

Headway connects Trenton residents with UnitedHealthcare-covered therapy and medication management. Access providers across neighborhoods like the Mill Hill and Downtown areas with flexible scheduling and an average savings of 75% on sessions.
We all get overwhelmed and new challenges can emerge, coping skills cease working, and new skills need developing. Therapy can help light the way. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, panic, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance use, or other concerns, therapy can provide you with the tools to cope and thrive. I want to be there to support you during this process.
Successful therapy starts with the formation of the counselor-client bond. Therapy is a relationship where a private, supportive, and non-judgmental alliance is fostered. Psychic injuries, biological dispositions, familial and life experiences shape our present. The past affects how we relate to others and why we carry wounds into the present. New and old life events can lead to self-destructive coping. Therapy can equip you with strategies to manage anxiety, improve relationships, and feel more in control of your life. Symptoms and diagnosis need not define us. We can learn to appreciate life’s joy and successes.
Hello, I'm Jackelyn Alvarez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey. I earned my Masters of Social Work degree from Rutgers University in 2017. With several years of experience, I've worked across diverse settings including Respite care, Supportive housing, Outpatient clinic, and Intensive In Community Counseling. Fluent in Spanish, I also have extensive experience conducting telehealth sessions. I've worked with individuals of all ages, from children to geriatric populations.
I’m currently accepting a limited number of new clients, with availability on Sundays and select Fridays.
Hi, I’m Melissa — a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with a Master of Science in Counseling and over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide online therapy for teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self-doubt, and relationship challenges.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I’m committed to ongoing professional growth through advanced training, consultation, and continuing education to ensure I provide thoughtful, effective, and high-quality care tailored to each client’s unique needs.



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.