Female Therapists in Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ

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Jaivonne W. Seary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07103  (Online Only)
For queer, trans, and people of color, therapy has historically been stigmatized, mistrusting, or inaccessible. As a Latinx, Lesbian/Queer Woman and Psychotherapist, I ensure an affordable, safe space, and lived experiences that can help ease some of those concerns and ensure my clients receive affirmative care. I provide virtual trauma-informed, clinical psychotherapy to adult QTPOC individuals, couples, and groups. Using an eclectic therapeutic approach, I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and trauma-related stress through my NJ-based practice Journey to Better.
For queer, trans, and people of color, therapy has historically been stigmatized, mistrusting, or inaccessible. As a Latinx, Lesbian/Queer Woman and Psychotherapist, I ensure an affordable, safe space, and lived experiences that can help ease some of those concerns and ensure my clients receive affirmative care. I provide virtual trauma-informed, clinical psychotherapy to adult QTPOC individuals, couples, and groups. Using an eclectic therapeutic approach, I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and trauma-related stress through my NJ-based practice Journey to Better.
(973) 352-0956 View (973) 352-0956
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Kimberly Alfonso
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07108
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! Happy to have you here! I am a Licensed Social Worker who believes that you are the expert of your own life. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic experience. I strive to maintain a supportive, engaging, non-judgmental, and transformative space for all of my clients. Utilizing a strengths-based approach in my practice allows me to help people live optimal and productive lives. My practice centers around allowing clients to be heard, validated and helping them find their full potential through healing.
Hi! Happy to have you here! I am a Licensed Social Worker who believes that you are the expert of your own life. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic experience. I strive to maintain a supportive, engaging, non-judgmental, and transformative space for all of my clients. Utilizing a strengths-based approach in my practice allows me to help people live optimal and productive lives. My practice centers around allowing clients to be heard, validated and helping them find their full potential through healing.
(862) 358-3562 x101 View (862) 358-3562 x101
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Aneesah Hardy
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07103  (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is grappling with identity development, school stress, life transitions, and peer or family dynamics. They seek to understand themselves better and need a safe space to explore their feelings and challenges. Their goal is to build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and improve their mental well-being. They want support that is empathetic, evidence-based, and tailored to their unique life experiences and stages.
My ideal client is someone who is grappling with identity development, school stress, life transitions, and peer or family dynamics. They seek to understand themselves better and need a safe space to explore their feelings and challenges. Their goal is to build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and improve their mental well-being. They want support that is empathetic, evidence-based, and tailored to their unique life experiences and stages.
(908) 257-8199 View (908) 257-8199
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Schaune D Gamble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102
I believe that personal change takes courage and is a transformative process. In my practice I utilize an eclectic approach which is individualized to each person. I utilize long term and short term platforms depending on a persons needs and preferences.
I believe that personal change takes courage and is a transformative process. In my practice I utilize an eclectic approach which is individualized to each person. I utilize long term and short term platforms depending on a persons needs and preferences.
(973) 554-3025 View (973) 554-3025
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Dr. Damita Lucas PHD LLC
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LCCC, FDC, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
I help children, teens, adults, couples and families to better understand their temperament so they can experience improved emotional, spiritual and mental health. As the Traveling Counselor, I provide in-home, on-site and teletherapy for life coaching, counseling, therapy and consulting services for individuals, church organizations, family agencies and educational programs. As a public speaker, presentations are unlimited such as parent meetings, churches, mental health events, private events, panels and facilitation of trainings and workshops.
I help children, teens, adults, couples and families to better understand their temperament so they can experience improved emotional, spiritual and mental health. As the Traveling Counselor, I provide in-home, on-site and teletherapy for life coaching, counseling, therapy and consulting services for individuals, church organizations, family agencies and educational programs. As a public speaker, presentations are unlimited such as parent meetings, churches, mental health events, private events, panels and facilitation of trainings and workshops.
(973) 658-4264 View (973) 658-4264
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Dr. Marline Francois
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102
Whether you're dealing with stressors from work, a recent breakup, peer/parental conflicts, or anxiety from your busy schedule. Maybe you're feeling extremely anxious and have a tough time prioritizing your schedule which is causing tension in other areas of your life. Perhaps, you're a teen girl who is experiencing challenges in managing your emotions and in need of a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings.
Whether you're dealing with stressors from work, a recent breakup, peer/parental conflicts, or anxiety from your busy schedule. Maybe you're feeling extremely anxious and have a tough time prioritizing your schedule which is causing tension in other areas of your life. Perhaps, you're a teen girl who is experiencing challenges in managing your emotions and in need of a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings.
(862) 206-7232 View (862) 206-7232
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Jessica Frazzitta
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(856) 716-5898 View (856) 716-5898
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Rosalina Manaloto Tuazon-Mossey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102
Are you grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or addiction due to past experiences or present struggles? Do you desire a supportive environment to navigate your emotions, acquire coping skills, and restore your self-esteem? This is the safe space for you to focus on healing, fostering resilience, and fostering healthier relationships, aiming for a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Are you grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or addiction due to past experiences or present struggles? Do you desire a supportive environment to navigate your emotions, acquire coping skills, and restore your self-esteem? This is the safe space for you to focus on healing, fostering resilience, and fostering healthier relationships, aiming for a fulfilling and meaningful life.
(973) 319-8365 View (973) 319-8365
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Connie Castro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(856) 865-5272 View (856) 865-5272
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Eileen Carmona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(856) 934-5971 View (856) 934-5971
Photo of Megan Shane, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Megan Shane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(856) 830-6167 View (856) 830-6167
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(856) 712-9117 View (856) 712-9117
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Jackie McGowan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
Jackie McGowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New Jersey who has experience in providing therapeutic care to adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. She has vast knowledge and experience with the LGBTQ+ community. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work at Castleton University and received her Masters of Social Work from Stony Brook University.
Jackie McGowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New Jersey who has experience in providing therapeutic care to adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. She has vast knowledge and experience with the LGBTQ+ community. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work at Castleton University and received her Masters of Social Work from Stony Brook University.
(908) 540-6259 View (908) 540-6259
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Marion B Houghton
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of New Jersey with a certification in psychoanalysis from the Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of New Jersey. I am also certified to administer the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator and to interpret the results. I have 25 years of experience working in a mental health clinic with a variety of ethnic and cultural groups. I have an interest in attachment and relationship issues and how they contribute to problems in living. I have been in private practice since 1995.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of New Jersey with a certification in psychoanalysis from the Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of New Jersey. I am also certified to administer the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator and to interpret the results. I have 25 years of experience working in a mental health clinic with a variety of ethnic and cultural groups. I have an interest in attachment and relationship issues and how they contribute to problems in living. I have been in private practice since 1995.
(973) 250-2456 View (973) 250-2456
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Tameka Green Foote
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102
Sharing your life challenges can be very scary. However, counseling with a supportive licensed clinician can be a life changing experience. As your therapist, my goal is to support you with achieving your fullest potential. I recognize the need to address the whole person as a mental, physical and spiritual being.
Sharing your life challenges can be very scary. However, counseling with a supportive licensed clinician can be a life changing experience. As your therapist, my goal is to support you with achieving your fullest potential. I recognize the need to address the whole person as a mental, physical and spiritual being.
(973) 506-2728 View (973) 506-2728
Photo of Sarah Higbee - Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(856) 888-4667 View (856) 888-4667
Photo of Jill Powell - Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy, LCSW, Licensed Professional Counselor
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(856) 934-5447 View (856) 934-5447
Photo of Jackelyn Alvarez, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Jackelyn Alvarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(856) 880-7307 View (856) 880-7307
Photo of Jennifer Constanos, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Jennifer Constanos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(856) 925-7530 View (856) 925-7530
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Taylor French
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself caught in the relentless grip of anxiety, your mind racing with worry even in moments of quiet? Or perhaps depression has cast a shadow over the activities that once brought you joy? For parents and guardians, are you witnessing your child or adolescent grappling with their emotions, struggling to communicate their inner world? Are you deeply concerned about your child or adolescent, wishing for them to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience? These emotions you're experiencing are valid, and they're the starting point of a transformative journey that I am here to embark on with you.
Do you find yourself caught in the relentless grip of anxiety, your mind racing with worry even in moments of quiet? Or perhaps depression has cast a shadow over the activities that once brought you joy? For parents and guardians, are you witnessing your child or adolescent grappling with their emotions, struggling to communicate their inner world? Are you deeply concerned about your child or adolescent, wishing for them to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience? These emotions you're experiencing are valid, and they're the starting point of a transformative journey that I am here to embark on with you.
(201) 614-4988 View (201) 614-4988
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.