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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Newark, NJ

Headway connects Newark residents with UnitedHealthcare-covered mental health providers in neighborhoods like the North Ward, Downtown, and South Ward. With copays ranging from $0-$30 and over 2,196 providers available, you can start sessions within two weeks with flexible scheduling options.

Ilona Fridson

Ilona Fridson

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic, and holistic. I listen very carefully to my clients' narratives...”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Caitlyn Huettler

Caitlyn Huettler

Therapist

Virtual • Jackson Township, NJ


“You don't have to figure everything out on your own. Therapy can be a place to slow down, understand what you're experiencing, and start moving toward the life you want.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Doris Chukwu

Doris Chukwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Plainfield, NJ


“I strive to create a warm and safe environment where my patients feel free to express themselves without feeling judged or unsupported.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherrie Kaelin

Sherrie Kaelin

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My style is warm, interactive and solution focused. I understand the courage it takes to begin the therapy process.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sondra Dublinsky

Sondra Dublinsky

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Sondra has been an influential leader in the Mental Health/Substance Abuse field for the past 30 years.”
United Healthcare + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Selma Wankhade

Selma Wankhade

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Do you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain? Life's challenges and transitions can leave us feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of the next step. You don't have to face them alone.

I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment.

Together, we'll identify patterns that may be holding you back, build on your existing strengths, and develop practical coping strategies that support lasting growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, self-esteem, or major life transitions, my goal is to help you gain clarity, build resilience, strengthen confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Healing isn't about becoming someone different—it's about reconnecting with the person you are and creating a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values. I would be honored to support you on that journey.

United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jennifer Mitchell

Jennifer Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


I work with girls and women who look like they are holding it together and are not. High-functioning anxiety, panic, OCD, and depression — it can show up as excessive reassurance seeking, checking behaviors, Googling worst-case scenarios, or intrusive thoughts that you feel too scared or ashamed to discuss with anyone. I work with adolescents and adults via secure video in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. You do not need to leave home or find childcare to start. If you are pregnant, postpartum, or a girl/young woman whose worry has taken over, this practice was built for that.

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Curcio

Lisa Curcio

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years’ experience in the mental health field. I graduated from Columbia University with a MSW & have a BS in Applied Sociology/Social Work from Seattle University. I possess extensive experience working with individuals & couples living with PTSD, Trauma related issues, Grief, Depression, Substance Use, Anxiety, Work Related Issues, & Marital/Relational issues. I utilize a wide range of integrative therapeutic approaches to include solution-focused, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mind-body medicine techniques to meet the unique needs of clients. I am passionate about helping clients through their journey of building the life they desire.

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Lori Litovsky

Lori Litovsky

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I tend to be direct in a warm way, and I'll challenge clients when needed while still making sure they feel supported.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Francis Capalbo

Francis Capalbo

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe that all of us have personal strengths that can be employed in the service of therapy, and that one of my jobs is to encourage clients to recognize their resilience and to build on same.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanida Goggans

Shanida Goggans

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I take a warm, supportive approach, helping clients gain self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Faith Ekpo

Faith Ekpo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


My name is Faith Ekpo, and I am Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents, young adults, older adults. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, overwhelmed, over-thinking, poor sleep or other life challenges, my goal is to help you feel more balanced, empowered, and equipped with the tools you need to thrive. My approach integrates medication management with psychotherapy and individualized therapeutic interventions to support each client’s unique needs and goals.

United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Geraldine Gabriel

Geraldine Gabriel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“Dr. Gabriel designs personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that integrate medication, education, and holistic approaches to promote mental and physical wellness.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jolyon O'Rane

Jolyon O'Rane

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My ideal client seeks self-improvement and empowerment, ready to address issues like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, transitions, and so much more.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Thomas Berge

Thomas Berge

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I take a whole-person approach, which means we look at your mind, body, and spirit together to build a plan around what actually moves you toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ashley Bujalski

Dr. Ashley Bujalski

Psychologist

Virtual • New Jersey


Growth and change are key to positive well-being. My name is Dr. Ashley Bujalski and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I specialize in treating an array of issues, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma, and have experience working with a variety of populations.

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Donette Price

Dr. Donette Price

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • East Brunswick, NJ


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative — you'll never be rushed or treated like "just another case."”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Shany Shaji

Shany Shaji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goal is to provide a comfortable, warm, and non-judgemental space for my clients where they can express their thoughts and emotions.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Kim Keyes

Kim Keyes

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I take pride in using my personhood (personality, humor, and experience) to ensure every person I work with feels accepted and seen as they move through their journey of self discovery.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Arey Lazarre

Arey Lazarre

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, a major life transition, or the journey of pregnancy and parenthood, you deserve compassionate support. I work with adults and couples navigating a variety of concerns and specialize in Perinatal Mental Health, helping individuals and families through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, and the transition to parenthood, including new fathers and partners. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, creating a safe space where healing and growth can begin. Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone.

