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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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