Medicaid Therapists in New Jersey

JFCS works with clients from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. All the therapists work hard to build trusting relationships with their clients, so that they can feel safe and empowered. Clients can meet us at one of our two Monmouth County locations (Asbury Park and Morganville) or via telehealth session. We have a variety of services available including:

I am passionate about empowering my clients. I have experience working with a variety of client populations. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to work with clients on building a healthy sense of self-esteem. I am known for my nurturing and non-judgmental approach in counseling. I recognize that every person is unique, so I strive to provide individualized treatments that address the goals of each person.

As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I assist clients in exploring and affirming their own neurodivergence, gender identity, sexual and romantic orientations, ability, and beliefs. I hold space for the “outcasts” and “outsiders” (and their special interests!). I am eager to meet with family of queer people to help provide support with coming out, transition, individuation, and creating queer community. I have a longstanding passion and practice to support the liberation, autonomy, and healing of survivors of complex trauma, abuse, sobriety, and mental and physical health struggles including suicidal ideation and chronic pain.

Come as you are and let us reason together and work together in a compassionate and trusting environment. Carl Jung once said, "I am not what happens to me, I am what I chose to become". The third President of the United States in his personal conviction stated, "Nothing can stop the Man, or the Woman with the right Mental attitude(faith)from achieving his or her goals. Don't live in chains when you have the key to unlock the doors of your inherent capabilities for personal growth and self actualization. As a practical and analytical Client-centered therapist, my goal is to help and guide you create the right Mental attitude.

Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.

Sarah, a graduate of Kean University in New Jersey with a Master’s in Social Work in 2005, has achieved significant milestones in her career, making her a seasoned professional in the field. Not only is she qualified to supervise Social Work interns, but she also holds the expertise to guide Licensed Social Workers on their journey to clinical licensure.

I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing via telehealth in CT and NJ. I have been in practice for 14 years with an overall career background that has prepared me well to provide clinical services to adolescents, adults, and retirees.

My experience lies in working with clients dealing with various challenges, such as recurrent depressive thoughts, frequent anxiety, panic attacks, past traumatic experiences, emotional instability, overwhelming stress, and communication difficulties. I work with both adults and children, as well as families, with a focus on boosting emotional awareness, teaching parenting skills, and establishing healthy relationship boundaries.

An ideal client for therapy is characterized by their openness to change, motivation, and willingness to invest effort in their therapeutic journey to achieve the most effective treatment and therapeutic experience. These clients often face mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or personality disorders, impacting daily life. They seek education, health management, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and support for self-improvement and better relationships. Ultimately, someone who is actively seeks preventive and therapeutic measures to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.

I work with people who are feeling stuck in life who want to feel more in control of their life, no matter what age they are, whether they are a young adult, in their mid life or deciding whether to retire or contintue to work in their later years.

At Integrative Psychology Services we promote balance – the ‘balance’ of mind, body, and spirit – and when unbalanced can drastically affect our overall health and quality of life! Regardless of age, we live in a world full of physical, mental, and emotional stressors, which we all experience daily. How we manage them is key. Yet, despite our best attempts, we don’t always do it in a productive way. This often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.

If you are struggling with depression and anxiety, emotions related to traumatic experiences, or other life challenges, I am here to work with you to help you better manage your emotions and stressors in your life. I am here to help you heal from painful or traumatic experiences and to learn how to cope with and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety so that you are able to live an improved quality of life.

I am interested in helping and in understanding. My ideal client would be someone, who is willing to take the necessary time to educate me about him or herself, and who would be willing to reflect on events involved in and outside of the therapy session. Relationships matter. I can provide advice, can problem solve, but prefer to work in a relational, psychodynamic approach, where together we can figure things out. I am an immigrant, who believes everyone can benefit from building a positive therapeutic relationship, where problems can be worked through and their meanings understood. Due to COVID, I also offer Telehealth.

“I feel stuck.... Nothing is going to get better... I don’t know why I feel this way... Nobody understands what I'm going through.” How many of these thoughts sound familiar? Sometimes, one of the most difficult things to navigate is how we feel. Life is hard. It’s filled with things that are stressful, overwhelming, painful, and heartbreaking. It can be challenging just to get through the day without crying, losing motivation, isolating, or feeling hopeless. It can be a lot to handle. Figuring out how to change that doesn’t have to be.

Nicole is a psychotherapist at Cognitive Change who enjoys working with preadolescents, adolescents, young adults, as well as families experiencing a wide range of challenges, including social & familial hardships, life transitions, parental divorce and separation, symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, mood & behavioral disorders, learning challenges, low self-esteem, bullying, and school refusal. Passionate about empowering her clients through her affable, calming, and genuine nature, Nicole takes a holistic, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to making positive, sustainable changes in her client’s journeys.

My clinical experience includes working with individuals and groups experiencing anxiety (generalized, OCD), depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, attachment-related issues, adjustment issues, and grief. I have worked with various populations across different settings including working with adolescents in a community program, dual diagnosis clinical setting, and in crisis intervention in a hospital setting. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach to therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to address their current difficulties by identifying root causes and individualized goals for change.

My therapeutic style is non-judgmental, patient, understanding and compassionate. I am an optimistic individual who believes in my clients’ potentials when they or close ones don't. I focus mainly on my clients’ strengths, personalities, and wisdom to cope with their mental health issues. I have a passion working in the mental health field as a licensed social worker. It can be nerve-wrecking to open up your thoughts and feelings, but with your time working with me, I will provide a safe and comfortable environment. I have experience in CBT, DBT, mindfulness, exposure therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), working towards my clinical license under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW). I am a Rutgers University graduate with a clinical concentration and a passion for helping each individual, from children to older adults, of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds, for building upon their strengths to promote their well-being for a positive treatment outcome. I work in a therapeutic alliance with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, substance use, and co-occurring mental health issues to improve and support their well-being.

In my therapeutic practice, I blend psychodynamic and attachment theories with pragmatic behavioral approaches to treatment. My understanding of the human experience is informed by my studies in literature and 20 years' experience managing people and using systemic approaches to problem solving.