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Tamara Payne, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Verified

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Florham Park, NJ

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Many of the individuals I work with appear high-functioning on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that... Read more

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GraceAnn Furnari, PsyD

Psychologist

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Helder Mendes, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Wayne, NJ

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Tristan Brooks, LCSW

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Ashley Astorini, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Online & In-Person

Toms River, NJ

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Cara Banafato, LCSW

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I have specialized training and experience in Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, and LGBTQ needs (including letters of support... Read more

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Anastasia Lidestri, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

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Edison, NJ

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Ashley Astorini, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Edison, NJ

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Francina Fantauzzo, LPC, ATR-BC

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Connie Castro, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Edison, NJ

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Danielle Bellina, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Toms River, NJ

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Laura Klockner, LPC

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Edison, NJ

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Amy Consovoy, LPC, LCADC, NCC

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Oradell, NJ

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Janna Sprock, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Princeton, NJ

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Jennie Vila, EdM, LPC, ACS, CIMHP

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Edison, NJ

Online only

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I believe that all people have the ability to live a happy and successful life. I also know that happiness and success are subjectively defined and there is no... Read more

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Christine Pasquale, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

Online & In-Person

Toms River, NJ

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In our work together, you can expect to leave sessions feeling heard, supported, and empowered. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, questions... Read more

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Trinh Nguyen, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

Online & In-Person

Cherry Hill Township, NJ

Online & In-Person

I encourage clients to show up exactly as they are—whether feeling scared, hesitant, or unsure—while remaining open to vulnerability and growth within an... Read more

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Ryan Farr, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Online only

Princeton, NJ

Online only

I bring an empathetic, nonjudgmental approach to therapy and strive to create an environment grounded in safety and support. I believe my role is to help... Read more

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Nora Murray, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

Online & In-Person

Toms River, NJ

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I want you to leave each session feeling more at ease, understood, and supported. I strive to create a welcoming and empathetic environment where you can be... Read more

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Connor Skeen, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Verified

Online & In-Person

Cherry Hill Township, NJ

Online & In-Person

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Elyse Boud, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Online & In-Person

Toms River, NJ

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Helena Gage, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Online & In-Person

Toms River, NJ

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Melinda Korte, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

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Cherry Hill Township, NJ

Online & In-Person

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Jessica Zielinski, Jessica Zielinski

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

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Gloucester Township, NJ

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Vincent Fitzgerald, LCSW, CFRC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Jersey City, NJ

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Alexis Holmes, APN-NP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Online & In-Person

Cherry Hill Township, NJ

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Gisella Tavarez, LMHC-D, LPC

LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)

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I am a licensed therapist and founder of Guided Therapy Co., dedicated to helping high-achieving professionals in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut... Read more

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Erin Moss, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Verified

Online & In-Person

Wayne, NJ

Online & In-Person

I am a generalist who can work with just about any issue. I primarily see clients dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Children need a... Read more

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Cassandra Hutchins , PsyD

Psychologist

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Online only

Jersey City, NJ

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I am Dr. Cassandra Hutchins, a Licensed Psychologist (NJ #6032). I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University and a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology... Read more

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regina stanley, LMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

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Manasquan, NJ

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