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Top therapists in Montclair, NJ accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Montclair with 4,429 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management. Headway connects you with empowering, solution-oriented providers across Upper Montclair, Downtown Montclair, and surrounding neighborhoods. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Daniel Erbach

Daniel Erbach

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I would love the opportunity to guide you on your own special journey to greater life satisfaction, one that is truly worth living.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Natalie Gayle

Natalie Gayle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I have worked in Mental Health x 20 years, in psychiatric emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals, and out-patient clinics.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joyce Mermini

Joyce Mermini

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Upper Montclair, NJ


“Clients can expect a genuine interest in getting to know you and your concerns as well as a practical skill so you feel like you are on your way.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sade Glenn

Sade Glenn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“Clients often describe me as warm, relatable, and easy to talk to. My style is conversational and genuine...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hala Ghanem

Hala Ghanem

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“My mission has always been to help my clients live their lives more fully by shedding their past, re-wiring their brain and connecting to the present.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicole Christian

Dr. Nicole Christian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I value very highly my clients' culture, their intersecting identities, and attend to the ways in which systems of power and oppression influence clients' lives.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melinda Reyes

Melinda Reyes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I'm passionate about helping people shift their perspective and see new possibilities because I believe that tending to your mental health is one of the most powerful steps toward living a full, meaningful life.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jillian Myers

Jillian Myers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • West Orange, NJ


“I aim to create a space that feels supportive, real, and comfortable enough for that kind of deeper work to happen.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chery Jones

Chery Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.1 mi away • East Orange, NJ


“I help clients to learn healthy coping strategies, modify maladaptive behaviors, improve interpersonal skills, and foster emotional resilience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kobie-Blair Morgan

Kobie-Blair Morgan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.1 mi away • Verona, NJ


“Purpose-driven and passionate about helping people and organizations maximize their potential, over the past 20 years Kobie has successfully provided counseling, coaching, consulting, and leadership services...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yannick Zebaze

Yannick Zebaze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Livingston, NJ


“I work with people from many different backgrounds and believe in listening closely to understand your needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Cassio Campello De Menezes

Dr. Cassio Campello De Menezes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Livingston, NJ


“I help young adults, adults, and seniors find clarity, strength, and hope during life's most difficult chapters.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Latasha George

Latasha George

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Caldwell, NJ


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based and practical coping strategies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anthony Nieto

Anthony Nieto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.7 mi away • Clifton, NJ


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable being yourself.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abe Goico

Abe Goico

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Belleville, NJ


“My style is person centered, which means I focus on what you want to get out of therapy and move at the pace you want to go.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lashone Arnett

Lashone Arnett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Wayne, NJ


“La Shone is known for her warm, direct approach to therapy. She creates a safe and welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their deepest thoughts and emotions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Alfano

James Alfano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Belleville, NJ


I’ve very open minded and calm. I try to meet my clients where they are and gain a better understanding of goals they would like to reach or areas of their life they may be struggling to cope with.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Musa Ahmad

Musa Ahmad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Newark, NJ


“I use psychoanalytic techniques to make you more aware of how the nervous system influences your behavior.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Schaune Gamble

Schaune Gamble

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Newark, NJ


“I come from a diverse background which assists me while working with individuals, couples and families from different backgrounds, sexual orientations and religions.”
Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Shira Freudenberger

Dr. Shira Freudenberger

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • Passaic, NJ


“My goal is to help you cope with any of life's challenges so that you can lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Hudson Robinson

Hudson Robinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Irvington, NJ


“I believe every client is strong enough to confront their undesirable behaviors and challenge themselves to overcome the problems in their lives...”
Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Max Friedmann

Max Friedmann

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“Therapy is a relationship through which we can know ourselves more deeply and experience new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Syndie Volcy

Syndie Volcy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Verona, NJ


“Syndie's ultimate goal is to help her clients find inner peace amid the chaos and noise of everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Michaela Ambrosius

Dr. Michaela Ambrosius

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I offer a grounded, supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can slow things down and make sense of what you're experiencing.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Nadege Zebaze

