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Family therapy and counseling in Newark, NJ


Top family therapists in Newark, NJ
Newark families deserve support that fits their lives. Headway connects you with experienced family therapists who use evidence-based approaches to improve relationships and foster understanding across generations.
I’m Brenda Gadson, a Professional Counselor with a Master in Counseling from Kean College of New Jersey. My training has prepared me to support children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, identity questions, and life transitions. I also have a special interest in supporting LGBTQ+ clients and people working through gender dysphoria, transgender-related concerns, dissociative identity, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, and women’s issues.
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.
My name is Diana, I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social worker. I bring over 9 years of clinical experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples and families through anxiety, stress, and complex life challenges. I worked closely with diverse clients, helping reduce barriers to care and ensuring clients feel understood, respected, and supported.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years in the field, and I work with both adults and couples. Throughout my career, I've worked with family preservation services working with parents and children in their home, intensive outpatient (IOP) groups with a diverse population and private practice. I earned my bachelor's degree in behavioral science (with a minor in sociology) from York College of Pennsylvania, and my Master's in Social Work from Rutgers University. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, trauma, self care and prioritizing yourself.
Please note my schedule doesn't always reflect my availability. We can discuss a schedule that works for us during our consultation.
Welcome! My name is Jessica, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I support parents who feel stretched, kids who are struggling to find their footing, and others carrying stress that's hard to place. Whatever brings you here, my goal is for you to feel heard and encouraged in making progress towards your unique goals.
About our family therapists located within 20 miles of Newark, NJ



- 93%Anxiety
- 83%Depression
- 83%Family issues
- 80%Relationship issues
- 77%Stress management

- 98%Aetna
- 82%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 77%Cigna
- 73%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 57%Oxford

- 93%English
- 13%Spanish
- 5%Hebrew
- 5%Russian
- 3%Hindi

- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only

- 77%Woman
- 23%Man

- 55%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 25%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 8%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Substance Use Disorder

- 100%Family therapy
- 100%Individual therapy
- 35%Child or adolescent therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
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Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Newark
Finding family therapists in Newark starts with clarifying what your family wants support with. Family therapy may help address parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, family behavioral concerns, and communication breakdowns across generations. Family therapists are trained to work with the relational system, not just one person. As you compare therapists, look for profiles that describe experience with your specific concerns, family structure, and preferred approach to care.
In Newark, the right fit may depend on both location and session structure. Some families prefer an office that is easy to reach from home, school, or work, while others use virtual sessions to make scheduling simpler across multiple calendars. Attendance can vary by session and may include the full family, parent-child pairs, siblings, or individual family members. Before booking, read therapist bios for details on availability, approach, and whether a free phone consultation is offered, so you can ask how sessions are typically structured.
Family therapy in Newark can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you find family therapists who are accepting new patients, may accept a range of insurance plans, and offer upfront cost estimates after you enter your insurance details. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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