Free 30-Minute Phone Consultation
New Jersey therapists
here when you're ready.
Anxiety, depression, couples & family therapy — individualized care for adults and teens across NJ. In-person in Rutherford or telehealth statewide.
30-minute call · No commitment · Confidential · Licensed clinicians only
"Living Optimally has been exceptional. Dionne creates a safe, comfortable space, offers specific and practical feedback, and holds you kindly accountable. Sessions are well-prepared and engaging, scheduling is flexible, and the tools we practice have led to real, positive change."
Individual Therapy Client, NJ · Anxiety & Life SkillsRequest your free consult
We'll call you within 24 hours — usually much sooner.
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(732) 201-6325 Mon – Fri · 9 am – 7 pm ET
Getting started
Starting therapy is simpler than you think.
No paperwork surprise, no complicated intake forms before you even know if we're the right fit. Just three straightforward steps.
Request your free consult
Fill out the form on this page or call us at (732) 201-6325. We'll reach back within 24 hours — usually the same day. No obligation, no credit card, nothing to prepare.
30-minute phone call
A friendly, no-pressure conversation. We ask what's bringing you to therapy, answer your questions, and match you with the therapist best suited to your situation. If we're not the right fit, we'll point you somewhere better.
Your first session — this week
Meet your therapist in person at our Rutherford office or via secure video — whichever fits your life. Sessions run 45–55 minutes. Most clients notice meaningful progress within the first few sessions.
Private • HIPAA-compliant • No travel required
Real words from real clients.
Compassionate care, practical change, steady progress — here's what working together has looked like.
Dionne is an absolutely amazing therapist — and an even better human being. She helped me immensely through multiple losses. Her calm, caring presence and direct, honest guidance made all the difference. She truly cares.
Dionne has demonstrated a remarkable balance of fairness, directness, and empathy. Her compassionate listening ensured we felt heard and never judged. Her thoughtful questions encouraged meaningful self-reflection. We gained clarity and practical tools that strengthened our marriage.
Living Optimally has been exceptional. Dionne creates a safe, comfortable space, offers specific and practical feedback, and holds you kindly accountable. Sessions are well-prepared and engaging, scheduling is flexible, and the tools we practice have led to real, positive change.
All testimonials are anonymized to protect client privacy.
Specialties
Therapy that meets you where you are.
Evidence-based care for the challenges you're facing right now — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Book a free consultAnxiety
Panic, social anxiety, generalized worry, health anxiety
Depression
Low mood, motivation, seasonal, postpartum, burnout
Couples Therapy
Communication, trust, pre-marital, conflict, major decisions
Family & Co-Parenting
Blended families, conflict, parenting alignment, co-parenting
Individual Adults
Life transitions, career stress, identity, grief, self-esteem
Teens & Young Adults
School stress, anxiety, identity, social challenges, first-time therapy
Parenting Support
ADHD strategies, routines, connection — individual & group sessions
Telehealth
Secure video sessions licensed in NJ, New York & Connecticut
How we actually work
Evidence-based approaches, explained in plain English.
Every therapist at Living Optimally draws from proven methods — matched to what you're actually dealing with, not just one-size-fits-all talk therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Identifies the thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, or stress — and teaches you to interrupt and reframe them. Structured, skills-based, and usually time-limited.
Best for: anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, ADHD, negative self-talk
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Builds four core skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Particularly powerful when emotions feel overwhelming or uncontrollable.
Best for: emotional intensity, self-harm, relationship conflict, trauma
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Instead of fighting difficult feelings, ACT helps you accept them without being controlled by them — then take meaningful action aligned with your values, even when things are hard.
Best for: burnout, chronic anxiety, grief, life transitions, avoidance
Trauma-Informed Care
A lens applied across all our work — recognizing how past experiences shape present behavior. Creates a safe, non-judgmental space before any deeper processing begins.
Best for: PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence survivors, grief
The team
Meet your therapists.
Every clinician is fully licensed in New Jersey. We'll match you with the right fit on your free call.
Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Dionne Frank, LCSW
CBT · DBT-informed · Doctoral-level training
LCSW and doctoral-level therapist helping parents, couples, and families strengthen their relationships — especially when things feel stuck.
In-person (Rutherford, NJ) & Telehealth · NJ, NY, CT
Therapist
Caitlyn Snyder, LSW
Trauma-informed · CBT · DBT · DVRT Certified
Trauma-informed therapist from Rutgers helping teens through older adults move from surviving to thriving — especially through anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
In-person (Rutherford, NJ) & Telehealth · NJ, NY, CT
Therapist · 7 Years Experience
Sheanny Vazquez, LSW
CBT · DBT · ACT · Strengths-Based · Bilingual EN/ES
LSW with 7 years helping children, adults, and families build practical tools for anxiety, behavioral challenges, and life transitions.
Telehealth primary · NJ, NY, CT & Limited in-person (Rutherford, NJ)
Coverage & fees
Investment in your wellbeing.
We accept most major insurance plans in New Jersey. Not sure about your coverage? We'll verify it on your free consultation call — no hold music, no runaround.
Session details
HSA and FSA cards accepted. Superbills provided every session for out-of-network reimbursement filing.
Common questions
What you're wondering about.
No question is too basic. These are the ones we hear most often from people considering therapy for the first time.
A 30-minute, no-pressure conversation. We'll ask what's bringing you to therapy, answer your questions about our approach, and help you figure out if we're the right fit. If we're not, we'll point you somewhere better. Zero obligation to book a session.
Most new clients are seen within 1–2 weeks. Telehealth often has more immediate availability. We'll discuss your timeline on the call and work with your schedule.
Yes. Everything you share is protected by HIPAA and New Jersey licensing law. The limited exceptions — duty to warn, safety concerns, court orders — are explained clearly in your first session. We take your privacy seriously.
Yes — secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for clients in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Research shows telehealth is just as effective as in-person therapy for most concerns, and many clients find it easier to fit into their week.
It depends on your goals. Some clients see meaningful relief in 8–12 sessions focused on a specific concern. Others prefer longer-term work (6 months to a year or more) for deeper patterns. We'll discuss pace in the first session — there's no pressure either way.
That's exactly what the free consultation is for. Ask anything you want — there's no commitment and no pressure. Many people find the call itself clarifying, even if they don't end up working with us. Reaching out is the hardest part. We make the rest easy.
You don't have to do this alone
Take the first step.
Book your free 30-minute phone consultation. No paperwork, no commitment. We'll reach out within 24 hours — usually the same day.
(732) 201-6325 · Mon – Fri, 9 am – 7 pmOr email us: info@livingoptimallytherapy.com
Request your free consult
We'll call you within 24 hours — usually much sooner.
Or call us directly
(732) 201-6325 Mon – Fri · 9 am – 7 pm ET