Tasheema Anderson

Tasheema Anderson accepts Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, and Prime Health. 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.

Tasheema Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Tasheema is licensed to practice in New Jersey, so clients located in New Jersey can book sessions. Tasheema’s New Jersey license number is 37PC01073400, 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.

Tasheema Anderson has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Tasheema’s education and training include MA- Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Fairleigh Dickinson University. Over that time, Tasheema has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Blended families, Students, and LGBTQ+.

Tasheema Anderson works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Blended families, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Tasheema spends most of their clinical time. Tasheema also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Tasheema is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Tasheema Anderson draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Tasheema’s style is action-oriented, affirming, challenging, humorous, and open-minded. In Tasheema’s words: “I focus on building strong relationships, setting meaningful goals, and supporting steady progress—even when challenges arise.”

Tasheema Anderson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Tasheema identifies as Black/African American. Tasheema provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Tasheema Anderson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Tasheema 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 Tasheema Anderson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Tasheema 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 Tasheema’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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