

Grief and loss can feel isolating, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Headway connects Newark residents with 243 licensed therapists trained in evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Our providers offer virtual and in-person sessions, with many available within days, helping you process bereavement and find meaning after loss.
I am a licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience working with diverse populations: Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked in various treatment settings: residential treatment, day treatment, foster care, agency, school (elementary, middle and high school), and private practice. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, adolescent issues, family therapy, loss and grief, school issues, attachment, EAP/work-related issues. I am trained in PCIT.
My specialties include: adolescents, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, trauma, school and work-related issues.
A client will feel respected and nurtured from the moment that client walks into the practice. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing and conducive to working through issues and beginning the journey to a new you.
I have extensive experience working with complex trauma, attachment issues, family, and spiritually and religiously-based trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree and experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of mental health concerns. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and the effects of difficult life experiences using evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and DBT. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.
Dr. Maher is a licensed psychologist specializing in individual psychotherapy for adults. With extensive experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and stress management, Dr. Maher is dedicated to helping clients achieve meaningful, lasting change. His approach is often described as "down-to-earth," fostering an environment where clients feel comfortable, understood, and motivated to engage in their therapeutic journey.
Having worked in a variety of clinical settings, including hospitals and outpatient clinics, Dr. Maher brings a wealth of experience in addressing the diverse challenges his clients face. He offers a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, tailoring each session to the unique needs and goals of the individual. His therapeutic style integrates a variety of evidence-based techniques, including motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to help clients build resilience, manage stress, and improve emotional well-being.


Headway makes it easy to find a therapist who can support you through loss — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
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