Online therapy in New Jersey

Explore online therapists and medication management providers in New Jersey. Compare their approach and availability, then contact providers directly.
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Looking for therapists licensed in New Jersey who offer online care? This page is designed to help you compare providers across the state without limiting your search to whoever is closest to home. With online therapy, you can look beyond your immediate area and focus more on fit, availability, cost, and comfort. Use the directory filters to narrow options by specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and provider type, including therapy, medication management, or both. Search for care that fits your life, not just your ZIP code.

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Josephine Meh PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC

PMHNP

Licensed In:
New Jersey, New York, Ohio
“I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults across New York, Ohio, and New Jersey who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, sleep difficulties, or other mental health concerns. Whether you’re navigating a new challenge or have been struggling for some time, I provide a supportive space where you can feel heard, ask questions, and work toward meaningful change.”
Services:
Medication Management
Specialties:
Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Depression · Grief · Men’s Mental Health · Mood Disorders · Panic
Dr. Briana Weisner

Wise Mind Psychotherapy, PLLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Helping adults overcome anxiety disorders, OCD, and perfectionism is my bread and butter and where my expertise lies. I also have extensive experience treating issues related to body image dissatisfaction, eating disorders, low self-esteem, identity development, life transition difficulties, depression, and relationship and interpersonal concerns.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Body Dysmorphia · Burnout · Eating Disorders · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Self Esteem
Annalisa Erba

Annalisa Erba, Psy.D.

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I have studied and worked with people who have experienced significant losses/grief (particularly early parental loss) in great depth. I have also had considerable experience with people who are struggling with issues around relationships, anxiety, overfunctioning, infidelity, early adulthood/mid life crises/aging, peri/menopause, fertility, cross cultural issues, perfectionism and existential questions.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Spirituality · Women’s Mental Health
Amy Kreins

Kreins Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with teens, adults, and seniors navigating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. My clients often seek support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions, as well as issues related to self-esteem, identity, grief, and adjustment. I also work with individuals managing more complex concerns such as trauma, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and chronic health or pain conditions. Many of my clients are looking to better understand themselves, improve coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space and tailor treatment to each individual, helping clients build on their strengths, improve decision-making, and develop practical strategies to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Depression · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Hoarding · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Bethany Friedman

BraveFull Psychology

PSYD, CEDS

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Do thoughts about food, your body, or your worth consume you, leaving you exhausted and uncertain about what comes next? Are you just trying to stay afloat while everyone else seems to have it figured out? Are your emotions so intense that it feels like you might burst from the pain, and you feel desperate for a way out, or do you work hard to keep them locked up tightly? Do you hold on to old experiences or painful memories that make you feel stuck, even when you want to move forward? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. With expert support, you can recover from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and trauma.”
Services:
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Body Dysmorphia · Depression · Eating Disorders · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Licensed In:
New Jersey, New York
“Have you been in therapy before, but felt like it only got so far? Maybe it felt surface-level, overly passive, or like you were left to connect the dots on your own. You may still find yourself stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or damaging relationship patterns, with a sense that something deeper is driving it. Many of my clients have lived through trauma, painful relationship experiences, or family dynamics that continue to shape how they feel, relate to others, and see themselves. This work tends to resonate with people who want something more focused, more engaged, and more effective than what they’ve experienced before.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD
Hannah de Groot

Stride Counseling

LPC

Licensed In:
Delaware, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont
“My clients are dedicated athletes who look like they have it all together, while privately struggling with an eating disorder, RED-S, or OCD. They're obsessing over food or their body, stuck in rigid patterns and running on empty, even though quitting isn't an option they'll consider. As a life-long athlete and someone in recovery myself, I understand the fear that getting better might mean losing your edge or your place on the team. It doesn't. My clients don't just want recovery, they want to reclaim their love for their sport, with real tools for pressure and perfectionism along the way.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Body Dysmorphia · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Depression · Eating Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Women’s Mental Health
Licensed In:
New Jersey
“I work primarily with women and couples navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and the emotional challenges that can accompany these experiences. I also support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions related to reproductive and maternal mental health. Drawing on more than 20 years in social work, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client's unique journey.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Women’s Mental Health
Jennifer Giovinazzi

