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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Newark, NJ
Headway helps Newark residents maximize their Aetna benefits for mental health care, with average savings of 75% on sessions. Providers across the city offer free consultations and availability starting tomorrow.
Hi! I'm Jenny! I'm a bilingual, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of New Jersey. I know that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, and I’m so happy you’re here! I am passionate about helping people better understand themselves while breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, burnout, depression, stress, relationship challenges, or trauma, I offer a safe space for you to share your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, while feeling accepted, heard, and understood.
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.
Hi, I’m Jessica! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports individuals, children, and families through life’s ups and downs. I’m fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and passionate about making therapy feel comfortable and accessible for everyone. My goal is to create a warm, understanding space where you feel heard and supported as you work toward healing and growth.
As a licensed mental health and addiction therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges, I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, stress, relationship dynamics, recovery from trauma, and personal growth. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with a deep commitment to addressing issues such as social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, and recovery from addiction.
With 26 years of experience in behavioral health and crisis intervention, I specialize in helping individuals and families through some of life's most difficult moments: addiction, trauma, grief, and anxiety. Whether you are taking your first step toward recovery or carrying something you have held for years, I will meet you exactly where you are. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, truly heard, and ready to move forward. If that sounds like what you have been looking for, I would love to connect.
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
What type of therapy does Aetna cover?
Aetna plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Aetna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.
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