Online Therapy in New Jersey
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We are committed to making our therapy available to as many people as possible, therefore we’ve extended our practice to now offer Affordable Online Therapy in New Jersey through our Graduate Internship Program.
Finances shouldn’t determine the quality of mental care you receive, and everyone deserves access to top-tier mental health services at an affordable price. Our Affordable Online Therapy aims to blend the quality of private, online therapy at a price that’s less daunting.
Our student interns provide affordable online counseling under the direct supervision of Rebecca Sidoti, LCSW ensuring that clients are receiving exceptional treatment.
We offer the following low cost psychotherapy & counseling services for kids 8+, teens, young adults & adults including
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health condition, our team is here to support you. Reduced-fee therapy doesn’t mean reduced quality.
We are able to make therapy more affordable by offering services with our graduate student interns and our licensed associates. Under close supervision and guidance, interns and associates are provided with trainings and support to serve clients with effective, evidenced based online therapy services. Additionally, they participate in training, individual and group supervision.
You can qualify for low cost therapy if you are an adult or teen in New Jersey, and if one or more of the following apply to you:
A. You don’t have insurance
B. Your insurance plan doesn’t have out-of-network benefits
C. You can’t afford our Private Pay rates
D. Your personal needs are aligned with the scope of practice that our student interns can provide
If any of these describe you, you’re all set to start!
Affordable online therapy does not mean that the services you receive are any less valuable. Additionally, working with an intern level counselor tends to offer a different reward than many people consider: she brings a fresh and understanding perspective.
Intern Level Therapists are actively learning, therefore the skills they apply are fresh in their minds and they are always backed by a certified supervisor. That’s like having two therapists work with you for the price of one! Online therapy, sometimes referred to as tele-therapy or virtual counseling, involves accessing mental health support through video and phone sessions from the comfort of your own home. At Mind by Design, we utilize HIPAA-compliant video platforms, ensuring the highest level of privacy and confidentiality for our clients. Because of this, online therapy has become an increasingly popular choice for individuals seeking counseling services
New Clients can reach out to us directly via call, text or email here:
Or, you can complete a new client form and we’ll reach out to you within 24 hours here:
We ask that clients provide at least 24 hours notice in the event that they need to cancel to avoid the 50% cancellation fee. we understand that life happens and do our best to be flexible & reschedule.
We provide”Courtesy Billing” for clients who are using the Out-of-network insurance benefits.
Our Insurance Page shares a small blurb about Why We Left Insurance Panels
of course! though we have some unconventional therapy approaches, we are rooted in evidenced based practices. Talk therapy is a major player in the therapy room! See What we Treat and Integrative Services for more information
Online therapy is essentially face-to-face counseling, just conducted remotely. Studies show that teletherapy is as effective as traditional counseling. Professional organizations and state governments recognize its benefits and have set regulations for it. However, like any therapy, its success in achieving your goals isn’t guaranteed. It’s important to discuss with your therapist whether teletherapy is working for you.
Yes, you can switch therapists to another provider within the practice, or we can provide you a referral if preferred. We want to ensure that your time and effort are well spent, and that you are getting the relief you need, that’s why we work collaboratively with each other in the practice, as well as outside therapists who we know and trust.
You should feel like you’re making progress. Signs it’s working include:
Feeling comfortable talking to your therapist
Your therapist respects boundaries
You’re moving towards your goals
You feel listened to
You’re doing better in life
Your self-esteem is getting better
Yes, it’s pretty simple to access sessions. You’ll need basic internet skills, such as opening and visiting the patient link sent to you via email. It’s similar to video chatting like Facetime or Zoom. We can also walk you through it on the phone the first time to ensure a strong connection
Feel free to ask anything. Some good questions are:
Showing up is all that you need to do! But if you really want to get the most out of session, it could help to take some time to think about what you want from therapy. It helps to write down your goals, questions you have or things that you feel are important to share.
Our Qualifications:
Our founder, Rebecca Sidoti, is a highly qualified, state-licensed therapist and supervisor with extensive training in anxiety related disorders and innovative treatment such as Ketamine Therapy. Mind by Design Counseling adheres to standards set by the our governing counseling boards.
To see each providers credentials, training and licenses, visit our “Meet the Therapists” Page to learn more.
Currently, we serve clients in New Jersey and are expanding to other states as telehealth laws evolve. While telehealth offers the convenience of attending sessions from anywhere, state laws require clients to be in-state during their session.
Online therapy might not be as effective for individuals with chronic suicidal thoughts, severe trauma, significant mental health history, or those recently in intensive care. Such cases often benefit more from traditional, in-person counseling. We’ll help you decide if our online services are right for you during your intake and evaluation.
To join a session, log in using the credentials we provide. No downloads are needed. Our platform, compatible with both individual and group sessions, requires:
A computer or mobile device with a webcam and internet access.
We’ll help you test your setup before your first appointment to ensure a reliable connection. iOS users should use the Safari browser for mobile and tablet sessions.
It depends on your goals. Expect questions about your thoughts, feelings, relationships, work, school, and health. They’ll ask to understand your therapy goals.
Security and Confidentiality of Sessions:
Your privacy is crucial to us. We use TherapyNotes, a HIPAA-compliant platform, ensuring secure and confidential teletherapy sessions. This platform’s security features include encrypted video connections, secure data transfers, and encrypted databases, ensuring your information is safe at all times.
we use VRT to support Exposure Therapy, a long standing traditional therapy modality to treat phobias, anxiety and stress. we send a headset directly to your home so you can access VRT from anywhere.
VRT not only helps with exposure therapy for phobias, but is great for ADHD, mindfulness, PTSD and social anxiety.
