Dr. Vanessa Chafos, PhD, FL | Psychologist

About Dr. Vanessa Chafos

Focus areas

Adjustment Disorder

Depression

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Adult Psychotherapy

Panic Attack

Sport / Performance Counseling

Anxiety

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Vanessa Chafos

Dr. Vanessa Chafos is the founder of the Center for Counseling and Mindful Living, LLC. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, adjustment, sport injury, relationship, academic, or other performance-related issues. She earned her Master's in Counseling Psychology from Felician University in 2012 and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Sport and Exercise from Seton Hall University in 2021. Over the past several years, she has presented regionally and nationally on topics related to mindfulness, sport injury, and performance-related variables. Dr. Chafos takes a mindful and personalized approach in working with individuals to assist them in reaching their goals within a warm and supportive atmosphere. She incorporates mindfulness and other performance techniques to support growth and the realization of strengths and goals. She believes in the importance of staying up to date with the most efficacious treatment modalities and is actively involved in research with the athlete population. Dr. Chafos has gained extensive experience working with diverse populations in outpatient, residential, intensive outpatient, inpatient, and school/university settings. Additionally, she has taught a range of undergraduate psychology courses as an adjunct professor.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Ongoing session: $185-250 for 45 minutes

Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

More information on payments and coverage

I am currently an out of network provider with insurance. If you are unsure if you have out of network benefits, check with your insurance company as many plans offer them. Typically, insurances with out of network coverage will pay on average about 10-20% less than in-network coverage once your deductible has been met.

Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Depression

Emotional Overeating

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Depression

Emotional Overeating

Education and background

Practice names

Center for Counseling and Mindful Living

Education and training

Seton Hall University, PhD in Counseling Psychology
Felician University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

Professional memberships

Dr. Chafos is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant Administered by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

NPI number

1295121739

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Vanessa Chafos?

Generally, Dr. Vanessa Chafos has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Chafos's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Vanessa Chafos accepting new patients?

Dr. Vanessa Chafos generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Chafos's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Vanessa Chafos accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Vanessa Chafos online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Chafos using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Vanessa Chafos work with?

Dr. Vanessa Chafos works with Center for Counseling and Mindful Living.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Vanessa Chafos?

Dr. Vanessa Chafos frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Vanessa Chafos on their profile.