Therapist in Paramus, New Jersey Farhana Murshed, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Farhana Murshed, MA, LPC, LCADC
Specializes In:
Farhana Murshed, LPC, LCADC, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health who specializes in helping adults and teens navigate the complexities of mental health and achieve meaningful growth. Serving patients across New Jersey, Farhana provides compassionate and evidence-based care tailored to individual needs. Whether working through challenges like anxiety, depression, or grief, she uses an integrative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to empower clients to achieve their goals and reclaim balance in their lives. Farhana is particularly passionate about supporting individuals facing major life transitions, including midlife changes and later-life adjustments. She also has extensive experience addressing the unique needs of clients managing medical conditions, chronic pain, or trauma. Her work emphasizes resilience and healing, offering a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and validated. As an experienced clinician, she also has a strong background in substance abuse treatment, assisting clients in addressing addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. As part of her practice, Farhana is committed to creating a welcoming space for diverse populations, including the LGBTQ+ community and those affected by head injuries. She also provides couples therapy, helping partners navigate relationship challenges and develop healthier patterns of communication. Farhana integrates CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and marital counseling techniques to deliver comprehensive and client-centered care. Outside of her professional life, Farhana enjoys exploring new places, reading, watching movies, and listening to music. Her love of travel and curiosity about different cultures enrich her ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds. Fluent in both Bengali and English, Farhana ensures accessibility for a broad range of patients.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 27-40
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Drug/substance use
- Ethnic identity
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Family conflict
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Alcohol use
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
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
- Magellan
- 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
- Bengali
- English
Education
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Montclair State University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Farhana Murshed. You can also call 551-368-0304 to have someone assist you.
Farhana Murshed generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 551-368-0304 to find out Farhana Murshed'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 Farhana Murshed:
- 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
- Magellan
- 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 551-368-0304 to see how we can help.
Farhana Murshed is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Farhana Murshed works at:
Yes, Farhana Murshed does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Farhana Murshed is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Bengali