Therapists in Princeton, NJ
Samantha Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
Struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, or everything that feels in between? Looking for support in daily functioning and understanding "life on life's terms"? I am here to help. I believe in creating a safe space for individuals to process thoughts, feelings, and to utilize our sessions together for what is needed most. I use both CBT and DBT concepts and skills to assist individuals in exploring a number of things ranging from negative thoughts/behaviors, to interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, or everything that feels in between? Looking for support in daily functioning and understanding "life on life's terms"? I am here to help. I believe in creating a safe space for individuals to process thoughts, feelings, and to utilize our sessions together for what is needed most. I use both CBT and DBT concepts and skills to assist individuals in exploring a number of things ranging from negative thoughts/behaviors, to interpersonal effectiveness skills.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with over 30 years in the helping profession. Over 9 years of counseling have been within the community. Having had personal experience with issues not being addressed timely I understand the emotional needs and the importance of expressing oneself and feeling heard, validated and respected to succeed in developing all types of relationships. Having an unbiased person to turn to can help you experience growth.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with over 30 years in the helping profession. Over 9 years of counseling have been within the community. Having had personal experience with issues not being addressed timely I understand the emotional needs and the importance of expressing oneself and feeling heard, validated and respected to succeed in developing all types of relationships. Having an unbiased person to turn to can help you experience growth.
Christopher E. Diviaio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
I'm huge on being radically genuine with everyone. You can be homeless and on welfare or a multi millionaire, I'll speak to you in the same manner. It makes no difference to me. & thus far that's been a huge part of my success as well as a major building block for my practice. As a result word of mouth has been good to me. So when you meet me for a session don't expect a three-piece suit or a clipboard that I will be vigorously writing on.
I'm huge on being radically genuine with everyone. You can be homeless and on welfare or a multi millionaire, I'll speak to you in the same manner. It makes no difference to me. & thus far that's been a huge part of my success as well as a major building block for my practice. As a result word of mouth has been good to me. So when you meet me for a session don't expect a three-piece suit or a clipboard that I will be vigorously writing on.
Horgan & Saling Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Are you not feeling or functioning the way you used to? Are you having trouble explaining what you're feeling to others? Has someone told you that you could use some help and support? I am helpful with the process of entering therapy because I respect the significance of that decision and see it as an opportunity for positive change.
Are you not feeling or functioning the way you used to? Are you having trouble explaining what you're feeling to others? Has someone told you that you could use some help and support? I am helpful with the process of entering therapy because I respect the significance of that decision and see it as an opportunity for positive change.
Lauren Shelly Jefferson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08542
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I have had the pleasure of working with a varied clientele. For many years I have built rapport with and facilitated the progress of youth who are on the spectrum, who have attention disorders, who struggled with emotion regulation, who are mute, who are transgender, and have exhibited self-harming behaviors. I have also worked with families as a parent coach and as a provider of psycho-education. Many of my adult clients have had issues with abandonment, attachment, trauma, and self-harm. The goals I have facilitated my clients progression in are myriad. However, one goal most of my clients aspire to attain is self-love.
I have had the pleasure of working with a varied clientele. For many years I have built rapport with and facilitated the progress of youth who are on the spectrum, who have attention disorders, who struggled with emotion regulation, who are mute, who are transgender, and have exhibited self-harming behaviors. I have also worked with families as a parent coach and as a provider of psycho-education. Many of my adult clients have had issues with abandonment, attachment, trauma, and self-harm. The goals I have facilitated my clients progression in are myriad. However, one goal most of my clients aspire to attain is self-love.
Christian Alfund
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
Christian has 19 years of experience as a therapist and believes the most important component of therapy is the client/therapist relationship. He creates a relaxed and non-judgmental environment which allows for rapport building, safety, and comfort. He believes that achieving this and combining multiple treatment strategies will allow people to reach whatever goals they set in treatment.
Christian has 19 years of experience as a therapist and believes the most important component of therapy is the client/therapist relationship. He creates a relaxed and non-judgmental environment which allows for rapport building, safety, and comfort. He believes that achieving this and combining multiple treatment strategies will allow people to reach whatever goals they set in treatment.
"We don't remember days or years, we remember moments." Let this be the moment you decide to take a step to change your life by reaching out. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25+ years experience specializing in Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues. I work with individuals to create a safe, nurturing environment , collaborating on a treatment strategy that best suits their needs. Together we work to develop healthy strategies to reduce symptoms. Experience includes Inpatient Eating Disorders (Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center), Women's Program Princeton House, inpatient psychiatric units, private practice.
"We don't remember days or years, we remember moments." Let this be the moment you decide to take a step to change your life by reaching out. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25+ years experience specializing in Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues. I work with individuals to create a safe, nurturing environment , collaborating on a treatment strategy that best suits their needs. Together we work to develop healthy strategies to reduce symptoms. Experience includes Inpatient Eating Disorders (Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center), Women's Program Princeton House, inpatient psychiatric units, private practice.
Dolores DeGiacomo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
If you are looking to make a specific changes in your life, reduce anxiety, or improve relationships then therapy may be the answer. I believe that all of us have the right to live fully and authentically. Sometimes things get in the way; from a chaotic childhood to low self esteem, depression, loss of any kind, or any other adverse life event that blocks us from achieving true satisfaction and happiness in life. I strive to create a compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental environment for those that are struggling with challenging symptoms, have difficulties managing emotions or maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships.
If you are looking to make a specific changes in your life, reduce anxiety, or improve relationships then therapy may be the answer. I believe that all of us have the right to live fully and authentically. Sometimes things get in the way; from a chaotic childhood to low self esteem, depression, loss of any kind, or any other adverse life event that blocks us from achieving true satisfaction and happiness in life. I strive to create a compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental environment for those that are struggling with challenging symptoms, have difficulties managing emotions or maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships.
My ideal client would be motivated to achieve better for themselves. They could be coming for anxiety, issues in relationships, or a stressful life event. They would be choosing to focus on themselves, what they need, and seeking help. They may be struggling with negative self-thoughts and emotional regulation or simply need guidance in how to identify and verbalize their feelings. Their goals for therapy would be to process their thoughts and emotions while developing long-term skills to use in the future.
My ideal client would be motivated to achieve better for themselves. They could be coming for anxiety, issues in relationships, or a stressful life event. They would be choosing to focus on themselves, what they need, and seeking help. They may be struggling with negative self-thoughts and emotional regulation or simply need guidance in how to identify and verbalize their feelings. Their goals for therapy would be to process their thoughts and emotions while developing long-term skills to use in the future.
Sharaya Wallace-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
The ideal client is struggling with boundaries and stress management as they've begun caring for an aging parent while transitioning into a new career while maintaining a healthy marriage and sense of self. Caring for a parent comes with many experiences and emotions, as we can unexpectedly fall into the arena of grief and life as we know it. Maintaining healthy boundaries is an essential piece to effective communication and clarity.
The ideal client is struggling with boundaries and stress management as they've begun caring for an aging parent while transitioning into a new career while maintaining a healthy marriage and sense of self. Caring for a parent comes with many experiences and emotions, as we can unexpectedly fall into the arena of grief and life as we know it. Maintaining healthy boundaries is an essential piece to effective communication and clarity.
All types of life experiences can effect how you feel about yourself and others. Your experiences form the lens through which you view your world, and your relationships. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, sexual issues, for example, emerge when old when the lens becomes clouded, or when ways of coping are no longer effective. As client and therapist, we will work together to address your particular concerns. We will focus on understanding your personal story and, with equal importance, on the development of a more effective repertoire of skills that you can use in order to feel better.
All types of life experiences can effect how you feel about yourself and others. Your experiences form the lens through which you view your world, and your relationships. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, sexual issues, for example, emerge when old when the lens becomes clouded, or when ways of coping are no longer effective. As client and therapist, we will work together to address your particular concerns. We will focus on understanding your personal story and, with equal importance, on the development of a more effective repertoire of skills that you can use in order to feel better.
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I see clients in individual couple or family therapy depending on the issues the client wants to address and together we define goals and the best modality to achieve those goals. Other than diagnostic description for insurance reimbursement, I prefer to see the problems not as just in the individual but rather in the context in which the individual is functioning. Therefore I ideally include as much of that context as possible in the therapeutic work.
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I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples on a variety of issues, like anxiety, depression, addictive behavior and relationship conflicts. Using insight and effective learning strategies, I help people trapped in unproductive and unsuccessful behaviors to improve their health and enhance their relationships and work lives.
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Yvette R Murry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MHFA, ACC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
Welcome to Aspire Institute for Holistic Health & Financial Wellness. As a concierge mental health, financial wellness, and coaching firm, we support individuals & couples who seek to improve the quality of their lives. Maintaining healthy relationships, financial concerns and societal demands have left many feeling depleted. While you may be experiencing challenges at this time in your life, they don't define you. Together, we will co-create a path to assist you in visioning, creating, and reaching the future you deserve.
Welcome to Aspire Institute for Holistic Health & Financial Wellness. As a concierge mental health, financial wellness, and coaching firm, we support individuals & couples who seek to improve the quality of their lives. Maintaining healthy relationships, financial concerns and societal demands have left many feeling depleted. While you may be experiencing challenges at this time in your life, they don't define you. Together, we will co-create a path to assist you in visioning, creating, and reaching the future you deserve.
Jerome Scaturro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08541 (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
I am a highly experienced psychotherapist with a broad range of training and expertise. I am a caring professional who seeks to create a therapeutic dialogue that includes self understanding and action planning in a supportive atmosphere.I work well with adults coping with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. Also, I have worked with individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. I have years of experience counseling college age individuals who need help managing academic demands, relationship stress and family issues. I have worked extensively with first generation college students and international students.
I am a highly experienced psychotherapist with a broad range of training and expertise. I am a caring professional who seeks to create a therapeutic dialogue that includes self understanding and action planning in a supportive atmosphere.I work well with adults coping with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. Also, I have worked with individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. I have years of experience counseling college age individuals who need help managing academic demands, relationship stress and family issues. I have worked extensively with first generation college students and international students.
I believe therapy can help one learn to navigate strong emotions and better regulate one's responses to life's challenges. Feeling understood and validated by one's therapist can allow one to develop insight into thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In knowing the context and meaning that underlies how we relate to the self, to others and to the world, we have greater choice in breaking free from distressing patterns that may be keeping us stuck. Over time, the therapeutic relationship becomes the vehicle that allows one to carve a personal and professional life that feels satisfying and deeply meaningful.
I believe therapy can help one learn to navigate strong emotions and better regulate one's responses to life's challenges. Feeling understood and validated by one's therapist can allow one to develop insight into thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In knowing the context and meaning that underlies how we relate to the self, to others and to the world, we have greater choice in breaking free from distressing patterns that may be keeping us stuck. Over time, the therapeutic relationship becomes the vehicle that allows one to carve a personal and professional life that feels satisfying and deeply meaningful.
Jerome Scaturro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
Janna Sprock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08541 (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
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Number of Therapists in Princeton, NJ
800+
Average cost per session
$172
Therapists in Princeton, NJ who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Self Esteem |
68% | Coping Skills |
67% | Stress |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Aetna |
59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
57% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Princeton, NJ see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Princeton?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.