Ayesha Noel-Smith

Ayesha Noel-Smith accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Independence Blue Cross, Prime Health, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New Jersey are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Ayesha Noel-Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Ayesha is licensed to practice in New Jersey, so clients located in New Jersey can book sessions. Ayesha’s New Jersey license number is 44SC06001100, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Ayesha Noel-Smith has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Ayesha’s education and training include MSW - Social Work. Rutgers University. Over that time, Ayesha has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Students, and LGBTQ+.

Ayesha Noel-Smith works with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Ayesha spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Ayesha is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Ayesha Noel-Smith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Ayesha’s style is action-oriented, affirming, challenging, empowering, and holistic. In Ayesha’s words: “My goal is to empower you to navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies.”

Ayesha Noel-Smith (she/her) offers therapy in English. Ayesha identifies as Black. Ayesha provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Ayesha Noel-Smith offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Ayesha is licensed in New Jersey, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Ayesha Noel-Smith is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Ayesha will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Ayesha’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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