BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Millstone Township, NJ
![Photo of Maureen Costa, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/030733ac-1a4e-4704-bf1a-0f3c80169de0/2/320x400.jpeg)
With close to 20 years of experience in various settings including hospitals, agencies, schools, nursing facilities and private practice, I've had the privilege to witness incredible transformations in people's lives. These experiences have in-turn transformed me into a person who believes that anyone, no matter what walk of life or troublesome situation, can indeed improve their quality of life. By simply updating some old modes of coping, thinking and behaving, one can reduce emotional symptoms and can replace them with a more complete sense of self. I'm on your team to help you succeed.
With close to 20 years of experience in various settings including hospitals, agencies, schools, nursing facilities and private practice, I've had the privilege to witness incredible transformations in people's lives. These experiences have in-turn transformed me into a person who believes that anyone, no matter what walk of life or troublesome situation, can indeed improve their quality of life. By simply updating some old modes of coping, thinking and behaving, one can reduce emotional symptoms and can replace them with a more complete sense of self. I'm on your team to help you succeed.
![Photo of Patricia Leahey, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45d76fc1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Patricia Leahey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Millstone Township, NJ 08510
As a therapist for over 25 years I've been fortunate to witness the inspiring process of positive change in many wonderful and dedicated clients. I believe that a therapist is simply a guide on a journey through the navigations of life challenges. This belief is at the core of what motivates me to work with those who are struggling. Challenges can often seem overwhelming and too much to handle alone, which is why my approach emphasizes supportive exploration, identification, management, or elimination of the root problem.
As a therapist for over 25 years I've been fortunate to witness the inspiring process of positive change in many wonderful and dedicated clients. I believe that a therapist is simply a guide on a journey through the navigations of life challenges. This belief is at the core of what motivates me to work with those who are struggling. Challenges can often seem overwhelming and too much to handle alone, which is why my approach emphasizes supportive exploration, identification, management, or elimination of the root problem.
![Photo of Samantha Shultz, LAC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9ddcfc7f-460f-4f70-b33e-d7275d6ad1e4/1/320x400.png)
I have always viewed counseling as an opportunity for me to work alongside my clients to assist them in their journey toward personal discovery. I strive to ensure that each counseling session is one that will help you explore your goals and make meaningful progress. My biggest joy is helping my clients find their true aspirations and goals in life and being by their side through the process!
I have always viewed counseling as an opportunity for me to work alongside my clients to assist them in their journey toward personal discovery. I strive to ensure that each counseling session is one that will help you explore your goals and make meaningful progress. My biggest joy is helping my clients find their true aspirations and goals in life and being by their side through the process!
![Photo of Gabrielle Brehne, LAC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/99c85396-0680-47d2-a552-ff0cd1f2a7f5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you ready to grow but hesitant about the discomfort that comes with change? Are you looking to make changes in your life that better yourself and your relationships with others? Taking the first step is difficult but it is only the beginning of the journey. Fortunately, you will not be alone on this journey as we explore the value of human connection.
Are you ready to grow but hesitant about the discomfort that comes with change? Are you looking to make changes in your life that better yourself and your relationships with others? Taking the first step is difficult but it is only the beginning of the journey. Fortunately, you will not be alone on this journey as we explore the value of human connection.
![Photo of Gina Zippo-Mazur Accelerated Resolution Therapist, LPC, CRC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e38a5598-6b54-4f1a-adb4-f9c76bd7e581/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gina Zippo-Mazur Accelerated Resolution Therapist
LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Millstone Township, NJ 08510
Did you wake up today and say “Shit! I need to find a therapist"? Maybe you have said that many days but TODAY is different. Why? Because you’re tired of trying to deal with trauma on your own and your brain never shuts off. You want to improve relationships, work on goals and you desire confidence in your relationship. You want to feel whole again. This is YOUR journey in growth, healing, & managing trauma and change. Therapy is a space to be YOURSELF, laugh, cry, & curse (@%#!) and discover your strengths. I’ll help you access that life you have always imagined having.
