Mental Health Therapy in Newark

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Therapists in Newark

Victoria B Waring

Newark, New Jersey - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
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Victoria B. Waring, LCSW-R, M-CASAC, is a clinical social worker offering online therapy to adults and couples across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. With 19 years of experience, she specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and addiction, integrating CBT, DBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing into her work. Victoria provides collaborative, strength-based care that honors your experiences and empowers lasting change in a nonjudgmental space. Trauma and EMDR Therapy for Healing and Growth Victoria's core clinical focus is helping clients work through trauma and PTSD using EMDR, a proven approach to processing difficult memories and reducing emotional distress. She is EMDR-certified and brings nearly two decades of experience supporting people navigating the impacts of trauma on their daily lives. Working Collaboratively In sessions, you'll work together to identify patterns, process underlying wounds, and build practical coping skills using CBT and DBT tools. EMDR helps target root causes while structured skill-building addresses present symptoms, giving you clear strategies to manage anxiety, grief and mood concerns between sessions. Affirming Care for Marginalized Communities Victoria is experienced in providing identity-affirming therapy for transgender individuals and racial justice advocates. She creates a supportive environment where clients can explore identity, navigate systemic stress and strengthen resilience with a therapist who understands the intersection of mental health and lived experiences of marginalization. Insurance and Payment She accepts Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and other insurance plans with sessions at $126, and offers a sliding scale for eligible clients.  

David Alabi

Newark, New Jersey - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Online
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David Alabi is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Newark, New Jersey providing comprehensive psychiatric care, medication management and therapy informed support through Eagle Health Services LLC. Located on Ferry Street, his practice serves children and teens, adults and seniors navigating concerns such as anxiety and depression, ADHD and bipolar disorder, addiction and dual diagnosis. With dual credentials as a family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, David offers culturally responsive and accessible care across the lifespan. Personalized Treatment Planning New clients typically begin with an initial psychiatric evaluation, where David gathers a thorough understanding of medical history, symptoms and personal goals to develop an individualized treatment plan. Sessions may include medication management, supportive therapy or a combination of both, delivered in a calm and collaborative outpatient setting. David draws from evidence based modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, emotionally focused therapy, person centered therapy and multicultural approaches. He works with clients facing substance use, psychosis, behavioral concerns and mood disorders with additional experience supporting veterans and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Quick Facts Location: 18 Ferry Street in Newark, NJ with telehealth available across New Jersey Services offered: Psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy informed care Who he treats: Children, teens, adults and seniors including African American and Hispanic/Latino communities Approach: Integrative care combining CBT, motivational interviewing and multicultural, person centered methods Insurance: Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Medicaid and Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and many others Payment options: Sliding scale available plus cash, major credit cards and Zelle Accessibility: Accepting new patients with walk in availability

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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