Therapists in 08221

I am dually licensed as a licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical alcohol drug counselor. I have experience with working in various mental health settings which allows me to provide individualized therapy to meet your needs.
I am dually licensed as a licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical alcohol drug counselor. I have experience with working in various mental health settings which allows me to provide individualized therapy to meet your needs.

Thank you for considering me to support you through a difficult time. I have 30+ yrs in the field of mental health & have worked with people from all walks of life with significant issues. My focus is on identifying & changing the self-defeating ways in which most of us think; & helping you to develop new insights, perspectives & beliefs about yourself & your environment. My goal is to help you cope, manage & successfully overcome challenges. I believe my compassion and use of my own life experiences will enable me to work most successfully with you.
Thank you for considering me to support you through a difficult time. I have 30+ yrs in the field of mental health & have worked with people from all walks of life with significant issues. My focus is on identifying & changing the self-defeating ways in which most of us think; & helping you to develop new insights, perspectives & beliefs about yourself & your environment. My goal is to help you cope, manage & successfully overcome challenges. I believe my compassion and use of my own life experiences will enable me to work most successfully with you.

Mending Minds, Healing Hearts, LLC works with children, adolescents, young adults to older adults. We work with individuals, couples, families, groups and provide support to schools, hospitals and other providers. Our services are offered to people of all cultures, gender identification, race, religion and spiritual beliefs.
Mending Minds, Healing Hearts, LLC works with children, adolescents, young adults to older adults. We work with individuals, couples, families, groups and provide support to schools, hospitals and other providers. Our services are offered to people of all cultures, gender identification, race, religion and spiritual beliefs.

Kerry Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, ICGC-1
1 Endorsed
Linwood, NJ 08221
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in addictions and mental health, I have experience working with individuals and their families as they go through the recovery process. Addiction and mental illness can be isolating experiences and you no longer have to face these issues alone.
Specializing in addictions and mental health, I have experience working with individuals and their families as they go through the recovery process. Addiction and mental illness can be isolating experiences and you no longer have to face these issues alone.

Brenda is offering her services as a licensed professional counselor (LPC), in additional to be a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She received her Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University with Honors of Distinction. Her Bachelor Degree in Psychology was awarded from Stockton University, and also has postgraduate education as a Certified Addiction Specialist.
Brenda is offering her services as a licensed professional counselor (LPC), in additional to be a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She received her Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University with Honors of Distinction. Her Bachelor Degree in Psychology was awarded from Stockton University, and also has postgraduate education as a Certified Addiction Specialist.

The foundation of my approach is client-centered, believing that through therapeutic rapport change is possible. This approach has provided me with the opportunity to provide adolescents, families, couples and adults my areas of expertise in which I utilize various disciplines of treatment. Such areas include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and skill building domains that include communication, the development of boundary setting, effective decision making and emotional regulation skills to help manage moods, sleep disturbance, stress and reactivity.
The foundation of my approach is client-centered, believing that through therapeutic rapport change is possible. This approach has provided me with the opportunity to provide adolescents, families, couples and adults my areas of expertise in which I utilize various disciplines of treatment. Such areas include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and skill building domains that include communication, the development of boundary setting, effective decision making and emotional regulation skills to help manage moods, sleep disturbance, stress and reactivity.

At Interactive Kids, we strive to provide our clients and their families with quality mental health services, informative resources, and most importantly, hope. Backed by our group of compassionate and experienced therapists, we treat behavioral and mental health challenges in children and young adults. Our goal is to help each client decrease distress and improve their ability to reach one's fullest potential.
At Interactive Kids, we strive to provide our clients and their families with quality mental health services, informative resources, and most importantly, hope. Backed by our group of compassionate and experienced therapists, we treat behavioral and mental health challenges in children and young adults. Our goal is to help each client decrease distress and improve their ability to reach one's fullest potential.

I have been working in the helping field for 17 years. I attended the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice, specializing in clinical social work. I have practiced in a variety of clinical settings and currently work as a mental health counselor at a local high school.
I have been working in the helping field for 17 years. I attended the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice, specializing in clinical social work. I have practiced in a variety of clinical settings and currently work as a mental health counselor at a local high school.

