Depression therapists in Jersey City, New Jersey NJ
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Depression
Institute for Personal Growth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Many IPG therapists work with various forms of depression. While we do not have psychiatrists or medical doctors on staff and cannot prescribe medication, we often collaborate with providers who do. As with many mental health concerns, medication may or may not be part of your long-term treatment plan, alongside the psychotherapy we provide.
43 Years Experience
In-Person in Jersey City, NJ 07302
Online in Jersey City, NJ New Jersey
Depression
Dr. Israel Martinez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CST, PhD
My therapy services are designed to address the unique emotional and psychological challenges that gay men often face. Growing up and living in systems that stigmatize and marginalize us can lead to anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, and isolation. I offer a safe, affirming space where you can explore these experiences, find healing, and build resilience.
Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
Gay men experience higher rates of depression, often rooted in rejection, discrimination, and past trauma. Together, we’ll identify the sources of distress and use evidence-based strategies to reduce symptoms, improve mood, and restore balance. For those healing from trauma or PTSD, therapy offers a supportive environment to process painful memories and regain a sense of safety and control.
Building Confidence
Stigma and chronic stress can undermine self-worth. My approach focuses on strengthening self-esteem, developing healthy coping tools, and helping you cultivate self-compassion and confidence.
My Approach
I use a client-centered, affirming approach that validates your experiences while empowering you to grow. With years of experience working with gay men’s mental health, I integrate proven therapeutic methods to support you in creating lasting change and living more fully and authentically.
20 Years Experience
Online in Jersey City, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Mike Abrams
Psychologist, PhD, MBA, ABPP
I have researched and treated depressive disorders in people in all stages and walks of life. I have researched depression, taught it at the graduate level and cover its treatment in my books. I understand the profound suffering it inflicts on those suffering with it and I usually can help quite a bit. If you want more detail, contact me and I will send you a chapter from one of my textbooks that covers the basis and treatment of depression.
39 Years Experience
In-Person in Jersey City, NJ 07306
Online in Jersey City, NJ New Jersey
Depression
Dr. Cassandra Hutchins
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Depression can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Our therapists provide a safe, supportive space to help you process emotions, identify triggers, and rediscover hope. Using evidence-based approaches, we guide you toward healing, self-compassion, and renewed motivation so you can feel like yourself again.
17 Years Experience
Online in Jersey City, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
Depression
Madeline Salerno
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Madeline helps clients experiencing depression, low motivation, sadness, hopelessness, or emotional numbness reconnect with themselves and improve daily functioning.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Jersey City, NJ 07302
Online in Jersey City, NJ New Jersey
Depression
Avena Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP
At Avena Psychological Services, treating depression is about guiding you from darkness into light. With a blend of empathy and expertise, our therapists offer tailored approaches that combine their varied areas of expertise and clinical approach. Our integrative methods help you identify and challenge the patterns fueling your depression, while simultaneously fostering new, healthier ways of thinking and behaving. Through collaborative exploration, our therapists will support you in rediscovering your inner strengths and developing practical tools to manage symptoms. Each session is a step towards not just alleviating the heaviness of depression, but also reigniting your sense of purpose and joy. Together, we will build a path forward that is uniquely yours, transforming the struggle into an opportunity for growth and renewal.
11 Years Experience
Online in Jersey City, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
Depression
Center for Specialized Psychology
Psychologist, Psy.D., LCSW, LPC,
Depression is a common struggle among children, adolescents and adults. At CSP we believe that one condition, such as depression, will never look the exact same on two or more people. Therefore, we don't treat it the same. We take an integrative and personalized approach for every patient to ensure that the treatment they receive will work best for them. Treating depression includes understanding what the depressive symptoms are, where they come from, how to notice triggers, how to manage symptoms, and how to overcome mood shifts, through both cognitive and behavioral strategies. In addition, a psychodynamic approach is often used to explore the origin of the depression and process / heal from the underlying cause(s).
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Jersey City, NJ
Online in Jersey City, NJ New Jersey
Depression
Peace and Balance Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Depression can make everyday life feel heavy, draining motivation, joy, and hope for the future. I work with individuals to explore the underlying thoughts, emotions, and patterns contributing to depression while building practical tools for coping and change. Therapy offers a supportive space to reconnect with yourself, restore balance, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
10 Years Experience
Online in Jersey City, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
Depression
Chrissie Chua- Ly van manh
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-D, LPC
I have 10 years of experience working with clients experiencing depression ranging from mild, persistent low mood to more severe and debilitating symptoms. In my work, I focus on helping clients understand the cycles of depression—how they develop, what maintains them, and how we can begin to gently interrupt and shift them over time.
A significant part of this process involves exploring past experiences that may have shaped how a person sees themselves, others, and the world. This can include working through negative or painful experiences, as well as untangling the ways we may have internalized family histories, patterns, or expectations that continue to impact our sense of self today. Together, we work toward creating more space to define who you are outside of these inherited or learned narratives. My goal is to support clients in breaking out of stuck patterns, reconnecting with themselves, and building a more grounded and sustainable sense of hope, meaning, and direction in their lives.
10 Years Experience
Online in Jersey City, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
Depression
Deborah Ejiofor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Treating depression in therapy helps people identify negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is commonly used to change these thoughts into healthier ones. Therapy also provides a space to explore the causes of depression, like past trauma or stress, and learn coping skills such as mindfulness or relaxation techniques. The goal is to improve emotional well-being, build resilience, and teach practical ways to manage and reduce depression over time.
14 Years Experience
Online in Jersey City, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
Jersey City is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States — home to large Indian, Filipino, Dominican, Chinese, and West African communities across neighborhoods that have transformed rapidly from industrial to gentrified — and multilingual and culturally informed therapists are a practical necessity rather than a specialty. The city's position directly across the Hudson from Lower Manhattan makes it home to a large financial and professional population navigating the intensity of New York-adjacent careers, and therapists working with burnout, perfectionism, and work-life balance serve a distinct and growing clientele. Jersey City Medical Center and the broader Hudson County healthcare system provide institutional mental health resources. The city's rapid gentrification has created displacement stress and community friction that therapists increasingly encounter in their clinical work.
Depression therapists in Jersey City, New Jersey Statistics
Depression therapists in Jersey City, New Jersey average 18 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Psychodynamic Therapy (37%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (35%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 29% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 27% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 37% | Men |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 24% | Black / African American |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |