Mental health care for older adults in New Jersey

Whether you're looking for yourself or for someone you love, reaching out is a caring thing to do. If worry, low mood, or memory changes have crept in, Author Health is here to help, by phone or video from home, for older adults across New Jersey.

Help for you, or the person you're calling for

Insomnia, anxiety, or just a season that's been heavy: finding care shouldn't mean being passed from one person to the next. We bring care to older adults across New Jersey and shape it around your needs, your preferences, and your goals.

Talk therapy

Having someone really listen can lift a weight you've carried for a while. Our licensed therapists take the time to understand what you're going through and stay with you as you work through it. Sessions are by phone or video, and we'll help with the tech if you'd like a hand.

Medication support

If medication might help, our psychiatrists work with you and your existing doctors to make sure your mental and physical health are both fully supported.

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Care coordination

We keep the pieces of your care working together, so there's less for you or your family to manage and more room to focus on feeling well. Your coordinator handles scheduling and reminders, answers questions, and keeps your other providers in the loop.

Care in New Jersey starts with a conversation

No referral. No paperwork before we talk. Just a conversation with someone who can help, whether you're calling for yourself or a loved one.

step 01

Call us or send your information

Reach out by phone or fill out the short form. You don't need a referral, and you don't need to have everything figured out before you call. We'll take it from there.

step 02

We check your coverage and set up support on the spot

Your team of nurse practitioner, social worker, therapist, psychiatrist, and more coordinate your services so you have less stress and everyone is on the same page in supporting your goals.

step 03

You're connected with your care team

Save travel time and fit your appointments into your schedule with convenient phone or video meetings, from wherever you're most comfortable. If you need help getting set up, we'll come to you with local support.

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Your New Jersey care team

At Author Health, no one is left with a single clinician and the job of coordinating everything alone. You, and the family supporting you, get a team that works together on your behalf.

Many New Jersey residents pay little or nothing out of pocket

Author Health specializes in mental and cognitive care for older adults, and many New Jersey Medicare Advantage and Special Needs Plans cover it in full. We'll confirm coverage before the first appointment, so there are no surprises.

PLANS WE ACCEPT IN NEW JERSEY

Making the call is worth it

Reaching out felt big for them, too. Here's what came next.

"The office staff is always attentive to my needs, answering questions and promptly returning phone calls. Sessions have been extremely helpful. If I need prescriptions or advice about medications, I simply call to make an appointment. I have been seeing therapists off and on since I was 18, and I have never received such supportive and compassionate care!"

Justine M.

Author Health Patient

"I’ve seen many therapists in my past with little to no success. With Author Health’s great team, the CBT sessions, and the tools I have acquired to help me, I finally have my life back and can enjoy living in the present."

Larry R.

Author Health Patient

"I have a great team who takes pride in their work, and I trust completely. I feel that my team sincerely cares about me. I'm not afraid to call you when I'm stressed beyond control. I feel that I am truly blessed to have this group in my corner."

Tim F.

Author Health Patient

“Author Health has helped me through tough times and was there for me when my family and I were homeless. I highly recommend this team. Thanks to them, I’m where I am today.”

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“The care Author Health has provided is very difficult to come by in this day and age. I look forward to my appointments instead of with dread, knowing my best interests are your intentions.”

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“Author Health has exceeded my expectations in every way. From excellent organization and client care to helpful counselors, I am very pleased.”

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“Before I got involved with Author, I was a mess. Sometimes I didn’t take my medication, I wasn’t eating, my stomach hurt, my heart was going 100 miles an hour and I felt it in my throat. My doctor at Author gave me peace in my heart and in my mind—he gave me hope. I feel safe. I feel like I have someone that really cares.

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“I am making much better progress at this time and am extremely pleased and thankful that I am receiving the appropriate support and care that I was so desperately in need of. I am truly grateful.

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"Depression thrives on isolation and negative thought loops. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Behavioral Activation, we help clients reframe harmful thinking and safely re-engage with the activities, people, and experiences that bring genuine joy back to life."

April Ivey DSW, LICSW, CCTP

Director of Psychotherapy @ Author Health

"While medication management for Bipolar Disorder is crucial, evidence-based therapy provides the daily blueprint for stability. By identifying early triggers and building structured routines, we help clients minimize the highs and lows to achieve a steady, balanced baseline."

April Ivey DSW, LICSW, CCTP

Director of Psychotherapy @ Author Health

"Alzheimer's and dementia touch far more than the patient — they reshape the whole family. At Author, we build care around that reality, supporting patients and caregivers together, because no one should have to carry this alone."

Dr. Manjola Van Alphen

Chief Medical Officer @ Author Health

"Sustainable recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) requires treating the whole person, not just the symptom. Using trauma-informed care and individualized treatment plans, we empower clients to heal underlying wounds, leverage community support, and build a resilient foundation for long-term sobriety."

April Ivey DSW, LICSW, CCTP

Director of Psychotherapy @ Author Health

"Loss doesn't get easier to carry with age — if anything, grief in later life often arrives layered with health changes, loneliness, or losses stacked close together. That weight is real, and it's normal. But it doesn't have to be permanent. With the right support, older adults can hold onto who they've lost while still finding their way back to connection, comfort, and steadier days. "

Dr. Manjola Van Alphen

Chief Medical Officer @ Author Health

“Mild cognitive impairment can be a daunting diagnosis when no one explains what you can do about it. You still have choices, and getting support can help. As a psychiatrist specialized in senior health, I have seen firsthand the difference having the right team behind you can make.”

Dr. Manjola Van Alphen

Chief Medical Officer @ Author Health

"Dementia is an umbrella term meaning that someone is experiencing a decline in their brain functions that affects their ability to be independent in their personal affairs. Support, including medication management, varies by type of dementia. Often, patients are not diagnosed with dementia, not to mention the specific variety, leaving them and their families unsupported. Author Health is working to change that."

Dr. Ganesh Gopalakrishna

Senior Medical Director @ Author Health

“People living with dementia do not always get the chance to share their full story. Many do not have a care team built around their needs. Caregivers often feel the same way. They may feel like no one is guiding or supporting them. With strong care coordination and support for both the person and the caregiver, life with dementia can feel safer, calmer, and more supported.”

Dr. Manjola Van Alphen

Chief Medical Officer @ Author Health

"Anxiety traps the mind in the future, but grounding techniques pull you back to the present. We equip clients with pragmatic, evidence-based mindfulness and stress-management tools to calm an overactive nervous system and reclaim control in real-time."

April Ivey DSW, LICSW, CCTP

Director of Psychotherapy at Author Health

“I didn’t realize how much I needed my Author Health therapist until I had them. I am able to begin my life again at 66 with their help understanding me.”

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Not sure where you should start?

A few quick questions can point you toward the right first step. You don't need a diagnosis, a referral, or the right words. Answer a few questions to check with how you've been feeling lately, and we'll help you find the most helpful next step.

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Ready to reach out?

It starts with one call. We'll check your New Jersey coverage, answer your questions, and connect you or your loved one with mental and behavioral health care built for older adults, so things can start feeling better, sooner.

For new patient inquiries, our call line is open every day from 8am-7pm ET. After hours, leave a voicemail and we will return your call the next day. For established patients, we have 24/7 support for urgent needs. Those calls will be triaged by staff who involve the on-call clinician as necessary.

Rather send us a message?

For new patient inquiries, our call line is open every day from 8am-7pm ET. After hours, leave a voicemail and we will return your call the next day. For established patients, we have 24/7 support for urgent needs. Those calls will be triaged by staff who involve the on-call clinician as necessary.

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