Lotus Psychotherapy, LLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
New Jersey
“Many times people come to me with some area they are feeling stuck or are struggling with strong feelings that are hard to understand or control. I specialize in trauma and use somatic based practices to help people move from stress reactions to regulated responses. I've been in private practice over 12 years and provide supervision and support for clinicians navigating life/work balance. I also facilitate peer supervision with two groups of clinicians. Symptoms and Diagnoses help guide our treatment, but are not the whole picture. I believe in listening to our bodies natural intelligence, to understand the reason you are experiencing symptoms and identify how to get to the root of the issue.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Grief · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Leah S. Levenson, Psy.D.

LSL Psychological Services, P.A.

Psy.D.

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Many of the people I work with are capable adults who look like they have everything together but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted behind the scenes. They often know what they "should" be doing, but still find themselves stuck in the same patterns. I also work with teens, college students, and parents navigating anxiety, perfectionism, stress, and life's many transitions. My style is warm, direct, and practical. Therapy with me is a conversation, not a lecture. I'll ask questions, notice patterns, and offer honest feedback while helping you develop tools that fit your life. You don't have to have everything figured out before you start. Most people don't. We'll work together to understand what's getting in your way and help you move toward lasting, meaningful change.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health
Masha Sorkin

Masha Sorkin & Associates

LICSW/LCSW

Licensed In:
California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, DC
“I work with adults for individual and couples therapy. My passion is to work with people on issues surrounding all stages of relationships; from seeking a relationship and dating, break ups, premarital/engagement, marriage, parenthood and beyond. I work with individuals and couples struggling in the areas of communication, intimacy, connection, infertility, infidelity, value differences, in law issues, parenting, existential crises as well as any other area impacting their ability to live a high quality of life. I also have a passion for working with people with high functioning anxiety as well as other forms of anxiety.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Divorce · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Alicia A. Williams, Ed.D.

Paths to Healing, LLC

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed In:
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
“1. Women struggling with PTSD and C-PTSD, esp. as related to childhood sexual abuse/assault 2. Women who identify as Lesbian and want to work with an out Lesbian provider 3. Women of Color who want to work with a provider of color (I am of mixed heritage: African-American and European-American.)”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Disability · Grief · Life Transitions · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health

Finding online care in New Jersey

Online therapy can be especially practical in New Jersey because daily life often gets shaped by traffic, tolls, trains, school pickup, and packed schedules. The closest provider is not always the easiest one to see consistently. With telehealth, you can widen your search beyond your immediate town and compare therapists across North Jersey, Central Jersey, South Jersey, and Shore communities without adding another drive to your week. That can make a real difference if you want a therapist who works with a specific concern, speaks a certain language, sees children or teens, offers evening sessions, or takes your insurance. Online care can also help when local openings are limited and you want to expand your options for finding a good fit. Before you book, it helps to compare fees, insurance options, session times, privacy needs, and whether a provider offers therapy, medication management, or both. If you want to verify a license or look for added support, use the official resources below.

Online therapy in New Jersey: common questions

How do I use this page to find the right fit for online therapy in New Jersey?

Start with the issues or goals that matter most to you. Use filters for specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you want therapy, medication management, or both. Then read profiles for the details that affect day-to-day fit, like session style, scheduling, rates, and whether the provider is accepting new clients. Because online care lets you search across New Jersey, it can help to save a few profiles and compare them based on who feels like the best match, not just who is nearest to home.

What should I ask before booking with a therapist?

A good first conversation should help you understand both fit and logistics. Ask whether the provider is licensed to see clients in New Jersey, whether they work with the concerns you want help with, how online sessions are handled, what appointment times they offer, and whether they take your insurance or offer self-pay rates. It is also a good idea to ask what the first session is like, how often they usually meet with clients, what their cancellation policy is, and what happens if you have a technology problem during an appointment.

Does my therapist have to live in New Jersey if we do telehealth sessions, and what happens if I travel out of state?

Your therapist does not necessarily have to live in New Jersey. What matters most is whether they are allowed to treat clients who are physically in New Jersey during the session. If you plan to travel out of state, tell your provider before your appointment. They may or may not be able to keep seeing you while you are away, depending on where you are and what licenses or multi-state authority they hold. If travel is a regular part of your life, it may help to browse therapists licensed in multiple states. If you would like to learn more, see our page on this topic.

