Mental health care can help you cope with the challenges that life throws at you. If you’re looking for a therapist in New Jersey, consider online treatment. Barriers to treatment, like a lack of available providers in some New Jersey cities or concerns about therapy cost, can make it challenging to find in-person treatment. Online therapy can make treatment more flexible and accessible.

With BetterHelp, you can work with a marriage and family therapist, psychologist, or other mental health professional from the comfort of your home at a time that works for your schedule. Plus, you can change providers at any time until you find one with whom you have a good therapeutic relationship.

While BetterHelp does not provide services to children and adolescents or group treatment for families, the providers are skilled in various treatment modalities for adults. Therapy can help with many challenges, like body dysmorphia, depression, or healing your inner child. Your provider will help you determine your personal goals and the treatment approach to help you meet them.

If you’re looking for an online therapist, NJ has many clinicians available. The list below features professionals who are licensed to deliver online therapy across New Jersey. Schedule your first session to learn more.

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Clea Weiss

Offering therapy in New Jersey
License: MSW, LCSW, CET
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues
25 years of experience

In today's world, stress and anxiety can play a large roll in the quality of one's life. I believe that I can help you sort out issues and make changes in a different way than family and friends can. Whether you are trying to cope with relationships, parenting, depression and anxiety, or just balancing life, I can offer help and guidance. I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker in private psychotherapy practice for over 20 years. I work with adults, individuals and couples. My areas of specialities include anxiety and depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, women's empowerment, divorce and parenting issues. I am also certified as an expressive therapist which allows me to use art, and creative assignments with clients to help them move through the growth process. Entering into counseling means you have the courage to look at your life and identify what may not be working to your advantage. Once you have taken this step, together we will plan goals, and work towards your well being and happiness.

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RaShun Stewart

Offering therapy in New Jersey
License: Ed.S.,LPC
Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem
17 years of experience

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience counseling adolescents, young adults, individuals, and families. Providing support in a variety of settings including public schools, charter schools, colleges/universities, residential treatment programs, juvenile detention centers, and outpatient mental health settings. Life comes with struggles and transitions that are often difficult to manage on our own. Whether it’s stopping harmful behaviors that are interfering in your life, or finding was to flourish as a student, professional, partner, or parent, together we can work to achieve your goal one intentional step at a time. I provide an interactive and collaborative approach using a variety of treatment modalities, including but not limited to Family Systems Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diverse backgrounds. I look forward to working with you!

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Nicole Taylor

Offering therapy in New Jersey
License: LPC
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
16 years of experience

People decide to enter therapy for a variety of reasons. If you’re feeling “stuck”, need someone to talk to without feeling judged, or just need help managing life. You may already have family or community support systems, but still feel like you have nobody to turn to. If you can relate to these feelings, it’s okay to seek help from a therapist. My name is Nicole Taylor, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey, with over 15 years of experience. I am a Christian, and take a holistic approach to therapy, which includes incorporating the client’s religious/ spiritual beliefs. Clients often express feeling empowered from learning to incorporate their own spiritual beliefs. I have extensive experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in a variety of settings. My specialties include: - Anxiety, depression, stress - Motivation, self-esteem, and confidence - Personal Growth & Development - Parenting & Family Issues - Life transitions I also have a great deal of experience helping clients in the following areas: Trauma and abuse, anger management, relationship issues, and life coaching My treatment approaches include insight- oriented therapy, positive psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I seek to build a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients so I can aide them in increasing their self-awareness. We’ll focus on wellness, identifying strengths, and learning new skills to help make concrete lasting changes in your life. Please feel free to contact me to schedule a consultation.

