Therapists in 08742

Van Venokur is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2018. Life has recently shown Van that curveballs are bound to happen with no warning whatsoever. COVID-19 was a clear example of that. These past years have shown Van just how quickly life can be derailed and how pivotal it is for mental health professionals like him to exist. Van has spent the last year working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, biomedical issues, their various relationships, traumas from the past and present, family matters, asexuality, sex addiction, and substance use.
Van Venokur is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2018. Life has recently shown Van that curveballs are bound to happen with no warning whatsoever. COVID-19 was a clear example of that. These past years have shown Van just how quickly life can be derailed and how pivotal it is for mental health professionals like him to exist. Van has spent the last year working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, biomedical issues, their various relationships, traumas from the past and present, family matters, asexuality, sex addiction, and substance use.

Jessica Llamas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Jessica Llamas Zielenski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who holds a master degree from Rutgers University. She has been in practice for more than 25+ years. She is passionate about working together with her clients. She believes that everyone works hard in finding who they truly need to be. Her goal is simply: Help bring change to Live Life to the fullest while working through personal obstacles, managing day to day stressors that may hinder the ability to function. Jessica works with children as young as 3, their families as well as working with individual adults and couples.
Jessica Llamas Zielenski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who holds a master degree from Rutgers University. She has been in practice for more than 25+ years. She is passionate about working together with her clients. She believes that everyone works hard in finding who they truly need to be. Her goal is simply: Help bring change to Live Life to the fullest while working through personal obstacles, managing day to day stressors that may hinder the ability to function. Jessica works with children as young as 3, their families as well as working with individual adults and couples.

You can be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously. It has been my honor to work with couples, families and children of all ages for almost 20 years. I believe therapy is a place to grow not only when there is a crisis but when you are ready for a change. I love working to increase your connections with yourself and others around you. This alone can help the feelings of stress and anxiety that often fill our mind daily. My goal is to create a safe environment to help you you navigate some of life's hurdles.
You can be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously. It has been my honor to work with couples, families and children of all ages for almost 20 years. I believe therapy is a place to grow not only when there is a crisis but when you are ready for a change. I love working to increase your connections with yourself and others around you. This alone can help the feelings of stress and anxiety that often fill our mind daily. My goal is to create a safe environment to help you you navigate some of life's hurdles.

A therapist is someone who joins you in the darkness with a light to help you find your own way out. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but is a brave act of self love. Congratulations on taking the first steps toward self improvement and healing. I believe you are the expert on your own life and counseling can be utilized as a tool to gain clarity, heal childhood wounds and offer fresh perspectives. My therapeutic approach is trauma informed and person-centered while utilizing, unconditional positive regard.
A therapist is someone who joins you in the darkness with a light to help you find your own way out. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but is a brave act of self love. Congratulations on taking the first steps toward self improvement and healing. I believe you are the expert on your own life and counseling can be utilized as a tool to gain clarity, heal childhood wounds and offer fresh perspectives. My therapeutic approach is trauma informed and person-centered while utilizing, unconditional positive regard.

Our greatest human need is to be seen, heard and understood. My goal as a mental health counselor is to create that space for you. If you're looking for a therapist who works to find solutions, creates an empathetic space, and will provide humorous antidotes when necessary, please give me a call.
Our greatest human need is to be seen, heard and understood. My goal as a mental health counselor is to create that space for you. If you're looking for a therapist who works to find solutions, creates an empathetic space, and will provide humorous antidotes when necessary, please give me a call.

My name is Jen Noble, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, grief, and spiritual awakenings, who may feel disconnected from their true selves or stuck in recurring emotional patterns such as shame, fear, or self-doubt.
My name is Jen Noble, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, grief, and spiritual awakenings, who may feel disconnected from their true selves or stuck in recurring emotional patterns such as shame, fear, or self-doubt.

Often times, the hardest part of therapy can be making that first appointment and showing up. I commend you for taking the first step and seeking a therapist that feels like a good fit for you. Life can bring so many unexpected and painful challenges that can cause us to feel anxious, stressed, overwhelmed and sometimes even numb. When it feels like it is all too much, therapy can help. Whether it be social stressors, grief and loss, major life transitions, work-life balance, anxiety, relationship issues, or something else, my goal is to provide you with a safe and comfortable space to share and work it through.
Often times, the hardest part of therapy can be making that first appointment and showing up. I commend you for taking the first step and seeking a therapist that feels like a good fit for you. Life can bring so many unexpected and painful challenges that can cause us to feel anxious, stressed, overwhelmed and sometimes even numb. When it feels like it is all too much, therapy can help. Whether it be social stressors, grief and loss, major life transitions, work-life balance, anxiety, relationship issues, or something else, my goal is to provide you with a safe and comfortable space to share and work it through.

