Therapists in Burlington County, NJ
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Allison Lansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moorestown, NJ 08057
My areas of expertise are working with adults, adolescents, and families in treating anxiety, mood, and eating disorders as well as family system communication and relationship challenges, varied trauma, acute individual & family crisis, parenting skills for children/adolescents, complex parent/child relationships, chronic medical illness, and grief and loss. I use systems theory, attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, CBT, and strengthening emotional fluency. I offer you a roadmap using psychoeducation, my skills and experience alongside sincere care and connection toward renewal and healing.
My areas of expertise are working with adults, adolescents, and families in treating anxiety, mood, and eating disorders as well as family system communication and relationship challenges, varied trauma, acute individual & family crisis, parenting skills for children/adolescents, complex parent/child relationships, chronic medical illness, and grief and loss. I use systems theory, attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, CBT, and strengthening emotional fluency. I offer you a roadmap using psychoeducation, my skills and experience alongside sincere care and connection toward renewal and healing.
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I am a practicing therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field of Vision Therapy which was founded by John Powell, S.J. In essence, I help clients discover their underlying negative attitudes which contribute directly to their emotional/psychological disorders and feelings of insecurity, guilt, and anxiety.
I am a practicing therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field of Vision Therapy which was founded by John Powell, S.J. In essence, I help clients discover their underlying negative attitudes which contribute directly to their emotional/psychological disorders and feelings of insecurity, guilt, and anxiety.
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Hello! I’m a therapist at Holistic Healing & Wellness and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University and my graduate degree from Rutgers University: New Brunswick. I’ve been practicing in the field since 2011. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults dealing with: stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, OCD, trauma, self-esteem, pre and postnatal mental health, anger, relationship conflicts, life transitions, and painful losses.
Hello! I’m a therapist at Holistic Healing & Wellness and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University and my graduate degree from Rutgers University: New Brunswick. I’ve been practicing in the field since 2011. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults dealing with: stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, OCD, trauma, self-esteem, pre and postnatal mental health, anger, relationship conflicts, life transitions, and painful losses.
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I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
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Daniel Petrille (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
I am a Licensed Social Worker who recently graduated from Rutgers University. My professional experiences include interning at community centers and working as a social worker at a high school.
I am a Licensed Social Worker who recently graduated from Rutgers University. My professional experiences include interning at community centers and working as a social worker at a high school.
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Annette M Pineiro (Individuals Families Couples Groups)
Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marlton, NJ 08053
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIA TELETHERAPY AND IN PERSON** Annette M. Pineiro is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in individual, couples, and family counseling. She provides therapy to clients of any age, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability. Her goal as a therapist is to create a warm, safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can share their stories. Annette supports her clients to reach realistic goals by providing them with motivation, empathy, and effective coping skills.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIA TELETHERAPY AND IN PERSON** Annette M. Pineiro is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in individual, couples, and family counseling. She provides therapy to clients of any age, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability. Her goal as a therapist is to create a warm, safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can share their stories. Annette supports her clients to reach realistic goals by providing them with motivation, empathy, and effective coping skills.
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Melissa Cramutolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
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Lori Posner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marlton, NJ 08053
Not accepting new clients
Lori Posner, MS, LMFT is a NJ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in individual, group, couples and family therapy. Lori incorporates mindfulness into her therapeutic techniques and her clinical supervision. “My personal philosophy of counseling starts with a willingness to join with my clients experience and understand them. By listening with compassion and non-judgment, I teach others to do the same, freeing them to develop in healthier ways and allowing them to communicate more effectively in their relationships.”
Lori Posner, MS, LMFT is a NJ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in individual, group, couples and family therapy. Lori incorporates mindfulness into her therapeutic techniques and her clinical supervision. “My personal philosophy of counseling starts with a willingness to join with my clients experience and understand them. By listening with compassion and non-judgment, I teach others to do the same, freeing them to develop in healthier ways and allowing them to communicate more effectively in their relationships.”
My idea client would be a teen battling with anxiety or depression or some sort of childhood trauma or an adult woman who is depressed, newly divorced or separated and dealing with issues from change..
My idea client would be a teen battling with anxiety or depression or some sort of childhood trauma or an adult woman who is depressed, newly divorced or separated and dealing with issues from change..
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Becoming a counselor was the last thing I thought I would ever do. Growing up broken I never thought God would use me to help bring restoration to others. After years of healing and also seeing so many injustices in the world God spoke to me about the brake down of families. Family can bring much joy but also pain, such as divorce, abuse, neglect, entanglement and more. Gods hope is to restore the Christian home. Often, we want a redo with where we came from but God wants to start the process of healing with you in order to not continue the generational sin, and pain. This is why I became a counselor. There are times God wont take
Becoming a counselor was the last thing I thought I would ever do. Growing up broken I never thought God would use me to help bring restoration to others. After years of healing and also seeing so many injustices in the world God spoke to me about the brake down of families. Family can bring much joy but also pain, such as divorce, abuse, neglect, entanglement and more. Gods hope is to restore the Christian home. Often, we want a redo with where we came from but God wants to start the process of healing with you in order to not continue the generational sin, and pain. This is why I became a counselor. There are times God wont take
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I understand my role as a counselor to be that of a collaborative partner, someone who can promote wellness in clients through being non-judgmental, validating, creating a safe space, practicing empathy, respect, genuineness and authenticity. I believe that we as human beings all share a fundamental need for belongingness and connection and deserve to be seen, heard, valued, and appreciated. Honoring where individuals currently are in their life journey, while compassionately working towards meaningful change in accordance with individual goals is foundational to my approach in supporting clients.
