Toms River
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Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
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Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy

Psychologist, PsyD

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Toms River, NJ 08753
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At ProWellness Academy, we are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based care for every stage of your mental health and addiction recovery journey. Our full-service practice brings together highly trained clinicians who specialize in a wide range of therapeutic approaches, ensuring you receive individualized support that truly meets your needs. Because financial stress should never be a barrier to receiving quality care, we proudly offer our Mental Health Credit Card, the “ProWellness Academy – Care Credit,” for cash-pay, uninsured, or under-insured patients.
Call or Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (732) 592-5312

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 592-5312
Website
Call us today to get a FREE Initial Assessment and/or to confirm your appointment details. Hipaa Compliant Telehealth sessions now available
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (732) 592-5312
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 592-5312
Website
Call us today to get a FREE Initial Assessment and/or to confirm your appointment details. Hipaa Compliant Telehealth sessions now available
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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We will work with you to confirm all your Method of Payment details. Now accepting most major insurance. For Cash Pay, Non-Insured or Under-Insured we also offer a Mental Health Credit card for lowest monthly pay and longest term of service. EZ qualifier call us to confirm all.
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 592-5312
"
We will work with you to confirm all your Method of Payment details. Now accepting most major insurance. For Cash Pay, Non-Insured or Under-Insured we also offer a Mental Health Credit card for lowest monthly pay and longest term of service. EZ qualifier call us to confirm all.
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 592-5312

Qualifications

    Psychologist: Cara Nixon
  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Florida / PY9145 Cara Nixon
    License state differs from primary location state.

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 19 years
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We have specialists for ALL aspects of mental health and addiction standing by to assist you. Call now to confirm your appt.
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 592-5312
"
We have specialists for ALL aspects of mental health and addiction standing by to assist you. Call now to confirm your appt.
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 592-5312

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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We understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all. That's why our multidisciplinary team collaborates to offer seamless, integrated care designed to address the whole person—emotionally, mentally, and physically. Whether you're seeking counseling, addiction treatment, cognitive decline support, or long-term wellness planning, we're here to guide you every step of the way
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 592-5312
"
We understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all. That's why our multidisciplinary team collaborates to offer seamless, integrated care designed to address the whole person—emotionally, mentally, and physically. Whether you're seeking counseling, addiction treatment, cognitive decline support, or long-term wellness planning, we're here to guide you every step of the way
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 592-5312

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Blind Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Blind Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Family / Marital
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Reality Therapy
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Prowellness Academy's clinicians use evidenced based Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational, Psycho-Social and more as a basis of treatment, in addition to having specialist that also provide Mindfulness therapies for Trauma and the necessity of a subconscious "mental reset" via DBR and/or EMDR training.
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 592-5312
"
Prowellness Academy's clinicians use evidenced based Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational, Psycho-Social and more as a basis of treatment, in addition to having specialist that also provide Mindfulness therapies for Trauma and the necessity of a subconscious "mental reset" via DBR and/or EMDR training.
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 592-5312

Location

Primary Location

Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 592-5312

Email Us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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Call us today to get a FREE Initial Assessment and/or to confirm your appointment details. Hipaa Compliant Telehealth sessions now available
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (732) 592-5312
"
Call us today to get a FREE Initial Assessment and/or to confirm your appointment details. Hipaa Compliant Telehealth sessions now available
Photo of Cara Nixon - Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy, Psychologist, PsyD
Dr Nixon c/o ProWellness Academy
Psychologist, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (732) 592-5312