United Healthcare Shared Services Therapists in New Jersey

Finding a therapist who accepts United Healthcare Shared Services can make accessing mental health support more affordable and straightforward. With 269 verified therapists in New Jersey who accept United Healthcare Shared Services, you can filter by therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy to address concerns like anxiety, mood disorders, or stress management. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist is currently welcoming new clients and has availability within the next 30 days, providing timely access to quality care that aligns with your United Healthcare Shared Services coverage.

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Availability updated: 9/17/2026

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Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues
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I value authenticity, empathy, and self-awareness, both for myself, my clients, and as a critical part of the therapeutic process (I also take advantage of the healing power of laughter whenever possible!). I aim to normalize and validate my clients’ experiences without judgment, and above all, provide the most basic of human needs: to feel seen and heard. My name is Stephanie (or Stevie, either is fine) and I have been providing therapy in NJ exclusively via telehealth for about the last 5 years (prior to that, in person). I have a deep passion and respect for the power of therapy to change lives, which I have been privileged to witness in my work with clients, as well as in my personal life, both through the consistent use of therapy as part of my own self-care, as well as having spent the last 20 years raising two children with special needs. If you have been struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety, particularly if they are related to a traumatic experience, I would love the opportunity to work with you to reduce your symptoms and help you experience a present that is not overshadowed by your past. I love working with women ages 20 to 30-something who are still in academia or just starting out in their careers, but also love working with women of any age. I frequently work with survivors of child sexual abuse, as well as those struggling with issues related to self-worth, but work with other conditions as well.
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Open-minded
Warm
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey. I received my Masters in Social Work from New York University and I have been practicing for over 13 years in the NY and NJ region. I strive to create a safe, affirming space for my clients to explore challenges, identify their strengths and find their way to happier, healthier versions of themselves.
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Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Sex Addiction
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Jamil O. Lawrence, LCSW, SIFI ,ASPI, CBT- SUDs is a dedicated and results-oriented social worker with over 10 years of experience providing transformative care to individuals, veterans, and families, facing mental health challenges. His extensive background spans to coaching, mental health counseling, program coordination, and professional training, with a particular focus on recovery-oriented care and suicide prevention. Professional Experience As Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC) at VA New Jersey Health Care, Jamil is responsible for integrating recovery-oriented practices across mental health programs. He collaborates with providers, veterans, and families to implement recovery-focused services, provide training, and improve quality of care for veterans with serious mental illness. In his concurrent role as Compact Act Program Coordinator, Jamil leads the implementation of this lifesaving initiative, ensuring veterans in crisis receive comprehensive care. He manages program operations, delivers stakeholder training, and develops policies to enhance program impact. Previously, Jamil served as a Substance Abuse Treatment Program Social Worker, delivering evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (CBT-SUDs), to veterans navigating recovery. His earlier roles include inpatient clinical social work at Mount Sinai Health Systems and behavioral health services at Bronx Community College, where he implemented short-term evidence-based treatments to support mental health and academic success.
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Authentic
Solution oriented
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Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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Hello! Congratulations on your decision to seek personal growth and support! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in New Jersey. I received my master's degree in Psychological Counseling from Monmouth University and have been practicing for 22 years. I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I provide a warm, safe, and encouraging space for adults to learn skills to negotiate challenging emotions and life situations.
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Empowering
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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My work is grounded in the belief that genuine human connection is at the heart of healing. I strive to create a space filled with empathy, trust, and compassion, where you feel safe to explore your emotions and discover your inner strength. I believe therapy is not "one size fits all." Together we will develop a plan customized to your unique needs, preferences and goals. I will teach you healthy ways to process your feelings, improve communication and empower you to take care of yourself.
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Grief
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi, I’m a Indo-Caribbean-American therapist who understands how hard it is to talk about emotions when you’ve been raised to suppress them. Growing up, I was told that feelings weren’t valid—and that mental health struggles were a sign of weakness. Now, I help people unlearn those harmful messages and create space for healing. In my practice, I challenge the stigma around therapy in Caribbean and immigrant communities and offer a space where you don’t have to explain your culture—you can just be. Let’s gaff about what’s going on and explore whether we’re a good fit.
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Authentic
Warm
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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I practice trauma informed care, utilizing a strength based, client centered approach to treatment with a focus on developing a strong working alliance. My treatment modalities are eclectic, there is no one size fits all. My goal is to help you remove barriers, to enhance your mental, physical, and spiritual well being. I am an animal and nature lover. I practice yoga and mindfulness.
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Solution oriented
Direct
Intelligent
Specialties
Depression
Addiction
Anxiety
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Hi, I am Errol Victory, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the State of New Jersey with over eight years of clinical experience. To seek professional counseling takes tremendous courage and fortitude. You have made the right decision to seek professional help. You are the repository of your narrative, and no one can tell your pain like you can, this platform and forum allows you to share your experience with enormous confidentiality. I am available to assist you in overcoming your challenging thoughts, and emotional, and behavioral struggles.
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Solution oriented
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Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
