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Licensed Psychotherapy in Newark, Jersey City & Surrounding Areas

We provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for clients throughout New Jersey.

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Our services are designed to support mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relationship difficulties.

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We serve clients in:

  • Newark – Downtown, Ironbound, Forest Hill

  • Jersey City – Downtown, Journal Square, The Heights

  • Hoboken – Downtown, Uptown

  • Paterson & Surrounding Areas

  • Other Northern & Central New Jersey Communities

In-Network Insurance Plans (New Jersey)

Accepted insurances are subject to change. Treatment approvals or denials are determined by your insurer.

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1199SEIU  (Headway)

AARP

Aetna  (Headway)

BCBS  (Headway)

BCBS of Massachusetts  (Headway)

Cigna & Evernorth

GEHA

MeritaIn Health  (Headway)

Optum

Oscar

Oxford

Out of Network

Quest Behavioral Health (Headway)

UnitedHealthcare

United Health Student Resources

UMR

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Note: Some insurances are accepted through Headway (indicated next to the insurance). If you use Headway, an additional form must be completed so Headway can bill your insurance directly. All other insurances are billed with my biller.

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Self-Pay

Self-pay options available - please contact for current rates.

 

Insurance Info

We will verify your benefits and provide an estimate.

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Clients are ultimately responsible for confirming and understanding their own insurance plan.

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We strongly recommend contacting your insurance company directly to confirm:

Coverage, Copays, Network status, Reference numbers for your records

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Payment Methods

Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Visa

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) accepted

LOCATION

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We are a 100% remote psychotherapy practice, serving clients in Connecticut, Maine, Nevada, New Jersey, and New York.


Sessions are conducted via secure telehealth, so you can access care from anywhere within these states.

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Office Hours & Scheduling

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Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM (EST)


Times vary by day. View real-time availability and book online.

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Please note: Scheduling online does not guarantee confirmation.


All sessions are subject to approval, and Dr. Jessica Thalhamer may decline or reschedule at her discretion.
See the Self-Scheduling Policy on the booking page for details.

CONTACT

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631-834-8647​

702-766-4334

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For emergencies, contact 911 immediately or go to your local hospital.

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Coaching and spiritual services are offered through Self Compassion LLC and are separate from psychotherapy services provided by Vitality Counseling LCSW PC

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​​CRISIS SUPPORT RESOURCES

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​​​Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call 988

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255

 

NAMI

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