Kelly Hess, MS, LAC

Kelly Hess, MS, LAC

Psychotherapist
NJ

At a glance

Accepts 9 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Caterpillar, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at New Jersey Behavioral Health
Speaks English
Offers telehealth visits
Video appointments available via Telehealth

Kelly Hess does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation

More about Kelly Hess, MS, LAC

Kelly Hess, LAC, is dedicated to helping individuals and families across New Jersey navigate life’s challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Kelly provides therapy for children, teens, adults, and seniors, offering a compassionate and evidence-based approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. Her expertise includes addressing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and childhood behavioral issues. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Kelly fosters a safe and supportive environment to help clients achieve personal growth and healing. Kelly specializes in guiding individuals through adoption and permanency issues, military life challenges, and women’s issues, which are areas she is particularly passionate about. With her extensive experience working with diverse populations, she excels in supporting clients dealing with complex transitions and emotional hurdles. Her integrative therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and family systems techniques to promote meaningful change and lasting resilience. In addition to her clinical focus, Kelly offers specialized interventions for clients involved in adoption and foster care or those navigating military or veteran life. Her ability to connect with these populations and address their specific challenges makes her a valuable resource for those seeking personalized and empathetic care. Kelly also provides Christian counseling and exposure therapy to further tailor her treatments to the individual preferences and needs of her clients. Outside of her professional life, Kelly is a devoted wife, mother of three, and a proud pet parent to four cats and two malamute-huskies. She cherishes spending quality time with her family and volunteering for community causes. The provider is a "Associate Counselor" with license number 37AC00785300, practicing under the supervision of Lori Goldman.

Education & experience

Practice

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1679203020
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Kelly Hess work with?

Kelly Hess works with New Jersey Behavioral Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kelly Hess?

Kelly Hess frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kelly Hess on their profile.

What languages does Kelly Hess speak?

Kelly Hess speaks English.

Kelly Hess does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time.