Therapists in Princeton, NJ
Passionate therapists create powerful change. We founded Lifebulb to give clinicians a place to thrive — so they can help you do the same. Our highly trained, licensed therapists are dedicated to the therapy process and to your progress. Whether you meet in person or virtually, you’ll receive care from someone who’s truly invested in your growth.
Passionate therapists create powerful change. We founded Lifebulb to give clinicians a place to thrive — so they can help you do the same. Our highly trained, licensed therapists are dedicated to the therapy process and to your progress. Whether you meet in person or virtually, you’ll receive care from someone who’s truly invested in your growth.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and relationship issues, but I also treat a multitude of issues. My ideal client is anyone on their journey, no matter how big or small. We all have wants and needs, and our feelings are valid. It takes bravery to start the therapeutic journey. Clients are here to understand, be open-minded, and find themselves.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and relationship issues, but I also treat a multitude of issues. My ideal client is anyone on their journey, no matter how big or small. We all have wants and needs, and our feelings are valid. It takes bravery to start the therapeutic journey. Clients are here to understand, be open-minded, and find themselves.
Are you struggling with stress or depression? My role is to support your mental well-being and provide practical approaches to improving your quality of life. I am a nationally recognized expert who has worked in the mental health profession for more than 15 years. I have worked with a range of individuals and specialize in the treatment of anxiety, mood, and trauma. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space and provide personalized treatment to help you handle your challenges.
Are you struggling with stress or depression? My role is to support your mental well-being and provide practical approaches to improving your quality of life. I am a nationally recognized expert who has worked in the mental health profession for more than 15 years. I have worked with a range of individuals and specialize in the treatment of anxiety, mood, and trauma. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space and provide personalized treatment to help you handle your challenges.
I provide compassionate and inclusive care to individuals and families who may be struggling with mood or anxiety, social difficulties, or problems at home or school. I specialize in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Neurodiversity. I offer comprehensive care across the lifespan for a wide range of psychological, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. I am warm, direct, authentic, and passionate about my work. I am constantly inspired by my clients, young and old. I am deeply committed to recognizing and uplifting the unique strengths and diverse perspectives of each client I work with.
I provide compassionate and inclusive care to individuals and families who may be struggling with mood or anxiety, social difficulties, or problems at home or school. I specialize in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Neurodiversity. I offer comprehensive care across the lifespan for a wide range of psychological, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. I am warm, direct, authentic, and passionate about my work. I am constantly inspired by my clients, young and old. I am deeply committed to recognizing and uplifting the unique strengths and diverse perspectives of each client I work with.
A beautiful thing about our bodies is that our bodies can talk to us. Our bodies can provide us with data that can be beneficial to our mental and physical state of being. Breaking down and analyzing that data can be key to understanding what we might need to help ourselves. Topic discussions I specialize in are: trauma recovery, life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, and interpersonal relationships.
A beautiful thing about our bodies is that our bodies can talk to us. Our bodies can provide us with data that can be beneficial to our mental and physical state of being. Breaking down and analyzing that data can be key to understanding what we might need to help ourselves. Topic discussions I specialize in are: trauma recovery, life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, and interpersonal relationships.
One size does not fit all. I utilize a variety of approaches that I tailor to best meet each client's individual needs. I have worked with clients of all ages for 29 years with specialties in: Anxiety, Parenting, Art Therapy, and Navigating Life with Chronic Illness. From decades of work with children and families, I am skilled at helping parents to better understand their kids, improve communication and develop effective solutions. Having degrees in Art Therapy and Social Work expands the array of services I can provide. Art therapy offers a safe, powerful way to explore thoughts and feelings that seem too hard to express in words.
One size does not fit all. I utilize a variety of approaches that I tailor to best meet each client's individual needs. I have worked with clients of all ages for 29 years with specialties in: Anxiety, Parenting, Art Therapy, and Navigating Life with Chronic Illness. From decades of work with children and families, I am skilled at helping parents to better understand their kids, improve communication and develop effective solutions. Having degrees in Art Therapy and Social Work expands the array of services I can provide. Art therapy offers a safe, powerful way to explore thoughts and feelings that seem too hard to express in words.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with binge eating, anorexia, and bulimia as well as other psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety. I gained my clinical experience and expertise by working as a primary therapist on the Eating Disorders Unit at the University Medical Center at Princeton. I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment in order to help my patients identify the underlying issues contributing to their eating disorder as well as develop healthy coping skills.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with binge eating, anorexia, and bulimia as well as other psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety. I gained my clinical experience and expertise by working as a primary therapist on the Eating Disorders Unit at the University Medical Center at Princeton. I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment in order to help my patients identify the underlying issues contributing to their eating disorder as well as develop healthy coping skills.
