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Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford,
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, I see clients with a wide range of issues and complexities. I partner with clients to offer solution-focused and brief interventions with a side of humor.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
I’ve been providing counseling since the 1990s. I hold a doctorate in Counseling Psychology. I’m also a tenured psychology professor. My clients tend to share certain worries and concerns that might best be summed up as feeling a sense of meaninglessness, being unproductive, and not relating well with others. I work with both individuals and couples. Among my clients are young adults trying to sort things out, medically compromised patients, adults waylaid by life and relationship transitions, and people struggling with anxiety and depression.
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
I have worked in a variety of settings, from in-patient to community mental health. I have worked with all age ranges. I am enthusiastic about helping people discover their inner strength and create their road map to what success is to them personally!
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Identity issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Hi, I’m Salina Mecham. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Utah, along with certification in substance use treatment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), and Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment Counselor (DVP), and I am fully licensed in Utah, Washington, New Hampshire, and New Jersey.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings, including residential programs, behavioral health hospitals, and community mental health. I began my career in group homes for youth, where I developed a strong foundation in working with individuals in high-stress and high-need situations. Since then, I have continued to support individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
I am a trained Level 1 Gottman therapist (working on Level 2), this is helpful to those struggling with relationship issues. I am also a trained Level 1 IFS therapist, which is a great modality for people struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc. I have invested countless hours in learning other helpful modalities and concepts that add to my knoweldge.
People tend to seek me out because they are looking for someone who feels normal and approachable. Sure, I have a quirk or two, but people often describe talking with me as feeling like they are talking with an old friend who happens to know a lot of mental health specific things and who gives solid counsel and makes them feel valid in this crazy world.
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Hello, I’m Dr. Oreet Daniella Besner, a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist, with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy. I hold an MA from Antioch University and a doctorate, PSY.D, from California School of Professional Psychology. I have 27 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and self-esteem. I draw from evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to support meaningful growth. I strive to create a safe, open space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Hello! I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable exploring challenges, building on their strengths, and working toward meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person's unique experiences and goals. I draw from evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and years of experience helping individuals navigate mental health concerns, substance use challenges, life transitions, and emotional difficulties. My goal is to help clients gain insight, develop practical coping skills, and feel empowered to create lasting growth and healing
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
**Currently accepting new clients in MA (virtual) and NH (virtual and in person at our Londonderry office)**
Hello and welcome!
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in outpatient psychiatry and community mental health. I enjoy working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. I have a special interest in women's mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming and supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in your mental health journey.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
Jacki Veler, MSN, PMHNP, FNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 16 years of nursing experience. She earned her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Spring Arbor University in 2021 and her PMHNP Graduate Certificate from the University of Toledo in 2022. At NewHeart Mental Health and Wellness in Oak Harbor, Ohio, she delivers in person and remote outpatient psychiatry and addiction treatment for adults and children across the entire lifespan. She also provides inpatient psychiatric care at a behavioral health hospital.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
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