Vanessa Hitchman, MA, LPC,
About Vanessa Hitchman (She/Her)
Education: I have a masterās degree in Mental Health Counseling & School Counseling from New Jersey City University. I have a bachelorās degree in Elementary Education & American Studies from Saint Peterās University. Experience: I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey. I am also a licensed school counselor as well as Student Assistance Counselor in the State of New Jersey. As a mental health professional, I have worked with clients from a variety of ethnic, cultural and social economical backgrounds. I am experienced in both individual and group counseling. Approach to Treatment: I use an integrative therapeutic approach to treatment. I believe that this approach provides the therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of each client. Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my family and loved ones. I am very inquisitive; I am always striving to learn something new. In my free time, if I am not being educated, I am writing poetry. The most precious self-care technique I use is meditation with mindfulness incorporated.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-64
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Adoption & foster care
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Body image
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Ethnic identity
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Immigration/cultural status
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
- Social injustice
- Stress management
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Bullying or harassment
- Drug/substance use
- LGBTQ+
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Video game/internet
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)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Languages
- English
Education
- New Jersey City University
- Saint Peter's University
Locations
Get Directions
848-893-1932
732-694-7622
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Vanessa Hitchman
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Vanessa Hitchman. You can also call 848-893-1932 to have someone assist you.
Vanessa Hitchman generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 848-893-1932 to find out Vanessa Hitchman'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 Vanessa Hitchman:
- 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)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 848-893-1932 to see how we can help.
Vanessa Hitchman is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Vanessa Hitchman works at:
Yes, Vanessa Hitchman does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Vanessa Hitchman is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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