Mental Health Therapy in Newark

Therapists in Newark

Lauren Zavodnick

Lauren Zavodnick

Newark, New Jersey - Licensed Professional Counselor
Online
In Person

Lauren Zavodnick is a Licensed Professional Counselor, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for children (0 - 10), teen & preteen (11 - 18), adults (18+), and seniors (65+). Lauren is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, AmeriHealth, and Anthem. They accept American Express, Discover, and HSA. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Jackie Gambardella

Jackie Gambardella

Newark, New Jersey - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
Online

Jackie Gambardella provides online therapy for adults via Thriveworks’ Newark, New Jersey platform. She can accept clients from anywhere in New Jersey.  Her flexible scheduling options make it easy to find a time for sessions in between work requirements.  Navigate Life Within Your Personalized Context Jackie specializes in helping people thrive within their everyday environments. She leans into your strengths in every session. Through mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques, you’ll work on accepting the things you can’t change about your life and building the energy to change the things you can. She treats clients struggling with anxiety, depression, Trauma/PTSD, family conflict, grief and BPD. For those living with chronic medical conditions, she’s an encourager who helps you advocate for your needs. For members of the LGBTQIA+ community, she’s there to help you discover more about yourself and build confidence in your identity. Payment Options Jackie accepts many insurance plans, including BCBS, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, Optum Serve, Tricare and more. There are also self pay options, with the first session costing $200.00 and subsequent sessions $170.00.

Jaivonne W. Seary

Newark, New Jersey - Clinical Social Worker/therapist

Jaivonne Seary is a Clinical Social Worker/therapist. Services include therapy for adults (18+). Jaivonne has experience working with Bisexual People, Gay People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Intersex People, Lesbians, Nonbinary People, Queer People, Racial Justice Advocates, Sex Workers, Single Mothers, and Transgender People. Jaivonne is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, Cigna, and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield. They accept American Express, Discover, and HSA, and may offer sliding scale payment options to help with the cost of treatment. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Dr. Julio C Olivo II

Dr. Julio C Olivo II

Newark, New Jersey - Psychologist
Online
In Person

Julio Olivo II is a Psychologist, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for children (0 - 10), teen & preteen (11 - 18), adults (18+), and seniors (65+). Julio has experience working with Gay People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Racial Justice Advocates, Sex Workers, and Single Mothers. Julio is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, AmeriHealth, and Anthem. They accept American Express, Cash, and Discover. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Nabiliah Muhammad Ismail

Newark, New Jersey - Addiction Counselor
Online
In Person

Nabiliah Muhammad Ismail is an Addiction Counselor, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for teen & preteen (11 - 18), adults (18+), and seniors (65+). Nabiliah is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Cigna. They accept Bank transfer, American Express, and Discover. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

david Alabi

david Alabi

Newark, New Jersey - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Online
In Person

david Alabi is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing both online and in-person sessions. Services include therapy for children (0 - 10), teen & preteen (11 - 18), adults (18+), and seniors (65+). david has experience working with People Living with HIV/AIDS. david is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and Carelon Behavioral Health. They accept Cash, Mastercard, and Visa, and may offer sliding scale payment options to help with the cost of treatment. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Victoria B Waring

Newark, New Jersey - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
Online

Victoria Waring is a Clinical Social Worker/therapist, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+). Victoria has experience working with Racial Justice Advocates and Transgender People. Victoria is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, Cigna, and Humana. They accept Bank transfer, American Express, and Cash. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Claudine Destine

Newark, New Jersey - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Online

Claudine Destine is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for teen & preteen (11 - 18), adults (18+), and seniors (65+). Sessions are available in Creole and French. Claudine is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, AmeriHealth, and Cigna. They accept Zelle. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Steve Thomas

Steve Thomas

Newark, New Jersey - Counselor

Steve Thomas is a Counselor. Services include therapy for adults (18+) and seniors (65+). Steve is in-network with insurance providers including BlueCross BlueShield and UnitedHealthcare. They accept Cash, HSA, and Mastercard, and may offer sliding scale payment options to help with the cost of treatment. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Edward Franklin

Edward Franklin

Newark, New Jersey - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Online

Edward Franklin is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for teen & preteen (11 - 18), adults (18+), and seniors (65+). Edward is in-network with insurance providers including Medicaid, Medicare, and Amerigroup. Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Free Mental Health Resources in New Jersey

NAMI New Jersey is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It offers free peer support groups, family education workshops, and crisis resources for individuals seeking mental health assistance. A network of 19 local affiliates delivers culturally specific outreach programs, operates a mental health helpline, and advocates for improved statewide mental health policies.
Mom2Mom is an initiative that provides support to mothers of special needs children through peer counseling, clinical assessments, individualized goal setting, and specialized support groups. Moms can access advocacy skill-building training, connections to provider networks, and wellness events. Programs are delivered by counselors who are also mothers of children with special needs.
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Teens & Students Men Women Disability
Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth Program (TLC) is a statewide network coordinating suicide prevention campaigns and school-based trauma response following traumatic events like suicide, homicide, accident, or illness. TLC serves New Jersey youth (ages 15-24) with onsite crisis intervention, specialized training, consultation, and technical assistance.
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Teens & Students Men Women Depression Anxiety Grief PTSD Domestic Violence
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) New Jersey offers peer-led support groups for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder through weekly in-person and virtual meetings in 16 locations statewide. Residents can find educational resources on mood disorder treatment, obtain suicide prevention assistance, call a crisis hotline for referral connections (888-829-2483), and search for a local resource finder.
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Depression PTSD Anxiety Grief
NJ HoH Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services is a government-assembled list of local and national crisis hotlines. Residents in distress can access 24/7 immediate support for suicide prevention, substance abuse, gambling addiction, mental health concerns, and veteran services.
988 Lifeline is the NJ Suicide Prevention hotline offering 24/7 free confidential support via phone, text, or chat for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Residents can connect with trained counselors who will listen, connect them to immediate mental health resources, and help develop safety plans. Links to local resources are also available.
2NDFLOOR is a program dedicated to providing New Jersey youth with free, anonymous 24/7 crisis intervention through phone counseling (1.888.222.2228) and mobile app chat support. Accessible mental health care for bullying, family issues, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ concerns, as well as peer message boards and topic-specific resources are available.
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Teens & Students Men Women LGBTQ Depression Anxiety Grief Eating Disorders Substance Abuse Domestic Violence
Somerset County's Behavioral Health System Navigator is an online tool connecting county residents to mental health and substance use treatment services through personalized referrals, brief support, and liaison services. The tool's filter options make it possible to find solutions based on cost (like a sliding scale and options offering financial assistance) and type of care.
Children's System of Care (CSOC) provides community-based, culturally competent services and assistance based on New Jersey's youth and families' mental health needs. Services like in-home interventions, residential treatment, withdrawal management, family support services, and specialized developmental disability assistance are available. You can access support 24/7 through PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624.
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Teens & Students Men Women Depression ADHD Anxiety Substance Abuse Autism
NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs connects New Jersey military members, veterans, and their families to benefits programs, housing resources, food assistance, transportation, education services, behavioral health treatment, and peer support. A network of initiatives guarantees comprehensive behavioral healthcare and access to essential services for veterans statewide.
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Men Women Veterans Disability
Empower Somerset is an online collection of resources and toolkits providing mental health education, substance abuse awareness, suicide prevention training, and family support groups. Their evidence-based programs serve the community with free workshops, outreach campaigns, screening tools, resource connections, and harm reduction materials (like Narcan).
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Teens & Students Men Women
Uwill – Free Telehealth Counseling provides Ramapo College students free access to licensed mental health professionals via video, phone, chat, or messaging. Students can get help with common mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, and academic concerns. Therapists of different specializations, genders, languages, and ethnicities are available with flexible scheduling.
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Teens & Students Men Women
Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) is a nonprofit delivering low-cost mental health services across the state. Its offerings include crisis helplines, peer-led support groups, substance use recovery assistance, employment resources, peer specialist training, wellness centers, and targeted programs for minorities.
The Bridge NJ provides behavioral healthcare and substance abuse recovery services in New Jersey. This non-profit organization offers individual/group therapy, crisis intervention, substance use counseling, academic support, in-home family preservation, school-based mental health services, and the Imani Center's life skills development for disadvantaged students serving families in the West Caldwell and Irvington communities.
The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County operates peer-led support groups, wellness navigation programs connecting individuals to housing and healthcare services, and family support including respite care, consultation, drop-in mental health services at their clinic, and transportation. Their Acute Care program delivers ongoing crisis support for families, and the Boarding Home Outreach organizes recreational activities for residents with mental health challenges.
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