Find a therapist in Newark, NJ — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Newark, NJ accepting new patients
Seeking a therapist in Newark? Headway's network includes providers throughout the North Ward, Central Ward, and South Ward ready to support your mental health journey. Access 4,266 providers with open availability within two weeks, covered by insurance with an average savings of 75% on sessions.
My name is Jennifer Leighton, LCSW. As a clinician, I have worked in a variety of settings including, psychiatric, outpatient mental health that provided individual, family, couples, and group counseling. I have extentive amount of experience working with individuals and families facing unique challenges of substance abuse and DCPP involvement.
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.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Newark, NJ
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 83%Stress management
- 69%Trauma
- 68%Relationship issues
- 100%Aetna
- 75%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 74%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 71%Cigna
- 57%Oxford
- 94%English
- 15%Spanish
- 3%French
- 3%Yoruba
- 3%Korean
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 70%Woman
- 30%Man
- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 25%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 21%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 10%Licensed Psychologist
- 3%Substance Use Disorder
- 99%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 22%Child or adolescent therapy
- 16%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Newark, NJ
Searching for therapists in Newark starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want support with. Therapists can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, work stress, and life transitions. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, approach, and training fit your needs. A bio may mention methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or trauma-informed care.
In Newark, your search may include therapists near downtown, the North Ward, the Ironbound, University Heights, and nearby Essex County communities. Location can matter if you prefer in-person care, especially when factoring in commute time, transit access, parking, or appointments near work or home. Virtual sessions can also make it easier to find a therapist whose schedule fits yours. Before booking, review each therapist’s profile for availability, session format, communication style, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Therapy in Newark can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who are accepting new patients, enter your insurance details, view estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.
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