Taj Hunter, LMHC

Professional Bio

Hi, I’m Tavajah and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and New Jersey. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by people and what makes us who we are. I found myself constantly asking questions: Why do we do what we do? What shapes us? How can two people go through the same experience and come away with completely different stories? As a teenager, I discovered that psychology was an actual field of study and started reading everything I could get my hands on. What began as curiosity eventually became something I wanted to dedicate my life to, and today that curiosity continues to guide my work as a therapist.

I’ve worked in university counseling centers, a Job Corps center, outpatient settings, and private practice, with clients of every age, gender, and background. These days most of my work is with people between 18 and 35, a stretch of life that tends to come with a lot of change and a lot of pressure to have things figured out. I work often with anxiety, stress, anger, and adjustment concerns, and I draw on positive psychology, CBT, and solution-focused approaches. For clients who want their faith to be part of the work, I also offer Christian counseling.

The people I most enjoy working with are the ones carrying anxiety and stress, because what they usually need first is somewhere they can name their worries out loud without bracing for judgment. That’s what I try to create. A warm room where you can say the thing you’ve been circling for months and have it met with genuine care. This work has taught me that there’s no age or stage where life stops handing you challenges, and I believe therapy is one of the best ways to move through the difficult seasons with support instead of alone. Watching someone transform over the course of that work is a remarkable thing to witness. What I can promise you is that I’ll serve you to the best of my ability. The verse I come back to is Colossians 3:23, the reminder to work heartily in whatever you do, and it shapes how I show up for the people I sit with.

When I’m not with clients, I’m usually outside on a long nature walk or chasing some new adventure. I also love video games, survival shows, falling down YouTube rabbit holes, Bible study, and any conversation that goes deeper than small talk.

Tavajah Hunter, LMHC