Did you wake up today and say “Shit! I need to find a therapist"? Maybe you have said that many days but TODAY is different. Why? Because you’re tired of trying to deal with trauma on your own and your brain never shuts off. You want to improve relationships, work on goals and you desire confidence in your relationship. You want to feel whole again. This is YOUR journey in growth, healing, & managing trauma and change. Therapy is a space to be YOURSELF, laugh, cry, & curse (@%#!) and discover your strengths. I’ll help you access that life you have always imagined having.
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![Photo of Jackie Amorelli Lcsw, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/454a2a29-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
A personal therapy experience is about creating a practice of getting connected to ourselves by increasing self-awareness of our mind, body and brain, and learning healthy, adaptive skills to experience a fulfilling life. As a child we develop adaptive methods to navigate life that in adult life become maladaptive and cause suffering. My current focus is working with adults assisting them in experiencing relief related to past traumas and current life events. Through the use of various therapies and exploration of the mind, brain and body's response to triggers, we collaboratively work to facilitate relief.
A personal therapy experience is about creating a practice of getting connected to ourselves by increasing self-awareness of our mind, body and brain, and learning healthy, adaptive skills to experience a fulfilling life. As a child we develop adaptive methods to navigate life that in adult life become maladaptive and cause suffering. My current focus is working with adults assisting them in experiencing relief related to past traumas and current life events. Through the use of various therapies and exploration of the mind, brain and body's response to triggers, we collaboratively work to facilitate relief.
![Photo of Tanisha Drysdale, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ad550ad1-9186-4c43-88e9-bc3d63e81832/2/320x400.jpeg)
They're issues are centered around their relationships. Some examples are conflict with parents / friends, bullying, lack of self-esteem, and social isolation. Their needs include being heard & understood. Goals can be to develop more confidence in themselves and to make friends. Teens and adolescents just want to know that someone cares & is not judging them for their thoughts or feelings. This is due to the fact that they might not feel comfortable talking to family and sometimes friends about what's going on.
They're issues are centered around their relationships. Some examples are conflict with parents / friends, bullying, lack of self-esteem, and social isolation. Their needs include being heard & understood. Goals can be to develop more confidence in themselves and to make friends. Teens and adolescents just want to know that someone cares & is not judging them for their thoughts or feelings. This is due to the fact that they might not feel comfortable talking to family and sometimes friends about what's going on.
![Photo of Nancy Jones, LAC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7a08c646-b0b4-4994-9d1c-cd62f9858dcf/1/320x400.jpeg)
When addressing anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns, two crucial components come into play: what clients are feeling and where they aspire to be. As a therapist, my aim is to help clients reach their desired goals. To achieve this, I explore their childhood experiences, any past traumas, and uncomfortable situations. This forms the foundation upon which we can either leave the past behind or accept it as it is, moving forward with a customized treatment plan.
When addressing anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns, two crucial components come into play: what clients are feeling and where they aspire to be. As a therapist, my aim is to help clients reach their desired goals. To achieve this, I explore their childhood experiences, any past traumas, and uncomfortable situations. This forms the foundation upon which we can either leave the past behind or accept it as it is, moving forward with a customized treatment plan.
![Photo of Patrice Hegel, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54d051e2-7c65-4d29-ae25-a45f56d98125/1/320x400.jpeg)
Patrice Hegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
Co-founder and partner of Comprehensive Counseling Center, Howell NJ. I've been in practice for 32+ years. My primary focus is couples, marital and adult individual counseling. My role, when a couple or individual seeks out counseling, is to both be able to listen, in a caring non-judgemental way, and be direct when necessary. I work with the client to tailor the treatment to their unique needs; to help with guidance, support and information, so that things can move forward and their goals can be reached. It's a process that works best when we work together, and is done in an atmosphere of respect, confidentiality and safety.
Co-founder and partner of Comprehensive Counseling Center, Howell NJ. I've been in practice for 32+ years. My primary focus is couples, marital and adult individual counseling. My role, when a couple or individual seeks out counseling, is to both be able to listen, in a caring non-judgemental way, and be direct when necessary. I work with the client to tailor the treatment to their unique needs; to help with guidance, support and information, so that things can move forward and their goals can be reached. It's a process that works best when we work together, and is done in an atmosphere of respect, confidentiality and safety.
