.
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.
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.
About our psychiatrists serving Lakewood, 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
Find the right psychiatrist for you
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 Lakewood
Finding the right psychiatrist in Lakewood starts with understanding the type of care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of care. Therapists focus on talk therapy and related support. If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, a psychiatrist may be a good fit. Review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, background, and approach so you can choose someone whose training matches your needs.
Lakewood is a smaller local market, so nearby in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger New Jersey cities. Virtual appointments can expand your search while keeping care accessible from home. Psychiatry visits for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare psychiatrists in Lakewood, look at appointment availability, whether they are accepting new patients, and what their bios say about communication style and session structure.
Psychiatric care in Lakewood can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your preferences, take your insurance, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your plan details, see estimated costs upfront, review psychiatrist profiles, and book directly when you’re 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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