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As a psychiatric nurse practitioner board-certified, I have 20 years of work experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health care settings. My specialties include mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, depression and much more.
Hello, I’m Dr. Lisa Merritt, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). I specialize in mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults, and I’m passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where individuals feel heard and respected.
With a background in both clinical leadership and community-based care, I focus on treating the whole person, addressing mental health, substance use, and the social factors that affect well-being. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, my goal is to work alongside you to find realistic, compassionate, and evidence-based solutions.
I look forward to supporting you on your path toward healing and growth.
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I provide both individual and group therapy. The therapy services I have provided include working with the mentally ill, dual diagnosed, DDD population, ER assessments, inpatient, outpatient, partial care, RTC level of care, and incarcerated individuals. My experience includes but is not limited to the assessment and diagnosis of youth, adults and families. I have experience with developing and implement therapeutic interventions and treatment plans with goals and objectives along with education culture and recreation.
Services I provide are: discharge planning, case management services that included referring youth and families for services as needed and deemed appropriate, individual, family and group counseling. Monthly reports to the court on substance abuse/dependence progress and recommendations for continued services.
Developing and implementing programs including but not limited to educational cultural and recreation.
Experienced developer working with youth and adults from both DDD and DVR, which included job placement services for the mentally ill, mentally challenged and brain injured population. Familiarity with both DDD and DYFS licensing procedures and agency policies. Experience working with juveniles incarcerated in Juvenile Justice Commission and adults incarcerated in a maximum security facility such as Rahway State Prison in NJ.
As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), I provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals receiving inpatient and outpatient services through Rutgers Behavioral Health. I work with patients navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, with a focus on individualized, compassionate treatment. My goal is to help you achieve symptom relief, strengthen resilience, and move toward a more stable and fulfilling life aligned with your personal goals
I obtained my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. I am certified in Polyvagal Theory
I’m a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with years of experience in mental health. I specialized in treating conditions like anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD, using a holistic and compassionate approach
I'm a Clinical Social Worker. My clinical objective includes empowering individuals and families to cultivate their"Inner Harmony Hub". The most important ingredient involves clients exercising self-compassion in a judgement free therapeutic space.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Pennington, NJ
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 81%Stress management
- 81%PTSD
- 74%Trauma
- 95%Aetna
- 86%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 77%Cigna
- 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 58%Oxford
- 98%English
- 16%Spanish
- 7%Yoruba
- 5%Tagalog
- 2%Arabic
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
- 72%Woman
- 28%Man
- 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 28%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 26%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 12%Licensed Psychologist
- 2%Substance Use Disorder
- 100%Individual therapy
- 26%Family therapy
- 19%Couples therapy
- 12%Child or adolescent therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Pennington
Finding the right therapist in Pennington, NJ starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider whether you want support for a specific concern — such as anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or life transitions — and whether you prefer in-person sessions locally or virtual appointments from home. Pennington is a small community in Mercer County, so expanding your search to include nearby areas like Princeton, Ewing, and Lawrenceville can give you access to a broader range of licensed providers, including psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), and psychiatrists.
Beyond specialty and location, it helps to look at a provider's background and approach before booking. Reading a detailed bio can tell you about their training, the types of therapy they practice — such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — and what a session with them looks like. A free phone consultation, when available, is another way to see if a provider feels like a good match before committing.
Therapy in the Pennington area can be expensive out of pocket, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs upfront, and your out-of-pocket expense may be as low as $0 per visit, though costs vary based on your location and exact coverage. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a therapist who fits your needs and your budget.
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