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Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with multiple years of experience helping adolescent and young adults manage life stressors. I understand the difficulty that comes with balancing all of life endeavors. Sometimes you just need a non-bias party to talk things through with. I am here to help you develop a more positive, confident, healthier and happier lifestyle. I utilize solution focused therapy approach in partnership with a strengths perspective to guide my practice.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have over 14 years experience in the mental health field working in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. I’m a trauma-informed therapist who integrates ACT, CBT, mindfulness, existential therapy, and somatic techniques. I am neurodivergent-affirming and an LGBTQIA+ ally. Therapy isn't about fixing you, it's about helping you better understand yourself. We'll explore the experiences that shaped you, build self-compassion, and create space for growth and change.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Clients can trust that I bring both clinical expertise and a deep commitment to individualized care. I approach recovery with evidence-informed practices while honoring the unique needs and goals of each person. At the same time, I want you to know that I believe lasting change is always possible, no matter where you’re starting from. Recovery is a journey of growth and self-discovery, and my role is to help you uncover the strength, clarity, and resilience you already carry within you.
Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
I obtained my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. I am certified in Polyvagal Theory
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Humana Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
I’m Dr. Stephanie Smigiel, PhD, LPC, the founder of Smigiel Counseling, and I’ve worked in the behavioral health field since 2013 supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. My practice is grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, shaped by both professional training and lived experience. I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and trauma across the lifespan, from early childhood through adulthood, and tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, goals, and strengths.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, AmeriHealth New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
I’m an Indo-Caribbean therapist who understands what it’s like to grow up in a home where emotions weren’t talked about, and being strong meant staying silent. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to explain your culture—you can just be.
We’ll go at your pace. I don’t expect trust right away—I earn it by showing up with honesty, softness, and respect for your story. Whether you're dealing with grief, anxiety, burnout, or identity shifts, I offer a space where you can exhale, untangle what you’ve been carrying, and begin to feel again.
I work well with immigrants and children of immigrants, especially South Asian and Indo-Caribbean adults, who are navigating generational wounds, people-pleasing, high expectations, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, AmeriHealth New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, Cigna, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Ernestina Archer
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person
1200 South Church Street, Mount Laurel Township, NJADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
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