Find a therapist in Hazlet, NJ — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Hazlet, NJ accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Hazlet, New Jersey with Headway's network of 4,266 licensed providers. Whether you're in Port Reading, Keansburg, or Matawan, access talk therapy and medication management through in-person or virtual sessions covered by insurance, with many clients paying as low as $0 per session.
My name is Jennifer Leighton, LCSW. As a clinician, I have worked in a variety of settings including, psychiatric, outpatient mental health that provided individual, family, couples, and group counseling. I have extentive amount of experience working with individuals and families facing unique challenges of substance abuse and DCPP involvement.
I'm Jessica Saraiva, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I currently serve as a school social worker and maintain a clinical practice providing individual and family counseling.
I hold my LCSW, NJ School Social Worker Certification, and a Certificate in Promoting Child & Adolescent Well-Being from Rutgers University, where I earned my Master of Social Work with a 4.0 GPA.
My experience includes supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges, as well as helping children and adolescents with behavioral difficulties, social-emotional struggles, and school-related issues. I'm also bilingual in Portuguese, allowing me to serve clients in their preferred language.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your family, I'm here to help.
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’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in both medical and behavioral health care. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in real-world experience—helping clients feel understood while working together toward meaningful change.
My professional journey has included years of practice across inpatient, community, and outpatient settings, where I’ve supported individuals and families navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and life transitions. I value creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their goals and develop strategies for wellness and resilience.
I believe effective care blends clinical knowledge with empathy, respect, and open communication. My goal is to meet you where you are, honor your unique story, and help you move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Hazlet, NJ
- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 82%Stress management
- 71%Relationship issues
- 67%Family issues
- 100%Aetna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 83%Cigna
- 83%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 72%United Healthcare
- 95%English
- 15%Spanish
- 7%Yoruba
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 2%Swahili
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 72%Woman
- 28%Man
- 34%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 30%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 25%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 5%Licensed Psychologist
- 3%Substance Use Disorder
- 98%Individual therapy
- 30%Family therapy
- 14%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 Mental Health Therapist in Hazlet
Searching for therapists in Hazlet starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want to work on. Therapists may support people living with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As you compare options, look for specialties and approaches that fit your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy. A therapist’s profile can also show what sessions may feel like, from a more structured style to a more open-ended approach.
In a smaller community like Hazlet, nearby in-office options may be more limited than in larger New Jersey cities. Virtual therapy can expand your search while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in New Jersey. You may also want to consider therapists in nearby areas, appointment times that fit your schedule, whether someone is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is available. Reading therapist bios before booking can help you understand their communication style, clinical focus, and experience with concerns similar to yours.
Therapy in Hazlet can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated price before you book. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, compare in-person and virtual options, review detailed bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
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