Aneesah Hardy
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Aneesah Hardy(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Addiction Counselor, LAC
New Jersey
Academic challenges- Anxiety - Career counseling- Depression- Existential crisis & challenges-Burnout-
Cerebral

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$0-$175

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Professional statement

Aneesah works with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, identity development, life transitions, school / career stress, and relational challenges. She brings extensive experience supporting clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, with a practice rooted in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and identity-affirming care. Her clinical style is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based—drawing from Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and mindfulness-informed approaches to foster resilience and self-awareness.

Aneesah Hardy has a Master’s in Counseling from Manhattan College. Aneesah is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) 37AC00775400 at Cerebral (New Jersey). Supervised by Toni Russo Barrett, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 44SC05482200 (New Jersey).

Message to clients

I support teens and adults navigating anxiety, identity, life transitions, and relationship challenges. In therapy, I offer a space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool for healing, growth, and reclaiming your sense of self. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in your unique story and strengths.

I bring a calm, supportive, and grounding energy into sessions, creating a space where clients can show up just as they are. Outside the therapy room, I’m usually reading, planning my next trip, or diving into something new—I’m a lifelong learner at heart. Clients often say they feel safe, heard, and genuinely cared for in our work together.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to wait for a crisis to begin. Now is always the right time to care for yourself. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or just need space to breathe and be yourself, I’m here to support you—at your pace, with compassion and care.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 10 years

Cerebral, Therapy Associate, 2025 - Present

Manhattan College, Masters, 2020

Licensure

New Jersey: 37AC00775400

Supervisor: Toni Russo Barrett(LCSW 44SC05482200)

Languages

English

Specialties

Academic challenges - Addressing underperformance in coursework, school avoidance, and procrastination

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying career goals and implementing steps toward building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Aneesah Hardy

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)
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