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Jessica Canteen

Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Geisinger, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, Regence BlueShield, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Hello, I'm Jessica Canteen, a fully licensed professional counselor with the Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington State Boards. For nearly a decade, I’ve worked with school and community-based programs, offering individual and family therapy for youth and adults facing challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, unmanaged anger, trauma, and relationship issues. My career is defined by a deep passion for supporting others on their wellness journey.

A bit about my approach to therapy

In my sessions, I aim to create an environment that feels safe, compassionate, and empowering. I know that therapy requires vulnerability, so I focus on fostering a space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. My tone is both empathetic and encouraging—I meet each client where they are, offering validation and kindness while also gently challenging them to grow.

What you can expect from our first session

Working with me feels collaborative and client-centered; I tailor my approach to each individual, infusing creativity and practical strategies that promote healing, skill-building, and self-discovery. Above all, clients often feel respected and heard, with the freedom to explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment.


Jessica's style is

Solution-oriented
Empowering
Challenging

Insurance carriers Jessica accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Geisinger
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
Regence BlueShield of Washington
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Jessica

MS (Master of Science) at University of Massachusetts, Boston
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Washington)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Stress, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Relational, Narrative Therapy, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Locations

1 / 4
625 Broad Street Ste 240
Newark, NJ 07102