What mental health services are covered by Aetna in New Jersey?

Many Aetna plans in New Jersey cover individual therapy , psychiatric evaluations , medication management , and often family or group therapy . Coverage may depend on your specific plan.

Does Aetna cover online therapy in New Jersey?

Yes. Many Aetna plans provide coverage for online therapy and psychiatry visits in New Jersey. You’ll typically pay the same copay as an in-person visit. Coverage may depend on your specific plan.

How do I know if my LifeStance provider is in-network with Aetna?

You can check your provider’s network status directly with Aetna or use the LifeStance provider search tool to find a provider that accepts Aetna in your state.

Does Aetna cover psychiatry visits in New Jersey?

Yes. Many Aetna plans cover psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management in New Jersey, though copays and deductibles may apply. Coverage may depend on your specific plan.

What is the cost of therapy with Aetna in New Jersey?

The cost depends on your plan’s benefits, including copays, coinsurance, and deductibles. In New Jersey, copays for a Aetna covered therapy session at LifeStance usually range from $10-$39.

What is the cost of a psychiatric visits with Aetna in New Jersey?

The cost depends on your plan’s benefits, including copays, coinsurance, and deductibles. In New Jersey, copays for a Aetna covered psychiatry session at LifeStance usually range from $10-$38.

Does Aetna cover couples or family therapy in New Jersey?

Family therapy may be covered when tied to a diagnosable mental health condition. Couples therapy is often not covered by Aetna in New Jersey, but you should verify with your plan.

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Good News: LifeStance is In-Network with Aetna in New Jersey

Therapy:

Therapy Estimate:

$10-$39

Typical copay range per session with insurance*

Psychiatry & Medication
Management Estimate:

Psychiatry & Medication Management Estimate:

$10-$38

Typical copay range per session with insurance*

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Victor Venokur, Therapist

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Brick, NJ

848-837-6657

74 Brick Blvd, Building 4, Suite 117

848-837-6657

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Educational Background: I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Centenary University and my Master’s degree in Teaching Special Education from New Jersey City University and my Bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College. Therapeutic Approach: I utilize a variety of techniques and theories based on the needs of my clients. Some of the therapeutic approaches that I utilize include Solution-focused Brief Therapy Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Relational, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have extensive experience working with a wide range of diverse clientele from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. I have worked in clinical outpatient settings, intensive outpatient programs, and partial care substance abuse rehab care and eating disorder care, providing individual therapy, group therapy, and psycho-educational facilitation. I have also been a teacher for many years and have experience navigating the educational system. I utilize an eclectic approach with clients with the understanding that each client’s needs are unique to them and change throughout the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with a wide variety of people. I believe in providing a safe space through compassion, validation, empathy, patience, and support. During my free time, I enjoy time with family and pets. I have three adult children, two dogs and a cat. I practice yoga daily and like to work with the mind body connection. I also love to travel and experience new things. Clinical services in New Jersey are provided by New Jersey Behavioral Health PLLC.

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Bernardsville, NJ

862-314-4443

150 Morristown Road, Suite 108

862-314-4443

Parsippany, NJ

862-451-8940

4 Century Drive, Suite 100

862-451-8940

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Barbara Muller-Ackerman, Therapist

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Parsippany, NJ

862-451-8940

4 Century Drive, Suite 100

862-451-8940

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Lenora Ziegler, Therapist

Lenora Ziegler, LCSW, C-DBT, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families across New Jersey navigate life's complexities. With expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Integrative Relationship Therapy, Lenora provides personalized, evidence-based care tailored to each client's unique needs. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can develop resilience, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional well-being. Lenora works with teens, adults, and seniors, offering individual, couples, and family therapy to address a wide range of mental health concerns. Lenora specializes in helping clients navigate relationship transitions, including breakups, infidelity, divorce, and the challenges of being newly widowed. With her empathetic approach and deep understanding of these life changes, she equips clients with practical tools to manage grief, rebuild confidence, and foster a sense of hope for the future. Lenora is also highly skilled in addressing anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, providing tailored interventions to empower clients on their path to emotional stability. In addition to her specialties, Lenora is passionate about supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and addressing the unique mental health needs of men and women. She offers parenting skills interventions to help families navigate the challenges of raising adolescents and teens, fostering stronger family dynamics and healthier communication. Lenora wrote a book published in 2024 on teen breakups called "The Teen Breakup Survival Guide" to help teens and the adults who care for them manage complex relationship issues. Lenora's expertise also extends to issues related to midlife transitions and reproductive challenges, ensuring clients feel understood and supported during pivotal moments in their lives. Outside of her clinical work, Lenora finds joy in staying active and connected with her community. She loves taking walks along the New Jersey boardwalk with her dog, enjoying the ocean views and fresh air. Watching sports and cheering for her favorite teams, participating in spin classes, and spending time with family and friends are some of the activities that keep her energized and grounded.

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Manalapan Township, NJ

848-444-4312

500 Craig Rd, Suite 102

848-444-4312

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Yara Salman, Therapist

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ

551-368-0307

595 Chestnut Ridge Road, Unit 4, 1st floor

551-368-0307

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David Platt, Therapist

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Princeton Junction, NJ

609-766-0098

88 Princeton Hightstown Rd, Suite 202

609-766-0098

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Alicia Haynes-Belford, Therapist

Alicia Haynes-Belford is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 22 years of experience serving and supporting individuals, youth, and families in the Central and Southern New Jersey area. Step into a transformative therapeutic journey with an empathetic, skilled, and inclusive African American licensed mental health therapist, committed to guiding clients towards liberation from the barriers that hinder growth and wellbeing. Alicia offers a compassionate approach to help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, blended family dynamics, life stage stressors, career dilemmas, and family/couples’ difficulties. Alicia’s practice goes beyond conventional therapy by actively decentering mental healthcare from the dominant White, heteronormative, patriarchal, and gender-binary narrative. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, Alicia provides a safe space for clients of all backgrounds, orientations, and gender identities. Together, you will embark on a collaborative journey, where Alicia meets you where you are, and supports you in “getting unstuck” from the patterns and beliefs that limit your potential. Through evidence-based approaches and a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, Alicia empowers you to heal, grow, and reclaim agency in your life. Her goal is to help you cultivate resilience, build healthier relationships, nurture self-compassion, and develop effective coping strategies. By integrating cultural humility and an anti-oppressive lens, Alicia creates a therapeutic alliance that validates your experiences and uplifts your unique strengths. Whether you are seeking relief from anxiety, navigating the complexities of depression, healing from past traumas, finding balance in relationships, addressing blended family dynamics, facing life stage stressors, exploring career or corporate challenges, or working through family/couples’ issues, Alicia is here to support you on your journey towards personal liberation and wellbeing. Take the first step towards healing and growth by reaching out today. Together, you and Alicia can create meaningful change and embrace a more inclusive, affirming, and empowering narrative for your mental health. Outside of work, Alicia enjoys sleeping, LOL. As a mother of four, she enjoys spending time with her kids, getting time to herself to read, or watch her next favorite “T.V. program,” and walking in, or around, nature. She loves to dance and does so to express her happiness. She is passionate about helping people “get unstuck” and deconstruct the concepts that no longer serve them.

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Mt. Laurel, NJ

856-618-9331

10000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 101E

856-618-9331

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Alizah Allen, Therapy Clinician

Alizah Allen, LAC, helps adolescents and adults across New Jersey build resilience, navigate emotional struggles, and reconnect with their strengths through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. She works with teens and adults ages 11 through 64, offering individualized support for conditions including anxiety, depression, and trauma-related challenges. With a deep understanding of how life experiences can impact emotional well-being, Alizah creates a safe, affirming space where clients can process pain and rediscover hope. Her clinical work centers on helping clients navigate complex transitions—whether they’re adjusting to adolescence, managing grief, or coping with postpartum anxiety or depression. Alizah is particularly attuned to the needs of those in the LGBTQ+ community, individuals who have experienced adoption or foster care, and people on the autism spectrum. She is committed to helping clients feel seen, respected, and supported, regardless of where they are in their healing journey. Alizah brings a unique passion for sports and performance psychology, integrating this specialization into her work with athletes and high-achieving individuals. She helps clients understand the mental components of performance, manage pressure, and overcome mindset barriers that may affect their goals in athletics, academics, or the performing arts. This tailored approach is especially valuable for teens and young adults facing the stress of competition, identity development, or perfectionism. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies, Alizah helps clients develop emotional regulation skills, reduce distress, and build healthier thought patterns. She also offers support for additional concerns such as childhood behavioral issues and PTSD. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Alizah enjoys exploring her creative side through crochet, crafting, and cooking. She is a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy, loves attending Renaissance festivals, and finds joy in theatre, sports, and figure skating.

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Cherry Hill, NJ

856-903-4195

457 Haddonfield Rd, Suite 230B

856-903-4195

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Hira Ismail, Therapy Clinician

Hira Ismail, Counselor Associate at LifeStance Health, provides compassionate care to individuals and families across New Jersey. She creates a safe and supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. Hira works with children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, helping them navigate life’s many stages with understanding and guidance. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs. Her therapeutic style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices to promote both immediate relief and long-term growth. In addition to these areas, Hira offers family therapy and support for those facing transitions, relationship stress, and emotional difficulties, with the understanding that every individual’s story is deeply personal. Hira is especially passionate about supporting individuals and families navigating adoption and foster care, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities. She is committed to helping clients in these communities feel heard, valued, and empowered. Her work emphasizes not only addressing symptoms but also strengthening self-identity, connection, and overall well-being. She also provides additional support for issues such as grief, trauma, postpartum depression, sleep disorders, and reproductive challenges, offering a wide range of care to meet diverse mental health needs. For clients seeking therapy in their preferred language, Hira offers services in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi in addition to English. Outside of her work, Hira finds balance and joy in creative expression. She enjoys photography, baking, and engaging in artistic projects. Nature is her sanctuary—whether capturing sunsets, hiking mountains, or pausing to appreciate a beautiful sky, she believes in the restorative power of the outdoors.

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North Brunswick, NJ

848-893-1932

343 Old Georges Road, Suite 201

848-893-1932

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John Critides, Therapist

John Critides, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, helps individuals and families across New Jersey navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and build meaningful change. He provides individual, couples, and family therapy for teens, adults, and seniors. His approach is grounded in compassion and practical guidance, offering clients a space where they can feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward. John specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as supporting clients through significant transitions in midlife and later life. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Exposure Therapy, and faith-based approaches to help clients develop coping skills, reshape unhelpful patterns, and create healthier emotional foundations. He also works with first responders and military veterans, understanding the unique pressures and experiences of these communities. In addition to these primary areas of focus, he offers additional mental health services tailored to the needs of each client. John is particularly passionate about supporting individuals facing alcohol and drug use concerns, helping them rebuild stability and rediscover a sense of possibility. He also works extensively with couples looking to strengthen communication, heal relational wounds, or navigate complex family dynamics. His commitment is to help clients foster resilience, deepen emotional awareness, and improve their daily functioning. Outside of his clinical work, John is a lifelong sports enthusiast who enjoys attending live events. He loves music, art, traveling with his family, and finds peace in fishing during his free time.

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Parsippany, NJ

862-451-8940

4 Century Drive, Suite 100

862-451-8940

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Nicole Alvarez, Therapist

Nicole Alvarez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, helps adolescents, adults, and seniors across New Jersey navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy designed to support meaningful change, whether clients are working through anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns. Nicole works with teens, adults, and older adults, offering support during key life stages and transitions. Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, creating a safe and respectful environment where individuals, couples, and families feel empowered to explore their experiences and build practical skills for lasting improvement. She is experienced in helping clients strengthen relationships, improve communication, and manage emotional stressors that impact daily life. She is especially focused on treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques. Nicole also supports couples and families in navigating conflict and disconnection, using structured, evidence-based approaches to foster understanding and healthier dynamics. In addition to these areas, she offers support for grief, school avoidance, and other mental health concerns. Nicole’s work is grounded in helping clients build resilience, develop insight, and create sustainable coping strategies that enhance emotional wellbeing and relationship satisfaction. Outside of her clinical practice, Nicole values spending quality time with family and friends, reading, and traveling, which enriches her perspective and deepens her appreciation for diverse life experiences.

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