Thank you for reaching out to Brave Minds Psychological Services. We are dedicated to helping children, teens and adults overcome fears, anxieties, and painful life experiences. We look forward to helping you on your next steps in your mental wellness journey.

Please complete this form so we can learn more about you and what you are looking for in a therapist.

If we believe we have a therapist who may be a good fit for you, someone from our scheduling team will reach out. We base goodness of fit on your needs, our specialities, and scheduling availability.

From there, you may discuss appointment times for an initial intake and ongoing weekly therapy appointments.

If we believe your needs would be better served by a different therapist, we will provide referrals to other therapists who may be a better match.

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Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

Are you requesting services for yourself or someone else? *

First Name of Prospective Client (if not self)

Last Name of Perspective Client (if not self)

Client's Date of Birth *

Client's Age *

What can we help you with? *

We offer in-person services in two office locations and telehealth services. Check all options you would be comfortable with.

Scotch Plains (Union County)

Branchburg (Somerset County)

Telehealth

Appointments are generally scheduled weekly. An appointment is 45 minutes. The initial intake can vary from 90 minutes to 2 hours. *

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Fees range depending on licensure status and degree. The fees range from $205-$265 for the initial intake session and $150-$190 for weekly ongoing sessions. The fees for services with our counseling intern are $40 for the initial intake and $25 for weekly ongoing sessions. *

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For a full description of fees visit our Practice Information page.

We are an out-of-network provider. We do not participate directly with your insurance. You will be required to submit payment at the time of your appointment. *

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If you have out-of-network benefits, your therapist will give you a receipt. You can submit the receipt to your insurance, and they may reimburse you depending on your out-of-network benefits. *

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Therapists (See them all on one page)

SCOTCH PLAINS OFFICE:

Fully Licensed Therapist(s):

Jessica Pizzo, LCSW she/her (Ages 4+; IN PERSON: Tues, Thurs. & Fri.; TELEHEALTH: Mon.)

Elaine Harrison-Yau, LCSW she/her (Ages 3+; IN PERSON: Mon., Weds., & Thurs., Friday; TELEHEALTH: Tues.)

Casey Conte, LCSW she/her (Ages 12+; IN PERSON: Mon. & Thurs.; TELEHEALTH: Tues.)

Kerry Isgur, LCSW she/her (Ages 3-12 & 25+; IN PERSON: Tues. & Thurs.)

Alexandria Bleich, LPC she/her (Ages 13+; IN PERSON: Weds. & Fri.; TELEHEALTH: Tues. & Thurs.)

Provisionally Licensed Therapist(s):

Cristina Varriale, LAC she/her (Ages 6+; IN PERSON: Tuesdays, Saturdays; TELEHEALTH: Wednesdays.)

Brianna Albanese, LAC : she/her (Ages 8+; IN PERSON: Wednesdays.)

Interns:

Victoria Forlenza, Counseling Intern (Ages 6+; IN PERSON: Mondays)

Kara Drake, Counseling Intern (Ages 4+; IN PERSON: Fridays)

BRANCHBURG OFFICE:

Fully Licensed Therapist(s):

Leah Behar, LCSW she/her (Ages 4+; IN PERSON: Mon. Tues., & Fri.; TELEHEALTH: Thurs.)

Lisa Weiss, LCSW she/her (Ages 4+; IN PERSON: Mon. Weds., & Fri.; TELEHEALTH: Thurs.)
Claudia Salgado, LMFT she/her (Ages 4+; IN PERSON: Wed., Thurs. & Fri.; TELEHEALTH: Tuesdays)

Casey Conte, LCSW she/her (Ages 12+; IN PERSON: Weds.; TELEHEALTH: Tues)

Provisionally Licensed Therapist(s):

Cristina Varriale, LAC she/her (Ages 6+; IN PERSON: Thursdays.; TELEHEALTH: Weds.)

Linda Farag, LSW she/her (Ages 3+; IN PERSON: Weds., Thurs. & Sat.; TELEHEALTH: Fridays)

Megan Herelle, LAMFT she/her (Ages 8+ (7 and under only for family/parent counseling); IN PERSON: Mon., Tues.; TELEHEALTH: Weds. & Thurs.)

Interns:

Victoria Forlenza, Counseling Intern (Ages 6+; IN PERSON: Mondays)

Kara Drake, Counseling Intern (Ages 4+; IN PERSON: Fridays)

When are you available for Therapy?

(Keep in mind current clients get the first opportunity for evening and after school spots. It may be easier to begin therapy if you are flexible and willing to move into a preferred spot when it becomes available.)

Provide 3 to 5 Times The Client Is Available for Counseling.

Email and SMS Text Message Risk Acknowledgement and Use Consent

I understand that the use of email and SMS text messaging is inherently insecure and therefore poses a risk to the security and confidentiality of my protected health information, and I consent to our therapists and/or office staff contacting me via email or text message.

By providing my phone number, I agree to receive text messages from the Brave Minds Psychological Services.

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