Find a therapist in Westfield, NJ — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Westfield, NJ accepting new patients
Westfield residents can connect with 4,131 licensed providers through Headway, serving neighborhoods including Downtown, Mountainside, and Clark with open-minded, holistic care. Sessions available virtually or in-person with free intake calls, fast availability, and insurance support so you can focus on your mental health journey.
Hi there! My name is Alicia and I am a licensed counselor. The first step in reaching out for help is challenging, so give yourself some credit for making it here.
My goal in sessions is for us to work collaboratively and I can give you the tools you may need to become the best version of yourself. My areas of focus are in working with trauma, family dynamics, and eating disorders.
Welcome! Thank you for being HERE, I imagine your journey thus far has been challenging and I am here to help! I proudly earned my Doctorate of Social Work and am a compassionate LCSW with almost 20 years experience in many different clinical settings including residential, school-based, community health, outpatient and higher education. Highly skilled to work with preteens, adolescents and adults from a trauma informed lens on many different mental health issues including anxiety, depression, at-risk behaviors, life changes and transitions, anger and behavioral issues, stress, grief and loss, and, interpersonal and school-based issues. I specialize in treating clients who have multi-layered, complicated, chronic and intersecting issues from all life domains.
No matter the complexity of your struggle, you have the capacity for self-empowerment and healing. As a dually licensed clinician (LCSW & LCADC), I provide specialized, dedicated support for individuals and couples navigating mental health challenges, school or workplace pressures, substance use concerns, or the problems of everyday living. Whether you are facing one specific hurdle or managing a complex combination of these stressors, I partner with you to turn toward your distress and cultivate conditions for lasting growth.
Welcome!
As a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in child & adolescent psychiatry I believe healing happens when we address the whole person- mind and body. Seeking help is often the most difficult step on one's healing journey, so congratulations on taking the first step!
I have over 17 years experience working in the mental health field. I have extensive experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, transitions in life and grief. I meet clients where they are at to help them explore and process their patterns of thinking and the impact those patterns have on their daily functioning and goals.
Joanne Wilson Russell
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Princeton Junction, NJ
Dr. Sharonda Moore-Forehand
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Morristown, NJ
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Westfield, NJ
- 97%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 75%Trauma
- 71%PTSD
- 99%Aetna
- 79%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 76%Cigna
- 60%United Healthcare
- 95%English
- 14%Spanish
- 7%Yoruba
- 3%French
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
- 70%Woman
- 30%Man
- 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 27%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 24%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 5%Licensed Psychologist
- 4%Substance Use Disorder
- 98%Individual therapy
- 31%Family therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
- 14%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 Westfield
Finding the right therapist in Westfield, NJ starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Think about the concerns you want to address — whether that's anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or something else — and whether you'd prefer a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist. Providers in the Westfield area offer a range of approaches, from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to trauma-focused care and family therapy.
Practical factors matter, too. Consider whether you want in-person sessions close to home or the flexibility of virtual appointments. Check that a provider is fully licensed in New Jersey, and read their bio to get a sense of their style and areas of focus. A free phone consultation can also help you gauge fit before booking your first session.
Therapy in the Westfield area can be expensive out of pocket, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most straightforward ways to lower costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see an estimated session cost before you book, 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 matches your needs and is covered by your plan.
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