Teletherapy for Ocean City, NJ

Photo of Melissa J Arnott, LPC, LCADC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Melissa J Arnott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ocean City, NJ 08226  (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Melissa Arnott. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in several states, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I am ready to help you! I view counseling as a collaborative process that helps people explore, clarify, and identify their needs. I can help you make changes in cognitions and behaviors that will result in tbetter life satisfaction and self-acceptance. I operate from an Existential/Person-Centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one’s life, responsibility, and the pursuit to be “that self which one truly is”.
My name is Dr. Melissa Arnott. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in several states, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I am ready to help you! I view counseling as a collaborative process that helps people explore, clarify, and identify their needs. I can help you make changes in cognitions and behaviors that will result in tbetter life satisfaction and self-acceptance. I operate from an Existential/Person-Centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one’s life, responsibility, and the pursuit to be “that self which one truly is”.
(609) 312-5078 View (609) 312-5078
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Jenna Pluard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Navigating life in today’s world can feel overwhelming at times, especially while working through the challenges of balancing roles and caring for our mental health. Therapy offers a space to navigate those challenges and take care of yourself on a deeper level. My mission is to meet individuals with compassion and offer them a supportive and comfortable environment where they can feel heard, understood, respected, and most importantly safe. I have several years of experience in assisting individuals of all ages in navigating complex trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, self-identity conflicts, and more.
Navigating life in today’s world can feel overwhelming at times, especially while working through the challenges of balancing roles and caring for our mental health. Therapy offers a space to navigate those challenges and take care of yourself on a deeper level. My mission is to meet individuals with compassion and offer them a supportive and comfortable environment where they can feel heard, understood, respected, and most importantly safe. I have several years of experience in assisting individuals of all ages in navigating complex trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, self-identity conflicts, and more.
(609) 566-8914 View (609) 566-8914
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Diana Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Reaching out to a therapist takes courage. You deserve a therapist that creates a safe space to examine your interior life and how you want to show up in the world. Diana supports growth and self discovery, at a pace that is comfortable for the client. She works with clients to develop goals that are meaningful and personal to them. Diana brings a strengths-based perspective to therapy.
Reaching out to a therapist takes courage. You deserve a therapist that creates a safe space to examine your interior life and how you want to show up in the world. Diana supports growth and self discovery, at a pace that is comfortable for the client. She works with clients to develop goals that are meaningful and personal to them. Diana brings a strengths-based perspective to therapy.
(609) 881-2986 View (609) 881-2986
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Dr. Robert V. Morse II
Psychologist, PsyD, BCC
Verified Verified
Ocean City, NJ 08226  (Online Only)
“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein
“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein
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Photo of Detelina Stoykova, MA, MAPs
Detelina Stoykova
MA, MAPs
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ocean City, NJ 08226  (Online Only)
I use a gentle psychodynamic approach to work together through unresolved issues, repetitive patterns, and crises. I work with clients facing the trauma of misplacement, domestic abuse, bullying, self-harm and eating disorders. I especially love working with immigrants who are navigating cultural, emotional, and economic adjustments. I have experience working with college students and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, life transition, and relationship issues. Free associations, dream analysis, art, and play are some of the ways I help my clients express themselves.
I use a gentle psychodynamic approach to work together through unresolved issues, repetitive patterns, and crises. I work with clients facing the trauma of misplacement, domestic abuse, bullying, self-harm and eating disorders. I especially love working with immigrants who are navigating cultural, emotional, and economic adjustments. I have experience working with college students and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, life transition, and relationship issues. Free associations, dream analysis, art, and play are some of the ways I help my clients express themselves.
(609) 552-8468 View (609) 552-8468
