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Therapy for College Students and Young Adults in New Jersey

Therapy for students and young adults navigating college, work, relationships and life on their own. In person in Metuchen, NJ and by telehealth across New Jersey, including when you are home in New Jersey on break.

At a glance

Where
In person in Metuchen, NJ and telehealth across New Jersey
Clinicians
Chandni Patel (Accepting new clients)Jacob Ventricelli (Accepting new clients)Andrew H. Kim (Waitlist)Dan Juengst (Waitlist)
Ages
Children, Adolescents, Young adults, Adults, Older adults
Cost
In-network with
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Aetna
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • United Healthcare/Optum
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Medicare
Self-pay $200 per session; Good Faith Estimate
Scheduling
Evenings and weekends available
Schedule a Free Consultation Insurance and self-pay available
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Support for the Life You Are Building

Therapy offers space to work through the demands of college and early adulthood. Therapy can support students at New Jersey colleges, commuters, students home in New Jersey on break and young adults starting careers or living on their own. You can bring questions about identity, independence or direction without needing a clear plan for what comes next.

When Expectations Pile Up

Sessions can focus on anxiety, depression, substance use, relationships, family expectations or burnout. There may be pressure to keep up academically, make career decisions and manage a changing social life all at once. Your clinician can help you explore those pressures, clarify your priorities and practice skills for the situations you are facing.

A Place to Find Your Own Direction

We draw on practical skills and work on emotional and relationship patterns, tailored to your needs. That might mean setting boundaries with family, making room for rest, finding routines that fit your life or understanding what keeps you stuck. Therapy gives you room to think about whose expectations you are carrying and what you want for yourself.

Clinicians who work in this area

Dan Juengst

Dan Juengst

MSW, LSW

Waitlist for new clients

Practices under clinical supervision

Therapy Aligned is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911 in an emergency.

In Person in Metuchen and Online Across New Jersey

All four clinicians see clients in person in Metuchen, NJ and by telehealth across New Jersey. Clients must be located in New Jersey at the time of each session. We offer flexible scheduling across all days of the week, including evenings and weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this therapy for?

This therapy is for college students and young adults, including students at New Jersey colleges, commuters, students home in New Jersey on break and people starting careers or living independently. Sessions can address identity, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationships and the transition to adult life.

Can I attend sessions if I study outside New Jersey?

Only while you are in New Jersey. Clients must be located in New Jersey at the time of each session, so sessions can take place during breaks at home in New Jersey but not while you are at school in another state. Share your school calendar in the consultation so we can talk through when sessions are possible.

Do I need to be enrolled in college?

No. Young adults can start therapy whether they are working, studying, between jobs or figuring out their next step. We focus on the concerns you bring rather than a particular school or career path.

Where and when are sessions available?

Sessions are available in person in Metuchen, NJ and by telehealth across New Jersey. Clients must be located in New Jersey at the time of each session. We offer flexible scheduling across all days of the week, including evenings and weekends.

How much does therapy for students and young adults cost?

We are in-network with Horizon BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar, and Medicare. Your cost depends on your plan's copay or coinsurance. Self-pay is $200 per session for individual, couples and family sessions, and self-pay clients receive a Good Faith Estimate.

Start with a conversation

Use our intake form to request a free consultation and talk through your needs, insurance and self-pay options, and scheduling.

What happens next

1. Send an inquiry

Online form or call or text (732) 301-6802.

2. We follow up

To talk through fit, insurance and self-pay options, and scheduling.

3. Start in person or online

In Metuchen, NJ or by secure video anywhere in New Jersey.

Schedule a Free Consultation

or call (732) 301-6802 · email Connect@Therapy-Aligned.com

Insurance and Self-Pay
Horizon BCBS Aetna Cigna United Healthcare/Optum Oscar Medicare

We are in-network with Horizon BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar, and Medicare. Your cost depends on your plan's copay or coinsurance. Self-pay is $200 per session for individual, couples and family sessions, and self-pay clients receive a Good Faith Estimate.

In-Network NJ Licensed HIPAA & Part 2 Compliant
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