Therapists in New Jersey

Finding Psychologists, Therapists, and Counselors in New Jersey

Finding a therapist in New Jersey may be easier in the cities of Newark and Jersey City. Online therapy is also a great option to avoid travel or if a therapist with a certain speciality is not located near you. 

Out of pocket costs for therapy in New Jersey will be similar yet slightly lower than New York and will run between $100 - $150+ per session. For couples counseling and family therapy, costs might start at $125 - $175+ per session. First appointments with a therapist tend to be a little longer and may cost a little more. Also, it’s important to note that specialized services can cost more.

There are currently 22,080 counselors working in New Jersey with licenses, including Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Psychologists (Ph.D. and Psy.D.). 

If you think you might qualify for free or reduced-cost services from the state, take a look at the NJ211 website and/or see if you qualify for Medicaid.

Licensed clinicians (and even interns) are held to strict practice guidelines to protect clients. If you’d like to learn more about identifying and reporting misconduct, learn more here.