Aetna Therapists in Cliffwood, NJ
I enjoy working with people who know what their needs are, and are aware of some of the factors leading to seeking help. I am interested in partnering with people who are willing to look forward to exploring solutions for their problems.
I enjoy working with people who know what their needs are, and are aware of some of the factors leading to seeking help. I am interested in partnering with people who are willing to look forward to exploring solutions for their problems.
I attend a culturally diverse population and provide counseling in Spanish and Portuguese in addition to English. I work with neurodivergent adults, many with late diagnoses, focusing on empowerment, somatic and experiential work, and teaching coping skills when appropriate. I focus on individuals working through grief and advocate for my clients' grief process, encouraging them to find meaning and validation in the process. I believe that after trust has been established, the client will be able to grow and progress at a pace that feels manageable, healing, and safe.
I attend a culturally diverse population and provide counseling in Spanish and Portuguese in addition to English. I work with neurodivergent adults, many with late diagnoses, focusing on empowerment, somatic and experiential work, and teaching coping skills when appropriate. I focus on individuals working through grief and advocate for my clients' grief process, encouraging them to find meaning and validation in the process. I believe that after trust has been established, the client will be able to grow and progress at a pace that feels manageable, healing, and safe.
Facing life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I’m Kevin Murphy, LCSW, with experience providing psychotherapy across diverse settings—from adolescent intensive outpatient programs to supporting older adults in long-term care. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan tailored to your strengths, goals, and challenges. I provide a compassionate, safe space and use evidence-based techniques to help you heal, grow, and overcome obstacles standing in your way.
Facing life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I’m Kevin Murphy, LCSW, with experience providing psychotherapy across diverse settings—from adolescent intensive outpatient programs to supporting older adults in long-term care. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan tailored to your strengths, goals, and challenges. I provide a compassionate, safe space and use evidence-based techniques to help you heal, grow, and overcome obstacles standing in your way.
Hello, my name is Sofia and I am an LCSW with 10+ years of experience working with adults and adolescents focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues. I specialize in motivational interviewing where I focus on as asking open-ended questions, provide affirmation and empathy to you. I will also summarize your thoughts and feelings to make sure there is understanding on my part of where you are in your journey and provide my warm guidance to continue on your healing path.
Hello, my name is Sofia and I am an LCSW with 10+ years of experience working with adults and adolescents focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues. I specialize in motivational interviewing where I focus on as asking open-ended questions, provide affirmation and empathy to you. I will also summarize your thoughts and feelings to make sure there is understanding on my part of where you are in your journey and provide my warm guidance to continue on your healing path.
“I feel stuck.... Nothing is going to get better... I don’t know why I feel this way... Nobody understands what I'm going through.” How many of these thoughts sound familiar? Sometimes, one of the most difficult things to navigate is how we feel. Life is hard. It’s filled with things that are stressful, overwhelming, painful, and heartbreaking. It can be challenging just to get through the day without crying, losing motivation, isolating, or feeling hopeless. It can be a lot to handle. Figuring out how to change that doesn’t have to be.
“I feel stuck.... Nothing is going to get better... I don’t know why I feel this way... Nobody understands what I'm going through.” How many of these thoughts sound familiar? Sometimes, one of the most difficult things to navigate is how we feel. Life is hard. It’s filled with things that are stressful, overwhelming, painful, and heartbreaking. It can be challenging just to get through the day without crying, losing motivation, isolating, or feeling hopeless. It can be a lot to handle. Figuring out how to change that doesn’t have to be.
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It is my goal to provide you with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where we can collaboratively identify and work through any challenges or barriers that are preventing you from living a fulfilling life. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel valued, supported, and understood is the foundation in which meaningful and significant change occurs.
It is my goal to provide you with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where we can collaboratively identify and work through any challenges or barriers that are preventing you from living a fulfilling life. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel valued, supported, and understood is the foundation in which meaningful and significant change occurs.
If you're looking for help with your child/teenager, family dynamic or you yourself, you've come to the right place! We also provide adult therapy and couples therapy. At Swan Therapy Group, we strive on helping everyone in the community one family at a time, on the most personalized basis that we can. Through empathy and support we can provide you or your family the tools to navigate through any life challenges that come your way in a positive and healthy manner. Please visit our website to see each of our individualized profiles!
If you're looking for help with your child/teenager, family dynamic or you yourself, you've come to the right place! We also provide adult therapy and couples therapy. At Swan Therapy Group, we strive on helping everyone in the community one family at a time, on the most personalized basis that we can. Through empathy and support we can provide you or your family the tools to navigate through any life challenges that come your way in a positive and healthy manner. Please visit our website to see each of our individualized profiles!