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Sacred Space Psychotherapy For Women
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Jamie’s personal and professional mission is to guide people toward authenticity, genuine intimacy, and connection. She brings a soothing and sensible energy to therapy. She believes her clients are capable of healing and growth through self-exploration, creativity, conscious awareness, and intentional goals and actions. Her clients have shared that what they appreciate about her most is her warmth, humor, and relaxed nature. She will embrace you fully while also challenging you and being direct with insights, guidance, and advisory.
Jamie’s personal and professional mission is to guide people toward authenticity, genuine intimacy, and connection. She brings a soothing and sensible energy to therapy. She believes her clients are capable of healing and growth through self-exploration, creativity, conscious awareness, and intentional goals and actions. Her clients have shared that what they appreciate about her most is her warmth, humor, and relaxed nature. She will embrace you fully while also challenging you and being direct with insights, guidance, and advisory.
(609) 454-6497 View (609) 454-6497
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Abbie Brewster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Ocean City, NJ 08226
I utilize creativity through art therapy and talk therapy to cultivate a safe environment in order to promote healing for all ages. Sometimes it is difficult to find the words to express ourselves and art can be another way to communicate those thoughts, feelings and experiences. Or just talking if you prefer! I specialize in managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, emotion dysregulation as well as addictive behaviors.
I utilize creativity through art therapy and talk therapy to cultivate a safe environment in order to promote healing for all ages. Sometimes it is difficult to find the words to express ourselves and art can be another way to communicate those thoughts, feelings and experiences. Or just talking if you prefer! I specialize in managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, emotion dysregulation as well as addictive behaviors.
(609) 459-2354 View (609) 459-2354
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Maggie Terrels
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Hi there beautiful human, I'm proud of you for taking the first step towards healing. I would be honored to help you along on your journey. I feel passionately about helping people restore their relationships with food and their bodies. I specialize in eating disorders, substance abuse and grief. I am a licensed professional counselor in both PA and NJ. I have a history of working in residential treatment centers for persons with eating disorders and currently work in an outpatient, virtual setting. I pride myself on being warm, empathetic and also direct in my approach. I am also trauma informed.
Hi there beautiful human, I'm proud of you for taking the first step towards healing. I would be honored to help you along on your journey. I feel passionately about helping people restore their relationships with food and their bodies. I specialize in eating disorders, substance abuse and grief. I am a licensed professional counselor in both PA and NJ. I have a history of working in residential treatment centers for persons with eating disorders and currently work in an outpatient, virtual setting. I pride myself on being warm, empathetic and also direct in my approach. I am also trauma informed.
(609) 513-8310 View (609) 513-8310
Photo of Kelli Karver - Mindfully Active, Art Therapy & Counseling, MA, LPC, LPAT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Mindfully Active, Art Therapy & Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT
Verified Verified
Ocean City, NJ 08226
At Mindfully Active, we believe that the most powerful aspect of therapy lies in the connection within the therapeutic relationship. While our therapists bring unique and extensive experience to their practice, we prioritize hiring those with personalities that make it easy for clients to connect. Our environment feels like home, with down-to-earth and relatable therapists who are genuinely invested in your well-being. We understand that meeting with a stranger for therapy during a vulnerable time can feel awkward and uncomfortable. That’s why our top priority is ensuring that therapy feels as natural and comfortable as possible.
At Mindfully Active, we believe that the most powerful aspect of therapy lies in the connection within the therapeutic relationship. While our therapists bring unique and extensive experience to their practice, we prioritize hiring those with personalities that make it easy for clients to connect. Our environment feels like home, with down-to-earth and relatable therapists who are genuinely invested in your well-being. We understand that meeting with a stranger for therapy during a vulnerable time can feel awkward and uncomfortable. That’s why our top priority is ensuring that therapy feels as natural and comfortable as possible.
(609) 710-9624 View (609) 710-9624
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Emmalyn Kelly
Art Therapist, MA, LAC, ATR
Verified Verified
Ocean City, NJ 08226
