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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.
My current credentials are as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT), Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). As an immigrant myself, I understand the multi-level variables that take place when adapting to a new culture. Besides, speaking English I am fluent in Spanish and I enjoy working with my Spanish-speaking community. Throughout my years in the mental health field, I have worked with children of diverse ages providing social skills and I have over seven years of experience working for adults in the ID/DD population in both, community and residential settings.
Come and start your journey towards a better life. I will help you develop resilience and strengthen your inner core. I will work with you to develop problem solving skills, and learn effective communication skills. I am an empathetic listener with over 10 years of experience in this field.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with several years of experience working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, substance use, and major life transitions. My background includes both crisis work and long-term therapy, which allows me to support clients through intense moments while also helping them build sustainable change.
I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative, supportive space where you can be honest about what you’re going through without fear of judgment. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, help you better understand yourself, and work together to create meaningful progress in your life.
I started my journey in social work nearly 20 years ago, after serving in the military and utilizing my GI Bill to fund my education. My career has taken me through some incredibly challenging environments: from jails to supporting homeless families, and working closely with individuals battling addiction or navigating severe mental health crises.
Through every experience, I've consistently witnessed something profound: the unwavering hope, incredible resilience, and fierce dedication people possess to fight for and reclaim the lives they envision. This deep understanding of human strength, even in the most difficult circumstances, is what I bring to every session.
When life feels heavy, it's easy to feel disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the direction you want your life to take. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, grief, or major life transitions—and unsure of how to move forward.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor serving adolescents and adults in Florida and New Jersey, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we'll identify what's contributing to your struggles, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools that support healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a heart for supporting individuals through the transformative journey of parenthood. Specializing in perinatal mental health, I provide compassionate, bilingual therapy to help you navigate the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. With a degree from Rutgers University and years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, I understand that every journey is unique.
My approach is warm, empowering, and always centered on meeting you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll create a space for healing, growth, and renewed strength.
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. You can expect me to bring warmth, curiosity, and clear feedback to our work together. I’m not afraid to gently challenge patterns that may be holding you back, but always from a place of empathy and respect. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and build the emotional skills needed to feel more grounded and in control of your life.
Who am I?
I am Shikeena Lynard-Greene MA, NCC, LPC- a counselor, educator, and founder of PACWELLNESS. Clients describe me as calm, encouraging, and very practical. I believe therapy should feel safe, structured, and useful.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Montclair, NJ
- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 71%Trauma
- 69%Relationship issues
- 99%Aetna
- 74%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 71%Cigna
- 56%United Healthcare
- 96%English
- 14%Spanish
- 5%Yoruba
- 3%French
- 2%Portuguese
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 70%Woman
- 30%Man
- 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 26%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 19%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 8%Licensed Psychologist
- 5%Substance Use Disorder
- 99%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 22%Child or adolescent therapy
- 18%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Montclair
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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