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Top therapists in Ridgewood, NJ accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Ridgewood across neighborhoods like Willow Avenue and Glen Avenue. Connect with 4,575 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Many patients save up to 75% on care through insurance, with some paying as little as $0 per session.

Samantha Kopacki

Samantha Kopacki

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Wayne, NJ


“I believe that with some compassion and empathy, we each have the ability to become our ideal selves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melissa Camano

Melissa Camano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Clifton, NJ


“My goal is to provide a culturally responsive, affirming space where you can show up as your authentic self without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikki Milch

Nikki Milch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away • Waldwick, NJ


“I lead with empathy and a trauma informed lens. I utilize multiple treatment methods to meet my clients where they are...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Schultz

Samantha Schultz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Wayne, NJ


“Through a collaborative relationship, I work with my clients to resolve and or move past these barriers to facilitate healing and growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Alana Resnick

Dr. Alana Resnick

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Closter, NJ


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive, with an emphasis on validation and our relationship.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joyce Mermini

Joyce Mermini

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Upper Montclair, NJ


“Clients can expect a genuine interest in getting to know you and your concerns as well as a practical skill so you feel like you are on your way.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shawnda McEwen

Dr. Shawnda McEwen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Englewood Cliffs, NJ


“I believe that everyone already has the tools they need to be their most productive and successful self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Michelle Pichardo

Michelle Pichardo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Wayne, NJ


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a NJ Certified Trauma Therapist. I specialize in working with teens, young adults and women experiencing depression, anxiety and stress related to an evolving identity, family and relationship issues, motherhood and body acceptance.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Karen Idigo

Dr. Karen Idigo

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Teaneck, NJ


“My style is a balance between providing empathy and warmth when necessary and accountability and structure when appropriate.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Megan Miller

Megan Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space away from the pressures of everyday life to slow down and effectively explore your deepest concerns.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tzvi Friedman

Tzvi Friedman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Nutley, NJ


“A specialty of mine is helping boys and men successfully find their voice, respond to stress in productive ways, and cultivate self-respect.”
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Syndie Volcy

Syndie Volcy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Verona, NJ


“Syndie's ultimate goal is to help her clients find inner peace amid the chaos and noise of everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicole Christian

Dr. Nicole Christian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I value very highly my clients' culture, their intersecting identities, and attend to the ways in which systems of power and oppression influence clients' lives.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
James Alfano

James Alfano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Belleville, NJ


I’ve very open minded and calm. I try to meet my clients where they are and gain a better understanding of goals they would like to reach or areas of their life they may be struggling to cope with.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kobie-Blair Morgan

Kobie-Blair Morgan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Verona, NJ


“Purpose-driven and passionate about helping people and organizations maximize their potential, over the past 20 years Kobie has successfully provided counseling, coaching, consulting, and leadership services...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Mora

Stephanie Mora

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Montclair, NJ


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.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Erbach

Daniel Erbach

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I would love the opportunity to guide you on your own special journey to greater life satisfaction, one that is truly worth living.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Natalie Gayle

Natalie Gayle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I have worked in Mental Health x 20 years, in psychiatric emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals, and out-patient clinics.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dionne Eason

Dionne Eason

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“A holistic collaborative approach is essential to mental health flexibility and recovery along with psychotherapy...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lauren Walsh

Lauren Walsh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Ridgefield, NJ


“I use an integrative approach, meaning a variety of therapeutic interventions from different treatment modalities I'm trained in.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sun Kim

Sun Kim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Fort Lee, NJ


“I try to provide empathy as well as to empower clients so that they can take the major role in their own therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sade Glenn

Sade Glenn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“Clients often describe me as warm, relatable, and easy to talk to. My style is conversational and genuine...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yokasta Duran

Yokasta Duran

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Fairfield, NJ


“I have 10 years of experience providing clinical support and counseling to individuals, families, and groups from various backgrounds and therapeutic needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zachary Ashley

Zachary Ashley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I believe increasing insight through psychodynamic therapy allows you to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and, subsequently, feel more confident and in control.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Melinda Reyes

Melinda Reyes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I'm passionate about helping people shift their perspective and see new possibilities because I believe that tending to your mental health is one of the most powerful steps toward living a full, meaningful life.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adriana Arteta

Adriana Arteta

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • West New York, NJ


My name is Adriana Arteta and I have 11 years of experience. I have worked with many different populations and now I am focusing now on adult individual therapy.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mylene Alberto

Mylene Alberto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Edgewater, NJ


“My goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized care that helps you feel understood, supported, and empowered in your mental health journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Michaela Ambrosius

Dr. Michaela Ambrosius

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I offer a grounded, supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can slow things down and make sense of what you're experiencing.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Abe Goico

Abe Goico

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Belleville, NJ


“My style is person centered, which means I focus on what you want to get out of therapy and move at the pace you want to go.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Natalya Fryazin

Natalya Fryazin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • North Bergen, NJ


“I advocate and highly value a compassionate, non-judgmental acceptance style emphasizing deep human encounters between the therapist and the client.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hala Ghanem

Hala Ghanem

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Max Friedmann

Max Friedmann

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“Therapy is a relationship through which we can know ourselves more deeply and experience new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Natasha Lopez

Natasha Lopez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I take time to understand each person's unique story and work together to create individualized treatment plans that support long-term well-being.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Valerie Rawls

Valerie Rawls

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Cliffside Park, NJ


“I have been providing treatment services to young people with intellectual disabilities and ADHD for almost 20 years.”
ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Physical health issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jillian Myers

Jillian Myers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • West Orange, NJ


“I aim to create a space that feels supportive, real, and comfortable enough for that kind of deeper work to happen.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Saila Javed

Saila Javed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Pine Brook, NJ


“My primary goal in therapy is to create a partnership where you feel understood, respected, and empowered.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katherine Rella

Katherine Rella

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Boonton, NJ


“My style is genuine, direct, and down-to-earth, and I often use humor appropriately in session because therapy doesn't always have to feel overly clinical or rigid.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cary Hamilton

Cary Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Jersey City, NJ


“Through the steady work of connection and containment, what feels like pain and failure can become the doorway to meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nadege Zebaze

Nadege Zebaze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Livingston, NJ


“My background in both primary care and psychiatric mental health allows me to take a whole-person approach to treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yannick Zebaze

Yannick Zebaze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Livingston, NJ


“I work with people from many different backgrounds and believe in listening closely to understand your needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Ridgewood, NJ

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Ridgewood, NJ
There are over 119 therapists in Ridgewood, NJ accepting new patients.
119+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 84%Stress management
  • 73%Trauma
  • 69%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 70%Cigna
  • 55%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 3%French
  • 3%Hebrew
  • 3%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 29%Man
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 25%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 15%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 7%Licensed Psychologist
  • 3%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 15%Couples therapy

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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 Therapist in Ridgewood

Searching for therapists in Ridgewood starts with finding someone whose training and focus match what you want care for. People often look for support with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, or work stress. As you compare therapists, look for specialties and approaches that fit your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or experience supporting specific life stages. A therapist’s profile can also show how they describe their style, what sessions may focus on, and whether their approach feels aligned with what you want from therapy.

Ridgewood has local therapy options, but availability may vary by schedule, specialty, and appointment format. Virtual therapy with a New Jersey therapist can expand your options while still giving you access to care from home. You may also prefer an in-person office near central Ridgewood, Glen Avenue, or nearby Bergen County communities if location is a key part of your routine. Before booking, compare appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, session format, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading bios before you choose can help you understand each therapist’s communication style and decide who may be a good fit.

Therapy in Ridgewood 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 therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your benefits, and show estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can browse therapists in Ridgewood, review profiles, and book directly when you’re ready.

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