Blue Shield Therapists in Basking Ridge, NJ
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Cassandra Tarentino
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Life challenges us all at one time or another. Are you struggling with a difficult life transition, such as divorce, loss, career or health issues, or supporting a love one through a difficult time? Is anxiety or depression getting in the way of a deeper more fulfilling experience of life? I can meet you where you are and assist you in making the changes you want to see in your life. I provide support and guidance as well as a safe space. I am a welcoming, empathetic professional using a mindful, client-based approach to therapy. Through creativity and humor we can collaborate on your journey to having more joy in your life.

Cheryl Garodnick
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Therapy is about change and change is more manageable now, than ever before. Healthier outcomes throughout life's stages require a supportive environment that is found when connecting to a provider at Therapy Resources of Morris County, LLC. All providers at TRMC have chosen the counseling profession to develop safe, compassionate, non-judgmental relationships that support successful outcomes through the change process. It's about time...let us take the first step with you.

Sarina A Mulleavey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My experience and trainings are broad from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma Therapy, Empty Chair, Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.

Melissa K Tracey, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
TELETHERAPY ONLY -- I am a licensed clinical social worker with over five years of experience working with teenagers and adults. My background includes working in both inpatient and outpatient settings . I am a theory based practitioner with an eclectic approach including cognitive behavioral therapy. behavioral activation, and mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy. I believe that therapy is self centered and should be adapted to the patients wants and needs. I use motivational interviewing and problem solution focused approach to influence change in a clients behavior.
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Jennifer Quigley
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting new clients! Therapy is an experience that should be tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Throughout my practice, I have utilized an approach based in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT). For those that require a more structured approach to counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness can be an essential way to gain control of negative thoughts and build coping skills to work through emotions. By providing a warm and calming atmosphere, my goal is to help my clients reach their true potential and know that they are not alone in this journey.
Waitlist for new clients

Jeff Danco
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have over 35 years of clinical experience working with a wide variety of personal problems including marital and family, child and adolescent, anxiety and depression, substance abuse, grief and loss, workplace adjustment, and others too numerous to list.

Angela C Cruz LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I have over 15 years experience working with couples, individuals, and families. I specialize in treating couples experiencing relationship issues from different backgrounds and cultures. While the relationship itself is the focus in couples counseling, I help each partner to pay attention to self-improvement and self-awareness. The therapy process is collaborative, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each couple. With compassion and understanding, I work with the couple to help them build on their strengths and attain the growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Maureen Mulvanerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, CCS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting new clients now! I am here to help. I utilize a holistic approach in working with clients, which encompasses components of cognitive behavior theory, trauma-informed interventions, positive behavioral supports and solution-focused methods. I believe in the value of the therapeutic relationship and strive to provide a safe environment for clients to feel validated, understood, and more capable of moving forward through life’s challenges. Clinical areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, loss/grief, parenting, life transitions, relationship issues, school avoidance, LGBTQ community, and learning disabilities.

Esha Chabra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients. My style is warm, safe, direct, and nonjudgemental. I truly believe that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is build upon safety, trust, and respect. I strive to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental, and warm environment where clients can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. I like to use a variety of evidenced-based practices with each person I work with, based on your individual needs. Being a child of first generation immigrants and from the South Asian community, I truly understand and respect the religions and cultures.

Reena Panchal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Reena comes with an extensive background working with both adults and adolescents. She has worked with a diverse population in the mental health field which incorporates families, couples, addictions, mental health (anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, etc.), dually diagnosed, and developmental disabilities including but not limited to autism and Asperger's Syndrome. She also has experience with grief and death and dying in which she uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to empower clients with difficult and advancing medical conditions to gain insight into their life values now, and in the future as things may progress with their medical condition.

Jamie Norton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Stress and difficult times are part of the human experience. We could all use someone to talk to at different junctures in life. Perhaps you feel stuck or confused. Maybe life has thrown you a curveball. In these times, there is great potential for growth and change. Navigating our way out of these situations, which often feels like being in a maze, can be difficult to do alone. If you’d like to make a change, I would like to help. I have experience helping children, adolescents, and adults manage anxiety and depression in a variety of settings including outpatient, in-home, and as a school social worker.

Christina Maxwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified
Verified
I have specialized in addiction counseling, treating co-occurring disorders in a variety of settings including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and harm reduction MAT modalities. I work with clients to address underlying issues, obtain coping skills, implement recovery plans, and develop healthy support systems to sustain a long lasting recovery. At Calm and Sense Therapy, I offer substance abuse counseling for Level I treatment, as well as evaluations for court-related issues, school or work clearance, and IDRC.

Gina Matusevich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients. Welcome. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with: anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and trauma. I also have a particular interest in working with those who struggle with self-esteem, self-expression, relationships, stress, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and medical challenges. I have always been passionate about helping people reach their personal goals and find their inner peace.
Waitlist for new clients

Glenn B Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
If you want to change the way you feel. Change the way you think! Counseling helps clarify thoughts and feelings. Our time together will provide a supportive compassionate space to explore current and past challenges contributing to limiting behaviors and emotions. Counseling is strategic, individually tailored, goal focused; helping you function at a higher level quickly and effectively. Begin a journey of personal growth toward a greater sense of stability and consistency. Explore, cultivate, refine healthier ways of thinking and responding. Achieve a happy life balance, improve relationships, be a better partner, parent, friend.

Lindsay McMahon
Counselor, MA, MS, LAC
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to manage depression, anxiety, or stress? This can be painful and, many times, debilitating. My ideal client is one who is focused on healing, and together, we can collaborate to identify and develop goals to facilitate your personal growth.
Not accepting new clients

Andie Mindnich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Is the trauma you are experiencing so debilitating you are stuck in place? Is chronic illness holding you back from being the healthiest you can be? Are adjustment issues getting in the way of moving forward in life? With the right team player on your side, you can learn skills to work through these and other issues preventing you from living your best life.

Sharon D Anuario
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW, License, LCADC
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced licensced clinical therapist providing counseling services to adults, adolescents & children. I will help give you the skills to improve your life and facilitate positive and effective changes. We will work together to understand and work through the issues. My work experience consists of providing individual, family & group therapy at Somerset Medical Center Outpatient Program (dual diagnosis) helping adults manage their illness. Also, was employed at Princeton Behavioral Health working with Trauma Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT & Process). I am currently seeing clients both in person and virtual.

Olive Branch Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.

Tara Bisson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Tara has over five years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Tara’s current role includes working in Special Education and counseling school aged children to provide techniques and strategies to overcome challenges at school and home. Tara specializes in several mental health needs such as depression, anxiety, school refusal, and extreme maladaptive behaviors.

Nancy J Ashworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
Verified
My clients say that I am easy to talk to, supportive, encouraging and a good listener.I am interactive, collaborative and provide active feedback. I offer emotional support and challenge you to explore new ways of thinking and behaving to increase your happiness, well-being and self-confidence. It is important that you feel understood, safe and valued as you develop trust in our work together. We will address your difficulties, help you identify your strengths and explore ways to make positive changes. I have thirty years of experience providing mental health, substance abuse and relationship treatment in numerous outpatient facilities including UMDNJ and Rutgers.
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What type of Basking Ridge mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counselor in Basking Ridge?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.