We all struggle to manage our lives from time to time. This is the moment when we need support the most. Although friends and family mean well, they aren't always equipped to help. We'll start therapy by discussing the issues, create a treatment plan, and then have the session to practice techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Vagal Toning. I will support you in addressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a fresh perspective, and always with self-compassion.
We all struggle to manage our lives from time to time. This is the moment when we need support the most. Although friends and family mean well, they aren't always equipped to help. We'll start therapy by discussing the issues, create a treatment plan, and then have the session to practice techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Vagal Toning. I will support you in addressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a fresh perspective, and always with self-compassion.
Have there been moments when you feel alone in your journey through life? Some times we need a guide, a support and someone how can lead you back to who you wa nt to be. If so, let's meet and we can talk about it. Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying constant stress, anxiety, emotional pain, or relationship challenges.
At Reflective Waters Therapy, I strive to create a calm, supportive, and emotionally safe environment where clients feel truly heard and understood without judgment. We can explore together to find your 'why'.
Have there been moments when you feel alone in your journey through life? Some times we need a guide, a support and someone how can lead you back to who you wa nt to be. If so, let's meet and we can talk about it. Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying constant stress, anxiety, emotional pain, or relationship challenges.
At Reflective Waters Therapy, I strive to create a calm, supportive, and emotionally safe environment where clients feel truly heard and understood without judgment. We can explore together to find your 'why'.
I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process. I view my clients and I as a team working together to help them achieve their goals. Your priorities and goals matter, so I strive to build a therapeutic relationship together. It is important to work with the whole person and not make assumptions about the support they need.
I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process. I view my clients and I as a team working together to help them achieve their goals. Your priorities and goals matter, so I strive to build a therapeutic relationship together. It is important to work with the whole person and not make assumptions about the support they need.
Hi! My name is Sharon Dickey. I enjoy working with adults ages 18 and older helping them develop skills to increase their ability to manage their mental health symptoms and handle challenging situations they may encounter in life. I am a trauma trained therapist and I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Based Therapy techniques. I am also trained in Grief Counseling, and I provide grief therapy for those who have experienced a loss.
Hi! My name is Sharon Dickey. I enjoy working with adults ages 18 and older helping them develop skills to increase their ability to manage their mental health symptoms and handle challenging situations they may encounter in life. I am a trauma trained therapist and I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Based Therapy techniques. I am also trained in Grief Counseling, and I provide grief therapy for those who have experienced a loss.
OFFERING TELEHEALTH SESSION. Have you ever thought of change as loss? Even positive change can trigger loss, like starting a new job, graduation or moving into a new home. When we move forward, we leave something behind. Adjust. Readjust. Grief is normal and is an entire emotional process of coping with a loss. Are you struggling with a stressful life transition, depression, anxiety, illness, divorce, work/life imbalance, loss of a pet, an empty nest, unsatisfying relationships? I would like to help you manage your struggles, learn self care and find your inner strength. The grief process doesn’t look or feel the same for anyone.
OFFERING TELEHEALTH SESSION. Have you ever thought of change as loss? Even positive change can trigger loss, like starting a new job, graduation or moving into a new home. When we move forward, we leave something behind. Adjust. Readjust. Grief is normal and is an entire emotional process of coping with a loss. Are you struggling with a stressful life transition, depression, anxiety, illness, divorce, work/life imbalance, loss of a pet, an empty nest, unsatisfying relationships? I would like to help you manage your struggles, learn self care and find your inner strength. The grief process doesn’t look or feel the same for anyone.
My ideal client has a desire to heal and change their life. They must approach the counseling journey with openness and curiosity. It does not matter what issues or needs they bring to me because together, we can make magic happen and their goals and desires come to fruition. The most important thing is again that willingness and desire to change.
My ideal client has a desire to heal and change their life. They must approach the counseling journey with openness and curiosity. It does not matter what issues or needs they bring to me because together, we can make magic happen and their goals and desires come to fruition. The most important thing is again that willingness and desire to change.
The goal of therapy is not only to resolve a conflict or find an answer but to make a connection. I believe that the client drives the car of therapy while the therapist is in the passenger seat ensuring the ride is comfortable, the music is right and hazards or incomplete bridges are avoided. The brain and body should be aligned; therapy does just that. There does not always need to be a problem to go to therapy, the same way a car can use an oil change or detail before a long drive. It is hard to deal with emotional issues on your own, but more difficult to address and face them in therapy or even ask for help.