United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Krystina Monetti

Krystina Monetti

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe you are the expert on your life—my role is to support you in accessing your resilience, deepening self-awareness, and building emotional balance.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Anna Tseytlina

Anna Tseytlina

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I offer a warm, practical, and personalized approach to help you understand patterns, build coping skills, improve confidence, and create meaningful change.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Grant

Natalie Grant

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I specialize in children, adolescents and adult mental health services for individuals from diverse, at risk, and low socioeconomic communities.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mary DeRienzo

Mary DeRienzo

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have over 35+ years of experience working with diverse populations : teens, LBGTQI+, relationship and family conflict.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Olusolape Akinyemi

Olusolape Akinyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phillipsburg, NJ


“I practice a humanistic philosophy of care for both mind and body, and have an abiding commitment to individualized, personalized, comprehensive care for patients across the life span.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Meredith Israel

Meredith Israel

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and empathetic. I work primarily with adults processing experiences and navigating life challenges.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Joycelet Brown

Joycelet Brown

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where clients can identify their problems and goals and work collaboratively with me the therapist to achieve them.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Brenda Alpert

Brenda Alpert

Therapist

Virtual • Bordentown, NJ


“I practice client-centered therapy, drawing from a number of different techniques and practices to tailor the treatment best suited for each individual.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Hannah Twumwaa

Hannah Twumwaa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I listen without judgment, explain things clearly, and always aim to make clients feel safe, supported, and empowered in their care.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Kara Gubner

Kara Gubner

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, psychotic disorders, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Kadijah Villafana

Kadijah Villafana

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“After a session, clients can expect to feel inspired to think outside the box of their normal way of thinking...”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charmaine Bryant

Charmaine Bryant

Therapist

Virtual • Montclair, NJ


I am very passionate about helping others feel like themselves through therapy. I have years of experience in the mental health field and I am committed to helping you in your journey.

United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francesco Rizzo-Duffy

Francesco Rizzo-Duffy

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“He believes there is no "cookie-cutter" approach to therapy and curates his techniques specific to the needs of each individual.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Anna Baker

Anna Baker

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My deep passion is helping individuals find their locus of control by exploring their internal world, gaining a better understanding of their feelings, and incorporating new skills into their daily lives.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Emilie Rowan

Emilie Rowan

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


I have worked on my own growth and awareness since I was 19 yrs old. Therapy helped change my life and old patterns that I developed in my early years. I have made tremendous changes in who I am and how I cope. I would like to help you do that too.

United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Zinaida Polishchuk

Zinaida Polishchuk

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I utilize psychodynamic, person-oriented, cognitive behavioral techniques, and other integrative approaches.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Greta Buerkle

Greta Buerkle

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Greta integrates humanistic, holistic and cognitive behavioral evidenced based therapy which support the mind, body, spirit connection.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Amy Coleman

Amy Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I utilize a combination of modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Journaling, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Psychodynamic techniques.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Nancy Simmons

Nancy Simmons

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Practice Details: • Telehealth only (no in-person sessions at this time) • Hours: Monday, Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM •Tuesday & Thursday 10:am-12 pm. Closed evenings, Fridays, and weekends.

I am passionate about helping you rediscover your spark and your Joy! You may be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your career, relationships, and other life challenges. You will discover that there's hope even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. Let the parts of you that feel anxious, sad, angry, and/or exhausted guide you. What are these thoughts/feelings/emotions communicating to you about where you are? What path forward would you like to take as a result of this new understanding of yourself? I respect your ability to choose the course of action that is best for you.

My approach to Therapy and Life Coaching is client-centered, warm, compassionate & culturally sensitive. I am trained in various modalities, i.e., Family Systems Therapy, IFS, CBT, but ultimately I use what's best for my clients.

Every individual is unique, and their greatest strength lies within. I look forward to helping you on your unique journey to healing and wholeness! I work with individuals (18+), couples, and families, and commonly support clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your healing journey, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jamilah Jones

Dr. Jamilah Jones

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Dr. Jones’ skills and experience permits her to work with individuals and families. Some of her skills include: Trauma; Anxiety; Grief; Depression; At-Risk Youth, Ex-Offenders and Recovering Drug and Alcohol Abusers. Dr. Jones earned her Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Contemporary Mental Health Services, Master of Science degree in School Counseling and doctoral degree in Counseling Education and Supervision at Capella University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of NJ.

United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare 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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Affordable care that fits you — and your United Healthcare plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.