I offer different approaches to fit each individuals needs through talk therapy, art therapy, somatic exercises, and EMDR. If you are feeling like you need to express yourself in a different way, art therapy may be what you are looking for. Art therapy can help process and express emotions, ideas, and memories that can be difficult to verbally communicate. Through the creating process, one can improve their self-esteem, gain self-knowledge, and work through their challenges while working towards their goals.
I offer different approaches to fit each individuals needs through talk therapy, art therapy, somatic exercises, and EMDR. If you are feeling like you need to express yourself in a different way, art therapy may be what you are looking for. Art therapy can help process and express emotions, ideas, and memories that can be difficult to verbally communicate. Through the creating process, one can improve their self-esteem, gain self-knowledge, and work through their challenges while working towards their goals.
(609) 245-6848 View (609) 245-6848
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Sandra Walsh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Ocean City, NJ 08226
My ideal client spends a lot of energy worrying about, regretting, and resisting change—and arrives at therapy eager to make peace with something new and scary. They include new parents adjusting to raising kids, college students who are adjusting to life on campus, parents who struggle with their newly empty nest, and many others. In short, anyone whose life or family is entering a new phase. I see clients of all ages. Adults take respite with me by working through their changes in their lives, families and careers—while kids enjoy learning new skills with me in a friendly environment (which involves playing lots of games!)
My ideal client spends a lot of energy worrying about, regretting, and resisting change—and arrives at therapy eager to make peace with something new and scary. They include new parents adjusting to raising kids, college students who are adjusting to life on campus, parents who struggle with their newly empty nest, and many others. In short, anyone whose life or family is entering a new phase. I see clients of all ages. Adults take respite with me by working through their changes in their lives, families and careers—while kids enjoy learning new skills with me in a friendly environment (which involves playing lots of games!)
(215) 201-4816 View (215) 201-4816
Photo of Jen Vallieres, LPC, MSEd, Counselor
Jen Vallieres
Counselor, LPC, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean City, NJ 08226
I offer convenient online therapy sessions, or if you're near the Philadelphia suburbs, we can even get some fresh air with walk-and-talk therapy.
Life throws a lot our way, right? Work dilemmas, family stuff, that nagging feeling you haven't quite figured it all out. Maybe life feels overwhelming right now. Whatever is on your mind, I'm here to tell you that you don't have to go it alone. This won’t feel overwhelming clinical, and it won’t be a vent session either (unless you want it to be). Our time together will help bring clarity and perspective to equip you with the skills and strategies you need to flourish. We are not just going to talk. We'll work together to find solutions and build the concrete skills you need to thrive.
I offer convenient online therapy sessions, or if you're near the Philadelphia suburbs, we can even get some fresh air with walk-and-talk therapy.
Life throws a lot our way, right? Work dilemmas, family stuff, that nagging feeling you haven't quite figured it all out. Maybe life feels overwhelming right now. Whatever is on your mind, I'm here to tell you that you don't have to go it alone. This won’t feel overwhelming clinical, and it won’t be a vent session either (unless you want it to be). Our time together will help bring clarity and perspective to equip you with the skills and strategies you need to flourish. We are not just going to talk. We'll work together to find solutions and build the concrete skills you need to thrive.
(484) 759-9420 View (484) 759-9420
Photo of Kelli Karver, MA, LPC, LPAT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kelli Karver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with tons of descriptions on how each therapist can help. What truly matters is finding someone you can trust and feel comfortable with, in an environment where you feel relaxed and validated. At Mindfully Active, we offer a diverse range of therapy modalities and therapists, each specializing in specific areas to meet your unique needs. When you sign up, we take care to match you with the therapist who is best suited to help you achieve your goals.
Choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with tons of descriptions on how each therapist can help. What truly matters is finding someone you can trust and feel comfortable with, in an environment where you feel relaxed and validated. At Mindfully Active, we offer a diverse range of therapy modalities and therapists, each specializing in specific areas to meet your unique needs. When you sign up, we take care to match you with the therapist who is best suited to help you achieve your goals.
(609) 245-6554 View (609) 245-6554
Online Therapists

Is online therapy as effective as in-person?

Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?

One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.

Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?

Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.

Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?

The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.