If you are not sure what steps to take to make an appointment with a therapist or a psychiatrist, this flow chart may help. This flow chart outlines the basic referral process for making an appointment. If you are in need of health insurance or financial assistance, there will be more information below. Once you understand the referral process, find more information below on how to find a therapist or psychiatrist.
Use the search tool on the psychology today website. You can enter in your insurance information and find a therapist in your area.
Ask a doctor for a referral. They may have a therapist that they recommend. You can ask your PCP, or your psychiatrist if you are working with one.
Ask friends and family. Your friends or family may have a therapist that they trust and recommend.
Ask your case manager for a referral. If you have a case manager, they likely have someone they can connect you with.
See the list below of some providers/resources in the Millburn area.
Use the search tool on the psychology today website. You can enter in your insurance information and find a psychiatrist in your area.
Ask a doctor for a referral. They may have a psychiatrist that they recommend. You can ask your PCP, or your therapist if you are working with one.
Ask friends and family. Your friends or family may have a psychiatrist that they trust and recommend.
Ask your case manager for a referral. If you have a case manager, they likely have someone they can connect you with.
See the list below of some providers/resources in the Millburn area.
Click here if you believe your child is at risk and requires urgent support.
If you are concerned about your child and there is no immediate risk, you may want to speak to your PCP first. They can likely provide you some guidance on if you should pursue therapy or medication.
Click here if you know that you'd like support for your child or family, but you aren't sure what type of support you need.
If you know what you are looking for and are having a hard time making an appointment, Use the search tool on the psychology today website. You can enter in your insurance information and find a therapist or psychiatrist in your area. You can also see a list of additional providers/resources in the Millburn area below.
Positive Developments- Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Parenting Services
90 Millburn Avenue, Suite 102
Millburn, NJ 07041 973.378.5525
https://positivedevelopments.net/
Functional Behavior Solutions- Applied Behavioral Analysis, Parent Training and Coaching, Behavioral Consultations and Assessments
Offices in Montclair and Westfield, performs services in the home as well
info@functionalbehaviorsolutions.com
908.913.0743
https://www.functionalbehaviorsolutions.com/
Garden State Psychology- Adolescent/ Teen (12 years old and up) Psychotherapy, Family Therapy
*Telehealth Services Only* 908.827.1771
https://www.gardenstatepsychology.com/
Better Everything: A Specialized Therapeutic Center- Child and Adolescent (2 years old and up) Psychotherapy, Behavioral Therapy, Medication Consultation and Management, Family Therapy, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Parent Coaching
748 Morris Turnpike, Suite 207
Short Hills, NJ 07078 973.376.8620
https://www.bettereverythingnj.com/
Mind Soother Therapy Center- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy for Children and Teens, Family Therapy
Two West Northfield Road, Roosevelt Plaza
Livingston, NJ 07039 862.200.7729
https://www.mindsoother.com/schedule-a-phone-consultation
Mental Health Association, Essex County, Riskin Children’s Center- Child and Teen Psychotherapy, Parenting Skills, Medication Management *serves families and children with Medicaid*
33 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042 973.509.9777
University Behavioral Healthcare at Newark: Child Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Child Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Autism Center, Outpatient group therapy, individual and family therapy, Medication Consultation and Management
183 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103 800.969.5300
https://rutgershealth.org/location/university-behavioral-health-care-newark
Children’s Specialized Hospital, Union Outpatient Center- Psychotherapy, Medication Consultation and Management *accepts Medicaid patients*
2840 Morris Avenue, Kenneth Esdale Pavillion
Union, NJ 07083 888.244.5373
Behavioral Care Center of NJ- Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting Classes, Medication Consultation and Medication Management
205 Ridgedale Avenue Suite 101
Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.660.0700
https://www.behavioralcarenj.com/
Bartky Healthcare Group Livingston- Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents, Medication Consultation and Medication Management
513 West Mount Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039 973.533.1195
http://www.bartkyhealth.com/Services
Charles Cartwright, MD: Spectrum Health Associates- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medication Consultation and Medication Management
105 Grove Street Suite 17
Montclair, NJ 07042 973.435.8311
https://spectrumhealthassociates.com/
Kerri Wasser, MD- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medication Consultation and Medication Management
103 Park Street, Suite 1A
Montclair, NJ 07042 973.902.8300
Jessica Halpern, MD: Bright Side Psychiatry- Telehealth, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Behavior Management, Parent Education, Medication Consultation and Medication Management
608 Sherwood Parkway, Suite 106
Mountainside, NJ 07092 908.379.8258
https://www.brightsidepsychiatry.com/
Karimi Mailutha, MD, MPH: Mind Health Center- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medication Management and Medication Consultation
123 Columbia Turnpike #202B
Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.946.8162
https://mindhealth.center/
Seth Dorsky, MD- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medication Management and Medication Consultation, Patient and Family Education
40 Main Street, Suite 7
Chatham, NJ 07928 973.635.4244
https://sethdorskymd.com/
Hayley Cohen, MD-Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medication Management and Medication Consultation
28 Millburn Avenue #3
Springfield, NJ 07081 973.218.0777
Sarah Bilancia, PhD- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medication Management and Medication Consultation
45 River Road, Suite 6
Summit, NJ 07901 908.522.6610 Extension 2
https://sarahbil anciaphd.com/
Bruce Friedman, MD- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medication Management and Medication Consultation
209 Cooper Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043 973.509.8400
http://www.friedmanhealth.com/
High Focus Centers: Middle School Program (ages 10-13) and Adolescent PHP and IOP Programs (ages 14-18* if still in High School) PHP Programs are 3-4 weeks duration, and IOP Programs are 10-12 weeks duration. Medication Monitoring is available at both locations.
Admissions: 1-800-877-3628
https://highfocuscenters.pyramidhealthcarepa.com/
Cranford Location: Middle School IOP/PHP, Adolescent Co-Occurring Program, Adolescent IOP/ PHP
16 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
908.272.2474
Parsippany Location: Middle School IOP/PHP, Adolescent Co-Occurring Program, Adolescent IOP/ PHP
1259 Route 46 East
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973.299.9919
GenPsych Livingston: Children’s Programs and Adolescent Programs
https://www.genpsych.com/
Children’s Programs (ages 8-12)- PHP, IOP
Adolescent Programs (ages 13-17) PHP, IOP, IOP Day, EOP, Outpatient
Medication Monitoring Available
5 Regent Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
Admissions: 1-855-436-7792
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program- Newark (accepts Medicaid, referral needed from a professional)
https://ubhc.rutgers.edu/clinical/partial-hospitalization/child-and-adolescent-partial-hospital-newark.xml
Children ages 5-12- Full Day Program 8:30am-4:30pm
Adolescents aged 13-17- Half Day Program *this allows a student to attend their district school, then attend PHP from 1:00pm-4:30pm.
973.972.8724