Dr. Jaivonne W. Seary, DSW, LCSW, SIFI

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Newark, NJ. Works with LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Depression. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Not taking new clients right now.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger Management
• Coping Skills
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Life Coaching
• Peer Relationships
• Racial Identity
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Clinical Supervision and Licensed SupervisorsNot a therapy for clients: this therapist supervises other clinicians, for example those working toward their license.
• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Cognitive Processing (CPT)A structured therapy for PTSD that helps people examine and change beliefs about themselves and the world that formed after a trauma.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• InterpersonalA structured, time-limited therapy focused on relationships and life events, such as conflict, loss or big role changes, and how they affect mood.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• MulticulturalRecognizes how culture, race, ethnicity and other identities shape experience, and makes them part of the work.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Accepting new clients

No

Specialties

LGBTQ+, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Body Image, Codependency, Coping Skills, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Coaching, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Polyamory & ENM, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD

Insurance

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicare, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, UHC Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $150, couple sessions $200; sliding scale available

Payment methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Adults

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Wurzweiler School of Social Work

Years in practice

8

Education & qualifications