I understand my role as a counselor to be that of a collaborative partner, someone who can promote wellness in clients through being non-judgmental, validating, creating a safe space, practicing empathy, respect, genuineness and authenticity. I believe that we as human beings all share a fundamental need for belongingness and connection and deserve to be seen, heard, valued, and appreciated. Honoring where individuals currently are in their life journey, while compassionately working towards meaningful change in accordance with individual goals is foundational to my approach in supporting clients.
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Center for Counseling and Education LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Medford, NJ 08055
We are a dedicated and compassionate group of exceptionally trained therapists working together to provide a wide range of services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. We are widely respected for our ability to offer state-of-the-art therapeutic services for all ages in a caring, friendly and confidential environment. A plan for each client is developed based on their unique personal history, strengths and needs.
We are a dedicated and compassionate group of exceptionally trained therapists working together to provide a wide range of services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. We are widely respected for our ability to offer state-of-the-art therapeutic services for all ages in a caring, friendly and confidential environment. A plan for each client is developed based on their unique personal history, strengths and needs.
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Counseling can help us to live purposeful, self-directed, and satisfying lives. Over thirty years of experience has taught me to work with individuals from a person centered and collaborative approach in which we each bring an expertise to the counseling relationship. We work together to help you identify the goals that you want to pursue to live an authentic and fulfilling life. Working from an eclectic therapeutic orientation we choose the style and tailor the techniques to those that best fit your needs.
Counseling can help us to live purposeful, self-directed, and satisfying lives. Over thirty years of experience has taught me to work with individuals from a person centered and collaborative approach in which we each bring an expertise to the counseling relationship. We work together to help you identify the goals that you want to pursue to live an authentic and fulfilling life. Working from an eclectic therapeutic orientation we choose the style and tailor the techniques to those that best fit your needs.
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Angela Armendariz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shamong, NJ 08088 (Online Only)
For the last 20 years, I have worked passionately to help people overcome trauma, adversity, attachment challenges, and struggles with depression and anxiety. No one should have to struggle alone. I use a strength-based method to help process what has led you to where you are now and to create a plan to move you to where you want to be.
For the last 20 years, I have worked passionately to help people overcome trauma, adversity, attachment challenges, and struggles with depression and anxiety. No one should have to struggle alone. I use a strength-based method to help process what has led you to where you are now and to create a plan to move you to where you want to be.
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Jessica Cody-Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marlton, NJ 08053 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clients are often seeking therapy to make a change in their lives. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma or self esteem issues. Let's explore those things together! My goal is to help you live a more satisfying and meaningful life through a systemic CBT and DBT frame of therapeutic work. As a therapeutic team, we can work together to help you live your most healthy and positive life.
My clients are often seeking therapy to make a change in their lives. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma or self esteem issues. Let's explore those things together! My goal is to help you live a more satisfying and meaningful life through a systemic CBT and DBT frame of therapeutic work. As a therapeutic team, we can work together to help you live your most healthy and positive life.
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Terese (Terry) Catherine Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moorestown, NJ 08057
I believe in the primary importance of the relationship between the client and therapist. Within this unique relationship, insight and healing can occur. I have a relational, psychodynamic orientation, and I utilize cognitive behavioral techniques to help people to structure the changes they want to make in their lives. I believe that people can heal from addiction and other unhealthy coping styles when they can identity and manage their emotions, cultivate rewarding connections with others, and develop a compassionate relationship with themselves.
I believe in the primary importance of the relationship between the client and therapist. Within this unique relationship, insight and healing can occur. I have a relational, psychodynamic orientation, and I utilize cognitive behavioral techniques to help people to structure the changes they want to make in their lives. I believe that people can heal from addiction and other unhealthy coping styles when they can identity and manage their emotions, cultivate rewarding connections with others, and develop a compassionate relationship with themselves.
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We can use many words to try to describe anxiety to friends and loved ones - 'scary,' 'uncomfortable,' 'tense.' However, far too often, there really are no words to describe how terrible it can feel. When anxiety and panic begin to infiltrate your life, it feels nearly impossible to describe to someone who has never experienced it for themselves. It can feel extremely lonely.
We can use many words to try to describe anxiety to friends and loved ones - 'scary,' 'uncomfortable,' 'tense.' However, far too often, there really are no words to describe how terrible it can feel. When anxiety and panic begin to infiltrate your life, it feels nearly impossible to describe to someone who has never experienced it for themselves. It can feel extremely lonely.
![Photo of Christopher M. Scarduzio, MSL, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b6f57e68-7100-4d0c-a8b5-ad08af1699eb/2/320x400.jpeg)
Christopher M. Scarduzio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSL, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marlton, NJ 08053
If you are seeking solutions to navigate work or life challenges, you have come to the right place. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in NJ and PA with over 12 years of experience. I have certifications as a board-certified coach and certified employee assistance professional. My academic background includes a Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) and a Master of Social Work (MSW). I am dedicated to helping people thrive and reach their full potential.
If you are seeking solutions to navigate work or life challenges, you have come to the right place. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in NJ and PA with over 12 years of experience. I have certifications as a board-certified coach and certified employee assistance professional. My academic background includes a Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) and a Master of Social Work (MSW). I am dedicated to helping people thrive and reach their full potential.
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Rodney Washington (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
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Cheskis Family Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Moorestown, NJ 08057
I work with individuals and families in all stages of life / relationships. I help people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, family issues, grief and loss, as well as substance abuse.
I work with individuals and families in all stages of life / relationships. I help people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, family issues, grief and loss, as well as substance abuse.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Burlington County, NJ
800+
Average cost per session
$146
Therapists in Burlington County, NJ who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
74% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Coping Skills |
74% | Self Esteem |
72% | Stress |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
91% | Aetna |
68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
68% | Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield |
How Therapists in Burlington County, NJ see their clients
68% | In Person and Online | |
32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Burlington County?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.