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Discover how starting therapy with a psychologists can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Treatment With a Psychologist

What are psychologists?

Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.

How do psychologists work?

Thriveworks psychologists in Newark, NJ provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.

Can I see a psychologist in person or online?

How long would I see a psychologist?

Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Newark is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.

Need more help deciding?

Newark Psychologists—Work with a Psychologist in Newark, NJ

If you’ve ever considered working with a psychologist, you could likely find value in starting sessions with a psychologist at Thriveworks Newark Counseling. Thriveworks Newark psychologists can help you address and manage both mild and severe problems, while also helping you find greater happiness.

When you’re ready, simply call our office at (862) 500-4813 to get started today, or book online to begin.

How Can a Psychologist Make a Difference in My Life?

Psychologists help people work through their given challenges, using a combination of therapeutic techniques. Your psychologist can make a meaningful difference in your life, by helping you to:

  • Open up about and resolve conflicts with your spouse or partner
  • Build stronger relationships with your family members
  • Better manage both personal and professional stressors
  • Manage and talk about difficult emotions like anger or grief
  • Understand and manage symptoms of a mental illness, like depression
  • Work through addiction and maintain sobriety
  • Achieve more, leading to greater happiness and/or success

The psychologists here at Thriveworks can incorporate many different approaches to counseling into treatment. These will all depend on what your specific needs or goals are for your time in counseling.

What Does Working with a Psychologist Look Like?

Your Thriveworks psychologist will create a personalized treatment plan, designed to meet your needs. However, you can expect them to utilize principles of psychology and specific modalities that will help you resolve your personal challenges.

Some of the most commonly used approaches include:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses negative thought patterns.
  • Mindfulness-based therapy promotes present-moment awareness and stress reduction.
  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) assists in managing emotions and interpersonal relationships.
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) develops psychological flexibility and values-based living.
  • Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) focuses on goal-oriented problem-solving and resilience-building.

Schedule an Appointment with a Newark Psychologist

If you would like to start your journey with a psychologist, please consider reaching out to Thriveworks Newark Counseling. Call our office to talk to our scheduling team about working with one of our psychologists at (862) 500-4813.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our New Jersey therapists and counselors accept 1 insurance plans

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Self-pay costs at Newark
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.5 Learn about verified reviews
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My counselor is professional and knowledgeable. Good insight and clarity. She is helping me work on some issues that's been haunting me. She is a good therapist.
Read more My counselor is professional and knowledgeable. Good insight and clarity. She is helping me work on some issues that's been haunting me. She is a good therapist.
Lorraine Feb 2024
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Both Rebecca and Sherold have been fantastic. They have been very helpful.
William Feb 2024
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Our Family Therapy sessions have been sent from heaven. Rosalie Cespedes brings professionalism, care, experience and love to our session. It is hard to find a person that all the family respects and appreciates her advice. My two daughters and wife truly appreciate her advice and the positive changes has made to our daily lives. We will definitely continue working with her long term and encourage any family or person going through personal challenges and need professional; honest advice to try working with her. Thank you for all you have done.
Read more Our Family Therapy sessions have been sent from heaven. Rosalie Cespedes brings professionalism, care, experience and love to our session. It is hard to find a person that all the family respects and appreciates her advice. My two daughters and wife truly appreciate her advice and the positive changes has made to our daily lives. We will definitely continue working with her long term and encourage any family or person going through personal challenges and need professional; honest advice to try working with her. Thank you for all you have done.
Sandy Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Talisha Harrison helped me by giving me the tools to help me navigate some difficult relationships. I also appreciate how kind, sensitive, and empathetic she was as I have been grieving a recent loss of a parent. I have also been recovering from a serious medical condition. Should I feel the need to seek counseling in the future, I would not hesitate to return to counseling with Talisha.
Read more Talisha Harrison helped me by giving me the tools to help me navigate some difficult relationships. I also appreciate how kind, sensitive, and empathetic she was as I have been grieving a recent loss of a parent. I have also been recovering from a serious medical condition. Should I feel the need to seek counseling in the future, I would not hesitate to return to counseling with Talisha.
Mary Feb 2024
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awesome, talisah is awesome and great.
Sandeep Feb 2024
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Highly recommended.
Cheryl Feb 2024
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So far it's OK. I say ok because there is a big age difference between the therapist and myself. Maybe by 25yrs or so.
Read more So far it's OK. I say ok because there is a big age difference between the therapist and myself. Maybe by 25yrs or so.
Frank Feb 2024
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★★★★★
My therapist is Lesley Petersen and I have been a patient of hers for about four months now. She has been helping me through a stressful situation that I have been going through. I would recommend her because she is easy to talk to and non-judgmental.
Read more My therapist is Lesley Petersen and I have been a patient of hers for about four months now. She has been helping me through a stressful situation that I have been going through. I would recommend her because she is easy to talk to and non-judgmental.
Danielle Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Newark is located off of Chestnut St, just west of Independence Park. Our building is neighbored by No Pão at Café Caffé and Ibituruna Insurance Agency, and is across the street from Maria’s. Parking is available on the west side of the building, and the closest bus stop is Pacific St. at Chestnut St.

Phone number

(862) 500-4813

Languages spoken by NJ providers

  • English
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