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Top therapists in Elizabeth, NJ accepting new patients
Elizabeth residents can access talk therapy and medication management through Headway's network of 4,570 providers. Whether you're in Elmora, Downtown, or the Port Elizabeth area, find compassionate care with flexible scheduling and free consultations available. Insurance coverage helps reduce your out-of-pocket costs significantly.
Welcome to Complete Wellness Therapy Group!
Therapy tends to be most effective when there's a strong bond between the client and therapist. At Complete Wellness Therapy Group, I make it a priority to ensure that every client I work with feels truly heard, understood, and validated, empowering them to achieve their goals and create the positive changes they seek in their life.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care and medication management. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance use concerns, and other mental health challenges.
My experience includes outpatient psychiatry as well as inpatient behavioral health and dual-diagnosis care. I also bring an extensive medical nursing background in critical care, telemetry, and medical-surgical settings, which helps me consider the connection between physical and mental health when caring for my patients.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience, I provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals to explore their emotions, gain insight, and develop tools to live a more fulfilling life. I have worked in an inpatient setting, therapeutic schools and most recently as a supervisor for school based therapeutic programs. Much of my work has been centered around working with children and adolescents and their families.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2018 from the University of Maryland, then subsequently earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University. I have experience working in an inpatient psychiatric facility caring for adults with various psychiatric conditions. My goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect.
I am licensed and credentialed in New Jersey and Colorado. I am accepting new clients from those states.
I am Dr. Ephrem Wagner, a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping individuals, couples and families as they navigate the challenges of life. I earned my doctorate from Pace University and have focused my career on creating a steady, supportive environment for my clients. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is practical and approachable, My background is rooted in evidence-based care, but I prioritize making sure our work feels personal and grounded in your specific needs.
I take a warm, empathetic, and direct approach to working my clients. I believe that people can be incredibly resilient when they put their minds to it. Together, we can tap into your potential to strengthen your competence and tackle your goals. I will fight for you to rid yourself of unhelpful patterns and narrow the gap to the life you desire.
Hi, I’m a licensed clinician committed to creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, integrating evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed approaches, while also providing clinical and forensic evaluation services. My goal is to help clients feel supported, understood, and empowered in their growth.
I earned my bachelor's in Psychology at Smith College and my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rowan University. I believe in tailoring my clients' experience to their likes and needs. I enjoy creative therapy, ACT, manifestations, physical activity, CBT, and strength-based approaches to help individuals reach their full potential.
I am a wife and mother and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy using creative outlets to help make therapy a fully integrated experience.
I have been an LCSW for over 15 years, and anxiety is where I do my deepest work..the racing thoughts, the physical tension, the constant "what if" that won't quiet down. I also work with clients navigating depression, major life changes, grief and divorce. But if anxiety is running the show in your life, that is exactly where I want to start.
As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), I provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals receiving inpatient and outpatient services through Rutgers Behavioral Health. I work with patients navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, with a focus on individualized, compassionate treatment. My goal is to help you achieve symptom relief, strengthen resilience, and move toward a more stable and fulfilling life aligned with your personal goals
Sometimes the hardest part isn't knowing something needs to change—it's carrying the weight of it by yourself. Whether you're living with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, or feeling caught between different identities, cultures, or expectations, therapy can be a place to reconnect with yourself. I believe healing begins by understanding your story with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we'll explore not only what's hurting today, but also the strengths that have helped you survive and the parts of yourself that are ready to grow.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Elizabeth, NJ



- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 80%Stress management
- 70%Trauma
- 65%Relationship issues

- 99%Aetna
- 77%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 73%Cigna
- 54%United Healthcare

- 95%English
- 17%Spanish
- 6%Yoruba
- 4%French
- 2%Hindi

- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only

- 66%Woman
- 34%Man

- 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 25%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 25%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 7%Licensed Psychologist
- 2%Substance Use Disorder

- 98%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
- 13%Couples 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 Elizabeth
Searching for therapists in Elizabeth starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want support with. Therapists may list specialties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for experience that matches your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, or support for couples and families. A therapist’s profile can also show how they structure sessions and what you can expect from their approach.
Elizabeth is a smaller city, so local in-person appointment options may be more limited than in larger nearby markets. Virtual therapy can expand your choices while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in New Jersey. You may want to compare appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation before the first session. Reading bios closely can help you understand communication style, areas of focus, and whether the therapist’s availability fits your schedule.
Therapy in Elizabeth can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and Headway helps make that information clear before you book. You can search for Elizabeth therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, enter your insurance details to see estimated costs, review profiles, and book directly when you’re ready.
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