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Top therapists in New Jersey accepting new patients

Access flexible mental health care in New Jersey through Headway's network of 4,585 licensed providers. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, covered by 70+ insurance plans, with many patients paying $0 per session and free intake consultations offered.

John Brodt

John Brodt

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I like to use a down-to-earth counseling style focused on finding a way to improve your overall well-being in a way that works best for you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelly Rafter

Kelly Rafter

Therapist

Virtual • Brick Township, NJ


“I feel it is most important to create a nonjudgmental, empathetic and supportive environment for the client to explore and express themselves.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Seidenberg

Courtney Seidenberg

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sewell, NJ


I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides care for children, adolescents, and adults. I work with concerns including anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorders, PTSD, and women’s mental health. My goal is to create a warm, open environment where you feel heard and respected.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joanna Sainvil

Joanna Sainvil

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on each client's unique experiences, goals, and strengths.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine Miller

Christine Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mays Landing, NJ


“For over 20 years, my career has brought me into the homes and the personal sessions with a diverse clientle.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sherie Reed

Sherie Reed

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to navigate challenges and achieve lasting growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Substance use / addiction
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Ralph Dell'Aquila

Dr. Ralph Dell'Aquila

Psychologist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach combines humanistic and practical cognitive behavioral interventions that are solution focused.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Sleep disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Farzana Haider

Farzana Haider

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I use a Person-Centered approach. It places the client at the heart of the therapeutic process, empowering them to explore and resolve their issues with empathy and understanding.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stephanie Cedeno

Dr. Stephanie Cedeno

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Teaneck, NJ


“Dr. Cedeño uses a trauma and grief-informed approach by ensuring a safe, affirming, and nonjudgemental therapeutic space...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marxlenin Burgos

Marxlenin Burgos

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My therapeutic approach emphasizes self-compassion, forgiveness, and building meaningful connections—with yourself and others.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elissia Forty

Elissia Forty

Therapist

Virtual • Washington Township, NJ


“I believe that we all can change our narrative, whether we begin as a child or as an adult it's never too late to evolve.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kamlesh Mehrotra

Kamlesh Mehrotra

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“She uses a holistic approach to a client's mental and physical, wellbeing and tailors her approach to each client's unique needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Danielle Ortiz

Danielle Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey. I have experience providing individual and group therapy to adults in an array of settings such as Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs, and residential settings. Additionally, I have experience providing therapy to at-risk youth and adolescents through Intensive In-Community work as well as Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Samantha Sullivan

Samantha Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have always enjoyed empowering others to see what they are truly capable of and to feel like their best version of themselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jeanne Palazzo

Jeanne Palazzo

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“You will take away from sessions with me that I'm listening to you. Goals for treatment will be yours, not mine.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Melissa Vickers

Melissa Vickers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe that healing is possible at any age and I am dedicated to helping individuals from children to older adults find a balance in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brenda Alpert

Brenda Alpert

Therapist

Virtual • Bordentown, NJ


“I practice client-centered therapy, drawing from a number of different techniques and practices to tailor the treatment best suited for each individual.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
LaDeana Artis

LaDeana Artis

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My primary goals are for people to walk away from sessions knowing that their voice was heard, valued, and respected, recognizing their worth...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Steers

Catherine Steers

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone for progress and growth throughout treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Mallory Everett

Dr. Mallory Everett

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am a highly compassionate, innovative, affirming, engaging and collaborative psychologist who is committed to guiding individuals through mental health wellness.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Najah Stevenson

Najah Stevenson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of experience in mental health, including acute care, outpatient psychiatry, and leadership roles. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and major life transitions. I also have experience treating more complex psychiatric conditions and believe in looking at the whole person, not just a diagnosis.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, Substance use / addiction
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Satinder Kaur

Satinder Kaur

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Hello! I'm a licensed professional counselor who's dedicated the past 10+ years to supporting individuals on their journey towards personal growth and emotional well-being. I received my Masters in Counseling from Kean University in NJ. My practice has focused on working with children, teens, adults and seniors. My areas of specialization are Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and many other general mental health concerns.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Steven Smith

Steven Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Marlboro Township, NJ


“My experiences as a first responder (retired Firefighter) and Nurse Practitioner, gives me a strong background in caring for people during some of their most challenging moments.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dawn Fried

Dawn Fried

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Clients describe me as warm, calming, insightful and compassionate. I have my MSW and many years of professional experience as a licensed psychotherapist...”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Toyin Oladele

