Optum Therapists in New Jersey
7 therapists in New Jersey list Optum on their Psychology.com profile, including offices in Clifton. That tag is the therapist's own, so confirm the network with both the therapist and your plan before you book.
Of the 7, 3 are based in New Jersey, and 1 of those sees clients in person; 3 are authorized to work with clients in New Jersey and based in another state; 1 is authorized to work with clients in New Jersey from a location Psychology.com has not confirmed; all 7 offer online sessions.
Before a first session, confirm two things. Ask the therapist whether they are in network with your specific Optum plan and whether they bill Optum directly. Then call the member number on your card, give them the therapist's name, and ask what you would owe per visit. Both answers move: networks are renegotiated and can end part way through a year, a therapist in network with one Optum plan is often out of network with another, and your deductible, copay and visit limit sit on your plan rather than on anything a therapist can see. Ten minutes on the phone now is cheaper than the first bill telling you.
7 therapists in New Jersey who list Optum
The Insurance row on each card lists the payers that therapist entered on their own profile. Optum there means they named Optum, not that your Optum plan is in network with them. ✓ License verified means we confirmed an active license with the therapist's state board on the date shown on their profile. ✓ NPI match means identity and the profession on record were matched to the federal NPI Registry, which is not a check of license standing. How we verify →
Riyon Hutton
LMHC, LPCC
Yakima, Washington
License verified with the Washington board, checked October 29, 2026
Checked with: Washington State Department of Health.
Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 24, 2026.
“Reach out when you're ready to stop feeling”
It's 2 am and you're replaying a conversation from last year. Your brain won't turn off, decisions drain you, and work & school stress follow you home. You might be the parent of someone who has opinions about everything, and you're tired of "negotiating." Are you…
AnxietyDepressionChild or AdolescentStressTrauma and PTSDGrief and LossFamily ConflictParentingSelf EsteemAnger ManagementPanic AttacksADHDChronic PainChronic IllnessSleep or InsomniaLGBTQ+ IssuesLife TransitionsCoping SkillsBehavioral Issues- In practice
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Fee
- $70 to $175 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +12 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.
Clifton, New Jersey
License verified with the New Jersey board, checked October 19, 2026
Checked with: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 19, 2026.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Beyond Therapy and Wellness, we provide a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families can feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether…
StressSuicidal IdeationAnxietyDepressionTrauma and PTSDGrief and LossRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemPanic AttacksSubstance UsePersonality DisordersSexual AbuseLife TransitionsCoping SkillsBehavioral IssuesWomen's IssuesMen's Issues- In practice
- 8 years
- Style
- warm, gentle, supportive
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Fee
- $125 to $150 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.
Charis Chase
LCSW, MSW
Hamilton, New Jersey
License verified with the New Jersey board, checked October 13, 2026
Checked with: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 14, 2026.
Hi, I’m Charis Chase. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience helping people move out of overwhelm and into a steadier, more grounded way of living. I provide virtual therapy for adults across New Jersey who are feeling stuck—whether that…
AnxietyDepressionStressTrauma and PTSDGrief and LossRelationship IssuesMarital and PremaritalSelf EsteemPanic AttacksPhobiasBorderline Personality (BPD)Chronic IllnessCoping SkillsCommunication- In practice
- 16 years
- Style
- warm, practical, collaborative
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Fee
- $140 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth
Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.
Houston, Texas
License verified with the Texas board, checked October 13, 2026
Checked with: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 12, 2026.
My experience is clinically focused in treating addiction, couples, issues related to chemsex, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. Fortunately, our clinicians have well rounded professional experience that allow for them to adapt to the client and their unique needs. We look…
AnxietyRelationship IssuesMood DisordersPanic AttacksAddictionSubstance UseAlcohol UseDrug AbuseADHDSexualityLGBTQ+ IssuesInternet AddictionGamblingDevelopmental DisordersMen's Issues- In practice
- 6 years
- Style
- humorous, flexible, direct
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +7 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth and in person
Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.
Amina Nikocevic
LMHC, LPC, LPCC, MA
Jackson Heights, New York
License verified with the New York board, checked November 4, 2026
Checked with: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 31, 2026.
I use strengths based approaches, narrative therapy, and positive psychology to help clients shift focus toward their strengths, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, self…
AnxietyDepressionRelationship IssuesStressSelf EsteemADHDLGBTQ+ IssuesLife TransitionsCoping SkillsCommunicationChild or AdolescentWomen's Issues- In practice
- 5 years
- Style
- warm, collaborative, supportive
- Languages
- English
- Licensed in
- New York
- Fee
- $150 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +6 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth
Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.
Tabernacle, New Jersey
License verified with the New Jersey board, checked November 6, 2026
Checked with: New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Consumer Affairs).
Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked November 5, 2026.
“Aspire Counseling- Now you have someone you can talk to.”
Aspire Counseling was founded with a simple but meaningful mission: to make high-quality, compassionate mental health care accessible to everyone. As the founder, I believe finding the right therapist makes all the difference, which is why I've brought together a team…
AnxietyDepressionTrauma and PTSDStressGrief and LossRelationship IssuesParentingSelf EsteemMood DisordersADHDBorderline Personality (BPD)Chronic IllnessPregnancy and PrenatalLife TransitionsChild or AdolescentMen's Issues- In practice
- 23 years
- Style
- warm, humorous, supportive
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Fee
- $90 to $175 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +9 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth
Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.
