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With A Purpose Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

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Mount Holly, NJ 08060
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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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Website
Currently offering services via telehealth with weekend and evening availability to accommodate busy schedules! Send us an email to inquire!
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Connect with With A Purpose Counseling
Photo of Kristen Merchant - With A Purpose Counseling , Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Website
Currently offering services via telehealth with weekend and evening availability to accommodate busy schedules! Send us an email to inquire!
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Apple Cash, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • 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
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We accept most major insurances to cover the cost of your sessions. Accept: Aetna, BlueCross Blue Shield plans, Oxford, United Healthcare, Cigna, and more.
Photo of Kristen Merchant - With A Purpose Counseling , Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
We accept most major insurances to cover the cost of your sessions. Accept: Aetna, BlueCross Blue Shield plans, Oxford, United Healthcare, Cigna, and more.
Photo of Kristen Merchant - With A Purpose Counseling , Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Kristen Merchant

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00814500 Kristen Merchant
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended Rowan University (Kristen) and University of Pennsylvania (Michelle), LPC (Kristen) and LCSW (Michelle), Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker 44SC06385000 / 2024
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With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
Photo of Kristen Merchant - With A Purpose Counseling , Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

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
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With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs?
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With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs?

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
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused therapy, Person-centered therapy. At With A Purpose Counseling, we believe your therapy experience should fit your personality and individual needs. Please contact us so we can explain details of our treatment model that are most appropriate for you.
Photo of Kristen Merchant - With A Purpose Counseling , Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused therapy, Person-centered therapy. At With A Purpose Counseling, we believe your therapy experience should fit your personality and individual needs. Please contact us so we can explain details of our treatment model that are most appropriate for you.
Photo of Kristen Merchant - With A Purpose Counseling , Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Mount Holly, NJ 08060

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Currently offering services via telehealth with weekend and evening availability to accommodate busy schedules! Send us an email to inquire!
Photo of Kristen Merchant - With A Purpose Counseling , Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
"
Currently offering services via telehealth with weekend and evening availability to accommodate busy schedules! Send us an email to inquire!
Photo of Kristen Merchant - With A Purpose Counseling , Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
With A Purpose Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC