Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Jersey City, NJ

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My name is Timothy Dunn, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Central New Jersey. I have been working in the mental health field since 2016, beginning in inpatient treatment, followed by several years as a case manager supporting adults with severe mental illness, and currently practicing in an outpatient setting since 2022.

I serve a diverse population across age, gender, and mental health concerns, with a focus on treating anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and neglect, and adolescents. I am looking to work with individuals who are ready to “enter the room” and “do the work,” moving at a pace that feels right for you.

I’m also a husband, father, and proud dog dad who hopes to help heal the world one person at a time.

Dorothy Rose Forgione is a highly experienced, dually licensed therapist with over 20 years in private practice and more than 30 years of clinical experience. She has worked across a wide range of settings, including Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), parole groups, and co-occurring disorder groups.

Dorothy has extensive experience treating a broad spectrum of mental health conditions, including Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizotypal and Schizoid Personality Disorders, Antisocial Personality Disorder, depression, PTSD, and all phases of addiction. She is also a co-occurring disorders specialist and advanced hypnotherapist. Her work spans individuals and couples, with a strong track record of successful outcomes.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner board-certified, I have 20 years of work experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health care settings. My specialties include mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, depression and much more.

As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe in seeing past the diagnosis of the client, treating each client with respect and kindness. I have over 17 years of experinece working in the medical field but the last 12 years have been in psychiatry. I am dedicated to my clients. I provide telehealth psychiatry and medication management sessions that fit the needs of my clients. My specialties include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and stress-related conditions, providing convenient online mental health care for individuals seeking support from the comfort of their home.

Hi! I'm Alyssa and I am a licensed clinical social worker and geriatric mental health therapist who is passionate about helping older adults and caregivers navigate life and its challenges. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, cultural issues, and life transitions. My goal is to provide compassionate care that will help you feel supported, seen, and heard.

I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with six years of experience. My degree includes DNP and MSN. I treat clients aged 15 years old to adults with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, ADHD, OCD, Psychosis, autism, bipolar disorder, and insomnia. I value my client's opinions and input into the treatment they receive.

I believe that meaningful therapy begins with a genuine human connection. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while building resilience, self-awareness, and lasting change.

I earned my masters degree from Temple University and my doctorate degree from Rutgers University and have experience working with diverse populations across a variety of clinical settings. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns and have developed specialized experience in working with trauma and its lasting effects. I understand how traumatic experiences can impact emotional well-being, relationships, self-esteem, and daily functioning, and I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where healing can occur.

My treatment areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and emotional regulation. I utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT, TF-CBT, Motivational interviewing and Attachment Based treatment to help clients process difficult experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward their goals.

I work with children, adolescents, young adults and families and am committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, understood, and supported as they navigate their healing journey and create meaningful, lasting change.

I’m Dr. Obianuju C. N. Ogbonnia-Okoye, DNP, PMHNP-BC, APN, MSN, MBA, founder of BeYou Psychiatry Associates LLC. I provide compassionate, high-quality mental health care for children, teens, adults, and families through personalized telehealth services designed around your unique needs. I support clients facing anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, and life transitions while creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you set meaningful goals, feel heard, and build lasting emotional wellness with care that fits your life and supports positive outcomes, with kindness at each step.

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.

At Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of Southern New Jersey, we specialize in psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, and we've spent decades doing this work at every level — from a child struggling to focus in school, to complex cases involving severe autism, suicidal behavior, substance use, and everything in between. We don't cherry-pick the easy cases. We show up for the hard ones.

What makes us different: We're not content to offer what every other practice offers. We are constantly evolving — because psychiatry is evolving — and we believe our patients deserve access to the most advanced, effective tools available anywhere.

Experience working with youth and young adults who struggle with anxiety, school-refusal, emotional regulation and adjustment, Autism, gender dysphoria, social anxiety, trauma, and ODD. Has also worked with adults in various settings, with a variety of concerns and feels a special connection with the geriatric population. Believes patience and understanding is key to developing a positive therapeutic relationship.