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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 4,268 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.
You’re doing everything “right”—but still feel disconnected, anxious, or on edge. I’m Geri Lopez, a trauma and attachment-based therapist and certified yoga teacher. I support first-gen womxn of color, queer adults, and working moms who are tired of overthinking, overgiving, and feeling like they’ve disappeared behind everyone else’s needs. My approach is culturally affirming, trauma-informed, and somatic—together, we’ll help you reconnect with your body, your needs, and your voice.
Hey there! I’m a licensed clinical social worker with experience providing both group and individual therapy. My background includes work in addiction, mental health, and crisis intervention. I’ve had the privilege of supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and build healthier connections.
Hello ! My name is Brittany Kowalski. I am an LCSW. I attended Bloomsburg University for completion of my undergraduate degree where I majored in Social Work with a minor in American Sign Language. I completed my master’s degrees at Temple University in Clinical Social Work. Since graduating I have worked with clients of all ages including families and couples to help them meet their goals as a team.
Provides services from holistic and spiritual lens in addition to a cognitive behavioral approach.
Great to meet you! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and taking that first step is a meaningful one. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is warm and collaborative, helping you build practical tools, gain insight, and create meaningful change that aligns with the life you want.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working with adults who are struggling with anxiety or depression, as well as relationship challenges. I enjoy helping individuals or couples improve their communication and connection with their partner, parent or child.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with several years of experience working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, substance use, and major life transitions. My background includes both crisis work and long-term therapy, which allows me to support clients through intense moments while also helping them build sustainable change.
I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative, supportive space where you can be honest about what you’re going through without fear of judgment. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, help you better understand yourself, and work together to create meaningful progress in your life.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, or life changes, you don’t have to go through it alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports adults managing depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, and health challenges, bringing extensive mental health experience and exposure to the medical field to guide you with insight and compassion.
I’m a therapist who believes therapy should feel supportive, practical, and human. I work with people who feel lost—whether that shows up as uncertainty, disconnection, chaos, or a sense of not quite fitting in your own life. Together, we create space to slow down, make sense of and manage challenges in your life whether that’s in men’s issues (such as communication, emotional expression, identity, relationship & societal expectations), women’s issues (such as people-pleasing, boundaries, self-worth, life transitions, expectations from others), relationships, parenting, career changes, and patterns of self-defeating choices. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, with a focus on building self-acceptance, clarity, and trust in yourself as you find your way forward.
I have experience working with adults and teens navigating mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, as well as substance use and recovery. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients build insight, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change. I believe in humor and humanity in the therapy space as our therapeutic relationship is essential to making things work!
Akosua C. Ababio MSN, APRN,PMHNP-BC.FNP-C is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She trained at Northern Kentucky University in both medication management and psychotherapy. She is licensed to treat patients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors.
About our therapists serving New Jersey



- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 77%Relationship issues
- 73%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 86%Cigna
- 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 72%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 51%United Healthcare

- 98%English
- 11%Spanish
- 1%Haitian Creole
- 1%Russian
- 1%Hindi

- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online

- 83%Woman
- 16%Man

- 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 35%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 10%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 4%Licensed Psychologist
- 3%Substance Use Disorder

- 99%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 17%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


Find the right therapist for you
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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