Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, ADHD

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in New Jersey

15 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Erin accepts 33 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

AmeriHealth Administrators

AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth New Jersey

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Cigna | Open Access Plus New Jersey

Clover Health Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - HMO

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - PPO

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Humana Medicare Advantage

Independence Blue Cross | BCBS

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare NJ

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Oxford Health Plans

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Erin

Erin Swinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Her specialties include mood disorders, low self-esteem, trauma issues, fire-responder resilience, and addiction. The driving force in Erin’s clinical perspective is a commitment to instilling hope and confidence in the individuals she meets.

Erin obtained an MS in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her training is grounded in the evidence-based practices of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and acceptance commitment therapy.

Erin balances a relaxed and empathic therapy environment with direct communication that assists individuals in making the changes in their lives they are seeking. She focuses on individual strengths, empowering individuals to find their most authentic selves.

"I hope to create a relaxed environment that allows for open communication to assist in making life changes."

Get to know Erin

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I want to offer support and compassion for those managing the turbulence of life.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Those open to challenging their ideas and current patterns of behavior.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Opportunity is everywhere, we just need to know where to look.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Friendly community with dedicated staff.

What inspires you?

Learning and take each day with grace.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

An opportunity to tell their story and be heard.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I want to get to know each person and their goals.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I spend a lot of time with family, mostly running kids to their variety of activities, and my dog. I enjoy reading and listening to podcasts. I love to laugh with my friends.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I’m imperfect but I never stop giving my all.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Addiction, ADHD, Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships, Life Transition, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues

ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Any / Eclectic, Reality Therapy, Positive Psychology, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Humanistic / Rogerian