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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in New Jersey
Recovery from addiction is possible with Headway's 1,372 New Jersey providers trained in community reinforcement, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other evidence-based modalities. Many patients save 75% on sessions through insurance coverage, with some paying $0 per visit.
“I am a solution focused therapist who mainly utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach. I utilize a variety of other frameworks including but not limited to DBT, Person Centered Therapy, Play therapy techniques, IFS.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach is grounded in trust, respect, empathy, honesty, and collaboration. I believe true healing and growth happen when care addresses the entire person—mind, body, and spirit.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I'm committed to walking alongside you throughout this journey, offering encouragement and guidance every step of the way.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I consider my specialty to be relationships- people who are going through breakups, divorce, or have trouble connecting with others to establish relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect a warm, compassionate, and collaborative environment where their concerns are truly heard and respected.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have marveled at the resiliency, perseverance, and wisdom each individual has used to carry them forward despite any barriers they face.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm passionate about offering a non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges and find ways to overcome them.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help clients connect past experiences to their challenges currently... replace distorted and negative beliefs with reasonable and positive ones.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am very passionate in working with all different types of clients and believe that not one size fits all when treating mental health or addiction.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I pride myself on giving each person a space to share what is honest, what is real, in hopes to help guide on to a path for true wellbeing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Throughout our work together, you can expect to gain greater insight into your emotional experiences, learn and practice tools to manage stressors and struggles, and build healthier patterns in your relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to providing care is compassionate, patient-centered, and focused on listening to each person's needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My sessions come with a mix of humor, challenging difficult topics and issues, and empowering the client to develop their own solutions...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is collaborative and empowering, tailored to each person's unique journey and designed to help develop meaningful insights and practical strategies for overcoming obstacles.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health filed and I am very easy to talk to. I a open-minded person and allow the client a safe place to express their thoughts and feelings
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I assist adults and young adults in gaining insight and awareness into what is causing them distress, discouragement, or feelings of being stuck.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I genuinely believe that people are more than their diagnosis or their hardest days, and that's the lens I bring to every session.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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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Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to heal and move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I enjoy working with patients to help them move toward their personal goals and their own vision for mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I create a compassionate, supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and focus on your individual goals.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is calm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel heard while finding practical solutions that fit your daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Your relationship with your therapist truly matters, and I am committed to creating a space where you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported as we begin this work together.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with six years of experience. My degree includes DNP and MSN. I treat clients aged 15 years old to adults with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, ADHD, OCD, Psychosis, autism, bipolar disorder, and insomnia. I value my client's opinions and input into the treatment they receive.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I bring to the therapy relationship an accepting, connecting, and compassionate attitude, and teach people how to adopt this approach toward themselves -- so necessary for healing!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I have been in the field for 28 years and have been honored to work with a diverse population with a myriad of issues...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in creating a compassionate, collaborative space where individuals can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and cultivate meaningful personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work from a client-centered approach while encouraging a side-by-side journey of self-exploration and growth.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“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.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“With a compassionate approach, she has dedicated her career to supporting adults facing mental health challenges...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I primarily utilize a client-centered approach that focuses on each individual's uniqueness to create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I trust that you have the strength, resources, and the capacity within you to overcome your life challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I bring many years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, and related challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their mental health journey.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe it is essential for the therapist to work alongside the client to build rapport and establish trust so that the client feels safe to begin the healing process.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I'm Mike Ellis, and I specialize in helping parents and loved ones of addicts and alcoholics create a home environment that fosters lasting recovery.
I founded Advocate to Awareness nonprofit in 2015 which has provided teaching /consultation services for schools and various service providers. The program initiatives address substance abuse and addictions among youth and young adults.
I worked as an in-home therapist to assist families develop coping skills to assist loved ones manage anger and drug related issues for 15 years. I have also worked at Honor Ridge Academy School located in Clark, NJ as a School Counselor/Behavioral Manager since 2007.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a licensed therapist specializing in complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and holistic mental health care.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Relationship issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Within the first session, most of my clients tell me they feel like they have chatted with a friend.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I focus my treatment on CBT skills and other complimentary tools to help empower clients to reclaim their health and wellbeing.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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