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I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor providing virtual therapy for adults and couples who are ready to move beyond feeling stuck and begin creating meaningful, lasting change. Many of the clients I work with appear to be managing on the outside, while internally navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship strain, or difficulty expressing their needs. If you find yourself overthinking, reacting instead of responding, or repeating patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. My approach is structured, intentional, and insight-oriented. I focus on helping you strengthen your emotional intelligence—how you understand, manage, and communicate your emotions—because this is the foundation for healthier relationships, clearer decision-making, and improved overall well-being. Together, we will identify patterns, explore the root of your challenges, and develop practical tools that help you respond with clarity and confidence rather than impulse or avoidance. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, and emotional fatigue, as well as couples working through communication breakdowns, trust concerns, and disconnection. Therapy with me is an active process. It requires honesty, consistency, and a willingness to do the work, but it also creates the opportunity for real, sustainable growth. If you’re ready to invest in yourself, better understand how you operate emotionally, and begin showing up differently in your life and relationships, this is a space where that work can begin.
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Direct
Open-minded
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Couples Counseling
Depression
Racism
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Michelle Milligan, LCSW, LCSW-C, LISW, LISW-C, and LIMHP, for the past 25 years, is a dedicated and experienced Licensed Social Worker in multiple states with a strong background in providing therapeutic services across various disciplines. Her commitment to excellence and compassionate approach make her a valuable asset in medical, clinical, and psychiatric social work settings." I specialize in treating Racial Trauma in the workplace, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Social and General Anxiety and Mood Disorders (depression and bipolar), Anxiety (Social Phobia and PTSD), Transitional Stressors (divorce, grief, occupational and family changes), couples and family counseling, behavioral problems with adolescents, ADD and AD/HD, and problems with anger and impulsivity.
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Authentic
Empowering
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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Hi! My name is Sandra Apgar. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am Board Certified by the American Board of Clinical Social Work. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples, families and adults on a variety of issues. From hospitals, to schools, intensive outpatient programs and private practice. I am licensed in New Jersey and Florida
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Authentic
Solution oriented
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
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My journey into therapy began with a desire to help the hurting individuals I worked with in a group home, and a genuine passion for helping others find strength through life’s most difficult moments. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people facing a wide range of challenges—experiences that have shown me just how powerful and transformative therapy can be. These moments have only deepened my commitment to walking alongside others on their path to healing. I’m continually inspired by the belief that every person holds the capacity for growth, resilience, and change. We can change and heal. Sometimes we just need a little help along the way. I treat adults age 18 and up.
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Authentic
Open-minded
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ADHD
Anxiety
LGBTQ
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My name is Dr. Allie Hennis. I'm a compassionate, open, and collaborative therapist who believes deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship. Since 2002, I've helped adults struggling with anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, relationship concerns, fear of rejection or abandonment, difficulty setting boundaries, low self-esteem, and attachment or family-of-origin issues. I especially enjoy working with insightful, growth-oriented clients who want to better understand themselves, heal old hurts, and create healthier patterns in their lives and relationships.
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Empowering
Solution oriented
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Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
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Once a previous skeptic, the quality of my personal and professional life significantly improved through therapy once I learned to trust the process and invest in myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master's degree in Counselor Education. I am a US Army veteran and have worked extensively with Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Issues, and challenging adolescent behaviors with civilian and military families.
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Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Depression
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Life can be extremely busy and trying at times, especially now with all of the stressful changes in our lives, and we can feel as though we have too many roles to fill at once. This can create anxiety, depression, stress, and family issues. Having someone to help work through these difficulties can be extremely beneficial. I have many years of experience providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families who have needed assistance with child behavioral issues, parenting, family conflict, parent-child conflict, relationship issues, stress related to life transitions, self-injurious behaviors, depression, anxiety, infertility stress, and trauma. I like to build a good rapport with the client, sometimes through humor, to help them feel comfortable sharing their stories with me.
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Open-minded
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
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I grew up and currently live on a farm in Western Pennsylvania. I pride myself in being transparent and a regular person just like each one of my clients. I'm laid back and not perfect by any means. However, I am real and transparent. I love hunting, fishing, sports, and anything outdoors. I am able to get along and work with anyone, even if we disagree or don't share the same values and/or views.
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Solution oriented
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ
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I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in NJ. believe in a holistic approach to therapy, which means I aim to understand you as a whole person, including your physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual well-being. I take into account your past experiences, current stressors, trauma, and unique circumstances. My approach isn't a one-size-fits-all; I use a variety of therapeutic techniques.
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Warm
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Mood Disorders
