Coping Skills, Self Esteem, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Parenting

In Person & Online in Paramus, NJ

8 years in practice

Ages served: 6-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Rosario accepts 31 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cigna | Open Access Plus New Jersey

AmeriHealth Administrators

AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth New Jersey

Carelon

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

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 Rosario

Rosario Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with more than 8 years of experience serving children, adolescents, and adults from multicultural backgrounds. Rosario has experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, behavioral management, and relationship issues.

Rosario Cruz received her Master of Education in trauma studies from Cambridge College. Rosario utilizes various evidence-based approaches to best meet the needs of every unique individual.

We all have struggles throughout life. Rosario seeks to establish a warm therapeutic relationship with you to assist in building on your strengths and collaborate with you to meet your goals. She is confident she can help you in your journey. Let her know how she can help you—schedule an appointment today!

"Hi, I look forward to working together to improve your mental health."

Get to know Rosario

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I was always interest in helping people, volunteering in different non-profit organizations. I want to help people overcome challenges and improve their mental health.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish clients knew that mental health is important.

What inspires you?

Life, everything around us.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Empathy, readiness to listen.

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

In the first session. we will start establishing a therapeutic relationship. There will be questions, and paperwork to complete.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

I am kind, empathetic, caring.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Self Esteem, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Parenting, Grief, Behavioral Issues, Autism, Life Transition, Anger Management

ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Any / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy