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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Newark, NJ

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Newark, NJ

Headway connects Newark residents with 3,457 licensed therapists experienced in trauma recovery and PTSD treatment. Our providers offer evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure in flexible virtual or in-person sessions. Most patients pay as low as $0 per session with insurance coverage.

Trina McDonald

Trina McDonald

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“During our sessions you can expect to collaborate with me to work toward your personalized goals to achieve balance and well-being...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Alexander

Paula Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Toms River, NJ


“I have been in the field for 28 years and have been honored to work with a diverse population with a myriad of issues...”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Deirdre Arato

Deirdre Arato

Therapist

Virtual • Toms River, NJ


My journey began as a deeply personal quest for healing, shaped by significant challenges such as abandonment, neglect, and trauma. Overcoming hardships like poverty, familial substance abuse, and toxic relationships led me to a lifelong struggle with anxiety and feelings of isolation. In my search for relief, I explored countless self-help resources, pursued degrees in psychology, and experimented with therapeutic techniques, yet nothing seemed to offer lasting change.

Everything shifted for me about three years ago when I experienced a transformative moment that inspired the creation of the Blue Lotus Approach. This method has not only helped me heal but has also profoundly impacted my clients, guiding them toward self-awareness and resilience.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Solaida Santiago Ramos

Solaida Santiago Ramos

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I create not only a safe space but a brave space—one where your voice is heard, your story matters, and your healing can begin.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evelyn Jeffrey

Evelyn Jeffrey

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am an open and caring individual who will provide an environment where the client will feel safe in expressing their needs, aspirations and fears.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Caroline Roach

Caroline Roach

Psychologist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I practice using a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual's unique circumstances and presenting concerns.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shiquita Reddick

Shiquita Reddick

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I use a holistic, client-centered approach that integrates various therapeutic techniques to suit your unique needs.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Zeitz

Leah Zeitz

Therapist

Virtual • Newark, NJ


“I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Based-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TB-CBT)... Additionally, I'm an OCD specialist who utilizes Exposure Response Prevention, the gold standard in OCD Treatment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chinomso Kevin Nwankwo

Chinomso Kevin Nwankwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am passionate about helping individuals feel heard, understood, and supported in their mental health journey.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joseph Madonia

Joseph Madonia

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


NYU Graduate and Post- Graduate Clinical Professor

Director of the Post- MAster's Program in Addictions- NYU

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Olga Secgin-Valentine

Olga Secgin-Valentine

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“She is especially skilled at helping clients who feel "stuck" and are looking for structured, evidence-based tools alongside compassionate support.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have been a therapist for the past 6 years working with young adults and members of marginalized communities using a trauma informed lens.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Burroughs

Jessica Burroughs

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My mission comes from a family saying: "Wherever you plant her, she will grow." I believe each person has the potential to grow, no matter where life has placed them.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LeRoy Stanford

LeRoy Stanford

Therapist

Virtual • Cinnaminson, NJ


“I also believe in self actualization for the individual and understanding and believing in the potential to grow and find an improved quality of life for every person I encounter.”
Trauma, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Richard Llanton

Richard Llanton

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I try to empower you and examine what you can control and aid you in focusing the things you can change rather than the things you cannot.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Julie Yates

Julie Yates

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have 24+ years of experience working with a variation of at-risk populations in several professional settings.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Dahlberg-Lee

Elizabeth Dahlberg-Lee

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am not your sage on the stage, I'm your guide by the side directing you to look in a direction you may not have look before.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shenay Toles

Shenay Toles

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe that everyone has the potential to overcome challenges and achieve their personal goals, whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Kaplan

Michelle Kaplan

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am here to provide you a safe and supportive space where we can work together to explore your priorities.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marisa Peterson

Marisa Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“She understands the value and importance of mental healthcare and has made it her mission to be an ambassador for those who are struggling with their mental health as she once did.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Eulices Montiel-Fernandez

Eulices Montiel-Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I take a person centered and solution focused approach when working with individuals to help them understand the circumstances they are in and empower them to make the necessary changes in their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Davin Reich

Davin Reich

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My practice is guided by the principal that you and I working collaboratively, engaged in a project of speaking and listening—being curious about one's inner world—can have a significant impact on one's symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
A. Kiami Bibb

A. Kiami Bibb

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I possess an innate ability to establish trusting and healing relationships, with core values and passion for connecting with genuine compassion and gentle care.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Cynthia Ledesma

Cynthia Ledesma

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Working with me clients can expect an authentic experience in which they feel safe and comfortable speaking on anything and everything.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kyle Calderon

Kyle Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I work from an affirming, strength based perspective. I help clients identify the resources and skills they already have, and continue to build on them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shirley Spence

Shirley Spence

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Transformative Journey Counseling, LLC. I hold a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College and a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Saint Joseph’s University. I also earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University.

I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, and adjustment-related challenges. My work focuses on empowering clients to gain insight, build resilience, and find healthy ways to cope and grow through life’s transitions.

Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marie Timothee

Marie Timothee

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“With a master's degree in social work from NYU Silver School of Social Work and certification as an LCSW, I possess an impressive range of advanced social work methods for helping families, individuals, and groups.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rovin Chonielall

Rovin Chonielall

Therapist

Virtual • Hightstown, NJ


“I specialize in working with people who are ready to face the "hard" feelings—the ones that are tough to stay present with—and turn them into catalysts for growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Baylis

Esther Baylis

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“With warmth, compassion and skill, I have effectively helped individuals facing a variety of issues including trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief and loss and relationship difficulties.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn O'Neal

Carolyn O'Neal

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Carolyn believes in the power of healing by having a space to process and grow with the support of therapy.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taralynn Peak

Taralynn Peak

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I specialize in working with military veterans, first responders, and individuals experiencing posttraumatic stress.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gail Braxton

Gail Braxton

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have 30+ yrs. experience treating individuals with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and other serious mental illnesses.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lesa Cormack

Lesa Cormack

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have over a decade of experience working with various populations including people with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, crisis, and relationship issues.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ezriel Sonnenschein

Ezriel Sonnenschein

Therapist

Virtual • Lakewood, NJ


“My therapy sessions are tailored to each client, ranging from explorative to practical, reflective to pragmatic.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tzvi Noble

Tzvi Noble

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I help clients connect past experiences to their challenges currently... replace distorted and negative beliefs with reasonable and positive ones.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Abai

Daniel Abai

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have been dedicated to assisting people who are experiencing and suffering from depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and bereavement, PTSD and trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship struggles, anger management and a specialty in helping people...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oxana Rodriguez-Perez

Oxana Rodriguez-Perez

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and insight can unfold at your pace.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Claudia Mercedes

Claudia Mercedes

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have 10 years of experience working with individuals with substance abuse disorders, with expertise in Methadone Maintenance Treatment, detox support, clinical evaluations, treatment planning, and group / individual counseling.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Patricia Avelino

Patricia Avelino

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Together, Patricia guides her clients towards understanding the root causes of issues and how best to use coping skills to heal.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Palmer

Jennifer Palmer

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I always put myself in my client's shoes. I have to see what they see to develop a treatment plan that actually helps them.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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