![Photo of Samantha (Sam) Kacsur, MSW, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/66916fcd-7a39-4f79-97c2-276ac858f05a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Samantha (Sam) Kacsur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726 (Online Only)
Do you ever wish that life would slow down or get a little easier, sometimes? Does it feel overwhelming to figure out your next steps in life? Do you often think about what it would be like to have someone to talk to other than your spouse, or your friends and family? I am a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. My passion is helping teens, young adults and adults navigate life’s stressful challenges while managing their mental health. I foster a calm, gentle and supportive environment that allows clients to feel open and comfortable discussing their deepest concerns and most troubling problems.
Do you ever wish that life would slow down or get a little easier, sometimes? Does it feel overwhelming to figure out your next steps in life? Do you often think about what it would be like to have someone to talk to other than your spouse, or your friends and family? I am a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. My passion is helping teens, young adults and adults navigate life’s stressful challenges while managing their mental health. I foster a calm, gentle and supportive environment that allows clients to feel open and comfortable discussing their deepest concerns and most troubling problems.
![Photo of Daniel Chabarek, LCSW, SAP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d12a554-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Do you suffer from a Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Problem (drug and/or alcohol) Experience working with all ages and populations. Providing Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy. I am also SAP certified (Substance Abuse Professional). My approaches and therapy is designed to be a short-term utilizing a variety of concrete techniques that help achieve your goals and are tailored towards you. Progress is a step by step process, but the ultimate goal is to help you resolve difficulties as quickly as possible. Contact me to help you learn the past, live the present, and dream the future.
Do you suffer from a Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Problem (drug and/or alcohol) Experience working with all ages and populations. Providing Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy. I am also SAP certified (Substance Abuse Professional). My approaches and therapy is designed to be a short-term utilizing a variety of concrete techniques that help achieve your goals and are tailored towards you. Progress is a step by step process, but the ultimate goal is to help you resolve difficulties as quickly as possible. Contact me to help you learn the past, live the present, and dream the future.
![Photo of Robin Axel, ACSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c71fbf2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Robin Axel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roosevelt, NJ 08555 (Online Only)
You are struggling with life crisis issues, grief, relationship conflict or divorce and are looking for a compassionate and non-judgmental clinician. In my twenty-five years experience with individuals and couples I maintain a solution oriented, psychotherapeutic setting in which insights are formed and behaviors changed. You will find me down to earth and easy to talk with and in my sensitive approach there is the wisdom and the strength to help you face your life's challenges.
You are struggling with life crisis issues, grief, relationship conflict or divorce and are looking for a compassionate and non-judgmental clinician. In my twenty-five years experience with individuals and couples I maintain a solution oriented, psychotherapeutic setting in which insights are formed and behaviors changed. You will find me down to earth and easy to talk with and in my sensitive approach there is the wisdom and the strength to help you face your life's challenges.
![Photo of Gerri Rafat - Counseling for Total Well-Being, LLC, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ceda1d3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/8/320x400.jpeg)
Counseling for Total Well-Being, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726
At Counseling for Total Well-Being, I will work with you in a very safe and confidential environment to explore and examine problem areas causing discontent and unhappiness. I will assist you in learning new coping skills and tools in order to manage difficulties and help resolve problems. Change can and does occur as I witness growth and progress in individuals I work with everyday. Sometimes an empathic ear along with an objective, professional perspective is all that is necessary to help you begin to discover options, set goals and get you back to feeling hopeful, confident and happy once again.
At Counseling for Total Well-Being, I will work with you in a very safe and confidential environment to explore and examine problem areas causing discontent and unhappiness. I will assist you in learning new coping skills and tools in order to manage difficulties and help resolve problems. Change can and does occur as I witness growth and progress in individuals I work with everyday. Sometimes an empathic ear along with an objective, professional perspective is all that is necessary to help you begin to discover options, set goals and get you back to feeling hopeful, confident and happy once again.