As a psychologist, I appreciate the opportunity to witness peoples’ capacity for not only surviving, but also thriving in today’s complicated world. My experience over the past decade has brought me to understand the many ways a therapist’s role is akin to that of a gardener tending to a lotus. Just as the young lotus needs tender care and stillness, I provide a safe, nurturing and collaborative environment. Respecting the lotus’s need for sunlight, I approach therapy with warmth, openness and humor. As a Confucian scholar once said, “I love the lotus because while growing from mud, it is unstained.”
As a psychologist, I appreciate the opportunity to witness peoples’ capacity for not only surviving, but also thriving in today’s complicated world. My experience over the past decade has brought me to understand the many ways a therapist’s role is akin to that of a gardener tending to a lotus. Just as the young lotus needs tender care and stillness, I provide a safe, nurturing and collaborative environment. Respecting the lotus’s need for sunlight, I approach therapy with warmth, openness and humor. As a Confucian scholar once said, “I love the lotus because while growing from mud, it is unstained.”
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
I work with individual adults, couples, and families. During the three decades I've been working as a psychotherapist, I've been fortunate to encounter a diverse array of people and to work collaboratively with them on their problems of living. In my clinical experience and in my studies of the literature, I've found that most human struggles are not adequately explained by a medical model that considers such struggles as analogs to medical diseases. I'll work with you on emotional, psychological, environmental and relationship issues. I'm usually a good match with people who want to change the quality of their lives.
I work with individual adults, couples, and families. During the three decades I've been working as a psychotherapist, I've been fortunate to encounter a diverse array of people and to work collaboratively with them on their problems of living. In my clinical experience and in my studies of the literature, I've found that most human struggles are not adequately explained by a medical model that considers such struggles as analogs to medical diseases. I'll work with you on emotional, psychological, environmental and relationship issues. I'm usually a good match with people who want to change the quality of their lives.
I provide therapy that is goal-oriented, compassionate, and collaborative. Whether you're dealing with old hurts that never fully healed, or a current problem or relationship issue that you haven't been able to sort out, I will guide you in gaining insight and clarity to help you move in the right direction. While I use a variety of treatment methods and modalities, the foundation of successful therapy is the therapeutic bond created from trust, caring, and respect. I welcome the opportunity to work together to identify your goals and build a treatment plan that works for you.
I provide therapy that is goal-oriented, compassionate, and collaborative. Whether you're dealing with old hurts that never fully healed, or a current problem or relationship issue that you haven't been able to sort out, I will guide you in gaining insight and clarity to help you move in the right direction. While I use a variety of treatment methods and modalities, the foundation of successful therapy is the therapeutic bond created from trust, caring, and respect. I welcome the opportunity to work together to identify your goals and build a treatment plan that works for you.
I help adults navigating anxiety, OCD, pregnancy and postpartum challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered—focused on empowering you to better understand your emotions, build on your strengths, and create lasting change. I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a background in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, maternal mental health and OCD.
In therapy, I use evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy. I am currently in the process of working towards my BECK certification for CBT.
I help adults navigating anxiety, OCD, pregnancy and postpartum challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered—focused on empowering you to better understand your emotions, build on your strengths, and create lasting change. I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a background in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, maternal mental health and OCD.
In therapy, I use evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy. I am currently in the process of working towards my BECK certification for CBT.
I am assisting couples (of any ethnic or racial background, gender identity, or sexual orientation) to preserve intimacy and satisfaction during a lifetime together, even after infidelity; I am assisting families to weather the storms of adolescence and to maintain familial closeness; I am accompanying people diagnosed with "mental illness" or addiction on their journey back to wholeness and well being. I welcoming victims of trauma and racial oppression. I am available for phone consultations before or between sessions. I do assessments for immigration and prison release purposes and serve as expert in complex custody trials.
I am assisting couples (of any ethnic or racial background, gender identity, or sexual orientation) to preserve intimacy and satisfaction during a lifetime together, even after infidelity; I am assisting families to weather the storms of adolescence and to maintain familial closeness; I am accompanying people diagnosed with "mental illness" or addiction on their journey back to wholeness and well being. I welcoming victims of trauma and racial oppression. I am available for phone consultations before or between sessions. I do assessments for immigration and prison release purposes and serve as expert in complex custody trials.
Shula is dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages on their journey to well-being. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and develop effective coping strategies. Her practice specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Shula is dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages on their journey to well-being. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and develop effective coping strategies. Her practice specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Lauren Shelly Jefferson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08542
Waitlist for new clients
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.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families. I have numerous years experience working with children across a variety of clinical and educational settings, incorporating the use of play therapy and informed by current research in child development. I meet my clients with warmth, respect, and a desire to work to facilitate a relationship of deep understanding. Utilizing an integrative perspective, I engage my clients in creative and individualized therapeutic approaches, help them deepen their understanding of themselves, and support their work towards greater emotional health and well-being.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families. I have numerous years experience working with children across a variety of clinical and educational settings, incorporating the use of play therapy and informed by current research in child development. I meet my clients with warmth, respect, and a desire to work to facilitate a relationship of deep understanding. Utilizing an integrative perspective, I engage my clients in creative and individualized therapeutic approaches, help them deepen their understanding of themselves, and support their work towards greater emotional health and well-being.
I specialize in the treatment of sexual and relationship problems. For more than 30 years, I have used a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and sex/couples therapy to help men, women and couples achieve their goals of increased intimacy, satisfying sexuality and harmonious relationships. Everyone who walks through my door receives respect, compassion and the highest quality of care. My practice is open and welcoming to individuals of all sexual orientations and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
I specialize in the treatment of sexual and relationship problems. For more than 30 years, I have used a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and sex/couples therapy to help men, women and couples achieve their goals of increased intimacy, satisfying sexuality and harmonious relationships. Everyone who walks through my door receives respect, compassion and the highest quality of care. My practice is open and welcoming to individuals of all sexual orientations and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Hi everyone! My name is Kyle and I am an LPC with years of experience in acute psychiatric settings. I have primarily worked in Partial Hospital Programs with children and adolescents. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and men's mental health. I have a very straight forward approach accompanied with compassion and empathy. My primary focus is helping my clients get the most out of their overall treatment.
Hi everyone! My name is Kyle and I am an LPC with years of experience in acute psychiatric settings. I have primarily worked in Partial Hospital Programs with children and adolescents. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and men's mental health. I have a very straight forward approach accompanied with compassion and empathy. My primary focus is helping my clients get the most out of their overall treatment.
My ideal client is one that is open to change. A client that, even if they see no way through, they trust that I am there to do all I can to help them, not just to listen, watch the clock, and end a session, but to be invested in their transformation from start to finish. My ideal client is one who is comfortable, even if not at first, celebrating themselves and not being fearful about trying again. Things aren't always successful on our first try, but my ideal client will understand this, embrace the lesson in each situation, and be willing to use what they've learned to try again.
My ideal client is one that is open to change. A client that, even if they see no way through, they trust that I am there to do all I can to help them, not just to listen, watch the clock, and end a session, but to be invested in their transformation from start to finish. My ideal client is one who is comfortable, even if not at first, celebrating themselves and not being fearful about trying again. Things aren't always successful on our first try, but my ideal client will understand this, embrace the lesson in each situation, and be willing to use what they've learned to try again.
Finding a clinician who can serve as a pivotal source of support as well as an agent for change can be difficult. Treatment must be carefully tailored to assist with the unique stresses you face, while using the best available evidence in the field to inform the process. I have a long history of working with young adults as well as teenagers and their families. My work has extended to include treatment with individuals, couples, and parent child work. Patients see me for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, obsessive compulsive symptoms, post traumatic stress, mood concerns, and general difficulty regulating emotions.
Finding a clinician who can serve as a pivotal source of support as well as an agent for change can be difficult. Treatment must be carefully tailored to assist with the unique stresses you face, while using the best available evidence in the field to inform the process. I have a long history of working with young adults as well as teenagers and their families. My work has extended to include treatment with individuals, couples, and parent child work. Patients see me for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, obsessive compulsive symptoms, post traumatic stress, mood concerns, and general difficulty regulating emotions.
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Number of Therapists in Princeton, NJ
900+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Princeton, NJ who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Coping Skills |
| 65% | Stress |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Aetna |
| 65% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 61% | Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield |
How Therapists in Princeton, NJ see their clients
| 67% | In Person and Online | |
| 33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |