LGBT therapists in Newark, NJ

Do you overthink everything, struggle to express your emotions, or find yourself repeating the same frustrating patterns in your relationships or daily life? You know something isn't working, but you're not sure how to change it. Therapy is more than learning coping skills. It's an opportunity to better understand yourself, uncover what's keeping you stuck, and create meaningful, lasting change. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship challenges, and a general sense of feeling lost or disconnected.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters in Social Work. Throughout my 12+ year career I have worked with a variety of people and have really found my skill set to be working with people dealing with OCD, depression, and anxiety. I like to incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, and mindfulness into my work.

Hi, I’m Jennifer! I’ve spent over 10 years working with individuals and families of all ages, helping them tackle life’s challenges—from anxiety and depression to trauma, life transitions, and family dynamics (and everything in between). I’m all about creating a safe, supportive space where you can show up just as you are.

I want potential clients to know that I am a genuine person/ therapist. I will always be genuine and honest with you. I am very easy going, easy to talk with, and I believe one of my strengths is the ability to gain a client's trust- allowing the person to feel comfortable discussing any issue without fear of judgment. I have 25 years experience as a psychotherapist working with all ages from children to the elderly in correctional settings, substance abuse, and a university.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

I specialize in working with individuals who are balancing demanding responsibilities whether in caregiving roles, professional environments, or complex family systems and feel overwhelmed trying to manage everything on their own. I also work with professionals in healthcare, education, and other helping roles who are experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, or role-related stress.

My clinical background includes leadership roles in hospital-based behavioral health programs, including intensive community treatment and outpatient mental health services. I bring that depth of experience into my private practice by offering structured, practical support that helps clients regain stability, clarity, and confidence during difficult periods.

Therapy has the potential to be a transformative experience. I have found people realize the benefit of therapy when they learn how to communicate and advocate for themselves compassionately, practice setting better boundaries, love themselves and others more fully, start to listen to their feelings as teachers and compasses pointing to important lessons, and when they begin to trust themselves as they are, to live authentically and unapologetically. Therapy with me is informed by Social Justice, Allyship, Anti-Racism and is Affirming of all Identities, including, Neurodivergent, Sexual, and Gender.

I’m Frances Vadas, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Hypnotherapist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their inner strength. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Counseling from Montclair State University.

My approach is person-centered, strength-based, and eclectic, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and hypnotherapy to support healing and growth. I specialize in helping adults manage anxiety, life transitions, trauma, cancer-related stress, and personality dynamics.

In our work together, you’ll find a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where insight and practical tools come together to help you create meaningful, lasting change.