Therapists in Kearny, NJ
Clinical mental health counseling can help people work through various issues in their lives, such as domestic violence, coping with issues with one’s physical health, mental health needs, and difficult life experiences.
In Kearny, NJ, people working through substance use can find a licensed associate counselor, a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, mental health counseling, and person-centered therapy to help work through issues relating to substance use.
Therapists in Kearny, NJ can help you work through difficult issues to cultivate positive relationships in your life journey. If you want to work with a therapist Kearny, NJ has options. The following licensed therapists, counselors, psychologists, and social workers offer internet-based mental healthcare in Kearny, NJ. To learn more about a therapist, open their profile to read about their experience and areas of expertise.
Cara Tilghman
Clinician
License Type(s): MS, LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
12 years offering treatment
I have been counseling adults, teenagers, and families for over 12 years, using a positive strengths-based approach. I specialize in a number of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. I am committed to helping people of all ages with a range of challenges such as relationship problems, self-harm, suicidal ideation, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, attachment/adjustment difficulties, and general family conflict. My counseling style is generally to show a lot of warmth, compassion, and acceptance, while also challenging you to identify and help change unproductive thinking patterns. People come for help coping with many different stressors and mood issues. It takes a lot of strength and courage to reach out to someone and talk about your feelings. I am hear to listen without judgement, in order to help you understand your past and bring mindfulness into your present and future.
Dr. Dianne Fabii
Clinician
License Type(s): Ph.D.,LPC,NCC, MCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesDepression
20 years offering treatment
Warmest greetings and thank you for visiting! You have made the first important step in seeking solutions to current challenges in your life. It is my hope that by sharing your journey, you will emerge stronger, healthier, and more confident in handling personal difficulties. It would be my honor to support you and to help you find the resources and support you need. Our mental and emotional health is as important as our physical health. This courageous step of seeking counseling will empower you to overcome personal trials, and to achieve your best sense of self. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey, though I currently live in Florida, where I work as a school counselor. I am available a few evenings per week and on weekends to work with Better Health clients. During the summer and school holidays, I have daytime availability. With more than 20 years of extensive experience working with adults and children of all ages on a variety of issues, I have heard both heartbreaking and inspirational personal stories. The wide range of concerns of my clients include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, loss and extended bereavement, trauma, career development, parenting challenges, children of divorce, executive functioning skills, and self-esteem. I draw from a variety of theories and holistic approaches to inform my practice, and to help you achieve your wellness goals. Additionally, I have helped hundreds of clients with job search strategies and finding fulfilling employment. A unique aspect of my background is that I have spent extensive time in southern India, and am well-versed in Indian culture, especially as it relates to marriage and family relationships. My doctoral dissertation focused on arranged marriage practices among Indian-American families and how young adults are driving change in this tradition. Therefore, I am quite comfortable in working with clients of this cultural background. One of the most important factors in creating change is establishing and maintaining mutual trust in the therapeutic relationship. This partnership requires honesty, respect, empathy, compassion, communication, and commitment to do the work of increasing self-awareness, practicing self-care, and growing in understanding to achieve potential. I very much look forward to working with you to help you find your path toward your best life, filled with joy, meaning and satisfaction.
Michelle Evans
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,NCC,CEDS-S
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changes
17 years offering treatment
Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in multiple states, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), an Accredited Clinical Supervisor (ACS), as well as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor (CEDS-C) through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IADEP). Michelle has an extensive amount of experience working with eating disorders, anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Michelle is also highly experienced with assisting parents in navigating behavioral issues with their adolescent/teenager. Michelle enjoys utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) , Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Family Based Therapy (FBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Michelle is a stay at home mom caring for her kids and keeping her therapeutic skills sharp by carrying a caseload on BetterHelp! Michelle loves helping people, talking to people, and getting to know people better. Michelle tries to have therapy feel safe, warm and welcoming. If you have little ones at home with you, they are always welcome to be present during your session.
Qiying Zhou
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Anger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
22 years offering treatment
My name is Qiying Zhou, most people call me Jill. I am a licensed clinical social worker and bilingual and bicultural in English and Chinese (Mandarin or Shanghainese). I have provided individual/couple counseling over 25 years in health care in NJ community helping individual who battles with anxiety, depression, substance abuse life changes from illness to death or relationship issues. We all experience anxiety or depressed mood in some degree, at certain point of our lives. The pandemic has hit us all extremely hard. Having a trusting and therapeutic relationship with someone knows where you come from and uses your familiar language, who's non-judgmental with patient ears is a starting point working towards to iron out the wrinkles of any issue and discover your inner strength for ultimate solution to achieve happiness and content. My approach is client-centered, interactive,,cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional focused therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused therapy. I am blessed by my unique bicultural and bilingual background that has been enabling me to serve those underserved due to cultural or/and language barriers. I am looking forward to working with you!
Catherine Wasson
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
4 years offering treatment
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia and Colorado with over 4 years of experience working all types of individuals with mental health issues. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, career challenges, and those struggling with homelessness. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My therapy style is open and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution-based therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to ask for help. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and work with you. I look forward to working with you!
Mavish Khan
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
Life can be overwhelming, messy, beautiful, and hard—all at once. If you're feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, or just plain exhausted, therapy can be a powerful way to sort through it and start feeling more like yourself again. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience supporting adults through life’s toughest (and most confusing) seasons. I help people work through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship stress, parenting challenges, and big life transitions. Whether you’re facing something new or something that’s been building for a while, I’ll meet you with empathy, honesty, and no judgment. My approach is collaborative and grounded—I blend evidence-based methods like CBT, solution-focused, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies. We'll work together to understand what’s going on, make room for healing, and find practical steps forward. Some sessions might feel deep and reflective; others might be about learning new tools or simply letting yourself exhale. And yes, there’s room for humor, too—because growth and grace can coexist. If you’re ready for a space that’s fully yours—to talk, process, and move toward something better—I’m here.
Lauren Grassi
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed in New Jersey with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtqia+-related issues including sexual and gender identity, coping with grief and loss, & intimacy related issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Rhonda Cox
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC, CAC_III, LCPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
21 years offering treatment
Hello and thank you so much for taking the 1st step in enhancing your life, it takes much courage to be here! There are a few things you may want to know about my approach, along with those things you may inquire on about the person they will be trusting while you embark on your journey to better health. I have been practicing mental health since 1999 from a psychiatric units, out patient community mental health centers and actively in practice from my solely owned private office (established 2013). After being a non-traditional student (started higher education later in life) I have enjoyed this 20 year experience of support encouragement and gentle guidance through non-judgmental, unbiased care. With my range of experience and diversity of clientele, It has been my pleasure to witness the positive outcomes clients have had through the practices of; CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), SFBT (Solution Focused Brief Therapy) and Client Centered therapy all of which are evidenced based best outcome practices. In working with my clients I have had the thrill to watch them grow, develop, and enhance their lives and on occasion, return for fine-tuning. It's exciting when treatment goals are achieved and life improves - I invite you to be part of the process of either enhancing your life or perhaps creating a new life that is stronger and more bold with grace, confidence and direction.
Wendy McDermott
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,CCM
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesADHD
20 years offering treatment
Hello and thanks for checking out BetterHelp. If you are struggling or need help dealing with a life issue you have come to the right place and I may be your person. I'm Wendy...I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in a vast array of settings. I received my MSW from the University of Oklahoma and I hold licenses in Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, and Washington DC. My experience as well as my diverse life history and worldwide travel will help me see you as a unique and remarkable person. I am a military brat and a veteran, a sports enthusiast as well as a dedicated clinician who enjoys creating a venue for growth and adaptation. I appreciate any and all walks of life. I understand there is no one person like you and or knows what you need better than you. I will listen and provide you an avenue to explore yourself. I tend to be straightforward and direct with a kind, non judgemental approach. You will find that I have an open and caring attitude and I am passionate about exploring ways to help you become your best self. My practice is based on a Strengths-Based approach and or guided by Solution-Focused Brief therapeutic interventions however I am able to incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral techniques depending on your needs. I am available if you need assistance for an immediate crisis, a tune up for continued growth, a cheerleader or a "coach" to guide you through a life change or challenge. I have a good deal of experience working with individuals who have addictions, sexual trauma, end of life coping and or death grief, trauma, LBGTQ+ challenges and military life stressors. During my career I have assisted troubled, foster, adoptive, non traditional and blended families. I respect you for your courage and bravery to seek help. I realize your time is precious and would be honored to be your ally in this tough world.
Kristen McGuire
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes
14 years offering treatment
I am licensed in New Jersey with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
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Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Kearny that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
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Mental health therapists in Kearny available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Kearny therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Kearny therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Kearny region and in the state of New Jersey.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Kearny can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Kearny may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
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Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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