Shobha Ayyappan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, , LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (862) 245-4218
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here! Life can feel overwhelming, when you're coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, struggling with relationships, or navigating life transitions, but you don’t have to face it alone! Therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity and support. Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and a safe, supportive place to talk can make a meaningful difference.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for teens and adults, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-based Therapy. My approach is individualized, warm, collaborative, and practical.
I have over 25 years of experience and view therapy as a partnership where we work together to uncover patterns, build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and support you in reaching your personal and professional goals.
I also offer career counseling and have extensive experience working with diverse, multicultural clients.
I offer both in-person therapy in Maplewood, NJ and secure online therapy throughout New Jersey. My goal is to provide a caring, knowledgeable, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe, understood, and supported as you move toward healing and growth.
I invite you to reach out to schedule a consultation, and hope to work together.
Call or Email Shobha Ayyappan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (862) 245-4218
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Medicare
- Out of Network
Shobha Ayyappan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, , LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 245-4218
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00595000 Shobha Ayyappan
- In Practice for 26 years
- Attended The University of Nebraska, Graduated 1999
- Certificate from State of NJ Board of Marriage and Family Therapy 37PC00595000 / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shobha Ayyappan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, , LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (862) 245-4218
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Emotional Disturbance
- Career Counseling
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Shobha Ayyappan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, , LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 245-4218
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu ,
Urdu
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu ,
Urdu
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Shobha Ayyappan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, , LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 245-4218
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Shobha Ayyappan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, , LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (862) 245-4218