Jessie Williams
LPC,NCC
Licensed in the state of NJ
Insurance accepted
Aetna
Medicare
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
and 1 more
Accepts new patients
Meet Jessie Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor & National Certified Counselor
Once a previous skeptic, the quality of my personal and professional life significantly improved through therapy once I learned to trust the process and invest in myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master's degree in Counselor Education. I am a US Army veteran and have worked extensively with Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Issues, and challenging adolescent behaviors with civilian and military families.
Accepts new patients
My philosophy
My approach to therapy is to aid my clients in developing methods that allow for relief from their difficulties and grow those methods with insight and empowerment to work through challenges.
My treatment approaches
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing for recovery goals
• SMART Recovery facilitation for addiction
• Crisis intervention and emergency services
• Individualized care planning and coordination
• Collaborative goal setting with clients
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Mental Health
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Mood disorders
Trauma
PTSD
Services & Pricing
Transparent pricing for quality care
Choose the right type of service based on your needs and budget without compromising on the quality of care you receive.
Initial Visit
An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and possible diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop and discuss treatment options.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
50 mins session
Video or in-person visits
$125 /visit
Accept sliding scale
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Follow-up Visit
A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or concerns, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal health outcomes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
50 mins session
Video visits only
$125 /visit
Accept sliding scale
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Free Consultation
An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, or therapist, to determine if their services are a good fit and to receive initial advice or guidance. Many providers offer free or very affordable consultation services with potential patient leads. Providers who add Free consultation as a service receives 2-3 times more prospects.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
10 mins session
Video visits only
Free
Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
Beacon Health Options/Horizon BCBS
Manager/Care Specialist III - Full-time
Jun 2018 - Oct 2019
• Completing members needs assessment to determine appropriate services and inform the care
plan.
• Developing an individualized member centric comprehensive care plan with input from the
member, provider, and family
• Providing consultation and coordination with the behavioral health or medical providers, facility or, family members, community agencies, or involved medical practitioners regarding
treatment and/or treatment planning issues.
• Providing motivational counseling and encourage self-advocacy to help sustain members’
commitment to their care plans and treatment adherence.
• Coordinating and consulting with the UM Care Manager and medical care management as necessary Attending regularly scheduled rounds to consult with a psychiatrist or health plan staff and discuss cases and the need for continued intensive care management and outreach.View all
All Access Mental Health
Substance Abuse Counselor – Partial Care - Full-time
Mar 2014 - Jan 2015
Developed and led evidence-based substance abuse counseling interventions for clients with
substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
• Collect and provide an initial and/or concurrent review of the patient's clinical status
• Conducted Medicaid pre-certification and prior authorizations for continuation of treatment, as
necessary
• Assisted clients to articulate personal goals for recovery through the use of motivational
interviewing in one-to-one and group sessions
• Provided daily case management group with caseload to discuss treatment goal progress
• Collaborated with clients in Comprehensive Assessments and the development of Individual
Recovery Plans
• Contributed to the development of an effective graduation/discharge plan
• Completed documentation of individual and group notes, treatment team reports, and
supporting forms
• Conducted collection and interpretation of data gathered from random drug screeningView all
New Jersey Veterans Helpline, Rutgers University
Peer Counselor - Full-time
Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
• Coordinated assessment and referral services for veterans utilizing the helpline
• Provided ongoing counseling and reciprocal support to NJ Veterans
• Collaborative development and implementation of detailed action plans to link veterans with
housing, employment, counseling, and financial assistance via community resources
• Conducted community outreach to increase veteran awareness and access of available services
• Oriented program participants to the available services, staff, and other pertinent information
necessary for Veterans to utilize the program
• Complete and process intake forms in Integrated Patient Management System (IPMS)View all
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Education
The College of New Jersey
Master of Clinical Mental Health - Substance Abuse
Jan 2011 - May 2014
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Jessie did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Jessie.
Appointment types
I accept both in-person and video visits
In-person visit
Video visit
Areas I serve
Visit me at:
By invitation only
1070 Rte 46 Ledge, Ledgewood, NJ 07852
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How to prepare for video visits and what to expect?
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