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About GenPsych
Founded in 2005, GenPsych is New Jersey’s premier mental health and substance use treatment provider. We treat drug, alcohol addiction and eating disorders. GenPsych is dedicated to helping our clients regain their emotional and physical health in a safe, supportive environment. We work closely with our clients and their family members to provide convenient, effective psychological services and support. Our intensive outpatient program allows our clients to continue taking care of their responsibilities while getting the treatment they need.GenPsych’s mental health programs are second to none. We have an elite team of physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, licensed social workers, professional counselors, licensed substance use disorder counselors, art and music therapists, as well as numerous support staff available to attend to your needs.GenPsych offers psychiatric evaluations, medication protocols, substance use treatment, military programs, group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy. We operate a Partial Care Program (PCP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and an Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detox Program.GenPsych has convenient locations throughout New Jersey: Avenel (Middlesex County), Bridgewater (Somerset County), Brick (Ocean County), Livingston (Essex County), Princeton (Mercer County), Rochelle Park (Bergen County) and Wayne (Passaic County).Participants of our program will have the opportunity to attend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), vocational, art, educational, and relaxation groups. Weekly individual therapy sessions, family meetings, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and medication monitoring are also offered.
GenPsych PC (genpsych.com) has 32 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5.
They completely missed the point of therapy by constantly censoring and claiming we weren't allowed to make friends on top of which they ruined my life by sending me to Hackensack Meridian (when I had clearly stated I had no plans to off myself) made me restart their fraudulent program leading to me being replaced at my job for being gone too long. Also this was 3 years ago but this website doesn't let you go back that far
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keren G.
Outstanding Groups Undermined by Individual Therapy
TL;DR: This program has excellent group therapy and several outstanding providers, but my experience with individual therapy and the handling of consent and billing issues significantly detracted from my overall care.
I am giving this program 3.5 stars, and I want to be clear that I would have given it 5 stars were it not for my experience with individual therapy.
The group therapy component was excellent. The clinicians who facilitated the groups were knowledgeable, compassionate, and created a genuinely supportive environment. I found the group work to be meaningful and beneficial to my treatment, and I am grateful for that part of the program.
I also want to specifically acknowledge Hunter and Juan, who facilitated group therapy. Both were thoughtful, compassionate, and skilled at creating a safe and respectful group space. Their groups were grounding and well-run, and they made a meaningful positive impact on my experience. I would also like to recognize Albert, who was a wonderful provider. He was attentive, compassionate, and supportive, and consistently made me feel heard and respected. My interactions with him reflected the level of professionalism and empathy patients hope for when entering treatment.
Unfortunately, my experience with my assigned individual therapist, Emily Tully, significantly impacted my overall care. I entered this program during a period of significant emotional distress and was actively seeking care, support, and stabilization. In my experience, the individual therapy I received did not provide that. Throughout my sessions, I found her to be emotionally unavailable and dismissive, particularly during moments when I was vulnerable or struggling.
I have participated in several treatment programs over the years, and this was the first time I experienced an individual therapeutic relationship that felt consistently cold and lacking in understanding or care. When I shared openly, I often felt met with a critical or judgmental tone rather than curiosity or support. The approach felt directive rather than collaborative, which made it difficult to engage meaningfully or feel safe expressing myself.
I also want to note an experience that felt particularly discouraging. Emily was aware that I was pursuing additional treatment to supplement my care and that I would need to miss a day in the program for that reason. I was told I would be required to provide a written note for each absence, despite having already signed a release authorizing her to communicate directly with the other treatment provider. While I understand that documentation requirements may be part of program policy, the way this was communicated felt corrective rather than supportive or collaborative. This approach felt unnecessarily rigid and non-collaborative, and left me feeling unsupported in my efforts to responsibly manage my care.
Additionally, I believe it is important for prospective patients to be aware of the program’s laboratory practices. The program utilizes an out-of-network laboratory, with individual lab tests billed at approximately $1,500 each. I was not adequately informed of this in advance. When I expressed discomfort and clearly stated multiple times that I did not consent to assuming financial responsibility for these charges, I was repeatedly told by Emily that signing paperwork accepting financial responsibility was required. My concerns were not met with understanding or discussion, but rather with continued pressure to sign despite my objections.
In a therapeutic setting, compassion, collaboration, transparency, and respect for patient consent are essential. While the group component of this program — and providers like Hunter, Juan, and Albert — were strong, my experience with individual therapy and the handling of billing and consent issues fell short of those standards and significantly impacted my overall experience.
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Jared B.
I've been a patient for 10 years and…
I've been a patient for 10 years and missed an appointment. I'm in crisis and they won't see me only as a new patient with a wait of a month. I will be dead by then. They also refused to see my wife too. Stay away as if you actually in a crisis they won't help at all.
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Great place to Work
As a former staff of the clinical team, I had the privilege of working with a compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated team who truly prioritized the well-being of the clients we served. The salary was competitive, and the benefits were affordable and met my needs. I had to leave the company due to personal reasons but would definitely return if I was ever back in NJ.
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This place is very helpful to my journey
A positive experience since everyone at Genpsych is amazing.
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W M.
This is a safe environment and they walk you through step by step
I went to Genpsych in Avenel, is a new place and they met my expectations,
Everyone work with you. They helped my daughter a lot,with school and so much more. I love how they take extra care,they walk your child to the bathroom and wait outside until they finish and walk them outside when they ready to leave that make me feel comfortable and confident to leave my daughter, also besides taking care of the child they also care for the parents providing group therapy and support which I believe as a parent we need it in those difficult situations.great place to be.I recommended it 100%. They all great
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Mary M.
Everyone is knowledgeable
Everyone is knowledgeable, caring, kind and helpful. They taught me skills to use when I wasn't coping. If I was in the middle of an episode they helped calm me down with an ice pack and talking to me. If needed we even walked outside. They really cared.
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Sarah P.
Wonderful Support for our Family!
We are still receiving treatment, but so far, we're so thankful for the amazing support from GenPsych. We didn't know what to expect at first putting our child into a program, however, they make the process very smooth and informative. From the first phone call, the support and clinical staff have been kind, understanding, and helpful.
I definitely recommend if you’re a parent looking for help with your child’s mental health. They truly care and go above and beyond.