Melissa
Counselor, LAC, LAAT, ATR-P (she, her)
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Let's Connect (973) 381-1506
Hello! My name is Melissa Jong Won Choi (she/her/hers) and I’m a Licensed Associate Counselor and Licensed Associate Art Therapist. People would describe me as gentle, nurturing & empathetic. I have worked with clients in hospital settings, in-home, & PHP/IOP programs, and specialize in bipolar disorder, anxiety, & depression.
My ideal client would be someone navigating a life transition – planned or unexpected. Whether you're dealing with daily stressors, or exploring your identity during a major life shift, I’m here to support your growth and resilience.
I specialize in using tools from solution-focused therapy and CBT/DBT, while also offering art therapy for those who connect more deeply through creative expression. I’m also a second generation Asian-American who speaks fluently, and I understand the unique challenges of navigating two cultures, generational expectations, identity, and belonging.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive—creating a space where you don’t have to explain the nuances of your background to be understood.
You don’t have to do this alone. Therapy can be a space to feel heard, gain clarity, and reconnect with your strengths—both through words and creativity. Let's talk about how we can work together.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melissa Choi now - (973) 381-1506
Let's Connect (973) 381-1506
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37AC00769100 Melissa Jong Won Choi
- License: Licensed Associate Art Therapist 16LA00002600 / 2025
Additional Credentials
Melissa Choi
Counselor, LAC, LAAT, ATR-P
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (973) 381-1506
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
Melissa Choi
Counselor, LAC, LAAT, ATR-P
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (973) 381-1506
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Korean
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Korean
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based