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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Pennington, NJ

UnitedHealthcare members in Pennington can connect with 2,172 providers through Headway for talk therapy and medication management. Many sessions start at $0 with insurance, and free intake calls help you find the right fit.

Dr. Sandy Hussain

Dr. Sandy Hussain

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • West Orange, NJ


“My approach is collaborative, focusing on partnering with you to create tailored and mutually agreed-upon treatment plans.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hala Ghanem

Hala Ghanem

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, NJ


“My mission has always been to help my clients live their lives more fully by shedding their past, re-wiring their brain and connecting to the present.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Geraldine Best

Geraldine Best

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, NJ


“My approach includes mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, and holistic.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Lashone Arnett

Lashone Arnett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wayne, NJ


“La Shone is known for her warm, direct approach to therapy. She creates a safe and welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their deepest thoughts and emotions.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosa McKoy

Rosa McKoy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Mount Laurel Township, NJ


“I believe that it is important that the client knows that they play an important role in their recovery.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anay Vazquez

Anay Vazquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • West New York, NJ


“I speak both English and Spanish fluently, and I'm proud of my Hispanic heritage. I understand how culture, language, and life experiences can impact mental health...”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Carl Perry

Carl Perry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Garfield, NJ


“I focus on creating a COLLABORATIVE environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges, develop insights and cultivate positive changes AT THEIR OWN PACE.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Musarra

Lisa Musarra

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Surf City, NJ


“My approach focuses on you, the client, understanding your unique needs and "meeting you where you are."”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Sean Han

Sean Han

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Fort Lee, NJ


“Fluent in Korean, Sean provides culturally sensitive care with attentive listening in a reassuring demeanor.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Lakesha Israel

Lakesha Israel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vineland, NJ


“I utilized both an Integrative Therapy approach with my clients, based on what is best for my client's to meet their individual needs and well as CBT/Cognitive Behavior Therapy.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Rocio Jenkins

Rocio Jenkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Emerson, NJ


I’m Rocio Jenkins, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing evidence-based, compassionate care to adults and adolescents across New Jersey.

I specialize in anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, trauma-related conditions, and women’s mental health. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or unsure whether medication is the right next step. My role is to help you gain clarity, emotional stability, and confidence in your treatment plan.

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeffrey Thoelen

Jeffrey Thoelen

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My style is grounded, compassionate, and collaborative—I listen actively, meet you where you are, and offer timely insight and guidance to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Melissa Melillo

Melissa Melillo

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe place to slow down, reflect, and work through life's challenges without fear of judgment.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Solomon Weaver

Solomon Weaver

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who helps people find clarity and stability during challenging times.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Varlee Kamara

Varlee Kamara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Plainfield, NJ


“My approach is centered around warm, open-minded, and participatory care, where I work collaboratively with clients to identify solutions and develop personalized treatment plans.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Karim Elsayed

Karim Elsayed

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I aim to provide thoughtful, individualized treatment that feels both professional and approachable.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Eitan Fabia

Eitan Fabia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University and completed specialized training in psychiatry.

I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, thought disorders, PTSD, OCD, and substance use disorders. My background includes working in both inpatient, outpatient, and intensive outpatient settings, giving me a well-rounded understanding of medication management, symptom stabilization, and long-term recovery.

I believe in treating the whole person — not just symptoms — and I’m committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported

United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Cona Torres

Cona Torres

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I show up with both heart and honesty, helping clients feel grounded, seen, and supported as they learn who they are beneath the overwhelm.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jolyon O'Rane

Jolyon O'Rane

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My primary objective is to create a safe and healing environment that promotes a cooperative therapeutic relationship to explore goals and ways of reaching them.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mary Sullivan

Mary Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach integrates somatic practices, strength-based counseling, solution-focused strategies, and behavior modification to help you better understand your experiences, regulate your emotions, and build practical tools for lasting growth.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jodi Houlon

Jodi Houlon

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe you are the expert on your life. I'm here to guide you through the process of discovering hidden strengths and develop new skills to make positive and lasting change.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Gladys Forster

Gladys Forster

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mountain Lakes, NJ


I’m Gladys Forster, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood concerns, trauma, and life changes.

I take time to listen and understand how these challenges affect your daily life. Together, we’ll develop a plan that fits your needs, whether that includes therapy, medication, or both. My goal is to help you feel heard, understand your treatment options, and take practical steps toward feeling better.

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Sandra Leonard

Sandra Leonard

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“With over 30 years of counseling experience, I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Kara Standard

Kara Standard

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My work centers on creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can learn to recognize their own inner guidance, build confidence in their decisions, and trust themselves more deeply.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evelyn Rosa

Evelyn Rosa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mount Laurel Township, NJ


Evelyn Rosa, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. At Beyond Mental Health and Wellness, patients receive comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations and personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. With a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, Evelyn provides expert care for conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and more—helping patients regain balance, clarity, and control of their lives.

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ashley Reed

Ashley Reed

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I help people move forward by creating a space where they feel heard, understood, and supported without judgement.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Stephanie Rodriguez

Stephanie Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I see therapy as a collaborative partnership, where your insights and experiences play a key role in guiding our work together.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Beth Mcginley

Dr. Beth Mcginley

Therapist

Virtual • Freehold, NJ


“Using cognitive behavioral approaches, I help clients rethink how to react, reframe and reimagine their choices and relationships...”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kay Sweeney

Kay Sweeney

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe therapy works! So my approach is to work with you to identify what matters to you in your life, the barriers that are getting in the way of living that out, and using evidence based and holistic approaches to support you to close that gap.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Romero

Ashley Romero

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I aspire for people to feel "seen" and supported. Sometimes it seems so hard to find someone who "gets" you- and I hope to be that person.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oluwatosin Akindele

Oluwatosin Akindele

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach to therapy is culturally affirming, client-centered, and rooted in fostering resilience and self-awareness through personalized, practical strategies.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kia Cullen-Gooden

Kia Cullen-Gooden

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My style is calm, honest, and grounding—I'll invite you to slow down, breathe, and show up exactly as you are, even with the imperfect parts.”
United Healthcare + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Meghan Perez

Meghan Perez

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Taking the first step towards therapy can be a really vulnerable experience. Sometimes it feels like you don't have the time for it, or you feel you don't deserve to take time out of your day to focus on yourself. That's why it's my priority to create a space where you feel comfortable to show up exactly as you are without judgement. If you find that you are holding it together on the outside, but on the inside you feel overwhelmed, burnt out, and like you are constantly worrying about the next thing, it may be time to slow down and process what you’re experiencing.

United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashlee Maruca

Ashlee Maruca

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe that you deserve to live your life the way you want, and I believe everyone has an inner wisdom...”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kenya Wilder

Kenya Wilder

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Because I believe in working on what's important to you, I utilize a client-centered approach where you are respected...”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clairemeda Pacius-Joseph

Clairemeda Pacius-Joseph

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I help adults and adolescents manage conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and sleep problems using evidence-based and holistic approaches.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Dr. Tina Anighoro-Okezie

Dr. Tina Anighoro-Okezie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Matawan, NJ


“I employ an integrated approach to care, viewing each client as unique to provide tailored treatment recommendations.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Chidinma Emele

Chidinma Emele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in behavioral health.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Edmary Gaugler

Edmary Gaugler

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I often talk about the importance of owning and sharing our stories... I am here to listen, without judgment, and to help you make sense of your experiences.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pauline Tyas

Pauline Tyas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I combine evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy, focusing on each client's unique needs, background, and goals.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Affordable care that fits you — and your United Healthcare plan

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.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.