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Often rebooked
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with 20+ years of experience providing formal and informal therapy in a variety of settings and areas of concern. I have provided services in private homes, traditional office settings, correctional facilities, nursing homes, and other program settings. I have worked with people with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, compassion fatigue, motivation, and self esteem. I also have experience working with people with disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I strive to meet people where they are, and believe that all people deserve to be treated with kindness, dignity and respect. My approach is person centered, and combines cognitive-behavioral, person centered and solution focused therapy principles. All treatment plans are tailored to meet your individual and specific needs. First steps are often the hardest, but with courage and determination, all things are possible. When you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
I like to keep initial sessions as comfortable and informal as possible. While there is much information to be gathered, the process is structured to feel like a "getting to know each other" conversation. Questions from individuals are encouraged to increase comfort and trust in the process. Treatment plans and goals are created with each individual's input and preferences.
I have worked with people in many different environments, contexts and life situations. I believe my strength is meeting people where they are at, without judgement or expectations. Everyone needs a helping hand along the journey of life regardless of the circumstances. My goal is to help those whose lives I touch, find their way back to their unique path, along with the tools they will need to walk it with peace and confidence.
The decision to make changes is a challenging one, as well as individual one. I am experienced in working with individuals on a variety of mental health issues and concerns. I meet people where they are and assess the best way for them to start moving forward. I believe in using a combination of therapeutic tools as well as encouraging exploration of local supports and resources to support lasting change once therapy has ended. My ideal clients are those who are motivated and willing to put in the effort for change, even when it feels hard in the moment.
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Cash - $90 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Braven Health - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Horizon
Horizon - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This technique is used to help people better understand the connection between emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Treatment focuses on being more intentional in the thought process, thus gaining more perspective on potential behavioral choices. I encourage small changes that can be sustained over time, to encourage the experience of success while working to address the broader issues.
Grief Therapy
This technique is used, in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, to help process the challenging emotions of loss through acknowledgement and self forgiveness. Grief is a very individual journey and treatment is focused around accepting where one is at and moving forward with intention while processing difficult emotions.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
This technique is used to allow the individual to be the expert in their own life and work collaboratively with the therapist to set goals and choose their priorities of treatment. This reinforces the importance of collaboration to create the meaningful connection to foster personal growth .
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
This technique is used, in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help individuals be more intentional in their thought processes, as well learning to accept their thoughts and feelings without judgement, and with compassion. This modality is helpful in undoing unhelpful thought processes and replace them with healthier, more intentional ones.
Positive Psychology
This method is an integral part of all my therapeutic modalities. While working through specific problems, struggles, and areas of improvement, it is essential to simultaneously reinforce the individual's strengths, connections and individual uniqueness so that changes can be more easily integrated into healthy lasting change.
1 rating with written reviews
June 9, 2026
I needed a therapist, who genuinely authentic, and that came through immediately during my session with Kelley Ryan. By the end of the session, she was able to guide me toward “small solutions” that will support my personal goals. I look forward to our next session.