Nadege Zebaze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Livingston, NJ


“My background in both primary care and psychiatric mental health allows me to take a whole-person approach to treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dionne Eason

Dionne Eason

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“A holistic collaborative approach is essential to mental health flexibility and recovery along with psychotherapy...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tzvi Friedman

Tzvi Friedman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Nutley, NJ


“A specialty of mine is helping boys and men successfully find their voice, respond to stress in productive ways, and cultivate self-respect.”
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carl Perry

Carl Perry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Garfield, NJ


“I focus on creating a COLLABORATIVE environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges, develop insights and cultivate positive changes AT THEIR OWN PACE.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Schultz

Samantha Schultz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Wayne, NJ


“Through a collaborative relationship, I work with my clients to resolve and or move past these barriers to facilitate healing and growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Tucker

Jeffrey Tucker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • Maplewood, NJ


“My ability to listen and reflect back is exceptional. I believe that asking open ended questions is the key to allowing individuals to process their thoughts and feelings.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brittany Santiago

Brittany Santiago

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Newark, NJ


“The therapeutic relationship can be powerfully healing. My primary approach utilizes existential therapy, which falls into the humanistic therapy family...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cliff Hamilton

Dr. Cliff Hamilton

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Livingston, NJ


“I'm a goal-focused clinician that likes to set objective benchmarks in how you are progressing while you are under my care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natasha Lopez

Natasha Lopez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I take time to understand each person's unique story and work together to create individualized treatment plans that support long-term well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Virginia Njihia

Virginia Njihia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Maplewood, NJ


“My approach blends evidence-based care with deep empathy, ensuring each client feels heard, supported, and empowered throughout their treatment journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Antonia Yanuzzi

Antonia Yanuzzi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Roseland, NJ


“If you have had trauma in your life, big or small, I can help you to overcome the effects that it may have had on you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Fernando Vazquez

Fernando Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Newark, NJ


“My style is inquisitive and conversational. Former clients have described it as if they were talking to an old friend.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Magnolita Philip-Rousseau

Magnolita Philip-Rousseau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ


I am a dedicated and compassionate dually certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioners with a passion for improving access to mental health care through telehealth services. I focus on supporting my clients with empathy, purpose, and professionalism. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, sleep disorders, grief, postpartum mental health challenges, loneliness, life transitions, and emotional changes related to aging.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Couillard

Rachel Couillard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • Maplewood, NJ


“Together, we will explore and understand your fears, challenges, hopes and dreams. Once visible, change will happen.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aisha Ortiz

Aisha Ortiz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Union, NJ


“I prioritize holistic care and therapeutic relationships, aiming to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where patients feel valued and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marphene Joseph

Marphene Joseph

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Union, NJ


“I believe in listening without judgement, understanding each person's unique experiences, and working collaboratively to build a treatment plan that meets your needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Montclair, NJ

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Montclair, NJ
There are over 152 therapists in Montclair, NJ accepting new patients.
152+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 79%Stress management
  • 72%Trauma
  • 64%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 76%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 75%Cigna
  • 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 51%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 4%French
  • 4%Yoruba
  • 2%Hebrew
How they see their clients
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  • 99%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 32%Man
License types
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  • 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 29%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 23%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 8%Licensed Psychologist
  • 3%Substance Use Disorder
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 31%Family therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 14%Couples therapy

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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 Montclair

Searching for therapists in Montclair starts with finding someone whose experience fits what you want support with. Therapists may focus on concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for training and listed specialties that match your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or couples counseling. A therapist’s profile can also show how they describe their approach, what sessions may feel like, and which concerns they commonly support.

Montclair has a strong local mental health community, but the right appointment may depend on availability, location, and format. If nearby offices in Upper Montclair, Downtown Montclair, or surrounding Essex County areas have limited openings, virtual therapy with a New Jersey therapist can expand your options. You can also narrow your search by appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new clients, session style, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading bios before booking can help you compare communication style, areas of focus, and whether the therapist’s approach fits what you are looking for.

Therapy in Montclair can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before starting care. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your benefits, and see an estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. You can browse therapists in Montclair, review profiles, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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