About
The practice's professional therapists help people heal through traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other emotional hardships. With decades of combined experience, the team at Essential Counseling Services is able to address many different types of issues, including mental health, emotional, and interpersonal issues. They specialize in caring for the whole being, not just the symptoms. The practice's mission is to deliver quality mental health services with the highest level of respect and a deep commitment to the client's emotional safety. They strive to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental space where clients can be themselves and achieve their goals. The team at Essential Counseling Services is dedicated to helping individuals feel understood, validated, accepted, and safe. They offer a client-centered approach, emphasizing the healing ability of the individual and employing a humanistic approach. This allows clients to achieve a greater understanding of themselves and their individualized goals. The practice has locations in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia, making it easily accessible for those in need of mental health services.
Insurance & payment
Essential Counseling Services accepts a variety of insurance plans, including Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Meritain Health, Optum, and Oscar Health.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- UMR
- Out of network
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Anxiety treatment
Essential Counseling Services' professional therapists help individuals address and manage anxiety.
Depression treatment
The practice's therapists work with individuals to help them heal from depression.
Life transitions support
Essential Counseling Services' therapists assist individuals in navigating life transitions and adjustments.
Trauma-focused therapy
The practice offers trauma-focused therapy to help individuals work through traumatic experiences.
Interpersonal issues support
Essential Counseling Services' therapists help individuals address and manage interpersonal issues.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
The practice's therapists utilize CBT to help individuals change negative thought patterns and behaviors.