Amy Ryan Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Each one of us cannot escape LOSS or CHANGE. Throughout our lives we experience moments that bring us joy, as well as those that test our strength. You need an emotionally safe environment to allow yourself to see different perspectives, to remember your strengths and to change negative thoughts/feelings. I use my "down to Earth" approach and sense of humor to help you feel comfortable in expressing yourself. I validate feelings, yet challenge the negativity.
Each one of us cannot escape LOSS or CHANGE. Throughout our lives we experience moments that bring us joy, as well as those that test our strength. You need an emotionally safe environment to allow yourself to see different perspectives, to remember your strengths and to change negative thoughts/feelings. I use my "down to Earth" approach and sense of humor to help you feel comfortable in expressing yourself. I validate feelings, yet challenge the negativity.

Kate brings a wealth of experience and commitment to facilitate healing through trauma-informed care. Her professional journey is rooted in the belief that true well-being extends beyond traditional therapeutic modalities, emphasizing a holistic and integrative approach. One distinctive aspect of Kate’s therapeutic approach is the integration of somatic, body-based interventions. These interventions assist clients in learning how to connect their feelings to the sensations they experience in their bodies. Somatic therapies develop stronger self-awareness and coping skills to manage the challenges that come with life.
Kate brings a wealth of experience and commitment to facilitate healing through trauma-informed care. Her professional journey is rooted in the belief that true well-being extends beyond traditional therapeutic modalities, emphasizing a holistic and integrative approach. One distinctive aspect of Kate’s therapeutic approach is the integration of somatic, body-based interventions. These interventions assist clients in learning how to connect their feelings to the sensations they experience in their bodies. Somatic therapies develop stronger self-awareness and coping skills to manage the challenges that come with life.

Diane Harvey Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
People possess the power within themselves to change. I work with clients struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma and unexpected life changes. It is the collaborative effort between client and therapist that leads to accomplishing goals and alleviating symptoms.
People possess the power within themselves to change. I work with clients struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma and unexpected life changes. It is the collaborative effort between client and therapist that leads to accomplishing goals and alleviating symptoms.

Cheryl Manfredi, LCSW has 20 years experience working with adults and couples. She is a certified psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with four years post graduate training in Object Relations Therapy. "Therapy frequently promotes a more deeply experienced sense of self and others through gradual awareness and honesty with ourselves. "Through listening, witnessing, recognizing and understanding, therapy becomes a greenhouse for the self to develop more fully.
Cheryl Manfredi, LCSW has 20 years experience working with adults and couples. She is a certified psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with four years post graduate training in Object Relations Therapy. "Therapy frequently promotes a more deeply experienced sense of self and others through gradual awareness and honesty with ourselves. "Through listening, witnessing, recognizing and understanding, therapy becomes a greenhouse for the self to develop more fully.
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If you feel stuck, unmotivated, directionless or unfocused, I am glad you found me. I am here to help create a "Road Map" to get you from where you are, to where you want to be. We will identify the blocks holding you back from reaching your full potential, in your life. I will learn what your values and goals are to help you make internal changes and accomplish lasting external results. I specialize in personal development and relationships to create balance for greater abundance of happiness, health, wisdom, and wealth. Together we will "Turn Your Dreams Into Your Life." Available in-person or by phone.
If you feel stuck, unmotivated, directionless or unfocused, I am glad you found me. I am here to help create a "Road Map" to get you from where you are, to where you want to be. We will identify the blocks holding you back from reaching your full potential, in your life. I will learn what your values and goals are to help you make internal changes and accomplish lasting external results. I specialize in personal development and relationships to create balance for greater abundance of happiness, health, wisdom, and wealth. Together we will "Turn Your Dreams Into Your Life." Available in-person or by phone.

Are you a neurodivergent woman who feels like you’re living in a world that wasn’t made for you? The parts about yourself that you love—your interest in new hobbies, your tendency to daydream—make you feel like you don’t quite belong. You often feel bored, distracted, and disconnected from others, often analyzing social situations to try and pinpoint where you went wrong. You spend so much time masking your ADHD or autism that you’re not entirely sure who you really are anymore. You want to find a way to go through life that doesn’t force you to change, but instead celebrates the real, authentic version of you.
Are you a neurodivergent woman who feels like you’re living in a world that wasn’t made for you? The parts about yourself that you love—your interest in new hobbies, your tendency to daydream—make you feel like you don’t quite belong. You often feel bored, distracted, and disconnected from others, often analyzing social situations to try and pinpoint where you went wrong. You spend so much time masking your ADHD or autism that you’re not entirely sure who you really are anymore. You want to find a way to go through life that doesn’t force you to change, but instead celebrates the real, authentic version of you.