Jennifer Pullaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCTP, CCS
1 Endorsed
Linwood, NJ 08221
I have been working as a therapist with individuals, couples and families for nearly twenty years in several different settings. I believe in creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviors to build insight and awareness.
I have been working as a therapist with individuals, couples and families for nearly twenty years in several different settings. I believe in creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviors to build insight and awareness.

Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, has over 10 years of experience & founded the Tree of Life Integrative Medicine in 2020. She works as an Integrative Medicine Consultant in coordination with her patients’ primary care providers and specialists. At the Tree of Life Integrative Family Medicine, we offer medical consultation for adults and children ages 13 years old and above. Our services include nutritional counseling, supplement guidance, telemedicine and medical consultation for common inflammatory, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Additionally, we provide non-opioid pain management options like acupuncture. Book your appt today!
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, has over 10 years of experience & founded the Tree of Life Integrative Medicine in 2020. She works as an Integrative Medicine Consultant in coordination with her patients’ primary care providers and specialists. At the Tree of Life Integrative Family Medicine, we offer medical consultation for adults and children ages 13 years old and above. Our services include nutritional counseling, supplement guidance, telemedicine and medical consultation for common inflammatory, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Additionally, we provide non-opioid pain management options like acupuncture. Book your appt today!

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile! I do not believe that I have one ideal client. I work well with the younger population, especially when it comes to things like bullying and anxiety, because I have the most experience with this group and with these problems. What I am looking for in an "ideal client" is the drive to improve oneself. By seeking out a therapist and attending therapy a client has already taken steps to help themselves and in doing so has become my ideal client. A person that wants the help to change or grow in some aspect of their lives.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile! I do not believe that I have one ideal client. I work well with the younger population, especially when it comes to things like bullying and anxiety, because I have the most experience with this group and with these problems. What I am looking for in an "ideal client" is the drive to improve oneself. By seeking out a therapist and attending therapy a client has already taken steps to help themselves and in doing so has become my ideal client. A person that wants the help to change or grow in some aspect of their lives.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting individuals who may feel voiceless, hopeless, and lost. My approach is empathetic and nurturing, fostering self-reflection and personal growth. My career began in psychiatric units and crisis centers, extending to psychiatric community homes. Currently, I work with children, adolescents, and adults, addressing diverse mental health needs. Creating a therapeutic relationship based on honesty, enthusiasm, and success is my priority. My mission is to meet each client where they are and work collaboratively on their therapeutic journey.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting individuals who may feel voiceless, hopeless, and lost. My approach is empathetic and nurturing, fostering self-reflection and personal growth. My career began in psychiatric units and crisis centers, extending to psychiatric community homes. Currently, I work with children, adolescents, and adults, addressing diverse mental health needs. Creating a therapeutic relationship based on honesty, enthusiasm, and success is my priority. My mission is to meet each client where they are and work collaboratively on their therapeutic journey.

As a former collegiate student-athlete, I recognize the importance of training the mind alongside the body! Assisting athletes, teams and coaches in enhancing their overall well-being and mental health is my primary goal. Each athlete and team is unique and deserves the proper care and attention to their needs and goals.
As a former collegiate student-athlete, I recognize the importance of training the mind alongside the body! Assisting athletes, teams and coaches in enhancing their overall well-being and mental health is my primary goal. Each athlete and team is unique and deserves the proper care and attention to their needs and goals.

My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in patterns of codependency, putting others needs first, struggling with boundaries, and feeling anxious or responsible for others emotions. They often come to therapy feeling exhausted, resentful, or unsure of who they are outside of relationships. These clients want to understand why they keep repeating these patterns and learn how to break free from them. They are looking for both insight and tools, someone to help them explore the deeper roots of their behaviors, often stemming from early relationships and experiences, while also building new, healthier ways of relating.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in patterns of codependency, putting others needs first, struggling with boundaries, and feeling anxious or responsible for others emotions. They often come to therapy feeling exhausted, resentful, or unsure of who they are outside of relationships. These clients want to understand why they keep repeating these patterns and learn how to break free from them. They are looking for both insight and tools, someone to help them explore the deeper roots of their behaviors, often stemming from early relationships and experiences, while also building new, healthier ways of relating.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker and owner of Embrace Your Journey LLC. I work with individuals with a variety of symptoms including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress and anger management, as well as self worth. With 15 years experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families across a variety of domains, I am eager to assist individuals in living a meaningful life.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker and owner of Embrace Your Journey LLC. I work with individuals with a variety of symptoms including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress and anger management, as well as self worth. With 15 years experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families across a variety of domains, I am eager to assist individuals in living a meaningful life.

