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Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Newark, NJ


Top anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Newark, NJ
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I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Felician University. My passion stems from my life experience, growing up with a brother with severe Autism and OCD.
I appreciate and value quality time with family and friends. I have always been an advocate of the importance of the mind/body connection and the role physical fitness and nutrition play in our overall well-being.
I'm Jessica Saraiva, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I currently serve as a school social worker and maintain a clinical practice providing individual and family counseling.
I hold my LCSW, NJ School Social Worker Certification, and a Certificate in Promoting Child & Adolescent Well-Being from Rutgers University, where I earned my Master of Social Work with a 4.0 GPA.
My experience includes supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges, as well as helping children and adolescents with behavioral difficulties, social-emotional struggles, and school-related issues. I'm also bilingual in Portuguese, allowing me to serve clients in their preferred language.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your family, I'm here to help.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in both medical and behavioral health care. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in real-world experience—helping clients feel understood while working together toward meaningful change.
My professional journey has included years of practice across inpatient, community, and outpatient settings, where I’ve supported individuals and families navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and life transitions. I value creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their goals and develop strategies for wellness and resilience.
I believe effective care blends clinical knowledge with empathy, respect, and open communication. My goal is to meet you where you are, honor your unique story, and help you move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Hello! I am licensed in New Jersey with many years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety and coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. We will meet using a virtual platform with audio and video. This will make our meetings more convenient and confidential for you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process
You are here because you’re ready to stop letting overwhelm, trauma, anxiety and depression take over you, your family and relationships and begin doing the work that creates real change. Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself, your partner, or your child, you may be noticing how difficult it’s become to manage everything alone. You’ve had enough and it’s time to start something new with a therapist who “gets” it. I’ve got you!
Welcome to Complete Wellness Therapy Group!
Therapy tends to be most effective when there's a strong bond between the client and therapist. At Complete Wellness Therapy Group, I make it a priority to ensure that every client I work with feels truly heard, understood, and validated, empowering them to achieve their goals and create the positive changes they seek in their life.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care and medication management. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance use concerns, and other mental health challenges.
My experience includes outpatient psychiatry as well as inpatient behavioral health and dual-diagnosis care. I also bring an extensive medical nursing background in critical care, telemetry, and medical-surgical settings, which helps me consider the connection between physical and mental health when caring for my patients.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience, I provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals to explore their emotions, gain insight, and develop tools to live a more fulfilling life. I have worked in an inpatient setting, therapeutic schools and most recently as a supervisor for school based therapeutic programs. Much of my work has been centered around working with children and adolescents and their families.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2018 from the University of Maryland, then subsequently earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University. I have experience working in an inpatient psychiatric facility caring for adults with various psychiatric conditions. My goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect.
I am licensed and credentialed in New Jersey and Colorado. I am accepting new clients from those states.
I am Dr. Ephrem Wagner, a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping individuals, couples and families as they navigate the challenges of life. I earned my doctorate from Pace University and have focused my career on creating a steady, supportive environment for my clients. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is practical and approachable, My background is rooted in evidence-based care, but I prioritize making sure our work feels personal and grounded in your specific needs.
I take a warm, empathetic, and direct approach to working my clients. I believe that people can be incredibly resilient when they put their minds to it. Together, we can tap into your potential to strengthen your competence and tackle your goals. I will fight for you to rid yourself of unhelpful patterns and narrow the gap to the life you desire.
Hi, I’m a licensed clinician committed to creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, integrating evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed approaches, while also providing clinical and forensic evaluation services. My goal is to help clients feel supported, understood, and empowered in their growth.
About our therapists who can help with anxiety and depression located within 20 miles of Newark, NJ



- 99%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 80%Stress management
- 69%Trauma
- 63%PTSD

- 98%Aetna
- 75%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 70%Cigna
- 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 54%United Healthcare

- 96%English
- 11%Spanish
- 4%French
- 3%Russian
- 3%Yoruba

- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only

- 71%Woman
- 29%Man

- 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 26%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 25%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 7%Licensed Psychologist
- 2%Medical Doctor

- 98%Individual therapy
- 28%Family therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
- 15%Couples therapy
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