Breakthrough Therapy Solutions, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you looking to make some changes and improve your mental health but aren't sure where to start? Look no further. Our team is here to help. We specialize in supporting clients facing various challenges, including anxiety, depression, work/school stress, relationship difficulties, difficult life transitions, and many more. We work with children, teens, adults, couples and families. Contact us today to begin your journey toward healing and growth. Call, email or visit our website to complete a quick form and we will contact you right away. www.btstherapy.com. (848) 373-8444.
Are you looking to make some changes and improve your mental health but aren't sure where to start? Look no further. Our team is here to help. We specialize in supporting clients facing various challenges, including anxiety, depression, work/school stress, relationship difficulties, difficult life transitions, and many more. We work with children, teens, adults, couples and families. Contact us today to begin your journey toward healing and growth. Call, email or visit our website to complete a quick form and we will contact you right away. www.btstherapy.com. (848) 373-8444.

My ideal clients are individuals suffering from behavioral disorders (addiction and mental disorders), who are willing to get help through the treatment services we provide. They represent a person who requires resources such as learning to build the coping skills necessary to better manage their conditions and maintain sobriety long-term.
My ideal clients are individuals suffering from behavioral disorders (addiction and mental disorders), who are willing to get help through the treatment services we provide. They represent a person who requires resources such as learning to build the coping skills necessary to better manage their conditions and maintain sobriety long-term.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety disorders in adults and children ages thirteen and up. I utilize evidence based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety disorders in adults and children ages thirteen and up. I utilize evidence based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP).

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. I earned my B.A. in Psychology from The College of New Jersey. I earned my graduate degree in Professional Counseling from Monmouth University with highest honors. I completed my clinical hours at The College of New Jersey’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) as an individual and group psychotherapist. I worked in the field as a Community Health Educator and I have been a practicing psychotherapist since 2006. I have extensive experience in treating eating disorders, anxiety and depression, interpersonal strife, and OCD/OCPD.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. I earned my B.A. in Psychology from The College of New Jersey. I earned my graduate degree in Professional Counseling from Monmouth University with highest honors. I completed my clinical hours at The College of New Jersey’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) as an individual and group psychotherapist. I worked in the field as a Community Health Educator and I have been a practicing psychotherapist since 2006. I have extensive experience in treating eating disorders, anxiety and depression, interpersonal strife, and OCD/OCPD.

My approach to therapy is centered around creating a space where you can feel safe to express yourself without fear of judgment. I recognize that everyone’s journey is unique and shaped by personal experiences and perspectives. My role is to offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore and process those experiences. Whether you’re navigating the effects of past trauma, facing challenges in your present, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
My approach to therapy is centered around creating a space where you can feel safe to express yourself without fear of judgment. I recognize that everyone’s journey is unique and shaped by personal experiences and perspectives. My role is to offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore and process those experiences. Whether you’re navigating the effects of past trauma, facing challenges in your present, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Mindful Healing & Trauma Recovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome to Mindful Healing & Trauma Recovery, offering you Comprehensive & Quality Therapy & Wellness services in NJ. My name is Kristina Weaver, LCSW, CCTP II, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, & founder of MHTR. At MHTR, our trauma therapists are here to guide you every step of the way! Specializing in trauma, and treating a multitude of mental health challenges, our approach allows for a safe, holistic, and calming experience for our patients. We provide an understanding of how trauma affects all parts of our body & mind, normalizing the trauma responses, aiding in our clients healing.
Welcome to Mindful Healing & Trauma Recovery, offering you Comprehensive & Quality Therapy & Wellness services in NJ. My name is Kristina Weaver, LCSW, CCTP II, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, & founder of MHTR. At MHTR, our trauma therapists are here to guide you every step of the way! Specializing in trauma, and treating a multitude of mental health challenges, our approach allows for a safe, holistic, and calming experience for our patients. We provide an understanding of how trauma affects all parts of our body & mind, normalizing the trauma responses, aiding in our clients healing.

Free To Be Me, Creative Counseling Center LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, RPT, EdS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm a strengths based play therapist who believes that EVERYONE has GREATNESS inside of them! My goal when working with children and families is to focus on their strengths to build positive self esteem and to help restore peace and balance to the family unit. I specifically work with children who are trying to process change, divorce/separation, bullying, social rejection, grief, and school anxiety, just to name a few. I help children to recognize their own greatness, develop coping and problem solving skills, process trauma, and provide parents with the tools to help manage behaviors and emotionally support their kids at home.
I'm a strengths based play therapist who believes that EVERYONE has GREATNESS inside of them! My goal when working with children and families is to focus on their strengths to build positive self esteem and to help restore peace and balance to the family unit. I specifically work with children who are trying to process change, divorce/separation, bullying, social rejection, grief, and school anxiety, just to name a few. I help children to recognize their own greatness, develop coping and problem solving skills, process trauma, and provide parents with the tools to help manage behaviors and emotionally support their kids at home.
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Number of Therapists in 08742
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 08742 who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Self Esteem |
69% | Coping Skills |
62% | Grief |
62% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | Aetna |
75% | Cigna and Evernorth |
72% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 08742 see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
85% | Female | |
15% | Male |