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Joan Holmes

Offering therapy in New Jersey
License: MA,LPC
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
24 years of experience

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree, cum laude, in Community Health Science and a Master’s Degree in Applied Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Paterson University. My twenty four years of experience in the counseling field include working with family members within their home settings to help strengthen their bonds as well as develop their individual support systems. I’ve worked with children on the autism spectrum and their families In addition to my clinical training and working with families experiencing grief and bereavement, I have been employed by nonprofit social service organizations and have experience counseling teens in their homes and in group home settings. I’ve assisted clients experiencing ADHD, anxiety, serious depression and suicidal behavior and severe family and interpersonal dysfunction. I have assisted clients and families with the loss of a close friend or family member My counseling style is chiefly client-centered, remaining open to my client’s specific needs and concerns with an emphasis on utilizing my very patient listening skills. Treating my clients with respect is always my priority. Maintaining a good rapport and helping my clients feel comfortable discussing their most personal feelings are also very important components of my therapeutic approach. I am empathetic and non judge-mental in my approach to problem solving. Seeking help is not an easy undertaking and my goal is to open the door to improving mental health and healing. I look forward to working with my clients in an effort to assist them toward leading more satisfying and productive lives.

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MATTHEW SAMUELS

Offering therapy in New Jersey
License: MA,LPC
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD
6 years of experience

I am a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey, with 7 years experience as a psychotherapist. I have worked in many different settings and with many different people and problems. I have had success working with clients who experience, anxiety, depression and issues regarding ADHD and other learning disorders. My background is in Depth Psychology, using an eclectic modalities such as CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational interviewing, Jungian psychoanalysis and archetypal therapy. My goal as a psychotherapist is to help empower yourself to become your true self, resistant, and resilient. I currently am accepting new clients. I have day and afternoon sessions available for next week, Wed-Friday, still available. Please let me know your availability and I will do my best to accommodate.

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Jasmine Hayes

Offering therapy in New Jersey
License: MS,LPC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemBipolar disorder
7 years of experience

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with over 5 years of experience working as a therapist. I received my counseling degree at St. John's University where I developed the skills to counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, identity issues and existential issues. My treatment approach is to discover your needs and learn about your values. We can find a way to live out your values through daily virtues (behaviors) so that your life and personality are in total alignment. We can discover obstacles that get in the way of your goals and your wellbeing. My therapy style is client centered and nondirective but I am very active in guiding you to your goal. I am respective of clients leading the session towards wherever they want to go but will always lead you to walk away with tools and a solid conclusion to everything discussed to take with you to deal with your life outside of the session. Sometimes it can be complicated or unclear. However, we won't give up on discovering solutions and insight and will pick up where we last left off. My approach combines mainly acceptance and commitment therapy (to discover your values and live them out) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (to maintain healthy thought patterns and behaviors that encourage wholeness) and combining both to create a lifestyle that contributes to mental wellbeing. I look forward to working with you!

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Lisa Franey

Offering therapy in New Jersey
License: LCSW,MSW
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
25 years of experience

Hello! If you are exploring Better Help, it is likely that you are struggling with something important in your life. Finding the right person to help you through these challenges is vital. If you don't have a good connection with your therapist, you won't make the progress you are hoping to achieve. I want to provide you with some information about me, in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you. I believe every person has a unique story, and I focus on creating a plan together that makes sense. I use a patient focused model that is realistic for day to day life, and provides skills that can be taken outside of the sessions. I strive to create a safe environment where every individual feels accepted and is able to openly share their experiences and thoughts. I have been a Social Worker for more than 20 years and have experience working with people from all different backgrounds and ages who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Much of my experience has been working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, issues with sleep, interpersonal relationships as well as the challenges of parenting. The feedback I receive from clients is that they find me to be caring and nonjudgmental, and they appreciate that I am honest and direct with them. You can expect me to work with you through whatever difficulties you are facing and help you learn more about yourself, the way you interact with the world. I can interact with you in whatever manner you are most comfortable. I find it helpful to participate in video sessions so that we can get to know each other better and I am available to you via phone and text if that is more comfortable for you. I presently have limited availability and it is only in the evenings, but I check messages at least once during each weekday. My availability is currently limited, and I am only able to take members who are seeking sessions on weekday later evenings. If we correspond initially and our scheduling looks to be an issue or we are not a good match, I will request that you select an alternate therapist from the many choices here on BH I know how hard it can be to find a therapist who you feel a connection with, and I assure you that you are in good hands.