What types of mental health services are available online through telehealth in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, telehealth can include counseling, psychotherapy, and psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Browse our pages for individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and testing and evaluations to find a provider that meets your needs. Availability depends on the clinician’s license, specialty, and whether they can offer the service virtually.

Can I find medication management providers here, and how is medication management different from online therapy?

Yes. Some listings are for prescribers who offer medication management, while others are for therapists who offer psychotherapy. Medication management usually involves evaluating symptoms, deciding whether medication may help, prescribing when appropriate, and then monitoring benefits, side effects, and adjustments over time. Online therapy is different: it focuses more on emotions, patterns, relationships, coping skills, and behavior change through conversation and treatment strategies. Some providers offer one service, while others offer both. If you think you may want medication, check whether the provider is a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or another licensed prescriber in New Jersey. If you need a controlled substance prescribed, ask the provider before booking whether they can do that through telehealth and what steps are required, since additional restrictions may apply.

Where can I start if I need lower cost or public mental health support in New Jersey?

A practical place to start is New Jersey Mental Health Cares, which helps connect people to treatment and other behavioral health resources. If you are looking for services for a child or teen, PerformCare is often a good first stop. National Alliance on Mental Illness New Jersey can also help with support groups, education, and local guidance. You can find the official links for these resources in the resources below.

How do I verify a therapist or prescriber’s New Jersey license?

You can use New Jersey’s official license verification system to confirm active licenses in social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, medicine, nursing, and physician assistant practice. The official link is included in the resources below.

Does insurance cover online therapy in New Jersey, and how does payment usually work?

Often, yes, but the details depend on your specific plan. Before you book, ask whether the provider is in network, what your copay or deductible is, and whether telehealth visits are covered the same way as in-person visits. If a provider is out of network, ask for the full session fee and whether they can give you a superbill for reimbursement. If you use New Jersey FamilyCare, check your plan’s behavioral health network before your first appointment.

What technology or privacy setup do I need for virtual sessions?

For most online therapy appointments, it is best to meet from a secure location with privacy and a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is usually ideal, though a phone or tablet may also work depending on the provider and platform. Most sessions happen by video, but depending on the provider and service, phone calls, texting, secure messaging, or email may also be part of telehealth or follow-up communication. Many providers also have their own policies about where sessions can take place, so it is best to check ahead of time if privacy or location may be an issue.

Are there scheduling, regional, travel, or weather issues in New Jersey that can make online therapy especially practical?

Yes. In New Jersey, even a short trip can turn into bridge traffic, tunnel delays, tolls, parking costs, train issues, or Shore traffic in peak season. Online therapy can be especially useful if you commute into New York City or Philadelphia, split time between different parts of the state, or want an appointment that fits into a lunch break or right after work. It can also make it easier to keep your routine on bad-weather days instead of missing a session.

When is online therapy not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, require a higher level of care, or do not have a private space or stable internet connection for sessions. In those situations, in-person services or local crisis resources may be more appropriate. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/) at 9-8-8 right away.

New Jersey mental health resources

New Jersey 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

New Jersey’s official 24/7 crisis page for suicide, mental health, and substance use support by call, text, or chat.

PerformCare New Jersey Children’s System of Care

Starting point for behavioral health, developmental disability, and substance use services for children, teens, and families.

New Jersey Mental Health Services Directory

Official New Jersey mental health services directory with state funded programs, screening services, warm line information, and other behavioral health resources.

New Jersey FamilyCare

Information about public health coverage, including behavioral health benefits and plan options for eligible residents.

New Jersey License Verification

Description: Official New Jersey license verification system for social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, medicine, nursing, and physician assistants.

NJ 211 Mental Health Resources

Official New Jersey license verification system for social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, medicine, nursing, and physician assistants.

New Jersey Mental Health Cares

New Jersey’s behavioral health information and referral line, operated by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, for help finding services and support.

NAMI New Jersey

New Jersey’s statewide NAMI affiliate offering education, support, advocacy, and community resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

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