Book a therapist or psychiatrist in Midland Park, NJ covered by Aetna

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m passionate about helping people find strength, clarity, and balance in their lives. I’ve been working in the field for over twenty years, with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and parents through life’s many transitions. I’m a graduate of Columbia University, where I focused on working with children and families. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside clients from many different backgrounds as they work through both everyday stress and life’s biggest challenges.

I believe the structure of the therapeutic relationship can help people access their inner strengths and promote meaningful change. Therapy gives us space to pause, reflect, and make sense of how the different parts of our lives — our relationships, health, identity, and environment — impact our well-being. Together, we’ll sort through challenges, set realistic goals, and develop strategies that help you feel more grounded and empowered.

I'm Nina Knight — an LCSW, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), EMDR-trained clinician, retired law enforcement officer, and U.S. military veteran. What makes my practice different is that I don't just study the experiences my clients bring through the door — I've lived many of them. I understand the weight of wearing a uniform. I understand trauma that doesn't show up on an X-ray. I understand what it means to hold yourself together for everyone else until you simply can't anymore.My practice, Living & Looking Within, serves individuals, couples, children, and families across New Jersey — in person in Woodbridge or via telehealth statewide. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds, with a particular passion for first responders, veterans, BIPOC communities, and anyone navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or the emotional weight of doing a job most people could never do. I accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Horizon BCBS, Lyra, Optum, and UHC.

I am compassionate, warm, patient and easy to talk to. I work with empathy and listen actively to your concerns. Blood works are drawn on site at the office.

I am a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master’s degree in Psychiatric and Mental Health from Walden University. In my practice, I am adept at addressing various mental health concerns and providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and personalized treatment plans. By integrating evidence-based practices, I work to promote mental wellness effectively. I offer both in-person and virtual services to ensure accessibility and convenience for those seeking support for their mental health needs.

I am a licensed clinical Social Worker, and I have been in the field of social work and Psychotherapy for over 30 years. If you’re feeling anxious, sad or uncertain as to what to do to feel better I can help. Working together we will be able to uncover the issues of concern where you may be feeling stuck. I will assist you with developing healthy coping and decision-making skills to reduce and eliminate anxiety and feelings of depression. My therapeutic style is empathetic, supportive and engaging.

I offer individual, family and couples therapy and have experience working with clinical issues, such as trauma, depression, anxiety and sexual/gender identities.

I work with young adults, families, couples, transgender and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. and I am EMDR & Sex Therapy trained.

I have over 17 years experience working in the mental health field. I have extensive experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, transitions in life and grief. I meet clients where they are at to help them explore and process their patterns of thinking and the impact those patterns have on their daily functioning and goals.