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Karl Kaliher

Offering therapy in New Jersey
License: NCC,LCPC,LPCMH
Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
15 years of experience

I am a professional counselor licensed in Delaware and Maryland with over 15 years of experience as an individual, couples, and family therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of diagnoses including depression, bipolar d/o, anxiety d/o's, adhd, ocd, PTSD, gender dysphoria, and substance use d/o's. I also have experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including relationship, parenting, and family issues; diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns; LGBTQ+ concerns; and academic, occupational, financial, and housing concerns. My counseling style is warm, affirming, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines humanistic/person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and trauma-focused treatment methods. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and challenges, in collaboration with your input. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and to take the first steps towards making a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

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Anna Ogle

Offering therapy in New Jersey
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
13 years of experience

I am licensed in New York with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Susan Bergen

Offering therapy in New Jersey
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
26 years of experience

I am licensed in New Jersey with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, increasing confidence, depression, and just about every mental health and/or addiction issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.

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Esther Geffner

Offering therapy in New Jersey
License: LMHC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
10 years of experience

Searching? Welcome, commend yourself for getting to this step! I hold a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have over 10 years and specialize in trauma, abuse, depression, and anxiety working with young adults, parents, families, and individuals. My counseling style is integrative, using different therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational, and solution-focused therapies. Creating a safe and trustful environment for healing is vital. Let's work together on empowering you!

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Sirribi Atanga

Offering therapy in New Jersey
License: LCSW
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
8 years of experience

As we navigate through life, various aspects around us undergo transformations – our surroundings, friendships, and our bond with family. However, amidst these changes, we carry our struggles wherever we go. If you're currently facing difficulties while traversing a certain phase in your life, I can assist you in understanding and dealing with these changes in a constructive manner. By being here today, I want you to know that you possess remarkable resilience, uniqueness, and worthiness. I value your decision to embark on this meaningful therapeutic journey. With a focus on cultural understanding and sensitivity, my aim is to create a positive and secure environment for you, allowing you to explore any challenges you may be facing. Together, we can work towards achieving your goals and leveraging your strengths to become the best version of yourself. In my role as your therapist, you can expect me to approach our work with cultural humility, acknowledging and respecting your individual background and experiences. I will also adopt a strengths-based approach, recognizing and building upon your personal strengths.

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Jamil Lawrence

Offering therapy in New Jersey
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSleeping disordersCoaching
10 years of experience

Passionate Black therapist with a heart for healing and empowering individuals on their journey to recovery. I am an expert in helping clients with safety planning , stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & sleeping disorders. I have a National Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) for substance abuse disorders and in Advanced Training in the Safety Planning Intervention (ASPI). Bringing over a decade of experience to provide compassionate and effective mental health support. Let's walk the path to wellness together. #TherapyHeals #EmpowermentMatters * I' am clinically licensed in the state of New Jersey. Any services provided to folxs in states other New Jersey or globally will not be clinical in nature ( non -clinical problem solving , life coaching , feedback, Etc. ) *

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Ann Ayli-Furrer

Offering therapy in New Jersey
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD
10 years of experience

I am licensed in New Jersey with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Peter Dietz

Offering therapy in New Jersey
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
40 years of experience

I am licensed in New Jersey and Vermont with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

How can therapists in New Jersey support you?

Therapists in New Jersey can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 4,253,624 people live in New Jersey, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for licensed professionals in New Jersey may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why are many residents in the state of New Jersey working with a licensed counselor?

People reach out for mental health support for a variety of reasons. Many individuals work with a counselor for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a smaller county in New Jersey, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

Mental health counselors in New Jersey support clients with varying issues, which can include:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp has over 35,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency services

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use this site's online services. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the hotlines below:

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some commonly asked questions can be found below.

How much does a therapist cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

How do I know if I should get a therapist?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. You do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy; You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A counselor may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many professionals provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions in New Jersey can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover therapy?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Is online therapy safe?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.

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