Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) therapists in Toms River, New Jersey NJ
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Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I chose to enter the mental health field because I believe real change is possible, and I wanted to be part of helping people get there. My path into this work was shaped by genuine curiosity about people, a desire to be useful, and an understanding that meaningful progress rarely comes from surface-level conversations.
I earned my bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's University, where I studied sociology, philosophy, and the Italian language. I later completed my Master's in Social Work at Monmouth University. Early in my career, I worked in outpatient and partial hospitalization settings, where I gained extensive experience treating individuals across a broad spectrum of mental health concerns. That work grounded me clinically and reinforced something I have carried into every setting since: effective care has to be individualized, honest, and focused on what actually moves the needle.
Over the past decade, I have built a practice around those same values. I work primarily with men from adolescence through adulthood, helping them navigate anxiety, depression, substance misuse, performance pressure, relationships, and life transitions. My approach is direct and collaborative. I help clients understand what is getting in their way, build practical skills, and stay accountable to the goals that matter most to them.
In addition to my private practice, I serve as a Director at Minding Your Mind, where I help bring mental health education to schools, businesses, and community organizations across New Jersey and Florida. That work has deepened my understanding of how stress, performance pressure, and emotional health show up across different populations and environments.
I hold active licenses in New Jersey, Florida, and South Carolina, and I am a qualified supervisor in Florida. I bring more than a decade of clinical experience to every client I work with, along with a straightforward belief that therapy should help people build the life they want, not just talk about it.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Toms River, NJ
Online in Toms River, NJ New Jersey
MBCT
Minor Inspirations LLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LCMFT, LMFT
I’ve experienced my own struggles with self-esteem, mental health, & relationship issues. These experiences have shaped me into a therapist who is empathetic, practical, & down-to-earth. I know the path to self-improvement & rebuilding your relationships can be challenging. Let me help you understand yourself and/or your partner more by identifying your "WHY", meaning why you think, behave, and react the way you do based off of attachment, communication styles, past relationships, etc. Don't be afraid to take a chance on you and/or your partner. Let's create those meaningful changes and new memories together.
Welcome! I, Allisha Minor-Gaines, am the founder & CEO of Minor Inspirations LLC bringing over 20+ years of experience in the field of Psychology & Social Work including as a Marriage & Family Therapist. My services are tailored to your unique needs, aiming to strengthen relationships, achieve mental stability, and foster meaningful change.
22 Years Experience
Online in Toms River, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
MBCT
Elana Blumenthal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am an open and sensitive person and clients feel very comfortable with me from the outset. I work well with individuals, couples and families and can assist with a wide variety of problems that people face throughout their lives.
27 Years Experience
Online in Toms River, NJ New Jersey
MBCT
Ostara Psychotherapy Associates PLLC
Psychologist
All of us come to a fork in the road in life, perhaps many times. You may feel there is no hope. You may feel alone and misunderstood. Maybe you have traveled this path before. You wonder if it is just you that has these problems. Whatever brings you here I am so glad you did not give up. I have been on this path and survived and thrived as a person and professional. I am dedicated to meeting you where you are at with a firm believer one size does not fit all. Together we will discover how to make life more manageable in line with your values and goals and create the support system that works best for you.
19 Years Experience
Online in Toms River, NJ New Jersey
MBCT
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands.
We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace.
Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again.
What we offer:
• Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now
• Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.)
• Sliding-scale rates for affordable care
• In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions
You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toms River, NJ New Jersey
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) therapists in Toms River, New Jersey Statistics
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) therapists in Toms River, New Jersey average 15 years of experience and charge around $193 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (68%), and Stress (63%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$193
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Depression |
| 63% | Stress |
| 59% | Self Esteem |
| 49% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 49% | Women's Issues |
| 46% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 35% | Men |
| 31% | LGBTQ+ |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Persons with Disabilities |