Do mental health care clinicians in Piscataway, New Jersey accept insurance?

Yes, many health insurance carriers in Piscataway, New Jersey cover mental health care including therapy. Calculating the exact amount of coverage will be based on the plan details and whether the selected mental health clinician is in-network or out-of-network. LifeStance is in-network with many insurance plans in New Jersey, so you’ll pay only a copay at each session after meeting your annual deductible. We work with: Evernorth (Cigna)SVCMC US Family Health PlanCurativeAetna-MedicareClaritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-MedicareDevoted Health Plan-MedicareOptum, UnitedHealthcareHumana-MedicareClaritev (MultiPlan PHCS)Northwell DirectQuest Behavioral HealthSana Benefits-MedicareOptum, UnitedHealthcare-MedicareMagellanWorld Trade Center (HealthSmart)HealthSmartMagellan-MedicareAllied Trades Assistance ProgramProvider Network of America (PNOA)Evernorth (Cigna)-MedicareBeaconCentivoPartners Direct HealthBeacon-MedicareOptum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community CareSana BenefitsAetnaMedicareIndependence Blue Cross-MedicareTELUS Health (BHS)Tricare East (Humana Military)MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)Independence Blue CrossHorizon Blue Cross Blue ShieldHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield-Medicare However, even in cases when a therapist is out-of-network with your insurance, you may still be able to receive reimbursement from your insurance company especially If you have a PPO or POS insurance plan. If you have an HMO, EPO, or Medicaid/Medicare plan that LifeStance is out of network with, you likely cannot receive a reimbursement and would be responsible for the full out-of-network session fee. LifeStance mental health therapist rates vary based on experience, we would be happy to assist you with clarifying the rate and finding you the right therapist.

How can I make an appointment with a therapist in Piscataway, New Jersey?

Once you have found a therapist in Piscataway, New Jersey you want to make an appointment with, you can proceed with booking an appointment online via a link on the therapist’s profile or request a callback so our office will call you at the time that is convenient for you. This is especially important for new patients, as normally your therapist will schedule your next appointment with you before the end of the session. If you are a new patient or want to schedule a session with another provider, the LifeStance scheduling specialist will go over your scheduling preferences and therapist’s availability in-person or online. If your treatment involves scheduling appointments in group settings, our specialist will follow up with days and times with you over a phone call.

What kind of therapy can I get in Piscataway, New Jersey?

LifeStance offers many different kinds of supported mental health providers available in Piscataway, New Jersey including psychologists, clinical social workers, and mental health clinicians. Common types of therapy provided in Piscataway, New Jersey include cognitive therapies, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Other providers offer a blend of techniques for a more interpersonal, holistic approach. You should be able to receive most of the treatments via virtual care, however, there are some types of therapy that will require in-person visits like TMS and EMDR therapy. Some LifeStance mental health therapists in Piscataway, New Jersey also offer specialized treatment services, like couples therapy, marital and premarital counseling, and relationship and family therapy. While most LifeStance therapists in Piscataway, New Jersey are qualified to treat general challenges, like depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem, for concerns such as substance abuse, personality disorders, and eating disorders, you could be referred to our team of psychiatrists and PMHNPs. Together with your therapist, you’ll build a treatment plan that addresses your reasons for seeking therapy and monitor progress toward your wellness goals and overall well-being.

Can I receive virtual therapy with a therapist in Piscataway, New Jersey if I am logging in from a different state?

You have to be in the state where your mental health therapist is licensed in to receive the care. Please let your therapist know that you will be traveling out of state and we will come up with a solution for you.

Find Therapists & Therapy Clinicians in Piscataway, New Jersey

Choose from approximately 25 LifeStance supported therapists that serve patients in Piscataway, New Jersey. Our therapists see patients in 19 local offices in New Jersey and also provide online appointments throughout the state.

Gurlynn Sing, Therapist

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Sarah Aladhamy, Therapist

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Megan Farner, Therapist

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Joe Daniel, Therapist

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Tina Collins, Therapist

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Samantha Troast, Therapist

Samantha Troast helps teens, adults, and older adults across New Jersey navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and build skills for lasting change. At LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive, structured therapy experience for individuals and couples throughout NJ, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns so they can move forward with confidence and clarity. Samantha is especially passionate about working with anxiety, ADHD, and couples concerns. She supports clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of worry or self-doubt, or disconnected in their relationships. Her work often focuses on improving emotional regulation, communication, and follow-through, helping teens and adults develop practical strategies to manage stress, improve focus, and create healthier relationship dynamics. Samantha approaches these concerns with both compassion and clinical precision, tailoring care to each client’s goals and life circumstances. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These methods help clients build insight, develop coping skills, and take meaningful action aligned with their values. In addition to her primary areas of focus, Samantha offers support for depression, grief, trauma-related concerns, and additional mental health needs. Samantha treats teens ages 15–17, adults, and seniors, and offers both individual therapy and couples therapy. She strives to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process. Outside of therapy, Samantha is passionate about overall wellness and enjoys spending time at the gym and being outdoors. She loves long walks, beach days in the summer, and experimenting in the kitchen, especially her weekly “Soup Sunday” tradition and baking sourdough bread. When she’s not reading, she admits she can happily unwind with Bravo reality shows.

