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Why Choose Jersey Behavioral Care
Evidence-based treatment plans tailored to your needs
Clinically appropriate documentation for work, school, and legal or administrative needs
Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families
Convenient appointment options, including in-person and telehealth
Medication management provided by licensed clinicians
Bilingual care available in English and Spanish
Compassionate, confidential, and judgment-free support
Why Choose Jersey Behavioral Care
Evidence-based treatment plans tailored to your needs
Clinically appropriate documentation for work, school, and legal or administrative needs
Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families
Convenient appointment options, including in-person and telehealth
Medication management provided by licensed clinicians
Bilingual care available in English and Spanish
Compassionate, confidential, and judgment-free support
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At Jersey Behavioral Care, we believe mental health treatment should be accessible, respectful, and tailored to each individual. Our licensed clinicians provide comprehensive counseling and medication management using evidence-based approaches that focus on long-term emotional well-being, not quick fixes.
We work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families, creating personalized treatment plans that support real-life progress and lasting change.
Schedule a Call With Our Patient Coordinator 908-291-2727
Conditions
We Treat
You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out. Many people come to us because something feels off — emotionally, mentally, or in daily life. The descriptions below are meant to help you recognize patterns you may be experiencing and understand how support can help.
Anxiety & Social Anxiety
If everyday situations feel overwhelming, stressful, or hard to manage — especially around people, responsibilities, or uncertainty — anxiety may be playing a role. Anxiety often builds gradually and can become part of daily life without being obvious at first.
Depression & Mood Disorders
If you feel emotionally drained, disconnected, or unlike yourself for an extended period of time, depression or a mood-related concern may be involved. These experiences often follow real-life stressors and don’t always look like sadness.
Anger Management Challenges
If anger feels intense, frequent, or difficult to control, it may be connected to stress, emotional overload, or unprocessed feelings rather than “anger issues” alone.
Stress-Related Conditions
When stress becomes constant, it can affect emotional health, sleep, focus, and physical well-being.
Self-Harming Behaviors
Some people use self-harm as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions or numbness. This is a sign that support is needed, not a personal failure.
Substance Use & Relapse Concerns
Substance use often begins as a way to cope and can become difficult to control over time.
Parenting & Family Conflict
Family and parenting challenges are common and can create ongoing emotional strain if left unaddressed.
Adolescent Behavioral Concerns
Adolescence is a time of emotional, social, and developmental change, and some teens need extra support.
Anxiety & Social Anxiety
If everyday situations feel overwhelming, stressful, or hard to manage — especially around people, responsibilities, or uncertainty — anxiety may be playing a role. Anxiety often builds gradually and can become part of daily life without being obvious at first.
Depression & Mood Disorders
If you feel emotionally drained, disconnected, or unlike yourself for an extended period of time, depression or a mood-related concern may be involved. These experiences often follow real-life stressors and don’t always look like sadness.
Anger Management Challenges
If anger feels intense, frequent, or difficult to control, it may be connected to stress, emotional overload, or unprocessed feelings rather than “anger issues” alone.
Stress-Related Conditions
When stress becomes constant, it can affect emotional health, sleep, focus, and physical well-being.
Self-Harming Behaviors
Some people use self-harm as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions or numbness. This is a sign that support is needed, not a personal failure.
Substance Use & Relapse Concerns
Substance use often begins as a way to cope and can become difficult to control over time.
Parenting & Family Conflict
Family and parenting challenges are common and can create ongoing emotional strain if left unaddressed.
Adolescent Behavioral Concerns
Adolescence is a time of emotional, social, and developmental change, and some teens need extra support.
Getting Started: What to Expect
You’ll begin with a brief phone call with our patient coordinator. During this call, we’ll answer your questions and check your insurance eligibility.
You’ll meet with one of our providers for a comprehensive evaluation. This visit includes a behavioral and mental health assessment to better understand your needs and create a personalized treatment plan.
Counseling & Therapy (40–45 minutes)
Depending on your treatment plan, care may include:
• Individual therapy sessions
• Group counseling services
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)For many patients, individual counseling is typically scheduled once a week for about four months. The exact frequency and duration may vary based on your treatment plan and progress.
Medication Management (if needed)
Medication management is offered only when clinically appropriate and determined by your provider. Not all patients require medication.• Initial psychiatric evaluation
• Medication management follow-up visitsWe offer care for children, adolescents, adults, and families, with services tailored to different situations, conditions, and concerns.
Once symptoms have significantly improved and a patient is in remission, ongoing follow-up visits help maintain progress and prevent relapse.
• Therapy patients may transition to less frequent sessions focused on reinforcement of coping skills, stress management, and early identification of returning symptoms
• Medication management patients continue periodic follow-ups to monitor effectiveness, side effects, and determine whether medication adjustments or maintenance are needed
• Appointments are individualized based on clinical needs, stability, and patient goals
• Providers work collaboratively with patients to support long-term emotional wellness and functional stabilityFollow-up care ensures that progress is sustained while allowing flexibility as needs change. Patients are encouraged to stay connected with their care team and reach out if symptoms return or new concerns arise
Medical Records & Documentation
Medical records, summaries, and other documentation are available upon request. Copies or printed records are provided based on the size of the request.Clinical & Administrative Letters
When clinically appropriate, we can provide:
• School excuse letters
• General office letters
• Letters from your counselor
• Letters from a prescribing provider (MD, APN, or PA)
Our Services
Online Appointment Request for Evaluation, Counseling, Telehealth, or In-Person Services
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Taking the first step toward mental and behavioral health care can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Jersey Behavioral Care provides counseling and psychiatric services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families, with both in-person and secure telehealth options.
You do not need to know exactly what service you need before reaching out. This form requests a phone consultation with our patient coordinator, who will guide you and help connect you with the right care.
In-office care is available at our Union, New Jersey location, including evaluations, counseling, group therapy, medication management, and Intensive Outpatient Program sessions.
In-person services
Secure online visits are available for evaluations, counseling, and medication follow-ups when clinically appropriate.
Telehealth services
Secure online visits are available for evaluations, counseling, and medication follow-ups when clinically appropriate.
Medication management
Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
For teens and adults who need more support than weekly counseling but do not require hospitalization, our IOP offers structured therapy multiple times per week while allowing you to continue daily responsibilities. Schedule and length depend on clinical needs and insurance.
Documentation Support & Easy Access to Medical Records
When clinically appropriate, Jersey Behavioral Care provides professional mental health documentation to support work, school, legal, and social service needs—without unnecessary delays.
Some clinics can take weeks—or even months—to release medical records, leaving you waiting and stressed. Our system makes requesting your information simple and efficient.
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Brian Hagerty, LCSW
If everyday situations feel overwhelming, stressful, or hard to manage — especially around people, responsibilities, or uncertainty — anxiety may be playing a role. Anxiety often builds gradually and can become part of daily life without being obvious at first.
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Carol Coleman, LCSW
If you feel emotionally drained, disconnected, or unlike yourself for an extended period of time, depression or a mood-related concern may be involved. These experiences often follow real-life stressors and don’t always look like sadness.
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Chamylah General
Difficulty focusing, staying organized, or managing daily responsibilities is not a character flaw. Attention-related challenges affect both children and adults and are often misunderstood or overlooked.
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Anxiety & Social Anxiety
Anxiety & Social Anxiety
If everyday situations feel overwhelming, stressful, or hard to manage — especially around people, responsibilities, or uncertainty — anxiety may be playing a role. Anxiety often builds gradually and can become part of daily life without being obvious at first.
Anxiety & Social Anxiety
If everyday situations feel overwhelming, stressful, or hard to manage — especially around people, responsibilities, or uncertainty — anxiety may be playing a role. Anxiety often builds gradually and can become part of daily life without being obvious at first.
Our staff
Jersey Behavioral Care is staffed by licensed mental health professionals with experience in therapy, psychiatric care, and behavioral health evaluations. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide ethical, patient-centered care focused on clinical accuracy, compassion, and long-term outcomes.
A patient coordinator will help match you with the clinician best suited to your needs, and you may always request to switch to another provider if you prefer.
Insurances we support
Self-pay options are also available
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Billing & Insurance
— What You Should Know
Insurance & Coverage
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, most major medical insurance plans, and private pay. If you do not have insurance, self-pay options may be available based on financial eligibility.
When you call to get started, a patient coordinator will check your insurance eligibility, explain your coverage, and answer any billing questions before your appointment is scheduled.
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Appointments & Cancellations
• A $60 fee applies for no-shows
or cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance
• Please let us know as early
as possible if you need to reschedule
Questions or Need Help?
If you have questions about billing, please call our office at 908-291-2727. For details about your insurance benefits, your insurance provider can give the most accurate information.
Our Commitment to Fair Care
We provide care without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, conviction record, or source of payment.
FAQs
Yes. We provide therapy and evaluations for children, teenagers, and their families.
Yes. Medication management is available following a psychiatric evaluation when clinically appropriate.
Yes. All services are confidential and provided in accordance with healthcare privacy regulations.
Yes. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, most major insurance plans, and private pay.
Yes. Evaluations are provided based on clinical assessment and professional standards of care.
