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Transforming mental healthcare

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Empathy Institute of Behavioral Health was founded in 2020 with the mission of delivering quality behavioral healthcare that is comprehensive and integrated while promoting empathy and compassion to the individuals and families in the communities we serve. We strive to ensure safety and preserve dignity while enhancing the well-being of those who entrust us with their care.

“Emotional pain is not something that should be hidden away and never spoken about. There is truth in your pain, there is growth in your pain, but only if it’s first brought out into the open.”

— STEVEN AITCHISON

The idea is to provide patients with a comprehensive individualized approach to their treatment with an interdisciplinary team. We provide clients with the skills to regain their emotional and physical health in a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes compassion and empathy.

Our Mission

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Empathy Institute of Behavioral Health’s mission is dedicated to delivering quality behavioral healthcare that is comprehensive and integrated while promoting empathy and compassion to the families and the communities we serve. We strive to ensure safety and preserve dignity while enhancing the well-being of those who entrust us with their care.

Rates for Services

Empathy takes commercial insurance and offers self-pay rates. We will go over your insurance benefits and provide you with a breakdown of what your out-of-pocket expenses will be.

For info on self-pay rates for program or outpatient services please reach us at:

contact@empathybh.com or

Call: (609) 795-1247

Currently, Empathy is in network for the following insurances:

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Meet the Empathy Family

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    Latifah D. Oparison, APN

    ADVANCED PRACTICE PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

    She graduated in 2012 from Rutgers /UMDNJ Nurse Practitioner program, having over 20 years of total Nursing and over 9 years of advanced Psychiatry Medicine experience. Due to her prior 11 year’s experience as an acute care nurse. Latifah is very much holistic and empathetic in her approach to patient care. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Saint Peter's University Hospital.

    Ms. Oparison also collaborates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including the Center for Family Guidance, PC.

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    Jessica Nazario, LPC

    THERAPIST

    Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She comes to us with experience in group counseling, adolescent and adult individual counseling. She has experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions.

    Jessica believes therapy should be something in a client’s life that is positive, flexible, and uniquely theirs. That is why she strives to work with her clients to provide therapy that works on their time and schedule and utilize skills that fit into their day-to-day routines. Jessica's greatest belief is that everyone is capable of living their most authentic life and to go on that journey with clients is rewarding.

    Jessica brings sympathy, passion, dedication, and empathy to all of her sessions, as well as humbleness because she knows she can learn from her clients just as they learn from her. She welcomes the opportunity to come on this journey with clients of self discovery, to walk alongside them and cheer them on.

  • Latasha Morris, LAC

    Therapist

    Latasha is a Licensed Associate Counselor dedicated to helping adolescents and adults navigating life’s challenges in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. She believes therapy is a collaborative process where clients can feel heard, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

    Latasha has experience providing individual and group counseling to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and person-centered therapy to help clients develop health coping skills and reach their goals.

    Latasha is passionate about empowering clients to recognize their strengths, overcome obstacles, and move toward living more fulfilling and authentic lives. She is honored to walk alongside each client on their journey toward healing and growth.

Verify your insurance

We usually take many commonly known insurances including Horizon/BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, and Medicare.

Fill out the form with your insurance information and we’ll be in touch.