Therapist in Piscataway, New Jersey Krista Merola, Therapist
License: LCSW
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 6-10, 15-26
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Krista Merola, LCSW
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Rutgers University
Graduate School | 2020
New Brunswick, NJ, United States
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate | 2018
East Stroudsburg, PA, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Krista Merola. You can also call 862-436-4996 to have someone assist you.
Krista Merola generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 862-436-4996 to find out Krista Merola'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 Krista Merola:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 862-436-4996 to see how we can help.
Krista Merola is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Krista Merola does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Krista Merola is currently offering in-office visits.