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My name is Jennifer Leighton, LCSW. As a clinician, I have worked in a variety of settings, including psychiatric, outpatient mental health that provided individual, family, couples, and group counseling. I have extentive experience helping individuals and families facing substance abuse challenges, emotional struggles, relationship stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, and DCPP involvement. My approach is authentic, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I vale transparency and strive to be empathic, direct relatale and supportive. I work to creat an environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves openly without fear of judgement. I loook forward to supporting you in your journey towards emotional wellness.
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Open-minded
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Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
LGBTQ
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Rutgers School of Social Work. I have over 25 years of experience treating clients from diverse backgrounds and across various generations. I believe in acting as a guide as opposed to a leader and as such I am always open to my clients’ preferences or suggestions regarding how to proceed with treatment. I work in collaboration with them as a means of empowering my clients to adopt a proactive, as opposed to reactive approach to their clinical challenges.
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Child or Adolescent
Eating Disorders
Family Therapy
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Specializing In..... Child and Adolescent and Family Therapy * Individual Anxieties *School & Group Counseling * Children and Adolescent Counseling *Eating Disorder Counseling *Divorce Recovery and Peaceful Resolution of Family *Education Counseling for Elementary Students and Special Education Students and Parents *Educational Plan and IEP consulting * Social Skills and Conflict Resolution Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselo-dual Master's from University of Pennsylvania in School Counseling as well as Mental Health Counseling.She has her Bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's University in Education. Lauren specializes in working with children and adolescents and families as well as eating disorders, anxiety and school related issues. Lauren has experience as a school counselor at Hartranft Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA. She has private practice counseling experience at Starting Point in Westmont,NJ. Lauren also has experience in working with woman and girls suffering from eating disorders at the Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Marlton,NJ.
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Authentic
Solution oriented
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Anxiety
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
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My name is Dr. Sharon Green, and I have worked in behavioral health for over 15 years. I have worked with diverse populations in multiple settings and served children, adolescents, young adults and older adults. Therapeutic services are delivered professionally and based on ethical principles. Services are tailored to the individual with implementation of multiple treatment modalities that include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitizing Reprocessing (EMDR), supportive therapy, narrative therapy, solution-based therapy, and grief therapy. Rapport and trust are core values.
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Empowering
Solution oriented
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Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
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Hello! I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with 16+ years of experience working with individuals of all ages in outpatient, in-home, crisis and hospital settings. I aim to collaborate on building a safe space where individuals can feel free to express themselves and work on building the life they desire. I generally offer a laid back approach and calming space in order to foster healing and onward progress.
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Solution oriented
Warm
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Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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If you're navigating relationship issues, a breakup, divorce, or a major life transition and it's showing up as anxiety, depression, or an overwhelming sense of not knowing where to turn, you're in the right place. Hello, I'm LaQuita — a licensed therapist (NJ, MA & IL) and certified life coach with a background in corporate, medical, and healthtech startup environments. I received my Masters of Science in Social Work from the Columbia University School of Social Work and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern University.  I provide culturally responsive, affirming care for individuals of all identities and backgrounds, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, and those in situationships, monogamous or ethically non-monogamous relationships.
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Warm
Empowering
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Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Anxiety
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When we experience loss, unwanted change, or trauma it can shake our foundations and lead to pain, confusion, and heartache. While we can't prevent life from happening or undo what we've been through, my practice is based on a deeply held belief in the ability for all of us to heal and resume living with meaning and purpose. Recognizing where you're feeling blocked, stuck, or hurt will inform where we focus our efforts. Granting ourselves full permission to feel and express the depth of our feelings is instrumental to healing and growth. My role is to bear witness to your experience while offering support and encouragement as you recognize and process your feelings. Through curiosity, presence, and attunement I seek to facilitate individual's getting back to living through effectively addressing, expelling, and moving past what has caused pain. Owning how we feel without asking for permission, learning how to internally validate ourselves, and developing self regulation strategies will help when we experience intense challenges. We can learn to change our narratives and work towards unconditional self love and acceptance. Please trust yourself and your wisdom when doing healing work.
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Fertility & Reproduction Issues
Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum
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Hi there! I’m Arey Lazarre, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey, with specialized training in perinatal mental health. I work with adults and couples navigating Becoming a therapist gave me the opportunity to create that space while helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and create meaningful change. My work in perinatal mental health has deepened that passion, particularly in supporting individuals and families through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood, depression, relationships, pregnancy, postpartum, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I’m currently accepting new clients, including daytime appointments.
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Frequently asked questions

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in New Jersey. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across New Jersey from Jersey City to Paterson! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in New Jersey.

Yes! If you use UnitedHealthcare Shared Services you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have UnitedHealthcare Shared Services you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.