![Photo of Caitlyn Fardella, LAC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7a33b50e-f589-4c2f-81a9-4409fda85c94/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I work alongside my clients to identify their strengths, navigate challenges, and cultivate a sense of resilience. Using evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational techniques, and strength-based approaches, I empower my clients to develop practical skills for enhancing their overall well-being.
I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I work alongside my clients to identify their strengths, navigate challenges, and cultivate a sense of resilience. Using evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational techniques, and strength-based approaches, I empower my clients to develop practical skills for enhancing their overall well-being.
![Photo of Dana Meadows, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4022322b-f32c-4337-ae55-7a74ece034ec/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dana Meadows
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Windsor, NJ 08520 (Online Only)
The prospect of starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but prioritizing your mental health is important and necessary to create balance and to maintain emotional stability. I am here to provide support to those who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression or who need help navigating difficult life transitions and changes. I use a strengths based perspective, and I believe that therapy should be a collaborative effort. We will work together to identify goals and to help find the most effective strategies to bring peace and stability to your life.
The prospect of starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but prioritizing your mental health is important and necessary to create balance and to maintain emotional stability. I am here to provide support to those who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression or who need help navigating difficult life transitions and changes. I use a strengths based perspective, and I believe that therapy should be a collaborative effort. We will work together to identify goals and to help find the most effective strategies to bring peace and stability to your life.
![Photo of Larisa Citsay-Ippolito, LPC, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43fcd523-44a0-4b26-a837-5b43e6e9bf75/1/320x400.jpeg)
Larisa Citsay-Ippolito
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Manalapan, NJ 07726 (Online Only)
Are you exhausted with experiencing the same patterns in your relationship with your significant others and/or children? Are you constantly becoming triggered and reactive? Are you always in this cycle of constant fighting? Or a parent feeling defeated and have intense guilt at the end of the day? Do you feel there is a constant struggle in your life where you are using means of threats, yelling, punishment's, bribes as your communication and still seeing the same negative results? If any of this sounds like you, then relief is on the way. Let's break this cycle together of reactivity and move towards building positive connections.
Are you exhausted with experiencing the same patterns in your relationship with your significant others and/or children? Are you constantly becoming triggered and reactive? Are you always in this cycle of constant fighting? Or a parent feeling defeated and have intense guilt at the end of the day? Do you feel there is a constant struggle in your life where you are using means of threats, yelling, punishment's, bribes as your communication and still seeing the same negative results? If any of this sounds like you, then relief is on the way. Let's break this cycle together of reactivity and move towards building positive connections.
![Photo of Leslie Pelaez-Diaz, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/603d2a8f-dabd-4f78-b765-c25ad1d33d7f/3/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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.
![Photo of Robert Riordan, MA, LAC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/af566168-4713-4322-b132-0ac4b3f5189f/1/320x400.jpeg)
I look forward to helping individuals reach their goals and navigate the challenges that arise throughout their lives. I work with clients from different age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults, with various mental health presentations including anxiety, phobias, depression, and addictions.
I look forward to helping individuals reach their goals and navigate the challenges that arise throughout their lives. I work with clients from different age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults, with various mental health presentations including anxiety, phobias, depression, and addictions.
![Photo of Melissa Cramutolo, LCSW, LCADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40d5cbca-52b7-43c1-a9b4-417813818a91/2/320x400.png)
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.
![Photo of Nichelle Serrano, LAC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bb3cd9f5-19a5-4948-b45b-ad74c536b2fb/2/320x400.jpeg)
My experience is dedicated to assisting clients facing the profound challenges of recurring depressive thoughts, frequent anxiety, panic attacks, past trauma, emotional instability, overwhelming stress, and communication difficulties. I work tirelessly with individuals of all ages, from children to adults, as well as families, to support them on their unique journeys towards healing and well-being.
My experience is dedicated to assisting clients facing the profound challenges of recurring depressive thoughts, frequent anxiety, panic attacks, past trauma, emotional instability, overwhelming stress, and communication difficulties. I work tirelessly with individuals of all ages, from children to adults, as well as families, to support them on their unique journeys towards healing and well-being.
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BlueCross BlueShield Therapists
Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy