During this unprecedented situation, it’s not uncommon to feel unsure and afraid. There is a lot of trauma, confusion, and heartbreaking news we’ve all been expected to accept in such a condensed period of time. Of course, no matter the situation of the world, there’s no shame in reaching out for help.
Times are tougher than usual, and if you’re having trouble coping and adapting, you may need the guiding hand of therapy. To help quicken your search, we’ve curated a list of local therapists who are conducting virtual sessions — with offices in Hoboken, Jersey City, and beyond.
Jersey City
Emily Lambert {219 Montgomery Street, Jersey City}
Emily Lambert is a couples and sex therapist providing teletherapy to clients all over New York and New Jersey. She’s a certified Imago couples therapist specializing in couples and sex therapy who feel a lack of connection or communication. Using a tool in Imago called the Intentional Dialogue, she can help you and your partner to improve communication and conflict. Learn more here.
Footprint {121 Newark Avenue, Suite 503 Jersey City}
Footprint is a psychotherapy team that offers counseling, therapy, and other supportive psychological services to empower clients to make choices about their lives. Footprint’s highly professional and experienced staff consists of licensed clinical psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors, who are successful in making a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of individuals, couples, and families. Learn more here.
Institute for Personal Growth {235 9th Street, Jersey City}
This Jersey City-based psychotherapy group is now conducting online therapy sessions via a securely encrypted, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform. It’s incredibly easy to use for clients — no downloads, installations, or user accounts required. Offering the same top-quality, experienced, licensed IPG psychotherapists, conducting full-length therapy sessions, but now online at a $50-reduced rate. Learn more here.
Lukin Center for Psychotherapy {277 Grove Street, Suite 202, Jersey City}
Dr. Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D., is the director and co-founder of the Lukin Center for Psychotherapy. His team strives to provide patients with an atmosphere where they can achieve optimal mental health and personal development, by utilizing the latest evidenced-based treatments and techniques within a cognitive behavioral framework. The group is now offering telehealth therapy. Visit the website here.
Round Room Psychology, LLC {101 Hudson St, Jersey City}
Dr. Melany Rivera-Maldonado is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and New Jersey. She provides psychotherapy and psychological assessment services to all, but specializes in working with children ages 0-12 and their families, and adults who are trying to heal from their childhoods or who want to improve themselves and their relationship with others. She provides services in both Spanish and English.
Shannon McLaughlin, LCSW {219 Montgomery Street, 2nd Floor, Jersey City}
Shannon McLaughlin offers counseling for all walks of life. Shannon specializes in grief and loss counseling, anger counseling, recovery, and therapy for diverse religions, backgrounds, or other identities. Visit the website here.
Hoboken
Alyson Smith {306 Washington Street, Suite 205, Hoboken}
Alyson Smith is a therapist who specializes in everything from family conflict, child/adolescence, and relationship issues, to disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression. With over 10 years of experience and specialized clinical training in family systems theory, she has helped children, adolescents, couples and adults live healthier, more satisfying lives. Visit the website here.
Anchor Therapy {80 River Street, Suite 306, Hoboken}
Anchor Therapy’s mission to help you, “feel relief from whatever stress you are struggling with now. Our goal is to be the person you can rely on to help you make it through this difficult time.” The counselors at Anchor Therapy will be there for you every step of the way to help you feel fully supported, now through remote, virtual sessions. Visit the website here.
Chaitanya Counseling Services {51 Newark Street, Suite 202, Hoboken}
Chaitanya Counseling Services is a center dedicated to providing upliftment and empowerment to anyone in need of their services. The center provides counseling and psychotherapy services that nourish the mind, body, and spirit of individuals, couples, and families. The therapists at the center cover all mental health concerns, from anxiety and depression to parenting issues and relationship issues. Services are now conducted through video chat and phone calls. Learn more here.
Lukin Center for Psychotherapy {80 River Street, Suite 302, Hoboken}
Dr. Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D., is the director and co-founder of the Lukin Center for Psychotherapy. His team strives to provide patients with an atmosphere where they can achieve optimal mental health and personal development, by utilizing the latest evidence-based treatments and techniques within a cognitive-behavioral framework. The group is now offering telehealth therapy. Get more info here.
Lauren Mandelbaum {223 Bloomfield Street, Suite 121, Hoboken}
Lauren Mandelbaum is a Hoboken-based licensed professional counselor, with a specialty in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and marital and premarital counseling. She aims to help you process trauma and your emotions while giving you tools to cope. You can book a virtual session with her through video chat or phone call. Visit the website here.
Mindful Power LLC {51 Newark Street, Suite #404a, Hoboken}
Mindful Power offers its patients cognitive behavioral therapy {CBT}, CBT for millenials, postpartum services, mindfulness, and technology with therapy. During this challenging time, the counselors in the Mindful Power group are offering virtual sessions. Learn more here.
Starr Therapy {306 Washington Street -Suites 201-202 & 206, Hoboken}
Starr Therapy is a psychotherapy group in Hoboken with a wide range of specialties. The group is telemental health certified and is now booking online therapy sessions. Anything from adult therapy to couples therapy, to child therapy, Starr Therapy is here for you. Get more info here.
Healing on Hudson {129 Washington Street, Suite 101LL, Hoboken}
Serene, tranquil, and effective therapy right in the heart of Hoboken — and now in the comfort of your home through teletherapy sessions. The team of therapists offers individual therapy, eating disorder treatment, integrated yoga/talk therapy, and professional supervision and community education. Visit the website here.
Outside of Hudson County
Center for Anxiety and Behavior Management {1 Mill Ridge Lane, Chester}
This team of licensed mental health therapists is extremely passionate about helping you be the best version of yourself — and they are offering telemental health video sessions. The sessions are designed to help you come up with solutions to work around the roadblocks of life so that you can continue on your journey. Learn more here.
Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry {795 Main Street, Hackensack}
The staff at CPR offers patients maximum flexibility in addressing your mental health needs from the comfort of your home. Through telepsychiatry, they provide secure, confidential, and effective therapy sessions through the use of a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Visit the website here.
Better Help {Online}
Affordable, private online counseling — anytime, anywhere. Better Health matches patients to one of 8,000 licensed, professional therapists and allows patients to speak with therapists online. The online services include feedback, advice, and guidance from a counselor. Learn more here.
Talk Space {Online}
Talk Space is an online therapy platform that provides users the confidential support of a licensed therapist, all through an app. The app matches patients with a licensed therapist in their own state and offers ongoing support via secure messaging and live video sessions, to help users improve mental health in a convenient and affordable way. Get more info here.
Online Therapy {Online}
Online Therapy offers patients a complete virtual toolbox with all the tools and support they need to address their mental health concerns. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, counseling is now being offered for free. Learn more here.
Pride Counseling {Online}
Pride Counseling serves the LGBTQ+ Community with professionally licensed counselors. If you’re within this community and struggling, get connected with a therapist who is right for you, through phone call, video chat, and messaging. Learn more here.
Teen Counseling {Online}
Teen Counseling is an online therapy service that caters to teens struggling with mental health issues or who just need someone to talk to. The site offers over 3,000 licensed therapists trained to help teens thrive through counseling by text, call, or video chat. Visit the website here.
Presto Experts {Online}
With Presto Experts, you can get a mental health counselor when you need one. With no subscription plan or necessary commitment, you can gain access to live professional counselors virtually. Counselors are available on-demand at an affordable rate, perfect for those with a schedule that’s too busy to stick to a traditional therapy schedule. Learn more here.
Wellnite {Online}
Wellnite offers same-day doctor consultation, therapy, and medication, all accessible from home. Wellnite is a great resource for those suffering from anxiety and depression, who need a treatment plan that is both simple and affordable. Visit the website here.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255 for prevention and crisis resources.
Do you know of a virtual mental health resource to include? Email us at hello@hobokengirl.com!
Did you know: We started a podcast about all things news and lifestyle in Hoboken + Jersey City! Listen to the latest episode of Tea on the Hudson here and subscribe.
