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Kristen Paustian

Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, and Substance Use / Addiction

Great to meet you!

I am a compassionate therapist with extensive experience treating substance abuse and mental health conditions. I believe in supportive, evidence-based approaches in working with each individual client to develop their own unique treatment goals for the best possible outcome.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My ideal clients are those who come to therapy with an open mind, are open to the challenge of change, and are looking to become better versions of themselves. I welcome all ages, genders, and sexual orientations, and specialize in treating mental health and substance abuse issues in adolescents.

What you can expect from our first session

Everyone has moments where they feel overwhelmed. These moments are often filled with uncertainty and lack of direction. Therapy may feel like a last-ditch effort to leave ‘the stuck place.’ Whether new or experienced in therapy, I am willing to help you explore different pathways to get around feeling stuck. I encourage my clients to feeling comfortable expressing themselves, whether it’s a laundry list of things, or just a few – we can unpack them together without judgment.


Kristen's style is

Affirming
Warm
Empowering

Insurance carriers Kristen accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Kristen

MC (Masters in Counseling) at Montclair State University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Stress, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method / Gottman Couples

Location

135 Columbia Turnpike Suite 201
Florham Park, NJ 07932