Bellizzi Psychotherapy

Bellizzi Psychotherapy is a mental health counseling practice in Oakland, New Jersey, led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Heather Bellizzi. The practice offers individual, couples, and family therapy, specializing in issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, life transitions, and work-life balance. Clients can access care through in-person sessions at the Oakland office or via virtual appointments. With a 4.40 rating based on seven reviews, the practice is recognized for fostering a safe, supportive environment where clients feel at ease discussing difficult experiences. Services are available to individuals seeking long-term personal growth, emotional healing, and improved mental well-being.

Heather Bellizzi, the founder and lead therapist, has over two decades of experience in clinical social work, beginning her private practice in 1999 after nearly a decade in community mental health. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Rutgers University and a Master of Social Work from New York University. Her therapeutic approach integrates Solution Focused/Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy, tailored to each client’s unique needs. She is an in-network provider for Medicare and Atlantic Healthcare Employee Benefits and works with clients to maximize insurance coverage, including out-of-network benefits.

Located at 410 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland, the practice sits just a short walk from West Oakland Avenue and is within 0.2 miles of the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission and Copper Tree Shopping Center. Nearby landmarks include Oakland FD Company 1, the Knights of Columbus Oakland community center, and Ramapo Valley Road, a primary thoroughfare in the area.

The practice is known for its personalized, client-centered care and deep expertise in addressing both emotional challenges and long-standing behavioral patterns. With a strong reputation for empathy and effective therapeutic techniques, Bellizzi Psychotherapy supports individuals in Oakland and surrounding areas in achieving meaningful, lasting change. It stands as a trusted resource for mental health care in the community.