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Miyyah Muhammad, Therapy Clinician

Miyyah Muhammad helps adolescents, teens, and adults develop clarity, emotional balance, and practical coping skills through thoughtful, evidence-informed therapy at LifeStance Health, serving clients throughout New Jersey. She provides a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals can explore challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, and trauma while working toward meaningful, sustainable change. Miyyah treats adolescents and teens, as well as young adults and adults, and tailors care to each person’s developmental stage and lived experience. She offers individual therapy and family therapy, supporting clients as they navigate emotional regulation, mood concerns, behavioral challenges, and relationship stressors. Her work is grounded in a calm, structured approach that blends compassion with clinical skill, helping clients build resilience and confidence in everyday life. Rather than focusing on a single niche, Miyyah is deeply committed to meeting clients where they are and addressing the full picture of their mental health needs. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD or trauma, while also supporting concerns related to depression, adjustment difficulties, and life transitions. Her approach emphasizes flexibility and personalization, allowing therapy to evolve as clients’ goals and circumstances change. Miyyah integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients strengthen insight, manage distressing thoughts and emotions, and build healthier patterns of behavior. She also has experience supporting individuals connected to adoption and foster care systems and first responders, and she offers additional therapeutic strategies as clinically appropriate. Outside of her clinical work, Miyyah values balance, creativity, and intentional living. She enjoys spending time in nature, reading, and engaging in mindfulness and self-reflection practices, which reinforce her belief in self-care as an essential part of emotional well-being.

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Taylor Caldwell, Therapy Clinician

Taylor Caldwell helps patients build practical skills, emotional insight, and resilience so they can feel more grounded and confident in daily life, and she provides individual therapy through LifeStance Health. Serving teens, adults, and seniors across New Jersey, Taylor offers a supportive and structured space to address concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related challenges. Her approach blends warmth with clinical intention, meeting each patient where they are while focusing on meaningful, sustainable progress. Taylor is especially experienced in supporting adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD or trauma. She is passionate about helping patients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, and how small, intentional changes can lead to lasting improvement. Therapy with Taylor emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, whether patients are managing everyday stressors or more complex emotional experiences. In her work, Taylor integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies to help patients strengthen emotional regulation, build coping skills, and increase self-awareness. She has experience working with individuals involved in adoption or foster care, those on the autism spectrum, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, while offering affirming, individualized care. In addition to her primary specialties, Taylor supports patients with a range of other mental health needs. Outside of the therapy room, Taylor enjoys music, attending concerts, and spending time with her four-year-old Labrador Retriever. These interests reflect her appreciation for connection, balance, and being present, values she brings into her therapeutic work.

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Brianna Velardi, Therapy Clinician

Patients in New Jersey seeking thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care can find supportive guidance with Brianna Velardi at LifeStance Health. She provides individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults across NJ, creating a respectful and collaborative space where clients can build insight, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. As a provisionally licensed social worker, Brianna combines clinical knowledge with genuine compassion to help clients navigate life’s challenges. Brianna is particularly passionate about treating personality disorders, anxiety, and depression. She understands how these concerns can affect relationships, daily functioning, and overall well-being, and she works closely with clients to develop practical strategies that foster emotional stability and resilience. Her approach emphasizes consistency, validation, and skill-building so clients feel empowered throughout the therapeutic process. In her broader practice, Brianna supports individuals experiencing ADHD, OCD, and trauma-related concerns, among others. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor care to each client’s unique needs. Brianna also has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and she offers additional areas of clinical support. Brianna earned her education from Seton Hall University and began practicing in 2023. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys cooking, baking, writing, and weightlifting—interests that reflect her appreciation for balance, creativity, and personal growth.

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Chantal Perron, Therapist

Chantal received her bachelor's degree from St. Bonaventure University where she majored in psychology and minored in sociology. She started her clinical experience in graduate school as an Intern providing group therapy to patients in the PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) at Newark Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ. Upon graduating from Alliance University in Manhattan, NY (formerly Nyack College) in May 2013, she began working in the Children's TLC (Therapeutic Learning Center) Partial Hospitalization Program. Chantal then transferred to St. Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ where she was the Rehabilitation Therapist on the adult inpatient psychiatric unit. Upon the recommendations of the inpatient psychiatrists from Trinitas Hospital who were working at St. Michael's Hospital at the time, she transferred to Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ. While working in the Psychiatric Emergency Department at Trinitas Hospital she took the state of NJ Mental Health Screening course and obtained her Mental Health Screening Certification. In 2018 Chantal transferred to Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care where she was a Mental Health Clinician in the psychiatric emergency department at University Hospital and also responded to psychiatric emergencies in the community with the assistance of the Newark Police and University Hospital EMTs. This position allowed her the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients and their families whose lives were impacted by severe/chronic mental illness and substance abuse. In 2019 she received a promotion to Program Coordinator in Rutgers PESS(Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services) in Newark, NJ. Chantal is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey. She strives to provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, kind, and honest environment for all of her patients. In her spare time, Chantal enjoys taking cooking classes, baking, origami, calligraphy, reading, volunteering, and spending quality time with her husband, friends, and family.

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Cierrah Parson, Therapist

Cierrah Parson, LAC, is dedicated to helping individuals and families across New Jersey navigate life’s challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care. She provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adults, and seniors, specializing in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. With a warm and collaborative approach, Cierrah tailors therapy to each person’s unique needs, fostering resilience and self-awareness in a supportive environment. Cierrah is especially passionate about empowering women and fostering healthy mother-daughter relationships. She understands the complexities of self-esteem, identity, and interpersonal dynamics that women face at various life stages. By incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and family therapy techniques, she helps clients build confidence, improve communication, and develop a stronger sense of self-worth. She also works with individuals on the autism spectrum and members of the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring that therapy is inclusive, affirming, and responsive to diverse experiences. Taking a holistic and practical approach, Cierrah integrates mindfulness strategies and evidence-based interventions to help clients manage stress, regulate emotions, and break free from negative thought patterns. She believes that therapy should be an empowering process where individuals feel heard, validated, and equipped with tools to navigate life’s ups and downs. Her work extends beyond individual therapy to family systems, helping loved ones strengthen their connections and foster healthier relationships. Outside of her clinical work, Cierrah enjoys reading, writing, and exploring new experiences. A devoted Harry Potter fan (#Hufflepuff), she loves traveling, learning about different cultures, cooking, and spending quality time with loved ones. These passions enrich her ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and foster meaningful therapeutic relationships.

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Allie J Udoff, Therapist

Allie J Udoff practices at LifeStance Health, where she provides compassionate and evidence-based care to clients across New Jersey. She works with children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, creating a safe and supportive space for individuals and families to explore challenges, build resilience, and foster growth. Allie helps clients manage a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD, with a focus on tailoring therapy to each person’s unique strengths and needs. Allie has particular expertise in supporting individuals coping with PTSD and trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and childhood behavior issues. She also works closely with clients navigating grief, gender identity, and school avoidance, providing strategies that promote both healing and self-acceptance. With training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she integrates evidence-based approaches to guide clients toward lasting change. For those who benefit from creative outlets, Allie thoughtfully incorporates expressive arts—such as music, painting, and other artistic practices—into therapy to help clients process emotions and express themselves more fully. She is also dedicated to working with diverse populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and families seeking stronger connections. Through individual and family therapy, as well as specialized interventions like mindfulness, exposure therapy, and parenting skills, Allie provides clients with a versatile toolkit to overcome challenges and thrive. Outside of her professional work, Allie enjoys reading fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction novels, spending time in coffee shops, hiking, and playing with her spirited cat, Jasper. These interests reflect her creativity, curiosity, and appreciation for balance, qualities she brings into her therapeutic relationships.

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Piscataway, New Jersey, is home to several distinct neighborhoods. These include Arbor, a peaceful residential area with tree-lined streets. Society Hill offers a suburban feel with well-maintained homes. The Fairview neighborhood boasts a mix of residential and commercial spaces. Additionally, the River Road area provides convenient access to major highways and is known for its scenic views.

FAQs about how to find a LifeStance supported therapist in Piscataway, New Jersey

Find a therapist near you in Piscataway, New Jersey on LifeStance. To find your perfect match use filters like insurance accepted, therapy specialty, and provider identity. Mental health care clinicians on LifeStance are highly rated and vetted for their extensive experience treating individual adults, children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. They offer both in-person and telehealth care.