Toyin Oladele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


As a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help could be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 9 years, with my main focus on clients aged 18-65 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar and ADHD.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Bernard Day

Bernard Day

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I use a strength based cognitive-behavioral approach to empower my clients and to help them overcome negative thoughts.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Deborah Almonte

Deborah Almonte

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I come to this work with genuine investment in each person's story, and a commitment to building something real — not just managing symptoms.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Faith Ekpo

Faith Ekpo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


My name is Faith Ekpo, and I am Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents, young adults, older adults. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, overwhelmed, over-thinking, poor sleep or other life challenges, my goal is to help you feel more balanced, empowered, and equipped with the tools you need to thrive. My approach integrates medication management with psychotherapy and individualized therapeutic interventions to support each client’s unique needs and goals.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Lopez

Ashley Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Newark, NJ


“In our collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, I'll help you identify and transform these patterns, unlocking your path to enhanced psychosocial wellness.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Edward MacNish

Edward MacNish

Therapist

Virtual • Point Pleasant, NJ


“I have been working with families, couples and children for the past twenty-five years with a range of diagnoses and difficulties.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Cassia Mosdell

Dr. Cassia Mosdell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, NJ


It's very nice to meet you. I am a psychologist with around twenty years of experience working in schools, hospitals, and community mental health.

Those who seek my support are often grappling with challenging relationships, feeling stuck in unconscious patterns, or navigating the complexities of loss, pain, or shame.

My work is grounded in psychoanalysis, existential therapy, IFS, and liberation psychology.

I also specialize in neurodevelopmental assessment and have expertise in autism testing.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pat Mangan

Pat Mangan

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I aim to provide a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Thompson

Melissa Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Forked River, NJ


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space to breathe, reflect, and begin to heal.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Julianna Calleo

Julianna Calleo

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am person-centered and will be happy to serve you along this journey, making sure that you are heard...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Edena Walden

Edena Walden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I obtained my MSN from Vanderbilt University after years of working with incarcerated people and in substance abuse facilities.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Pauline Pernini

Pauline Pernini

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Flemington, NJ


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to providing the most effective treatment approaches to help my clients achieve their life goals and be the best that they can be. Over the past twenty years, I have been helping children, teens and adults face and overcome problems that may prevent them from reaching their fullest potential. These difficulties may include ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma or adjustment problems related to life events such as a death or divorce. I will help you determine what may be underlying the problem and develop an effective treatment plan to address the issues and achieve your goals.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kristin Giudice

Kristin Giudice

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My passion is helping people uncover their strength, resilience and inner wisdom in order to navigate struggles and make meaningful changes to better their lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Carly Mayer

Dr. Carly Mayer

Psychologist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I empower people to be experts in themselves. I take time learning about clients and what they want out of the experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Men's issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ben Shaver

Ben Shaver

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Hi I’m Ben and I’m a therapist who specializes in addictions, eating disorders, trauma, and anxiety. I have worked in the mental health field for seven years and hold degrees from Temple and Drexel. I thoroughly enjoy being a person of support in people's lives and genuinely get excited to see my clients excel. I am invested in your growth and try to approach some of life's heavier topics with empathy, wisdom, and humor.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yonetta Bloomfield

Yonetta Bloomfield

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I utilize a strengths based approach in working with clients to empower clients to take control of their lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving New Jersey

Number of therapists serving New Jersey
There are over 4,581 therapists in New Jersey accepting new patients.
4,581+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 77%Relationship issues
  • 73%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 73%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 48%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%French
  • 1%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 83%Woman
  • 17%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 36%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 11%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
  • 3%Substance Use Disorder
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 18%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent 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 New Jersey

Searching for therapists in New Jersey starts with finding the right fit for your needs, location, and schedule. Across the state, therapy options can vary between urban, suburban, and rural areas, so it helps to look for a therapist whose listed specialties match what you want support with. That may include anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions. You can also look for training in approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.

Your search may look different in Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, South Jersey, or a smaller New Jersey community. Some people prefer an in-person therapist close to home or work, while others choose virtual sessions for more scheduling options. Beyond specialty, review whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading therapist profiles can help you understand their style, areas of focus, and what a first session may include before you book.

The cost of therapy in New Jersey can vary, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for licensed therapists who are accepting new patients, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and compare virtual or in-person options in one place. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to confirm coverage for your specific plan and location. Browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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