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Therapist in North Brunswick, New Jersey Vanessa Hitchman, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 6-64

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Vanessa Hitchman, Therapist

Vanessa Hitchman, MA, LPC

Specializes In:

Alcohol use
Bullying or harassment
Domestic violence & abuse
Drug/substance use
Emotional abuse
LGBTQ+
Parenting
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Education: I have a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling & School Counseling from New Jersey City University. I have a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education & American Studies from Saint Peter’s 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

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
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • 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
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • New Jersey City University

FAQs

Please call us at 848-893-1932 to schedule an appointment with Vanessa Hitchman.

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See what our patients are saying about Vanessa Hitchman

Vanessa is warm, knowledgeable, and goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable sharing your innermost thoughts. She has a natural gift for breaking the ice and helping you come out of your shell. Out of all the therapists I’ve worked with, Vanessa is truly the best. I feel incredibly blessed to have found this gem. 💎
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Cassandra R.

Cassandra R.

Jul 15, 2025
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She listens well and ask about your family background to try at get to know about what's your makeup
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Joseph C.

Joseph C.

Mar 20, 2026
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Vanessa is easy to talk to, very encouraging and I feel like she’s already helped me a lot.
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karen c.

karen c.

Nov 06, 2025
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Excellent experience
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