Therapists in East Orange, NJ and Nearby Locations

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Ambre Hriso
LCSW, MSW
Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

Are you having difficulty coping with a life transition or loss? Do you feel alone in your experience, emotions and thoughts? Navigating hardships and challenges can be a difficult journey without the proper guidance and can appear confusing and...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey, New York

Hello! We are Online Virtual Counselors, a group practice whose providers have over a combined 150 years of experience. We offer online therapy and psychological support in English and Spanish to clients living in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, DC,...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

Welcome to my profile! Are you seeking for someone to help you navigate life's challenges and support your personal growth? Look no further because I am here to assist you. With years of experience specializing in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, I...
Maggie Vlazny
LCSW, LLC
In-Person Sessions:

Florham Park, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

I offer warm, compassionate counseling to both couples and individuals. After graduating from Rutgers University with my MSW, I worked at an agency that served abused women, then opened my private practice. I served a general population with...
In-Person Sessions:

Franklin Township, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

Debra G. Salzman, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and is licensed in New Jersey. Dr. Salzman has been at Behavior Therapy Associates, P.A. since 1992. Dr. Salzman has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and...
In-Person Sessions:

Ramsey, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

Finding the right therapist can be a long, confusing process. How can you be sure that the person you’re choosing has the right experience or training to effectively help you or your loved ones? As a therapist with a decade’s worth of...
In-Person Sessions:

Peapack, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University. I have 20 years of experience working with teenagers, individuals, couples and families. I am trained in EMDR, a technique used to help process and resolve...
Rebecca Schulman
Psy.D., BCBA-D
In-Person Sessions:

Somerset, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

Rebecca K. Schulman, Psy.D., BCBA-D is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral level at Behavior Therapy Associates. She is also the Program Director of the HI-STEP® Summer Social Skills Program:...
In-Person Sessions:

Montclair, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

Prefer help from a therapist who is also a part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer community? Worried that most therapists will not truly understand you or that you will have to censor yourself in therapy because of the type of...
In-Person Sessions:

Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Pennsylvania, New Jersey

I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Psy.D.) with over 22 years of clinical experience. Personally, I have been involved in a daily meditation practice for over 15 years. After years of conducting psychotherapy, I transitioned to providing...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

Angry? Fearful and tense? Are you waiting for other shoe to drop? Too sensitive? I am a Transformative therapist and a Success coach. I have 17 years of experience of working with those who want to upgrade their life's quality. Let me help you to...
Rory Panter
Psy.D.
In-Person Sessions:

Franklin Township, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

Rory A. Panter, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist at Behavior Therapy Associates. She has extensive experience providing therapy and evaluation/testing services to children and adolescents and their families, including individuals with a wide range...
In-Person Sessions:

Cranford, New Jersey

I am a licensed clinical social worker (New Jersey License #44SC04613000) and have been providing mental health services for over 25 years. I earned my master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University and completed my clinical internships at...
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New York, New Jersey

**OFFERING ONLINE SESSIONS FOR RESIDENTS OF CT, NJ, and NY** Hello and welcome! My name is Akeera Peterkin (she/her/hers). My clients often describe me as genuine, compassionate, and personable. For me, the therapeutic relationship is an allyship-...
Gemma Nastasi
Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
In-Person Sessions:

Red Bank, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

Gemma Nastasi is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach from the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching as well as an Associate Coach from the International Coaching Federation. She is also certified in holistic nutrition,...
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Short Hills, New Jersey

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New Jersey, New York

I am a clinical psychologist and licensed as a practicing psychologist in New York (016741) and New Jersey (35SI00449700) and I am credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. I am Level certified in TEAM Therapy and...
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Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

Rikki Bobchin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New Jersey and earned an MSW from Rutgers University in 1996. Rikki specializes in providing evidence-based treatment and has been successfully treating clients with Borderline...
Michael Selbst
Ph.D., BCBA-D
In-Person Sessions:

Franklin Township, New Jersey

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Michael C. Selbst, Ph.D., BCBA-D is the Executive Director of Behavior Therapy Associates. He is a Licensed Psychologist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Certified School Psychologist, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral level. Dr....
Renee Welde
LMHC, L.P.C, MS
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Hi! How are you? I'm Renee Welde, M.S., LPC, BCC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Coach, and Retreat Leader, specializing in clients struggling in finding their authentic self, as they move through their Life Transitions....
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Brick Township, New Jersey

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New Jersey

Hello. My name is Janice Nardi, and I provide On-Line Counseling to couples and individuals. I have been counseling for 25 years and pretty consistently my work has included 50% couples and 50% individuals. I love my work and I look forward to...
Shana Spier
LCSW-C
Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey, Maryland

Being a therapist is a very important part of who I am and my life. I care deeply about my work and my patient’s experiences. I believe that when someone feels genuinely cared about, understood, in control, and safe, they can finally begin to...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

I have an MSW from NYU and A BA in Psychology from Rutgers University, graduating with Highest Honors. I am certified in CBT, DBT and Forgiveness Counseling. My training encompasses the full range of CEU offerings. My practice is very interactive...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey, New York

How we perceive something will directly impact our emotional and behavioral responses. Learning to understand the process of perception will offer ongoing opportunities for an individual to enact change in his or her life. In my practice I draw from...
Jaclyn Hunt
MA, BCCS, ACAS
Teletherapy for Clients In:

New Jersey

JACLYN HUNT MA, ACAS, BCCS Welcome! I am a life coach and Advanced Certified Autism Specialist (ACAS) specializing in the Autism and Special Needs population. My desire is to guide you towards a balanced life that brings you both happiness and peace...

An Overview of Mental Health in East Orange, New Jersey

The citizens of East Orange, a city in New Jersey’s Essex County, face numerous challenges socially and economically. The population has seen a decline from 73,552 in the 1990 Census to 69,824 in the 2000 Census. As of 2016, the population was estimated at 64,797. The city’s residents tend to struggle financially, as the estimated median household income of East Orange is $40,561, lower than the median for Essex County ($54,860), the United States ($55,322), and much lower than the median for New Jersey, which was $76,126 as of 2016.

Demographic Data for East Orange, New Jersey

A vast majority of the residents of East Orange, 86.2%, identify as black. Residents identifying as Hispanic make up 8.3% of the population, while those identifying as white make up 2.3%. Male residents make up 48.7% of the population, while female residents make up 51.3%. The median resident age in East Orange is younger than that of New Jersey: 33.9 years and 39.5 years respectively.

Mental Health Statistics in East Orange, New Jersey

Statewide, New Jersey residents report an average of 3.3 poor mental health days per month, compared with a 3.5 average on a national scale. In Essex County, there are approximately 581 residents for every mental health provider, which is slightly better than the statewide ratio of 623 people for every mental health provider.

Poor Physical Health Contributes To Poor Mental Health in East Orange, New Jersey

The percentages of Essex County residents with certain health conditions are moderate to high in Essex County:

  • 7% of the population has diabetes
  • 7% of the population is obese
  • There are 701.9 new diagnoses of chlamydia per 100,000 people each year
  • There are 1,567.3 new diagnoses of HIV per 100,000 people each year

A life-changing diagnosis has the potential to cause or contribute to stress disorders such as anxiety, not only in the patients but their families. These conditions can also hurt one’s self-image.

Other Factors Affecting Mental Health in East Orange, New Jersey

The city of East Orange faces serious challenges that can affect the state of mental health among its residents, as well as their accessibility to mental health services:

  • Poverty: The poverty rate of East Orange is extremely high at 20.2%. The largest demographics of people living in poverty in East Orange are African Americans, Hispanics, and females aged 25 to 34. Notably, 9.9% of people living in poverty are Hispanic even though Hispanics only make up 8.3% of the population.
  • Violent Crime: The rates of homicides and violent crime are extremely high in Essex County, especially as compared with the rest of New Jersey. Essex County has the highest rate of violent crime of any New Jersey county: 681.2 incidences per 100,000 people every year. The homicide rate is 15.4 per 100,000 people.
  • Education: While 5 of adult East Orange residents have a high school diploma or better, only 18.8% hold a bachelor’s degree or better.
  • Drug Abuse: East Orange had 466 admissions to treatment for substance abuse in 2015, making it number two of the top five municipalities in Essex County for admissions. Of the 466 admissions, 166 were primarily for heroin, while 124 were for marijuana/hashish.

Community Responses and Resources

In areas where there is a lack of treatment resources available, many people with mental health challenges must either rely on emergency treatment at hospitals or else wind up in jail. In 2012, Essex County implemented a program that would steer nonviolent offenders with a mental health issue away from jail. Instead, they would be evaluated and linked with appropriate services within their community if mental illness was a factor in the commission of the crime. The program was initiated not only to help people obtain the help they need but also as a deterrent to repeat offenses. There is currently no data available as to whether or not it was successful.

The state government of New Jersey maintains a directory of mental health resources, organized by county.