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Stephanie Riordan

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In New Jersey
Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet Stephanie

I have significant experience working with adults presenting with various mental health symptoms, substance use disorders, relationship conflict, and stressors. I hold extensive experience working with individuals (and loved ones) struggling and recovering from substance use disorders. I've thoroughly enjoyed working with adults from various cultures, ages, and phases of life—I believe that it has shown me so many different ways of looking at the world! I like to take a casual, comfortable, and collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy taking time to get to know who you are, your approach to life, and what really matters to you. I'm known for incorporating humor when appropriate - therapy can be difficult, but who says it has to be boring? My practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. However, I prioritize taking the time to identify the appropriate interventions and approaches for each individual client, so my approach may also include skill-building (Dialectical-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral), Psychoeducation, and processing. I believe that the person seeking therapy is an equal member of the treatment-planning process. Together, we will identify goals and small changes that are relevant to you and within your control.

I prioritize taking the time to identify the appropriate interventions and approaches for each individual client.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Humorous
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • Immigrants

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey residents

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Session Details

Practices in

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Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Stephanie Riordan accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Prime Health, Independence Blue Cross, and Aetna. 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.

Stephanie Riordan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Stephanie is licensed to practice in New Jersey, so clients located in New Jersey can book sessions. Stephanie’s New Jersey license number is 37PC00744100, 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.

Stephanie Riordan has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Stephanie’s education and training include BA - Psychology, Rutgers University; MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rider University. Over that time, Stephanie has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, and Immigrants.

Stephanie Riordan works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, and Immigrants and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Stephanie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Stephanie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Stephanie Riordan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Stephanie’s style is action-oriented, authentic, casual, humorous, and solution-oriented. In Stephanie’s words: “I prioritize taking the time to identify the appropriate interventions and approaches for each individual client.”

Stephanie Riordan (she/her) offers therapy in English.

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