
Shobha Ayyappan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, , LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Let's Connect (862) 245-4218

If you are experiencing feelings/emotions which trouble you and you want to overcome them, reach out to me! I have over 23 years of experience helping children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families lead healthier and more rewarding lives. I empower clients from a wide range of backgrounds, including many with special needs, by helping them build self-awareness, identify their challenges, and gain the tools to regain confidence and purpose in their lives. My skills and expertise can help you tackle your emotional, behavioral, or professional challenges, strengthen your innate abilities, and help you achieve your goals.
Using an individualized approach, I tailor the therapy and techniques to suit your specific needs. I specialize in working with the emotionally disturbed and helping them to regain control. My specialties include mood disorders, relationship counseling, individual, adolescent and family counseling, career counseling, and diverse, multicultural clients.
I am caring, knowledgeable, experienced, non-judgmental and provide a safe and trusting environment for you to stabilize and heal. Tell me how can I help you improve your well-being? For further details, please visit my website: https://www.southmountaintherapy.com
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 25 years
- Attended The University of Nebraska, Graduated 1999
- Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00595000
- Certificate from State of NJ Board of Marriage and Family Therapy 37PC00595000 / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Emotional Disturbance
- Career Counseling
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Hindi ,
Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu ,
Urdu
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Hindi ,
Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu ,
Urdu
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods

Shobha Ayyappan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, , LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (862) 245-4218