Jennifer  Lamaj
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Jennifer Lamaj

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New Jersey, New York, Florida, South Carolina Accepting Online
Montclair, Manhattan Community Board 8 Accepting In-person

Accepting new patients. Offering free 15 minute phone consultations to determine if practitioner and patient are a fit for each other.

Updated March 16, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Body image
  • Trauma
  • Relationship issues

Professional statement

Jennifer Lamaj is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor providing virtual therapy sessions to adults residing in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and South Carolina. Working several years for a prestigious addiction treatment agency, Jenn has had exposure not only to substance use and recovery but also individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and communication issues. She also specializes in Eating Disorders or Problematic Eating, while using a HAES (Health at Every Size) approach. She holds a Bachelor degree from NYU and Master degree from Columbia University.

Jenn uses a variety of evidence-based interventions including motivational interviewing, cognitive, behavioral, relational based therapies, Intuitive Eating, etc. She offers online therapy so you can attend from the comfort of your home or during a busy workday. Office hours are available Monday through Thursday.


Message to clients

I provide talk therapy, working with clients who want to improve their quality of life in anxiety, depression, trauma, recovery from substance use or eating disorders, etc. I use interventions including cognitive and behavioral therapies, intuitive eating, and motivational interviewing. Sessions are conducted via Telehealth platform for your safety and convenience. Together we will develop coping skills for your daily life.

Let's work together to help you move from feeling overwhelmed to empowered.


Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

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

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Body image - Development of skills for handling negative thoughts about physical appearance; building habits of more positive self-talk and self-perception.

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in NJ, NY, FL)
  • Cigna (in-network in NJ, NY, FL)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in NJ, NY, FL)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $190 (50min)
  • Initial session: $190 (50min)

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
  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

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

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
Therapist's note

Please note if you are using out-of-network insurance, this provider can submit or provide a superbill for clients to help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (New Jersey)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-8pm
  • Tue 8am-8pm
  • Wed 8am-8pm
  • Thu 8am-8pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-8pm
  • Tue 8am-8pm
  • Wed 8am-8pm
  • Thu 8am-8pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Florida)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-8pm
  • Tue 8am-8pm
  • Wed 8am-8pm
  • Thu 8am-8pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (South Carolina)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-8pm
  • Tue 8am-8pm
  • Wed 8am-8pm
  • Thu 8am-8pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Montclair practice
18-20 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, New Jersey 07042
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-8pm
  • Tue 8am-8pm
  • Wed 8am-8pm
  • Thu 8am-8pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Manhattan Community Board 8 practice
117 East 72nd St, New York, New York 10021
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-8pm
  • Tue 8am-8pm
  • Wed 8am-8pm
  • Thu 8am-8pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 8 years

JL Psychotherapy LLC, Psychotherapist, 2022 - Present
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Addiction Counselor, 2015 - 2021
Forestdale Inc., Case Planner, 2014 - 2015

Columbia University, MSW, 2016
New York University, BFA, 2002


Licensure

New Jersey: 44SC05915300

New York: 088938

Florida: TPSW1953

South Carolina: TLS 466 CP


Languages

English


Publications