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Chery Jones(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
National Certified School Counselor, NCSC
New Jersey
Adolescent mental health- Anxiety -Child mental health-College & graduate student mental health- Stress management-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Life and Relationships can be overwhelming but it is possible to overcome this, make adjustments, and live a more fulfilling and rewarding life. Counseling is provided to individuals and families Online and In-Person. I help clients to develop healthy coping skills, thriving interpersonal relationships & emotional resiliency through mental health, skill acquisition and education.

I have an eclectic approach that utilizes multiple Therapy Techniques based on the client's need: ie. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt Therapy and Art Therapy.

I am a Licensed Counselor by New Jersey Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. I am a National Certified Counselor by the NBCC, and a Certified School Counselor by the NJDOE. I have over 11 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults.


Message to clients

I will make it my goal to walk with you in your journey to a more fulfilling, healthy, and well-rounded life. I offer online teletherapy and in-office sessions.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Chery M Jones LLC, Counselor, 2019 - Present
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare, Intensive Care Therapist and Clinical Program Manager, 2023 - Present
Stellar Counseling Services, Counselor, 2024 - Present
Wayne Wellness, Counselor, 2022 - 2024
Intense Behavioral Services, Behavior Therapist, 2019 - 2022
St. Benedicts Preparatory School, School Counselor Intern, 2017 - 2019
BlueCrest Recovery Center, Mental Health Counselor Intern, 2016 - 2018

New Jersey City University, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, 2019
New Jersey City University, BA in Psychology and Art Therapy, 2008

Licensure

New Jersey: 37AC00649000

Languages

English

Specialties

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is only for youth ages 4-21 who need Outpatient or Intensive Care Services.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Chery Jones is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Humana
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $200
  • Initial session:$200 (60min)
  • Couples sessions:$300 (60min)
  • Family sessions:$200 (60min)
  • Individual Session 30min:$100 (30min)
  • Individual Session 50min:$200 (45min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

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