As a seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. I specialize in a wide range of relational issues, including infidelity, divorce prevention, and communication. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy, to help clients process traumatic experiences and alleviate symptoms of PTSD. This powerful technique can address the root causes of addiction and relationship difficulties, leading to lasting change.
As a seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. I specialize in a wide range of relational issues, including infidelity, divorce prevention, and communication. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy, to help clients process traumatic experiences and alleviate symptoms of PTSD. This powerful technique can address the root causes of addiction and relationship difficulties, leading to lasting change.

Michael Pedicino, PhD, LPC/Linwood Psychology LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, DM, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Dr. Pedicino offers counseling and psychotherapeutic services to individuals and couples in NJ and PA, searching for a creative way to attain happiness, contentment, serenity, productivity, and unconditional love in every aspect of one's life, relationships and/or one's career. Patients/clients will be guided to experience what improvisation, creativity, and consciousness can bring to one's state of being. Habitual and/or dogmatic patterns of behavior, which have led to discomfort, anxiety, and emotional distress, will be examined so that new patterns of thought and behavior will create newly discovered satisfaction and happiness.
Dr. Pedicino offers counseling and psychotherapeutic services to individuals and couples in NJ and PA, searching for a creative way to attain happiness, contentment, serenity, productivity, and unconditional love in every aspect of one's life, relationships and/or one's career. Patients/clients will be guided to experience what improvisation, creativity, and consciousness can bring to one's state of being. Habitual and/or dogmatic patterns of behavior, which have led to discomfort, anxiety, and emotional distress, will be examined so that new patterns of thought and behavior will create newly discovered satisfaction and happiness.

Each person, male or female, is accepted as a unique individual and accepted for where they are at this point in time. I bring an awareness that an individual's behavior and feelings are multidetermined by many complex factors - family of origin, societal, interpersonal relationships and individual characteristics and experiences. Understanding, change and better adaptation are feasible goals for all individuals.
Each person, male or female, is accepted as a unique individual and accepted for where they are at this point in time. I bring an awareness that an individual's behavior and feelings are multidetermined by many complex factors - family of origin, societal, interpersonal relationships and individual characteristics and experiences. Understanding, change and better adaptation are feasible goals for all individuals.

It happened again. Another intense relationship where you end up feeling broken, betrayed, and abandoned. “How am I supposed to trust people,” you wonder, “if everyone I care about hurts me?” You’re consumed by what people think of you. A minor slight in traffic or a sideways look from a coworker can send you spiraling into insecurity. You desperately long for some relief from this pain. You have big aspirations and want so badly to break free from your self-doubt and pursue them. But you’re scared. You’ve put yourself out there and been hurt so many times before that you’re unsure if you can do it again. It feels hopeless.
It happened again. Another intense relationship where you end up feeling broken, betrayed, and abandoned. “How am I supposed to trust people,” you wonder, “if everyone I care about hurts me?” You’re consumed by what people think of you. A minor slight in traffic or a sideways look from a coworker can send you spiraling into insecurity. You desperately long for some relief from this pain. You have big aspirations and want so badly to break free from your self-doubt and pursue them. But you’re scared. You’ve put yourself out there and been hurt so many times before that you’re unsure if you can do it again. It feels hopeless.

Caring Connections Counseling strives to provide caring, professional treatment which fosters healthy outcomes and connections centered in personal, family and community strengths.
Caring Connections Counseling strives to provide caring, professional treatment which fosters healthy outcomes and connections centered in personal, family and community strengths.
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Number of Therapists in 08221
80+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 08221 who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Grief |
66% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | Aetna |
81% | Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield |
78% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 08221 see their clients
85% | In Person and Online | |
15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
22% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 08221?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.