Counseling in New Jersey — Existential, Narrative & Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I work with adults across New Jersey by telehealth — many of them commuters into New York, others working remotely from towns that were meant to represent the next stage of life: the house, the school district, the yard, the version of things that comes after the harder years in an apartment. For a lot of clients, the move delivered exactly what it promised. And yet something — the commute, a Sunday afternoon, the quiet after the kids are asleep — keeps raising a question the achievement hasn't answered.

That's usually not a crisis. It's closer to a persistent, low-grade uncertainty: is this what I meant to build? Therapy doesn't resolve that question quickly, but it gives it somewhere to go besides the back of your mind during the drive home.

Who I work with in New Jersey

I work with professionals — many in finance, law, and corporate roles with a New York commute — along with people earlier in a decision they can't quite make, and people who've built the life they planned and are surprised to find themselves still asking questions about it. Sessions are entirely telehealth, which often fits around schedules better than in-person appointments would.

From the blog

• Why do I do everything except the one thing I'm actually supposed to be doing? — On productive-looking avoidance, and the thought pattern that keeps the one real task untouched.
• Why am I anxious when my life is fine? — On anxiety that shows up with no clear cause, in a life that looks entirely in order.
• The Boss You Keep Finding in Every Job — On the pattern that follows you from job to job regardless of who's actually in charge.
• Why do I keep ending up in the same situation? — On relationships and outcomes that keep resolving the same way.
• You Can't Think Your Way Across — On decisions that resist even the most thorough pros-and-cons list.
• The Story Behind the Life You Built — On the difference between the life you planned and the story you're actually living.

Rates & practical details

My New Jersey practice is private pay, with a session rate of $180. I don't bill insurance directly, but I'm happy to provide a monthly superbill — a detailed receipt with session dates, service codes, and the information your insurer needs to process a claim.

If you have a PPO plan with out-of-network mental health benefits, a superbill may allow you to be reimbursed for a meaningful portion of each session — clients with PPO coverage often recover between 40–70% of session costs once their out-of-network deductible has been met. I'd encourage you to call your insurance company beforehand to ask specifically about your out-of-network mental health benefits and deductible status.

As with all states where I practice, I provide a Good Faith Estimate to new clients prior to our first session, in accordance with federal law.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get reimbursed through insurance for New Jersey sessions?

I don't bill insurance directly, but I provide monthly superbills that PPO plans with out-of-network benefits can often use for partial reimbursement — typically 40–70% of session cost, depending on your plan. This can be quick and easy with the use of apps designed for this purpose.

Is telehealth therapy an option for me if I live in New Jersey?

Yes. I'm licensed to provide counseling in New Jersey and see clients there via telehealth, provided you're physically located in the state during sessions.

What approaches do you use with New Jersey clients?

Primarily existential, narrative, CBT, and object relations therapy — approaches suited to examining patterns and decisions rather than just managing symptoms.

What's the first step? A complimentary 15-minute consultation to talk through what's bringing you to therapy and whether we seem like a good fit.

Services in NJ provided by Jonathan Walsh, LPC, as an independent sole proprietor.