License verified with the New York board, checked November 4, 2026
Checked with: New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 30, 2026.
“Helping you navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions with compassion, understanding, and practical tools for lasting change.”
Do you find yourself overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to manage your emotions? Perhaps you're navigating a difficult relationship, dealing with past trauma, experiencing anxiety, or going through a major life transition. You may be someone who appears…
AnxietyDepressionStressTrauma and PTSDGrief and LossRelationship IssuesFamily ConflictParentingSelf EsteemAnger ManagementMood DisordersAddictionADHDSexual AbuseSleep or InsomniaPostpartumPregnancy and PrenatalInfertilitySexualityGender IdentityLGBTQ+ IssuesSpiritualityLife TransitionsCoping SkillsCommunicationCodependencyBehavioral IssuesChild or AdolescentVeterans and MilitaryRacial IdentityWomen's IssuesMen's IssuesAging and Geriatric- In practice
- 11 years
- Style
- warm, supportive, practical
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Licensed in
- New York
- Fee
- $150 per session
- Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna +5 more
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Sessions
- Telehealth
Plans vary. Confirm your plan with the therapist.
Other insurers listed by therapists in New Jersey
Therapists who list Optum in other states
- Florida (23)
- Texas (20)
- California (13)
- South Carolina (12)
- New York (11)
- Washington (8)
- Colorado (7)
- Illinois (7)
- Michigan (7)
- Pennsylvania (7)
- Wisconsin (7)
- Arizona (6)
- Idaho (5)
- Virginia (5)
- Alabama (4)
- Connecticut (4)
- Maryland (4)
- Massachusetts (4)
- Minnesota (4)
- Ohio (4)
- Oregon (4)
- Arkansas (3)
- Indiana (3)
- Louisiana (3)
- Montana (3)
- New Mexico (3)
- Rhode Island (3)
How members are checked
The checks are the product. Each one is dated on the member’s profile with a link to the source, so you never take our word for it. Older listings that predate membership carry no badge until they are checked.
NPI Registry match
Before a member profile goes live, the name and the profession on record are matched to the federal NPI Registry. No match, no membership.
State board lookup
Where the state board offers a public license lookup, the license number and standing are checked there. Profiles that pass carry the "License verified" badge.
Dated, with the link
Both checks show the date they were made and link to the registry or board page, so you can repeat them in a minute. How we verify →
- License verified with the New Jersey board, checked October 13, 2026
- Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry, checked October 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does "lists Optum" mean my sessions will be paid for?
No. It means the therapist named Optum on their own Psychology.com profile, which is a claim about who they bill, not a check we have run and not a statement about your own coverage. Whether a particular session is paid for depends on the therapist's current network status and on your Optum plan, including your deductible, your copay and any limit on outpatient mental health visits. Treat this page as a shortlist to call, not an answer about your benefits.
How do I check whether a therapist is in network with my Optum plan?
Ask both sides the same question and compare the answers. Ask the therapist, by message or on a first call, whether they are in network with your specific Optum plan and whether they bill Optum directly. Then call the member number on your card, give them the therapist's full name and NPI number, and ask what you would owe per session. The two answers disagree often enough that asking only one is how people end up with a bill they did not expect. A therapist can be in network with one Optum plan and out of network with the next, and a network can end part way through a year.
What if none of the therapists on this page has an opening?
You have three workable routes. Ask to be put on a waitlist and give your real availability, because evening and early morning slots move fastest. Widen the search to every therapist licensed in New Jersey who works online, which is a much larger pool than any one payer's list. Or work the other direction and ask Optum for its own list of in-network therapists in New Jersey, then call the names on it, because that list and ours are built from different sources and neither one is complete.
What do out-of-network reimbursement and a superbill mean?
A superbill is an itemized receipt from your therapist showing the dates, the service codes and what you paid. You send it to your insurer yourself, and if your plan has out-of-network benefits the insurer pays you back a share of the fee once your out-of-network deductible is met. It is worth asking about when the therapist you want is not in network, because plenty of therapists will issue a superbill even when they do not bill insurers themselves. Ask your plan two things first, whether it has out-of-network benefits at all and what it considers a reasonable fee for a 50-minute session, because the reimbursement is a percentage of that figure rather than of what you actually paid.
What does a session cost among these therapists?
6 of the 7 therapists on this page list a fee. Their listed fees run $70 to $175 per session, with a median starting fee of $125. That is the range these therapists published on their own profiles, not a market rate for New Jersey and not what you would owe after your Optum plan is applied. 3 also offer a sliding scale, which is marked on the card.
Can a therapist in another state see me if they list Optum?
Only if they hold a license in the state you are sitting in during the session, or a telehealth registration there. That is a rule about where you are, not where the therapist is, and it holds whatever your insurance says. Everyone on this page is licensed in New Jersey, which is why they appear here. The insurance question sits on top of that: confirm the license state first, then the network status.
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