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Bipolar disorder therapists & psychiatrists in New Jersey


Top bipolar disorder therapists and psychiatrists in New Jersey
Managing bipolar disorder requires specialized support. Headway connects New Jersey patients with 1,920 licensed providers experienced in mood stabilization, medication management, and evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT skills to address mood swings and emotional regulation.
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.
***** As of October 2, 2026, I have 2 weekly openings available — Tuesday at 9:30am and Friday at 11am - as well as 3 every other week openings - Tuesday at 12:30, Thursday at 3:30pm and Friday at 2pm. If any of these times work well for you, please feel free contact me at 973.922.3522 so we can connect. *****
Congratulations on taking an important first step in helping yourself live a happier, healthier life. I've proudly been in the mental health field for over 30 years, working with people who are either thinking about or wanting to make changes in their lives. I work with adults with mental health and addiction issues as well as people experiencing overwhelming emotions that prevent them from living their best lives.
Hi, I’m Lilian Emesue, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I earned my graduate degree from Walden University and work with adults navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, mood changes, stress, and life transitions.
I believe mental health care should feel safe, respectful, and personalized. My goal is to understand the whole person—not just a diagnosis—and partner with each client to develop a treatment plan that fits their individual needs, goals, and lifestyle. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and never judged.
As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), I provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals receiving inpatient and outpatient services through Rutgers Behavioral Health. I work with patients navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, with a focus on individualized, compassionate treatment. My goal is to help you achieve symptom relief, strengthen resilience, and move toward a more stable and fulfilling life aligned with your personal goals
I’m a direct, down-to-earth provider who values honesty, efficiency, and clear communication. I focus on practical, evidence-based care and avoid unnecessary medications. My goal is to help you feel better with a plan that actually works in your day-to-day life.
I have been Board certified Advanced Practice Nurse for 6 years. I have about 1 year experiencing specializing in generalized anxiety, major depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. I have 4 years of experience as a telemedicine provider. I became a PMHNP because I take pride in helping other achieve a sense of joy in finding peace in their reality and creating healthy coping strategies.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a graduate of Rutgers University (MSW). With 18 years of experience as a therapist, my belief is that we are born with the ability to self-generate the changes we might be seeking at any point in one's life-span.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Felician University. With a deep commitment to supporting individuals through life’s challenges, I work with clients navigating relationship issues, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, aging, phase-of-life transitions, career aspirations and changes, and parental challenges. In my therapy sessions, I create a safe and nurturing environment where every individual is welcome and valued. I understand that seeking support is a personal and sometimes vulnerable experience, so I prioritize warmth, respect, and openness. My approach is rooted in compassion, ensuring that clients feel heard and supported as they explore their thoughts and emotions. No matter their background or experiences, they can trust that therapy will be a space of acceptance, understanding, and growth.
My clients should know I really enjoy people. I find our ability to adapt and heal to be the most profound ability in the universe. That being said, I also believe in every person's worth and strive to empower others to utilize their own abilities to make life better for themselves. Hope that includes you.
Are you looking to finally feel heard and understood? Do you fear the unknown and feel stuck as you struggle to create genuine change? Whatever you are facing, change is possible through hard work, self-awareness, and patience. I am a LPC in NJ with three years private practice experience, working together with my clients to identify and achieve their goals, towards genuine happiness.
Obinna Ezealor
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Robbinsville Township, NJ
I am Dr. Obinna Ezealor, DNP, PMHNP‐BC, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, and long‐term psychiatric settings. My work spans general and addiction psychiatry, and I have extensive experience supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I believe every client deserves care that honors their story, strengths, and goals.
I’m Brenda Gadson, a Professional Counselor with a Master in Counseling from Kean College of New Jersey. My training has prepared me to support children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, identity questions, and life transitions. I also have a special interest in supporting LGBTQ+ clients and people working through gender dysphoria, transgender-related concerns, dissociative identity, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, and women’s issues.
About our providers for bipolar disorder support in New Jersey



- 100%Bipolar disorder
- 99%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 83%PTSD

- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 78%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 52%Oscar

- 98%English
- 9%Spanish
- 3%Yoruba
- 2%French
- 2%Igbo

- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online

- 80%Woman
- 20%Man

- 34%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 31%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 28%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 2%Substance Use Disorder
- 2%Licensed Psychologist

- 98%Individual therapy
- 35%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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