Find a therapist in Toms River, NJ — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Toms River, NJ accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Toms River across neighborhoods like Downtown, Ortley Beach, and Holiday City. Headway connects you with 4,269 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Most clients save 75% on care through insurance coverage, with many paying as low as $0 per session.
Hi there! I'm the heart behind Joyful Minds Mental Health Services LLC, where I believe that truly caring for someone means caring for the whole person. I offer a simple, safe, and compassionate space where you are always seen, heard, and respected, not just your symptoms, but your story. Everyone story looks different, whether it's anxiety, depression, or just trying to get back to feeling like yourself, I will work closely with you to create treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Ensuring you receive the support and expert guidance needed to live a fulfilling life.
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“I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who truly cares about helping people feel understood and supported. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, whole-person mental health care. My clinical background includes experience with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, women’s mental health, and mood disorders. I hold advanced graduate training in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management, and I am committed to creating a supportive environment where clients feel truly seen and heard. My practice blends evidence-based treatment with a holistic perspective, addressing emotional, cognitive, and lifestyle factors that impact mental well-being. For clients who desire it, I also incorporate gentle, faith-sensitive support while maintaining a safe and inclusive space for all. My goal is to help you understand your symptoms, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing and clarity.”
I believe therapy works best when you feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. My goal is to create a supportive space where we can explore life's challenges, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build practical tools for lasting change. I take a collaborative, individualized approach, recognizing that every person's experiences and goals are unique. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, or substance use, I'm here to help you move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life at your own pace.
Hello, and welcome! I'm Lynn Moreno-Buckmon, LPC, founder of Hello Sunshine Wellness & Educational Services, LLC.
I specialize in helping adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, life transitions, and the emotional weight that can make it difficult to move forward. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in survival mode, or simply longing for more peace and purpose, you don't have to navigate it alone.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Trauma & Performance Psychology Specialist, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where healing and growth can begin. My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based, integrating proven therapeutic approaches while honoring your unique experiences, strengths, and goals.
I believe that healing is more than reducing symptoms—it's about reclaiming your life. Together, we'll work to understand the patterns keeping you stuck, build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, process difficult experiences, and help you reconnect with the person you want to become. My goal is to empower you to create lasting emotional wellness, healthier relationships, greater confidence, and a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and I'm honored to walk alongside you on that journey. My mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.
Healing. Growth. Transformation.
I look forward to meeting you.
Deeply experienced regarding addiction and its co-occurring disorders, as well as family and relationship dynamics.
Hi, my name is Geralda Gelus-Jules, DNP, PMHNP-BC, and I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I work with adults and young adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood changes, and life stressors.
My style is warm, down-to-earth, and supportive. I believe healing happens when you feel truly heard, respected, and never judged. Together, we will explore what you are going through, identify patterns, and build a plan that may include medication, coping skills, lifestyle changes, and referrals for therapy when needed.
As a nurse practitioner, I combine medical knowledge with a holistic view of you as a whole person—mind, body, culture, family, and environment. My goal is to help you feel more stable, hopeful, and in control of your life again.
I am currently accepting new clients and would be honored to support you on your mental health journey.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Toms River, NJ
- 100%Anxiety
- 96%Stress management
- 95%Depression
- 85%Relationship issues
- 76%Family issues
- 96%Aetna
- 84%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 78%Cigna
- 76%Oxford
- 100%English
- 5%Hebrew
- 4%Spanish
- 4%Yiddish
- 2%German
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
- 76%Woman
- 24%Man
- 51%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 29%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 15%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 2%Licensed Psychologist
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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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 Mental Health Therapist in Toms River, NJ
Searching for therapists in Toms River starts with finding someone whose experience fits what you want support with. You may be looking for help with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or stress. As you compare Toms River therapists, look for training and listed specialties that match your needs. Provider bios can also help you understand each therapist’s approach, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or support for couples and families.
In a smaller city like Toms River, local in-person appointment options may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and specialty. Virtual therapy can expand your choices across New Jersey while keeping care tied to a licensed New Jersey therapist. When narrowing your search, consider whether each therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that work with your calendar, and provides the session format you prefer. Reading profiles before booking can also help you compare communication style, areas of focus, and whether a free phone consultation is available.
Therapy in Toms River can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your expected out-of-pocket cost before you book. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, show current availability, and are accepting new patients. You can browse therapists in Toms River, review bios, check estimated costs, and book directly when you’re ready.
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