With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Kristen and Michelle are dedicated to offering personalized care that addresses each person's unique needs. Whether you are facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other mental health concern, we are committed to helping you find effective strategies and solutions for a healthier, happier you. Join us in creating a supportive and understanding environment where mental wellness is a priority, and together, we can work towards achieving your goals and enhancing your quality of life. At WAPC, you’re not alone—let us help you plant the seed of intentionality and stand beside you as you watch your life flourish!
At With A Purpose Counseling, we take a client centered approach. We are able to support your unique personality while still being honest and direct about conquering feelings and behaviors that continue to affect your day-to-day happiness and routine. We know how much people need to be seen and heard in order to function at their healthiest potential.
We support our clients with anxiety, depression, trauma history, familial conflict, relationship and workplace stress. Combined, we have decades of experience working with adolescent and adult populations. Please contact us so we can get to know you better and see how to meet your individual needs. We are currently accepting clients via Headway profile!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Apple Cash, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem EAP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Capital Blue Cross Penn.
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Humana
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00814500 Kristen Merchant
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Rowan University (Kristen) and University of Pennsylvania (Michelle), LPC (Kristen) and LCSW (Michelle), Graduated 2017
- License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker 44SC06385000 / 2024
Licensed Professional Counselor: Kristen Merchant
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC