Fae Cushing, MA, LPC

About

Counselor in Jersey City, NJ. Works with Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Disassociation. Sees clients online only. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
• 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.
• 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.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Family / MaritalTherapy with couples or families together, focused on communication, conflict and the patterns between people.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• MulticulturalRecognizes how culture, race, ethnicity and other identities shape experience, and makes them part of the work.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Positive PsychologyFocuses on well-being, strengths, gratitude and what makes life fulfilling, alongside working through difficulties.
• 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

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Disassociation, ADHD, Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Jewish population, LGBTQ+, Marital and Premarital, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Women's Issues

Insurance

Aetna, AmeriHealth, Anthem, BHS | Behavioral Health Systems, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, ComPsych, EmblemHealth, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, First Health, Florida Blue, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Highmark, Highmark Health Options, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Magellan, Military OneSource, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, TELUS Health, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, WellCare, Wellfleet, Wellmark BCBS, Wellpoint | Amerigroup, Out of Network

Fees

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

Payment methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied

Religion

Jewish

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

New York University

Years in practice

5

Other offices

Newark, 07102

Education & qualifications