The goal of therapy is not only to resolve a conflict or find an answer but to make a connection. I believe that the client drives the car of therapy while the therapist is in the passenger seat ensuring the ride is comfortable, the music is right and hazards or incomplete bridges are avoided. The brain and body should be aligned; therapy does just that. There does not always need to be a problem to go to therapy, the same way a car can use an oil change or detail before a long drive. It is hard to deal with emotional issues on your own, but more difficult to address and face them in therapy or even ask for help.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or adult who is functioning on the outside but struggling internally and looking to change. They are open to change and ready and willing to do the work to make that happen.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or adult who is functioning on the outside but struggling internally and looking to change. They are open to change and ready and willing to do the work to make that happen.
Hi! Have you ever found yourself feeling a little anxious, lonely, or just going through the motions? That’s totally normal, and I completely understand how it can make it hard to find motivation, manage your emotions, connect with others, or stick to your routine. Don’t worry, I’m here for you! Together, we can tap into the strengths you already have to tackle challenges and create a more fulfilling life. I know that reaching out for support can feel a bit daunting, but just remember, I’m with you every step of the way! If you’re in New Jersey and feel ready to take that next step, why not consider booking an online video session?
Hi! Have you ever found yourself feeling a little anxious, lonely, or just going through the motions? That’s totally normal, and I completely understand how it can make it hard to find motivation, manage your emotions, connect with others, or stick to your routine. Don’t worry, I’m here for you! Together, we can tap into the strengths you already have to tackle challenges and create a more fulfilling life. I know that reaching out for support can feel a bit daunting, but just remember, I’m with you every step of the way! If you’re in New Jersey and feel ready to take that next step, why not consider booking an online video session?
I am in-network with Aetna, Horizon BCBS, Anthem, Meritain Health and affiliated networks.
Sometimes it seems that the more we want out of life, the more we believe that we are not enough to attain it. We want a life that reflects who we are, that gives us a sense of purpose and belonging. We want relationships that feel balanced and fulfilling. We want to feel empowered to face challenges and grow into our best selves. Sometimes it may even look like we have that life on the outside. But inside, anxiety and self doubt can make it all feel hollow. Anxiety makes us believe that we are not enough, that our problems and our desires are bigger than we are. Therapy helps us realize that we are bigger than our fears.
I am in-network with Aetna, Horizon BCBS, Anthem, Meritain Health and affiliated networks.
Sometimes it seems that the more we want out of life, the more we believe that we are not enough to attain it. We want a life that reflects who we are, that gives us a sense of purpose and belonging. We want relationships that feel balanced and fulfilling. We want to feel empowered to face challenges and grow into our best selves. Sometimes it may even look like we have that life on the outside. But inside, anxiety and self doubt can make it all feel hollow. Anxiety makes us believe that we are not enough, that our problems and our desires are bigger than we are. Therapy helps us realize that we are bigger than our fears.
Shilpa welcomes people from all backgrounds and experiences. Shilpa recognizes that every person is the expert of their own life story and approaches every client with curiosity and respect for their unique lived experience. Her professional background includes experience working with survivors of gender-based violence, LGBTQI+ individuals and families, and young adults.
Shilpa welcomes people from all backgrounds and experiences. Shilpa recognizes that every person is the expert of their own life story and approaches every client with curiosity and respect for their unique lived experience. Her professional background includes experience working with survivors of gender-based violence, LGBTQI+ individuals and families, and young adults.
The decision to seek counseling can be a difficult one, however, it can serve to enhance your overall sense of well-being whether the issue seems small and insignificant or overpowering and insurmountable. Counseling has to do with quality of life, personal growth and development, and your ability to influence your life in the direction you want to move. Access your potential, achievement, and success by learning to develop the tools and skills necessary to sustain excellence in self, career, home, performance, and in overall life satisfaction.
The decision to seek counseling can be a difficult one, however, it can serve to enhance your overall sense of well-being whether the issue seems small and insignificant or overpowering and insurmountable. Counseling has to do with quality of life, personal growth and development, and your ability to influence your life in the direction you want to move. Access your potential, achievement, and success by learning to develop the tools and skills necessary to sustain excellence in self, career, home, performance, and in overall life satisfaction.
With counseling experience across all age groups, I offer a welcoming space for clients seeking a supportive and empathetic environment to explore their personal challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, or relationship difficulties, my goal is to help you navigate these challenges and find what works best for your life.
With counseling experience across all age groups, I offer a welcoming space for clients seeking a supportive and empathetic environment to explore their personal challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, or relationship difficulties, my goal is to help you navigate these challenges and find what works best for your life.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling. Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy