Therapists in Newark, NJ
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
I'm Ashley, a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to empowering you to break free from limiting thoughts and behavior patterns. Are you struggling? with depression, anxiety, or anger that's holding you back from achieving your full potential?
I'm Ashley, a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to empowering you to break free from limiting thoughts and behavior patterns. Are you struggling? with depression, anxiety, or anger that's holding you back from achieving your full potential?
Peace, my name is Davynte Pannell and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and Washington, D.C. I have experience working with clients of all ages and a variety of presenting issues including autism, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, anger management, substance abuse, low self-esteem, trauma, and stress, to name a few. I offer listening ears to clients and provide a space where you can feel empowered and learn more about yourself.
Peace, my name is Davynte Pannell and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and Washington, D.C. I have experience working with clients of all ages and a variety of presenting issues including autism, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, anger management, substance abuse, low self-esteem, trauma, and stress, to name a few. I offer listening ears to clients and provide a space where you can feel empowered and learn more about yourself.
Living with OCD can be incredibly challenging, often leading to years of silent suffering due to misdiagnosis and misunderstanding. Having listened to many OCD intrusive thoughts over the years, I can assure you that nothing you share will surprise me. My personal experience with therapy has shown me the importance of a compassionate approach. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment specifically for OCD. Our deep understanding of the complexities of OCD enables us to accurately diagnose and treat it.
Living with OCD can be incredibly challenging, often leading to years of silent suffering due to misdiagnosis and misunderstanding. Having listened to many OCD intrusive thoughts over the years, I can assure you that nothing you share will surprise me. My personal experience with therapy has shown me the importance of a compassionate approach. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment specifically for OCD. Our deep understanding of the complexities of OCD enables us to accurately diagnose and treat it.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Jamil Lawrence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CBT-SUD, ASPI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Results-oriented social worker with over 10 years of experience providing transformative care to individuals, veterans, and families, facing mental health challenges. My extensive background spans to coaching, mental health counseling, program coordination, and professional training, with a particular focus on recovery-oriented care and suicide prevention.
Results-oriented social worker with over 10 years of experience providing transformative care to individuals, veterans, and families, facing mental health challenges. My extensive background spans to coaching, mental health counseling, program coordination, and professional training, with a particular focus on recovery-oriented care and suicide prevention.
Life can be challenging and I believe that we are each on our own journey to understand what it means to live a full and meaningful life. My philosophy is that we all can benefit from taking time to care for our mental well-being. I treat the whole person, with an appreciation for how the mind and the body are connected, and an understanding of how culture and society influence our lived experiences.
Life can be challenging and I believe that we are each on our own journey to understand what it means to live a full and meaningful life. My philosophy is that we all can benefit from taking time to care for our mental well-being. I treat the whole person, with an appreciation for how the mind and the body are connected, and an understanding of how culture and society influence our lived experiences.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or trauma, struggling with self-doubt, or stuck in negative thought patterns. Perhaps past experiences make it difficult to trust, connect, or feel at peace. You want relief, clarity, and emotional balance. Your goal is to build resilience, improve relationships, and gain tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. You’re seeking a therapist who truly listens, understands, and empowers you to heal and grow in a supportive space.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or trauma, struggling with self-doubt, or stuck in negative thought patterns. Perhaps past experiences make it difficult to trust, connect, or feel at peace. You want relief, clarity, and emotional balance. Your goal is to build resilience, improve relationships, and gain tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. You’re seeking a therapist who truly listens, understands, and empowers you to heal and grow in a supportive space.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey with over 14 years of experience providing therapeutic care to individuals of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and clinical diagnoses, including major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring disorders. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Kean University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry. I also received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Throughout my career, I have worked in various psychiatric settings.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey with over 14 years of experience providing therapeutic care to individuals of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and clinical diagnoses, including major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring disorders. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Kean University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry. I also received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Throughout my career, I have worked in various psychiatric settings.
From a young age, I've been discovering solutions to issues for individuals in my surroundings. What proved to be difficult and demanding for many, I discovered was natural for me and gratifying as I matured. Serving others in this capacity is not solely my profession—it's my calling. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly.
From a young age, I've been discovering solutions to issues for individuals in my surroundings. What proved to be difficult and demanding for many, I discovered was natural for me and gratifying as I matured. Serving others in this capacity is not solely my profession—it's my calling. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly.
Stress and anxiety are two inevitable factors incorporated into our lives daily. How we manage stress when it takes over and interferes with ones ability to function is key. I am here to assist you with developing healthy responses to stress and strengthen your ability to manage these difficult stressors, finding balance and meaning in your life.
Stress and anxiety are two inevitable factors incorporated into our lives daily. How we manage stress when it takes over and interferes with ones ability to function is key. I am here to assist you with developing healthy responses to stress and strengthen your ability to manage these difficult stressors, finding balance and meaning in your life.
Meet Our Therapists
Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower them to thrive in their relationships, school/workplace, and community. She uses evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ERP and HRT to help reframe unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, increase emotional regulation, and improve resiliency. Janine received her MSW from Rutgers with a focus in family systems and attachment theory. She has also trained extensively with pioneers in the field at the Beck Institute, UPenn Department of Psychiatry, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety, and Minuchin Center for the Family.
Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower them to thrive in their relationships, school/workplace, and community. She uses evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ERP and HRT to help reframe unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, increase emotional regulation, and improve resiliency. Janine received her MSW from Rutgers with a focus in family systems and attachment theory. She has also trained extensively with pioneers in the field at the Beck Institute, UPenn Department of Psychiatry, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety, and Minuchin Center for the Family.
SunRize Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My counseling philosophy is to meet a person wherever they are, with whatever the issues are that they are dealing with, & assist the person(s) to the ultimate goal of self-empowerment. My goal as a clinician is to assist you, your family, and your loved ones to enhance his or her quality of life to a point where professional services are no longer necessary to sustain & maintain his or her full potential.
My counseling philosophy is to meet a person wherever they are, with whatever the issues are that they are dealing with, & assist the person(s) to the ultimate goal of self-empowerment. My goal as a clinician is to assist you, your family, and your loved ones to enhance his or her quality of life to a point where professional services are no longer necessary to sustain & maintain his or her full potential.
Yolanda's Guided Hands LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, , ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07104
I want to empower, honor, encourage the strength it takes to seek help in a multitude of areas and thank you for making the first step into obtaining clarity and growth. I look forward to working together to determine how we can best meet your needs or goals. Because I believe clients self-awareness and choices are key to developing self-direction and independence, my techniques come from a Multimodal, and other therapy models that would effectively serve the clients.
I want to empower, honor, encourage the strength it takes to seek help in a multitude of areas and thank you for making the first step into obtaining clarity and growth. I look forward to working together to determine how we can best meet your needs or goals. Because I believe clients self-awareness and choices are key to developing self-direction and independence, my techniques come from a Multimodal, and other therapy models that would effectively serve the clients.
I started my career as a high school math teacher and developed an interest in supporting students beyond academics, leading me to become a school counselor. This experience inspired me to pursue a license as a counselor. My approach to therapy is empathetic, curious, and supportive. Working with people affected by OCD has been very rewarding, which led me to specialize in this area. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.
I started my career as a high school math teacher and developed an interest in supporting students beyond academics, leading me to become a school counselor. This experience inspired me to pursue a license as a counselor. My approach to therapy is empathetic, curious, and supportive. Working with people affected by OCD has been very rewarding, which led me to specialize in this area. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
I believe in being a collaborator with the people I work with to help them achieve their goals. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. We also specialize in Habit Reversal Training (HRT), among others.
I believe in being a collaborator with the people I work with to help them achieve their goals. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. We also specialize in Habit Reversal Training (HRT), among others.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Newark, NJ 07102
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I love seeing real change happen in people's lives. I take a supportive and sensitive approach to treating OCD. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you'll work with me or be paired with a therapist in our network, based on your preferences.
I love seeing real change happen in people's lives. I take a supportive and sensitive approach to treating OCD. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you'll work with me or be paired with a therapist in our network, based on your preferences.
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Number of Therapists in Newark, NJ
500+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Newark, NJ who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Coping Skills |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Relationship Issues |
| 62% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 88% | Aetna |
| 83% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 64% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Newark, NJ see their clients
| 70% | Online Only | |
| 30% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |