Find a therapist in Jersey City, NJ — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Jersey City, NJ accepting new patients
Mental health care is accessible across Jersey City with Headway's 4,618 licensed providers available for virtual or in-person sessions. From Downtown to Lincoln Park neighborhoods, providers offer open availability and work with your insurance to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
I’m Brenda Gadson, a Professional Counselor with a Master in Counseling from Kean College of New Jersey. My training has prepared me to support children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, identity questions, and life transitions. I also have a special interest in supporting LGBTQ+ clients and people working through gender dysphoria, transgender-related concerns, dissociative identity, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, and women’s issues.
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Evelyn Rosa, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. At Beyond Mental Health and Wellness, patients receive comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations and personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. With a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, Evelyn provides expert care for conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and more—helping patients regain balance, clarity, and control of their lives.
Hello I am Clyde who wants to ensure you receive the best treatment you can, offering treatment in a safe space, nonjudgmental, honest, confidential, timely warm, kind, considerate, professional, ethical, skillful, relevant, current way. Look forward to getting to know you.
I am a nurse practitioner with over 20years experience in psychiatric mental health. I am board certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner across life span. I completed my advanced Graduate Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. My area of specialization includes treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Posttraumatic disorder (PTSD), Sleep issues and medication management.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University and completed specialized training in psychiatry.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, thought disorders, PTSD, OCD, and substance use disorders. My background includes working in both inpatient, outpatient, and intensive outpatient settings, giving me a well-rounded understanding of medication management, symptom stabilization, and long-term recovery.
I believe in treating the whole person — not just symptoms — and I’m committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported
I'm Vesna Vidojevikj, a psychiatric nurse practitioner licensed in New Jersey and New York, with nearly 9 years of specialized experience in mental health. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, and I also support clients navigating depression, PTSD, trauma, OCD, and alcohol addiction. I believe mental health care should be more than a prescription — it should be a real conversation. My practice blends medication management with meaningful therapeutic support, so you receive the time and attention you deserve. I am currently accepting new telehealth clients on Fridays, evenings, and weekends.
If you’re looking for support with depression, postpartum concerns, or care related to diversity, I’m here to listen. I’m a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey, offer virtual care, and work with Spanish-speaking clients.
Are you struggling with irritability, a depressed mood, overwhelming anxiety, or concerns about how others perceive you? Do you wish you could move through life without constantly replaying worried thoughts in your mind? Perhaps you experience sadness, guilt, or shame, or find yourself becoming impatient with your loved ones or the world around you. Carl Jung once said, “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” Are you ready to explore new ways of living and develop a deeper understanding of yourself?
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide counseling services for individuals, families, and couples. I am trilingual and offer therapy in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. As a Christian counselor, I also work with individuals who wish to integrate their faith into the therapeutic process. In addition, as a certified SYMBIS premarital assessment facilitator, I help couples build strong, healthy relationships and prepare for marriage.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Jersey City, NJ
- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 79%Stress management
- 70%Trauma
- 63%Relationship issues
- 99%Aetna
- 76%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 75%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 73%Cigna
- 55%United Healthcare
- 96%English
- 18%Spanish
- 5%French
- 4%Yoruba
- 3%Hindi
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 68%Woman
- 32%Man
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 24%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 23%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 7%Licensed Psychologist
- 3%Substance Use Disorder
- 98%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 20%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 Jersey City
Searching for therapists in Jersey City starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Therapists can help with concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and work stress. As you compare Jersey City therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and approach match your needs. Provider bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.
Jersey City has therapy options across neighborhoods like Downtown, Journal Square, the Heights, and near Lincoln Park, with both in-person and virtual appointments available. If commute time, transit access, or scheduling matters to you, narrow your search by location, appointment availability, and whether the therapist offers a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before you book can help you understand each therapist’s communication style, session structure, and experience with the concerns you want to address.
Therapy in Jersey City can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, verify your insurance, see your estimated out-of-pocket cost, and book directly when you’re ready.
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