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Janine Ritchie

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with couples and individuals who may look like they have it all together, yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain underneath. Couples often come to me when recurring conflict, communication difficulties, or emotional disconnection have become patterns they can't seem to break. Individuals may be navigating anxiety, boundaries, relationships, or life transitions. Together, we explore the patterns beneath the surface and create healthier ways of relating, communicating, and moving forward with greater emotional clarity.

My approach to therapy

Opening up to someone new can feel uncomfortable, especially when discussing painful or deeply personal experiences. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel understood, challenged when needed, and empowered to create meaningful and lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially when sharing personal experiences. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood, supported, and thoughtfully challenged. If you're ready to better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create meaningful change, I invite you to reach out and take the first step.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Warm, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Iona College
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (New York, New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Relational, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English