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On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a Therapist / Counselor in New Jersey, book an appointment, and see the Therapist / Counselor within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of Therapists/Counselors in New Jersey who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a New Jersey Therapist / Counselor who takes your insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find Therapists/Counselors in New Jersey and book appointments instantly. You can search for New Jersey Therapists/Counselors by symptom or visit reason. Then, choose your insurance plan. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for New Jersey Therapists/Counselors on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see Therapists/Counselors in New Jersey who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for New Jersey Therapists/Counselors with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Therapists/Counselors in New Jersey who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Therapists/Counselors in New Jersey on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Therapists/Counselors who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Therapists/Counselors in New Jersey who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Therapist / Counselor who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Therapists/Counselors in New Jersey. Many Therapists/Counselors offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
There are around 13,320 counselors for substance abuse, behavioral disorders, and mental health in New Jersey. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
In New Jersey, about 14% of adults have reported experiencing frequent mental distress for 14 or more days within the last 30 days. (County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, 2025)
In New Jersey, approximately 13.9% of adults have reported being diagnosed with a depressive disorder, which includes depression, major depression, minor depression, or dysthymia. (America's Health Rankings, 2023)
In New Jersey, approximately 82.4% of children aged 12 to 17 received necessary mental health treatment or counseling from 2023 to 2024. (America's Health Rankings, 2024)
To find the best therapists and counselors in New Jersey, NJ, look at board certification, years of experience, patient reviews, and insurance acceptance. On Zocdoc, you can compare doctors by ratings, availability, and location to make the right choice.
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