Mental Health Treatment
Mental Health Disorders
Mental health conditions — from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and PTSD — touch every community in New Jersey. Recent estimates show that about 1.39 million adults in the state – roughly one in five – live with a mental illness, and 366,000 experience a serious mental illness each year. [1] These numbers underscore why mental health treatment for New Jersey residents needs to be accessed quickly and is a public-health priority.
Timely, evidence-based care matters.
During the pandemic’s peak, 42.2 percent of adults in New Jersey reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, yet nearly one in five could not obtain the counseling they needed. [2] Without adequate behavioral health services, symptoms can escalate, quality of life can decline, and untreated mental illness may increase the risk of substance use or medical complications. [3]
Treatment addresses this need through a continuum of outpatient behavioral health care that pairs research-driven therapies, medication management, and wellness supports with individualized treatment plans. Adolescents, young adults, and adults receive the right level of care from intensive outpatient programming to step-down outpatient sessions while remaining connected to school, work, and family.
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Comprehensive mental health treatment for depression in New Jersey typically merges cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management, and mindfulness-based activities such as yoga or art. Flexible intensive outpatient schedules allow individuals to stabilize their mood and rebuild daily routines without pausing careers or school obligations
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Anxiety
Anxiety care often pairs CBT or DBT with exposure and mindfulness practices to retrain anxious thought loops. Outpatient programs deliver small-group sessions, individual coaching, and medication oversight, giving adolescents and adults practical coping skills that translate to real-world stressors across New Jersey workplaces and campuses.
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PTSD
Evidence-based PTSD treatment layers trauma-focused therapies (e.g., EMDR) with CBT, group processing, and somatic supports such as breathwork. Intensive outpatient frameworks maintain family contact while helping survivors regulate arousal, reduce flashbacks, and restore a sense of safety.
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Bipolar
Stabilizing bipolar disorder calls for coordinated medication management, psychoeducation, and mood-tracking CBT or DBT groups. Partial Care or intensive outpatient schedules offer daily monitoring without inpatient stays, promoting sleep hygiene, balanced routines, and sustainable well-being.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
When mental illness co-exists with substance use, integrated dual diagnosis plans treat both together. Clinicians combine evidence-based psychotherapy, medication-assisted treatment when indicated, and relapse prevention groups across intensive outpatient and outpatient levels, reducing triggers and supporting long-term wellness.
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Gambling Addiction
Treatment for gambling addiction focuses on impulse-control CBT, DBT-derived distress-tolerance skills, and peer-led recovery groups. Financial counseling and family therapy address debt and relationship fallout, while flexible outpatient schedules reinforce new habits.
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Tech Addiction
Tech-related compulsions respond to structured digital-use contracts, CBT targeting reward loops, and experiential therapies like yoga, art, or mindful walking. Clinicians engage family systems to set boundaries, while outpatient groups rebuild offline social skills.
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Food Addiction
Food addiction care blends nutritional counseling, mindful-eating training, and CBT to interrupt binge-restrict cycles. Group therapy provides accountability, while individual sessions explore trauma, anxiety, or mood drivers, all within an adaptable outpatient framework.
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Sex and Love Addiction
Recovery from sex and love addiction employs CBT and attachment-informed therapy, teaching boundary-setting, trigger recognition, and relapse-prevention skills. Process groups foster peer accountability, while intensive outpatient schedules protect privacy and maintain daily responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health Treatment
What levels of care are available for mental health treatment in New Jersey at The Garden?
The Garden provides a stepped continuum of behavioral health care that includes an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and standard Outpatient (OP) services. When a higher acuity placement is needed, the team inpatient referrals with trusted partners. This structure lets each individual enter at the appropriate level of care and transition smoothly as stability improves, all while remaining in a discreet Cherry Hill setting—ideal for anyone seeking upscale mental health services without leaving New Jersey.
Who is a good candidate for these treatment programs?
After a comprehensive assessment, the admissions team matches each prospective client to the right program. Individuals living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or other mental health conditions benefit from evidence-based, personalized care. [4] Treatment centers regularly serve high-functioning professionals, students, and parents who need flexible outpatient schedules that respect work and family obligations, ensuring treatment fits unique needs rather than forcing lives to pause.
Which therapies and supports are used, and are they evidence-based?
Treatment plans draw on a rich menu of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, individual and group sessions, motivational interviewing, and medication management. Holistic options such as yoga, art, and breath-work complement these clinical methods, creating a comprehensive approach to behavioral health that targets mind, body, and quality of life.
How long does treatment last, and can clients keep their everyday commitments?
The typical course of mental health treatment spans 60 – 120 days. Attendance requirements scale with each level of care. IOP convenes three to five times weekly, and OP involves one or two weekly sessions. This flexible structure allows participants to uphold careers, academics, and family roles while still receiving consistent, high-quality outpatient support in New Jersey.
Can mental health be treated with co-occurring substance use disorders?
Yes. Integrated dual diagnosis programming addresses mental health and substance use simultaneously, combining psychiatric services with addiction-specific interventions—such as medication-assisted treatment when clinically appropriate. [5] This unified strategy helps clients with co-occurring disorders achieve sustainable wellness rather than treating each condition in isolation.
How does insurance and payment work for mental health services?
The Garden operates out-of-network with all insurers, yet many clients use their health care benefits to offset costs. The admissions team verifies coverage, explains out-of-network reimbursement, and outlines private-pay options to craft a payment plan that aligns with each treatment plan. Transparent guidance removes financial guesswork so individuals and their loved ones can focus on recovery.
Sources
[1] NAMI New Jersey. (n.d.). Mental health in New Jersey. https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NewJersey-GRPA-Data-Sheet-8.5-x-11-wide.pdf
[2] NAMI. (2021). Mental health in New Jersey. In NAMI New Jersey. https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/NewJerseyStateFactSheet.pdf
[3] Swendsen, J., Conway, K. P., Degenhardt, L., Glantz, M., Jin, R., Merikangas, K. R., Sampson, N., & Kessler, R. C. (2010). Mental disorders as risk factors for substance use, abuse and dependence: results from the 10‐year follow‐up of the National Comorbidity Survey. Addiction, 105(6), 1117–1128. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.02902.x
[4] VA.gov | Veterans Affairs. (n.d.-e). https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/treatment/ebt.asp
[5] Dual diagnosis. (2025h, August 5). Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24426-dual-diagnosis
