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Top therapists in Princeton, NJ accepting new patients
Discover mental health support across Princeton's vibrant communities with 4,589 licensed providers ready to help. Whether you're in the heart of Downtown or surrounding areas, Headway provides flexible talk therapy and medication management services covered by insurance, with many patients saving significantly on care.
Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, family estrangement, trauma, anxiety, stress and life changes, mental health symptoms, or just need someone objective to talk to: if you take the first step to seeking help by reaching out to me, together we can take the second step towards tackling the problem together.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, working together will feel like a collaborative process, where I am able to take a supportive, involved, and direct approach all while conveying genuine warmth and care in helping you. Please note, I also go by Ella McAllister, LCSW, LCADC with Assessment and Counseling Services, LLC.
To learn more about me, my practice, how I can help, and what former client have to say please visit my websites:
*https://ellamcallisterlcswlcadc.com
*https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ella-mcallister-flemington-nj/354683
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor based in New Jersey, with experience beginning in 2021. I earned my Master of Social Work from Rutgers University where I built a strong foundation in working with adults navigating complex emotional and behavioral health challenges. Over the years, I've worked with people dealing with anxiety, depression, coping with aging, life transitions, bipolar disorder, substance use, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, and the weight that comes from carrying too much for too long. I work individually with adults and seniors, and I understand what it feels like to want change but not quite know where to start. My goal is to help you figure that out, one step at a time.
Eliezer Jacobson (Anxiety & Ocd Specialist)
Therapist
Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Jackson Township, NJ
Struggling with anxiety, OCD or just not feeling yourself? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience helping adult men and teenagers overcome challenges and get their life back on track. There’s no need to suffer in silence. I will put my care and training to work getting You on your feet and back in the game. Schedule a session today in order to start your healing journey.
With 29 years of experience in the field, I remain deeply committed to helping individuals and families impacted by the far-reaching effects of mental illness and every day life stressors. I believe meaningful change begins when clients feel safe, seen, heard and supported. I create a nurturing, emotionally safe environment and emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing. Known for my nonjudgmental, compassionate approach.
My work is collaborative and individualized, integrating evidence-based practices through a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, and relational approaches while incorporating Sandplay Therapy, expressive and play-based techniques, mind-body practices, meditation, stress management, and psychoeducation. When clinically appropriate, these methods are thoughtfully blended into a comprehensive approach that supports healing, growth, and overall wellness.
I earned my undergraduate degree in Family Studies from the University of Maryland in 1998. After returning to New Jersey, I began working in community mental health while pursuing my Master of Social Work at Rutgers University, graduating magna cum laude in 2002. I completed three years of study and specialized training in Sandplay Therapy. I went on to provide intensive in-home family and individual therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and parents in crisis. After four years of postgraduate supervision and clinical work, I earned my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in 2008.
I continued to provide therapeutic services through New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care and I also worked in outpatient settings, supporting children, teens, adults, and parents.
My name is Patrick. I'm an LCSW practicing in New Jersey that specializes in helping teens and young adults deal with OCD, social and general anxiety, future uncertainty, and low self-esteem. Whether anxiety is a life long challenge, or a relatively new struggle following a big life change like starting college or beginning a new job, I help my clients develop the tools and insights needed to overcome anxiety, improve their mood, and grow their confidence. I emphasize creating a warm, validating, and safe therapy experience for my clients. I offer virtual and am currently on a wait list for in person sessions.
Hi! My name is Claudine Destine; I am a Dual-Certified Family/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of experience. I have a Master's degree in Nursing. I have experience treating Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and other mental illnesses.
Welcome! I'm glad you're taking the first step towards entering therapy. A little about myself... I take a humanistic, compassionate and person centered approach, which focuses on authenticity and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. This means that I focus on getting to know you, your strengths, and interests, because it's important to establish a connection. As your treatment I want to meet you where you are, while also challenging you to explore alternative perspectives and ideas.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Princeton, NJ



- 99%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 76%Trauma
- 75%PTSD

- 96%Aetna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 82%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 79%Cigna
- 58%Oxford

- 93%English
- 13%Spanish
- 7%Yoruba
- 3%Gujarati
- 3%Hindi

- 100%In-person or online

- 72%Woman
- 28%Man

- 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 21%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 7%Licensed Psychologist
- 4%Medical Doctor

- 99%Individual therapy
- 30%Family therapy
- 17%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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Searching for therapists in Princeton starts with knowing what kind of support you want and which therapist may fit your needs. Princeton therapists may support people working through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or work stress. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to address. Provider bios can help you understand whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or other methods that fit your goals.
In a smaller city like Princeton, the local supply of in-person therapists may vary by specialty, schedule, and office location. Virtual therapy can expand your options across New Jersey while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in the state. As you narrow your search, consider whether the therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading therapist profiles before you book can also show how they describe their communication style, session structure, and experience with concerns like yours.
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