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Christine Antonelli

LCSW, 30 years of experience

Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey. I have a doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania and have been practicing for several years. I am a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist who is committed to promoting mental wellness and emotional resilience. I work with my clients to develop a personalized treatment plan so they can reach their goals successfully.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In the first session, we will spend time covering the basics (verifying all information on file is correct), followed by a conversation surrounding the issue you are experiencing, so that problem-solving can start quickly to get you on your way to healing.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My strengths include helping others through dedication, compassion, respect, and a desire to help my clients achieve the agreed upon goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

In my practice, I help adults experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. I emphasize a cognitive-behavioral approach and help my clients connect their thoughts, actions and behaviors so they can develop the coping skills to live a happy and healthy life.

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction
Anxiety
Depression

Other specialties

Anger Management
Couples Counseling
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Women's Issues

I identify as

White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Helping clients evaluate their thoughts, emotions and behavior and make connections and adjustments accordingly with the goal of improving their current life.

Couples Counseling

Working with couples to resolve the conflict interfering with their relationship, with emphasis placed on effective problem-solving and critical thinking strategies.

Strength-Based

All of us have strengths. Identifying and focusing on one's strengths facilitates the healing process.

Christian Counseling

Faith plays an important role in the healing process for many individuals.

Grief Therapy

Helping individuals recognize the phases of loss to work towards healing.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

New Jersey

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Horizon
Cash - $100 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Horizon - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Amerihealth
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
, 16 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

July 23, 2025

Christine is very good for me. Understanding, truthful and knowledgeable. I appreciate her approach and demeanor. Hopefully with her help I will meet my goals.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Christine

June 4, 2025

Christine is amazing & has been so helpful. She truly cares & challenges me with homework, which I appreciate. I look forward to our sessions. Thank you Christine & Grow Therapy!

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 6 with Christine

May 28, 2025

I was very skeptical about therapy, very private person. My first session was very relaxing and I know it's just the beginning but she made me feel relaxed. Looking forward to our next session.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Christine