

Find mental health support in Montclair with 4,192 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management. Headway connects you with empowering, solution-oriented providers across Upper Montclair, Downtown Montclair, and surrounding neighborhoods. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
Welcome! I’m Erica Ali, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over six years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover their inner strength. I earned my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nyack Alliance Graduate School of Counseling.
My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely, build resilience, and develop tools to support lasting mental wellness. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Welcome to Mateh Behavioral Health & Wellness. I am a doctoral-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based mental health care in a safe and supportive environment. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and other behavioral health concerns across the lifespan, with a special passion for women’s mental health and wellness, including perinatal/postpartum care, hormonal mood changes, and holistic emotional wellbeing. My approach combines expert medication management, supportive therapy, and whole-person wellness strategies—empowering every client to feel heard, valued, and confident on their journey toward healing and lasting wellness.











Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding the right therapist in Montclair starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider whether you need support for a specific concern — such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or trauma — or whether you're looking for general talk therapy. Knowing whether you prefer in-person sessions in the Montclair area or virtual appointments can also help narrow your search. Look for a licensed provider (such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or psychologist) whose specialty and approach match your needs, and read their bio to get a sense of their style before booking.
Montclair is home to a range of mental health providers, from therapists offering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to psychiatrists who can prescribe and manage medication. Couples counseling, family therapy, and support for children and teens are also available from providers in and around Essex County. Whether you're near Upper Montclair, the Bay Street area, or surrounding neighborhoods like Glen Ridge and Bloomfield, both in-person and virtual options can make it easier to fit therapy into your schedule.
Therapy in Montclair can be expensive without insurance, but using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a provider who fits your needs and is covered by your plan.
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