Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health & Wellness Partner in Montclair, NJ
At Blue Counseling & Wellness Center, we are dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, and families through holistic mental health and wellness services. Founded in 2016, our mission is to provide culturally relevant, body-positive care that addresses the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Our team of licensed professionals combines mental health counseling with nutrition therapy to help clients navigate stress, improve relationships, and achieve sustainable wellness. Specializing in trauma-informed care and sexuality coaching, we create a safe space for marginalized communities, particularly the Black community, to heal and thrive.With over two decades of combined experience, our clinicians prioritize client-centered approaches that foster resilience, self-compassion, and personal growth. We offer evidence-based interventions tailored to address anxiety, depression, sexual health, and family dynamics while emphasizing preventative care and lifestyle modifications. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in flexible payment options, virtual services, and community education initiatives designed to break down barriers to mental healthcare.
Services
Nutrition Therapy
Mental Health Counseling
Weight Management
Women's Health
Sexuality Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We integrate mental health counseling with nutrition therapy for comprehensive care
- Our team specializes in culturally competent treatment for Black communities
- Trauma-informed clinicians with 20+ years combined experience in wellness fields
- Personalized treatment plans addressing mind-body-spirit connections
- Community-focused approach with sliding scale options for accessibility
Services
Nutrition Therapy
Our nutrition therapy services combine medical nutrition therapy with holistic wellness approaches. Clients receive personalized dietary assessments and customized meal plans addressing conditions like diabetes, digestive disorders, and weight management challenges. Our registered dietitians work collaboratively with mental health professionals to create comprehensive wellness strategies that consider both physical and emotional needs while emphasizing sustainable lifestyle changes.
Mental Health Counseling
We offer individual and relationship therapy addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict. Our clinicians specialize in culturally responsive treatment that acknowledges systemic stressors affecting marginalized communities. Sessions incorporate evidence-based modalities to improve emotional regulation, communication skills, and self-esteem while creating safe spaces for exploring identity, sexuality, and personal growth through both in-person and virtual platforms.
Sexuality Coaching
This specialized coaching program helps individuals and couples explore sexual identity, communication, and satisfaction. Through both educational components and practical exercises, clients learn to overcome shame-based beliefs and develop confidence in expressing their needs. Services include customized action plans for enhancing intimacy, exploring kink/BDSM practices safely, and improving sexual self-image while maintaining clear boundaries and consent frameworks.
Group Nutrition Coaching
Structured group sessions provide education and peer support for achieving nutrition goals. Participants receive guidance on meal planning, grocery shopping, and kitchen organization while benefiting from shared experiences and accountability. These sessions incorporate interactive learning about mindful eating, cultural food traditions, and practical strategies for maintaining healthy habits in real-world settings with professional facilitation and resource materials.
Corporate Wellness Programs
Customized wellness initiatives for organizations include educational seminars, team-building workshops, and health promotion campaigns. Our experts develop programming on topics like stress management, healthy relationships, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion that aligns with organizational goals while promoting employee well-being. Services can be delivered on-site or virtually with tailored content addressing specific workplace needs and cultural considerations.
People
Chanta Blue
Co-owner/Director of Therapeutic Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist with expertise in trauma recovery and sexuality counseling. Specializes in helping clients navigate identity, relationships, and systemic stressors through evidence-based therapeutic approaches while advocating for culturally competent mental healthcare access.
Chesney Blue
Co-owner/Director of Physical Wellness Services
Public Health Professional and Registered Dietitian with focus on holistic nutrition and wellness education. Brings expertise in medical nutrition therapy, community health initiatives, and culturally responsive dietary counseling to address chronic conditions and promote overall well-being through science-based nutritional strategies.
Questions
Do you accept insurance for mental health services?
We operate as private pay providers and do not accept insurance directly. However, we can provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Payment plans are available to make services more accessible.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions for both mental health counseling and nutrition coaching. Virtual services are available to clients within New Jersey during sessions, with some coaching programs accessible internationally.
What makes your nutrition counseling different?
Our approach uniquely integrates mental health considerations with dietary planning, recognizing the mind-body connection. We specialize in culturally relevant care that addresses food traditions, socioeconomic factors, and emotional relationships with eating alongside medical nutrition needs.
Do you offer specialized services for LGBTQIA+ clients?
Yes, our team has specific training and experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations. We provide affirming care that addresses unique mental health challenges, relationship dynamics, and identity exploration in a supportive environment.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, check, credit cards, and FSA/HSA funds. Payment plans are available for intensive programs, and we offer sliding scale options for clients with financial needs through our community support initiatives.
Can I schedule a consultation before committing?
Yes, we offer free 15-minute phone consultations for all services. For therapy, we also provide a 25-minute discovery call with clinicians to ensure proper match before beginning treatment, with fees applied toward initial sessions if continuing.
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