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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 4,269 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.

Dr. Sajid Baig

Dr. Sajid Baig

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Princeton, NJ


“My approach is based on careful assessment, evidence-based treatment, and a strong commitment to understanding each person's unique story, strengths, and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rosemarie Patrizio

Rosemarie Patrizio

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and collaborative. Clients often tell me they feel comfortable with me quickly because I create a safe, non‐judgmental space where they can be honest and vulnerable.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Todd Bockarie

Todd Bockarie

Therapist

Virtual • Mount Laurel Township, NJ


Todd Bockarie is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey. He’s been working in the Mental Health field since 2013 and now currently specializing in working with Athletes/ Men that live with Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders and other common Mental Health Disorders.

Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Bruno

Amanda Bruno

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Change happens when we feel safe enough to show up exactly as we are. I strive to build a therapeutic relationship grounded in authenticity, empathy, and trust—one where you can explore difficult emotions, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with yourself. Wherever you are in your journey, I'll meet you there while supporting you in creating meaningful and lasting change.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ngozi Nkemka

Ngozi Nkemka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Robbinsville Township, NJ


“I utilize a combination of medication management and evidence-based, patient-centered therapeutic approach...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cindy Caneja

Cindy Caneja

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“With over nine years of experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and sexual orientations, I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and empowered on their journey toward healing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kevin Obi

Kevin Obi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goal is to empower clients to take an active role in their mental health journey and equip them with the tools they need to thrive.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Key Dsw, Msw, Lcsw

Dr. Key Dsw, Msw, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe therapy should be both supportive and solution-oriented. Our approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness practices...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Minnich

Alexandra Minnich

Therapist

Virtual • Medford, NJ


“I prefer solution focused therapy where the consumer and I can identify what the client would like to focus on and then together we can determine a solution.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tamara Gold

Tamara Gold

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My work is warm, practical, and solution-focused, helping you gain clarity, make confident decisions, and create meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Madison Knowles

Madison Knowles

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have had extensive experience with multiple populations including people with special needs, I am Proficient in parent training, family counseling, counseling teens and even adults.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Lopez

Stephanie Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach is collaborative and intentional, blending emotional awareness with practical strategies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Trippeda

Danielle Trippeda

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Danielle believes in creating a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and develop tools for sustainable well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stacy Haynes

Dr. Stacy Haynes

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Solution focused, client centered, holistic. Using the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to create a holistic treatment approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mariama Diallo

Dr. Mariama Diallo

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Dr. Diallo uses a holistic approach, drawn from a system theory that acknowledges the importance of understanding the role of interdependence...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eli Willner

Eli Willner

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“The greatest gift that I can give my clients is the belief that they make sense. Despite what may be going on, despite your self-despair, despite your chaos, I believe you make sense.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Boucher

Melissa Boucher

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I work from a client-centered approach while encouraging a side-by-side journey of self-exploration and growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Anna Ngwafu

Dr. Anna Ngwafu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


Welcome to Mateh Behavioral Health & Wellness. I am a doctoral-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based mental health care in a safe and supportive environment. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and other behavioral health concerns across the lifespan, with a special passion for women’s mental health and wellness, including perinatal/postpartum care, hormonal mood changes, and holistic emotional wellbeing. My approach combines expert medication management, supportive therapy, and whole-person wellness strategies—empowering every client to feel heard, valued, and confident on their journey toward healing and lasting wellness.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diomarys Nunez

Diomarys Nunez

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Welcome to therapy! My name is Diomarys Nuñez, I am a bilingual, Dominican Licensed Professional Counselor. I obtained my Masters in Clinical Counseling in 2020. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, in both rural and urban settings, with individuals from ages 3-70. I specialize in maternal/perinatal mental health, women's issues, racial/cultural trauma, along with other mental health challenges.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Paulino

Jennifer Paulino

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Within the first session, most of my clients tell me they feel like they have chatted with a friend.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa-Marie Lord

Lisa-Marie Lord

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


When life feels heavy, it's easy to feel disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the direction you want your life to take. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, grief, or major life transitions—and unsure of how to move forward.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor serving adolescents and adults in Florida and New Jersey, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we'll identify what's contributing to your struggles, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools that support healing, resilience, and meaningful change.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aarti Mathur

Aarti Mathur

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Come and start your journey towards a better life. I will help you develop resilience and strengthen your inner core. I will work with you to develop problem solving skills, and learn effective communication skills. I am an empathetic listener with over 10 years of experience in this field.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tiana Burdick

Tiana Burdick

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe real growth comes from honesty paired with support, so I offer both: a space where you feel understood and validated, and guidance that helps you gain insight, build new skills, and move toward meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren O'Shea Marriage And Family Therapist

Lauren O'Shea Marriage And Family Therapist

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I help clients identify what areas they want to change in their lives and provide a non judgmental space to explore them.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Uloma Nzeduru

Dr. Uloma Nzeduru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach to care is rooted in a humanistic-existential framework, emphasizing self-awareness, personal growth, and the search for meaning as essential to healing, resilience, and mental well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rasheed McCord

Rasheed McCord

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I specialize in working with individuals navigating substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marlena Boeni

Marlena Boeni

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Newark, NJ


“I want to know your challenges, and we will work to give you the coping mechanisms that allow you to flourish.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rachel Edmonds

Rachel Edmonds

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I believe each person brings unique experiences, strengths, and goals into treatment...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Solomon Weaver

Solomon Weaver

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who helps people find clarity and stability during challenging times.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Olubunmi Adetule

Dr. Olubunmi Adetule

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Springfield, NJ


“An introduction and complete psychosocial evaluation. In our first session, we'll briefly introduce you and dive into your challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carla Ford

Carla Ford

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I provide compassionate, strength-based, and trauma-informed support to youth, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance use, grief, and major life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Chizoba Mbachu

Dr. Chizoba Mbachu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach is best described as holistic because I believe to reach your highest potential mentally your physical health also has to be a priority.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicole Scott

Nicole Scott

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“By the end of our time together, my goal is that you will feel heard and understood, free from intrusive thoughts...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christopher Ross

Christopher Ross

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My primary objective is to create a safe and healing environment that promotes a cooperative therapeutic relationship to explore goals and ways of reaching them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brian Laguatan

Brian Laguatan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your treatment journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laura Perez

Laura Perez

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I help people slow down, breathe again, and reconnect with the parts of themselves they've had to silence just to get through the day.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Fausat Odubiyi

Dr. Fausat Odubiyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Moorestown, NJ


“As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she may specialize in Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders, in addition to other conditions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Jung

Kimberly Jung

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I truly believe that the therapeutic alliance drives success. The relationship between client and therapist plays a significant role in healing...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Abimbola Omoruyi

Dr. Abimbola Omoruyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Flemington, NJ


“My goal is to see you soar above your mental health condition and achieve optimal independence, happiness, well-being, and, ultimately, reach your full potential!”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Colleen Makowsky

Colleen Makowsky

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I use many modalities to help individuals, couples, and families connect with their values and cope with life's challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists serving New Jersey

Number of therapists serving New Jersey
There are over 4,255 therapists in New Jersey accepting new patients.
4,255+
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
  • 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 72%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 51%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%Russian
  • 1%Hindi
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
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 35%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 10%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 4%Licensed Psychologist
  • 3%Substance Use Disorder
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 17%Couples therapy
  • 14%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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