Therapists in Mercer County, NJ
Melissa Held
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Do you find yourself wanting to feel happier, feel less stressed or want to be calmer? My counseling approach is focused on using positive psychology to help achieve a happier, more fulfilling life. I believe in focusing on one's strengths, while working on one's weaknesses. I believe strengthening self-esteem is one of the keys to helping conquer any issue. I routinely treat people suffering from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, and everyday stress.
Do you find yourself wanting to feel happier, feel less stressed or want to be calmer? My counseling approach is focused on using positive psychology to help achieve a happier, more fulfilling life. I believe in focusing on one's strengths, while working on one's weaknesses. I believe strengthening self-esteem is one of the keys to helping conquer any issue. I routinely treat people suffering from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, and everyday stress.
Princeton Center for DBT & Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Princeton Center for DBT and Counseling is a private group practice specializing in comprehensive DBT services for adults and adolescents, as well as other forms of psychotherapy including EMDR and trauma therapies, supportive counseling, family therapy, and parent consultation and support.Our mission is to provide the highest standard of mental health treatment while maintaining an approach that is flexible and customized to meet the unique needs of each individual in the process of achieving meaningful and lasting change. Lona Stranieri, LCSW is the Director and is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician
Princeton Center for DBT and Counseling is a private group practice specializing in comprehensive DBT services for adults and adolescents, as well as other forms of psychotherapy including EMDR and trauma therapies, supportive counseling, family therapy, and parent consultation and support.Our mission is to provide the highest standard of mental health treatment while maintaining an approach that is flexible and customized to meet the unique needs of each individual in the process of achieving meaningful and lasting change. Lona Stranieri, LCSW is the Director and is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician
I am an experienced psychologist who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum adjustment and life transitions.
I am an experienced psychologist who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum adjustment and life transitions.
Therapeutic Approaches:Psychodynamic, Existential, Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, Solution-Focused, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Play Therapy, Pyscho-Education, Systems Theory. I believe in evidence-based, integrative methods designed for the individual, not a one size fits all approach. In my experience, people seek counseling when life is not working for them. They are distressed and often sad that a job, a marriage or schoolwork is overwhelming. Relationships may be troubled or reaching a breaking point. Trauma"“recent or long past"“take a toll on everyday living.
Therapeutic Approaches:Psychodynamic, Existential, Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, Solution-Focused, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Play Therapy, Pyscho-Education, Systems Theory. I believe in evidence-based, integrative methods designed for the individual, not a one size fits all approach. In my experience, people seek counseling when life is not working for them. They are distressed and often sad that a job, a marriage or schoolwork is overwhelming. Relationships may be troubled or reaching a breaking point. Trauma"“recent or long past"“take a toll on everyday living.
I have 23 years of training and experience working with adults who struggle with low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and anger. I'm also very experienced with clients working on transitions such as going to college, new job, marriage, starting a family, a divorce, or coping with a past or recent trauma. I've worked for many years in drug treatment too. I think clients are looking for a way to gain insight and awareness of how challenges effect their thinking, and want to learn new skills to improve how they feel and function in the world.
I have 23 years of training and experience working with adults who struggle with low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and anger. I'm also very experienced with clients working on transitions such as going to college, new job, marriage, starting a family, a divorce, or coping with a past or recent trauma. I've worked for many years in drug treatment too. I think clients are looking for a way to gain insight and awareness of how challenges effect their thinking, and want to learn new skills to improve how they feel and function in the world.
My ideal client is a client who is open to the experience of therapy. In therapy, progress may not always be evident to the eye immediately, but with patience, consistency, and showing up for oneself, therapy could be life changing. My goal as a clinican is to get the client to self-actualization.
My ideal client is a client who is open to the experience of therapy. In therapy, progress may not always be evident to the eye immediately, but with patience, consistency, and showing up for oneself, therapy could be life changing. My goal as a clinican is to get the client to self-actualization.
Jennifer Stradling (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
I would identify my ideal client as an adolescent who is experiencing mental health issues and/or interpersonal difficulties. This could include an individual experiencing PTSD-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. This could also include an individual experiencing life stressors/transitions, difficulties in developing healthy and sustainable relationships, complex grief, and lack of self-esteem and role identification. The goals of an ideal client would include improving mental health-related symptoms through the application of coping skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
Kimberly Mclaughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over fifteen years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, social phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. I also specialize in treating clients with difficulty regulating emotions and help them to work towards leading meaningful, goal-directed lives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over fifteen years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, social phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. I also specialize in treating clients with difficulty regulating emotions and help them to work towards leading meaningful, goal-directed lives.
Each day we are faced with decisions. Whether in our personal, familial or professional lives, we strive to make the "best" decision possible. How can we feel OPTIMISTIC and JOYFUL about those decisions? I believe that when we are able to harness our positive emotions, we make better decisions. As your therapist, I will help you to not only understand your current thinking pattern, but also help you to utilize the positive aspects of your day to day life.
Each day we are faced with decisions. Whether in our personal, familial or professional lives, we strive to make the "best" decision possible. How can we feel OPTIMISTIC and JOYFUL about those decisions? I believe that when we are able to harness our positive emotions, we make better decisions. As your therapist, I will help you to not only understand your current thinking pattern, but also help you to utilize the positive aspects of your day to day life.
Hello! I specialize in assisting individuals with mood and/or anxiety challenges, depression, trauma, interpersonal struggles, and other stress-related symptoms. I strive to create an environment where clients feel safe and supported in order to work through any level of disruption to their lives that they want to examine and improve.
Hello! I specialize in assisting individuals with mood and/or anxiety challenges, depression, trauma, interpersonal struggles, and other stress-related symptoms. I strive to create an environment where clients feel safe and supported in order to work through any level of disruption to their lives that they want to examine and improve.
How has pain colored your lens? Clouded your thoughts and decision making? Impacted your interpersonal relationships? Work/School life? Most people don't realize that if pain goes unattended; it impacts every area of our lives; including how we see and experience the world and the people in it. Unattended to pain opens the door to destructive behavior patterns and declining motivation. Pain can show up in addictions, somatic/psychotic manifestation, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, etc. When explored with the aide of a professional, that same pain can be utilized to help you discover the best version of yourself.
How has pain colored your lens? Clouded your thoughts and decision making? Impacted your interpersonal relationships? Work/School life? Most people don't realize that if pain goes unattended; it impacts every area of our lives; including how we see and experience the world and the people in it. Unattended to pain opens the door to destructive behavior patterns and declining motivation. Pain can show up in addictions, somatic/psychotic manifestation, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, etc. When explored with the aide of a professional, that same pain can be utilized to help you discover the best version of yourself.
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I have been in private practice for 25 years, treating adolescents and adults. I specialize in the treatment of sexual behavior problems, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction, and sexual and chemical addiction. I use cognitive-behavior therapy and relapse prevention therapy to help people who suffer from addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and dissociative disorders.
I have been in private practice for 25 years, treating adolescents and adults. I specialize in the treatment of sexual behavior problems, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction, and sexual and chemical addiction. I use cognitive-behavior therapy and relapse prevention therapy to help people who suffer from addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and dissociative disorders.
Leah C Donato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pennington, NJ 08534
Congratulations on taking the first step- it’s often the hardest! We all seek happiness, self-gratification and inner peace; and at times we all need support getting there. I have been practicing as a clinician in the field for over 15 years. I’ve built my career on developing mental health programs and providing clinical counseling for the most vulnerable youth and adults. I have worked in various professional settings helping clients with issues of trauma, stress, anxiety, loss, grief, chronic illness, and relationship and interpersonal issues. Additionally, I have a passion for working with LGBTQ youth and their families.
Congratulations on taking the first step- it’s often the hardest! We all seek happiness, self-gratification and inner peace; and at times we all need support getting there. I have been practicing as a clinician in the field for over 15 years. I’ve built my career on developing mental health programs and providing clinical counseling for the most vulnerable youth and adults. I have worked in various professional settings helping clients with issues of trauma, stress, anxiety, loss, grief, chronic illness, and relationship and interpersonal issues. Additionally, I have a passion for working with LGBTQ youth and their families.
Avela Health's clinical experts offer autism diagnostic evaluations and play-based, family-centered therapy scientifically proven to deliver outcomes.
Dr. Michelle Ficcaglia has been working with children and families for more than 30 years. Her passion is helping caregivers feel confident in supporting their neurodivergent children and in helping families build peaceful, happy homes. Michelle holds a BA in Psychology from Claremont McKenna College and a PhD in Special Education from UC Berkeley. Michelle uses a collaborative, practical, and solution focused approach in her work with families.
Avela Health's clinical experts offer autism diagnostic evaluations and play-based, family-centered therapy scientifically proven to deliver outcomes.
Dr. Michelle Ficcaglia has been working with children and families for more than 30 years. Her passion is helping caregivers feel confident in supporting their neurodivergent children and in helping families build peaceful, happy homes. Michelle holds a BA in Psychology from Claremont McKenna College and a PhD in Special Education from UC Berkeley. Michelle uses a collaborative, practical, and solution focused approach in her work with families.
Matthew Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, DRCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pennington, NJ 08534
Finding a therapist for you or your child can be a difficult task. Purposeful Pathways hopes to help with that. Personally, much of my experience is centered around working with adolescents in multiple levels of care settings (e.g., outpatient to partial hospitalization) with things like mood disorders, self-esteem issues, interpersonal effectiveness needs, and parent-child relational issues to name a few of areas I have helped clients navigate. With my young adult-adult clients, much of what I have seen is a need for support through transitions, assessing and increasing life satisfaction, and overall short/long term goal setting.
Finding a therapist for you or your child can be a difficult task. Purposeful Pathways hopes to help with that. Personally, much of my experience is centered around working with adolescents in multiple levels of care settings (e.g., outpatient to partial hospitalization) with things like mood disorders, self-esteem issues, interpersonal effectiveness needs, and parent-child relational issues to name a few of areas I have helped clients navigate. With my young adult-adult clients, much of what I have seen is a need for support through transitions, assessing and increasing life satisfaction, and overall short/long term goal setting.
Therapy can be a transformative and life-changing journey. Choosing one's co-traveler and guide is essential and I encourage people to seek someone with whom they are comfortable and feel safe. My practice includes helping teens, young adults, and adults. The therapies I use offer practical skills and a philosophy for life as well as improved ability to manage mood, stress, anxiety, relationships, life transition, and emotional regulation issues. I also have an MSW, the training for which was psychodynamic and Family Systems based. That also informs how I formulate people's adjustment to life and their natural strengths.
Therapy can be a transformative and life-changing journey. Choosing one's co-traveler and guide is essential and I encourage people to seek someone with whom they are comfortable and feel safe. My practice includes helping teens, young adults, and adults. The therapies I use offer practical skills and a philosophy for life as well as improved ability to manage mood, stress, anxiety, relationships, life transition, and emotional regulation issues. I also have an MSW, the training for which was psychodynamic and Family Systems based. That also informs how I formulate people's adjustment to life and their natural strengths.
From an early age, we all learn ways to cope with stress, change, and new relationships. Sometimes, familiar coping strategies, which may have served you well in the past, are no longer effective as life inevitably changes. You may feel "stuck" in these moments and at a loss for how to move forward. I work to provide a safe therapy space to explore feelings of sadness, worry, and uncertainty. Together, we can develop new coping strategies and create a plan for positive change that feels meaningful to you.
From an early age, we all learn ways to cope with stress, change, and new relationships. Sometimes, familiar coping strategies, which may have served you well in the past, are no longer effective as life inevitably changes. You may feel "stuck" in these moments and at a loss for how to move forward. I work to provide a safe therapy space to explore feelings of sadness, worry, and uncertainty. Together, we can develop new coping strategies and create a plan for positive change that feels meaningful to you.
Do you ever feel like you're a passenger in your own life? That you're in the backseat while your emotions drive you where you never intended to go? I'm here to give you back the steering wheel.
When my father passed away unexpectedly at 15, I had no one to guide me. That was the painful catalyst that made me realize my purpose: to be the guide for others that I so desperately needed back then. Fast forward through years of diverse experience—from youth mental health to LGBTQ+ sexual health and housing assistance—and here I am, with a Master's in Social Work and a mission to empower you.
Do you ever feel like you're a passenger in your own life? That you're in the backseat while your emotions drive you where you never intended to go? I'm here to give you back the steering wheel.
When my father passed away unexpectedly at 15, I had no one to guide me. That was the painful catalyst that made me realize my purpose: to be the guide for others that I so desperately needed back then. Fast forward through years of diverse experience—from youth mental health to LGBTQ+ sexual health and housing assistance—and here I am, with a Master's in Social Work and a mission to empower you.
I offer respectful, affirmative treatment in a safe, comfortable environment. Establishing a trusting, caring relationship with the people I work with is of the utmost importance to me. I see Children, Adolescents and Adults. Depression and other Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD, Relationships, Parenting, Separation/Divorce, Adult Survivors of Incest/Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Women's and LGBTQ issues, Stress and Anger Management, Loss/ Bereavement, Eating and other Compulsive Disorders, Learning/DevelopmentalChallenges and Acute/Chronic Illness, Life Coaching and Individual Consultation Services are my areas of specialization.
I offer respectful, affirmative treatment in a safe, comfortable environment. Establishing a trusting, caring relationship with the people I work with is of the utmost importance to me. I see Children, Adolescents and Adults. Depression and other Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD, Relationships, Parenting, Separation/Divorce, Adult Survivors of Incest/Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Women's and LGBTQ issues, Stress and Anger Management, Loss/ Bereavement, Eating and other Compulsive Disorders, Learning/DevelopmentalChallenges and Acute/Chronic Illness, Life Coaching and Individual Consultation Services are my areas of specialization.
Aracely is dedicated to supporting clients in their recovery from trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, and postpartum challenges. With extensive experience in diverse treatment settings, she has worked with individuals facing self-injurious behaviors, addictions, trauma, and suicidality. Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Aracely's approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices, empowering clients to move beyond symptoms and actively engage in life. She believes in fostering a safe and supportive space where individuals can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and regain freedom from symptoms.
Aracely is dedicated to supporting clients in their recovery from trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, and postpartum challenges. With extensive experience in diverse treatment settings, she has worked with individuals facing self-injurious behaviors, addictions, trauma, and suicidality. Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Aracely's approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices, empowering clients to move beyond symptoms and actively engage in life. She believes in fostering a safe and supportive space where individuals can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and regain freedom from symptoms.
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Number of Therapists in Mercer County, NJ
1,000+
Average cost per session
$165
Therapists in Mercer County, NJ who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Stress |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Aetna |
| 64% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 64% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Mercer County, NJ see their clients
| 59% | In Person and Online | |
| 41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |