Find a therapist in Union, NJ — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Union, NJ accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Union, NJ across neighborhoods like Vauxhall, Hillside, and Elizabeth Avenue. Headway connects you with 4,266 licensed providers offering flexible in-person or virtual sessions. With insurance coverage and sessions as low as $0, prioritize your wellbeing without financial barriers.
My name is Jennifer Leighton, LCSW. As a clinician, I have worked in a variety of settings including, psychiatric, outpatient mental health that provided individual, family, couples, and group counseling. I have extentive amount of experience working with individuals and families facing unique challenges of substance abuse and DCPP involvement.
I'm Jessica Saraiva, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I currently serve as a school social worker and maintain a clinical practice providing individual and family counseling.
I hold my LCSW, NJ School Social Worker Certification, and a Certificate in Promoting Child & Adolescent Well-Being from Rutgers University, where I earned my Master of Social Work with a 4.0 GPA.
My experience includes supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges, as well as helping children and adolescents with behavioral difficulties, social-emotional struggles, and school-related issues. I'm also bilingual in Portuguese, allowing me to serve clients in their preferred language.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your family, I'm here to help.
Hi, I’m a licensed clinician committed to creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, integrating evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed approaches, while also providing clinical and forensic evaluation services. My goal is to help clients feel supported, understood, and empowered in their growth.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Union, NJ
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 83%Stress management
- 69%Relationship issues
- 69%Trauma
- 100%Aetna
- 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 75%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 72%Cigna
- 58%Oxford
- 94%English
- 15%Spanish
- 5%Yoruba
- 3%French
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
- 70%Woman
- 30%Man
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 26%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 23%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 7%Licensed Psychologist
- 4%Substance Use Disorder
- 98%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
- 14%Couples 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 Union, NJ
Searching for therapists in Union starts with knowing what kind of support you want from therapy. People look for therapy for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, work stress, and life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for training and listed specialties that match your needs. A therapist’s bio can also show whether they use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.
In a smaller city like Union, local therapist availability may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and office location. Virtual therapy can expand your options while still helping you find a therapist licensed in New Jersey. As you narrow your search, consider whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before you book can help you understand each therapist’s communication style, session structure, and approach to care.
Therapy in Union can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your benefits, and see your estimated cost before booking. You can review therapist bios, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.
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