Therapist in Princeton Junction, New Jersey,
Vanessa Hitchman, MA, NCC, SAC, LAC
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Vanessa Hitchman, MA, NCC, SAC, LAC
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.
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- School Avoidance
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- BCBS
- Blue Choice
- Cigna
- Federal
- Magellan
- Optum
- UBH
- UMR
- United Health Care
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Vanessa Hitchman. You can also call 732-982-2888 to have someone assist you.
Vanessa Hitchman generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 732-982-2888 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
- BCBS
- Blue Choice
- Cigna
- Federal
- Magellan
- Optum
- UBH
- UMR
- United Health Care
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 732-982-2888 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 both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Vanessa Hitchman is currently offering In-office visits.