Therapist in Bernardsville, New Jersey Salvatore DiRico, Therapist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 6-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Salvatore DiRico, LCSW
Specializes In:
Salvatore DiRico works at LifeStance Health and helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across New Jersey build healthier patterns, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships through thoughtful, goal-oriented therapy. He offers a steady, supportive presence for individuals and families navigating complex mental health concerns, with care that is tailored to each stage of life and grounded in evidence-based practice.
With decades of clinical experience, Sal is deeply committed to supporting individuals facing ADHD, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges. He understands how these concerns can affect behavior, self-esteem, family dynamics, and daily functioning, particularly for children and teens. His work emphasizes practical tools that help clients manage symptoms, develop resilience, and gain a clearer sense of control and confidence in their lives. Sal is passionate about providing comprehensive care across a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. He frequently supports clients navigating mood disorders, substance-related challenges, life transitions, and identity-related stressors, offering therapy that is flexible, collaborative, and responsive to changing needs over time. Sal provides individual and family therapy and has experience working with the LGBTQ+ community. His clinical approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and family-based interventions, while also integrating additional therapeutic strategies when appropriate. He works closely with families to improve communication, strengthen parenting skills, and foster healthier home environments.
Outside of his clinical work, Sal enjoys music, which reflects his appreciation for creativity, expression, and emotional connection. These values inform his therapeutic style and his ability to connect authentically with clients of all ages.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 6-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Ability status
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Ability status
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- School behavioral issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Languages
- English
Education
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Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
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Rutgers University College, New Brunswick
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Salvatore DiRico. You can also call 862-314-4443 to have someone assist you.
Salvatore DiRico generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 862-314-4443 to find out Salvatore DiRico's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Salvatore DiRico:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 862-314-4443 to see how we can help.
Salvatore DiRico is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Salvatore DiRico works at:
Yes, Salvatore DiRico does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Salvatore DiRico is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: