Mental Health
IIC Mental Health Therapy
Intensive In-Community therapy delivered in the home by licensed clinicians. Individualized treatment for youth ages 5–21 and families.
Care that comes
to you.
Licensed in-home therapy, behavioral support, and coaching for New Jersey youth and their families.
Statewide NJ
Licensed & Insured
CSOC & PerformCare
What We Offer
Behavioral health that works around your schedule, not the other way around.
Flexible behavioral health and coaching for NJ youth and families — delivered at home, at school, and in the community.
Behavioral Support
Behavioral Assistant Services
Hands-on in-home support to help youth build adaptive skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and strengthen family relationships.
Vocational Services
Pre-Employment Transition (Pre-ETS)
DVR-funded vocational coaching for NJ high school students with disabilities — job exploration, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy.
Coaching
Life Coaching
Goal-focused 1:1 coaching to help youth and young adults build confidence, find direction, and develop skills for independence.
Who We Work With
For families and the professionals who support them
🏠 For Families
Support that comes to your home
We provide behavioral health services in a place your family already knows — comfortable and familiar. Sessions happen where your child already feels safe — home, school, or community.
- In-home therapy and behavioral support
- Strengths-based, family-centered approach
- CSOC and PerformCare referrals accepted
- Flexible scheduling around your life
🤝 Referral Partners
Trusted by case managers & clinicians
We partner with social workers, case managers, school counselors, and healthcare providers to ensure smooth referrals and consistent communication throughout care.
- Streamlined referral process
- Regular updates and collaboration
- CSOC, PerformCare & DVR partnerships
- Quick intake and assignment
"We believe every young person deserves the support to take their next step — and every family deserves a partner who shows up for them."
Terrance Johnson, LCSW
Founder & Managing Partner
About Us
Learn Our Story →
Empowering Families. Inspiring Professionals. Creating Brighter Futures.
At Next Step Coaching and Counseling Services, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive — and every helping professional deserves a career that truly makes a difference.
We provide Intensive In-Community (IIC) therapy, Behavioral Assistant services, Pre-Employment Transition Services, and life coaching for children, adolescents, and families throughout New Jersey — delivered where they live, learn, and grow.
Under the leadership of Terrance Johnson, LCSW, our team brings a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to every family we serve and every professional we support.
At Next Step, we don't just provide services. We invest in people — one youth, one family, one community at a time.
Community-based
We come to you — no commuting, no waiting rooms
Strengths-based
We build on what families already do well
Family-centered
Families are our partners, not our patients
Culturally responsive
Respectful, inclusive, meeting every family where they are
How It Works
Getting started is simple
From first contact to first session, we make the process as smooth as possible for families and referral partners alike.
1
Contact Us
Reach out by phone, email, or our contact form. Referral partners can submit directly.
2
Intake & Match
We review your needs and match your family with the right clinician or coach.
3
First Visit
Your clinician comes to you — at home, school, or in the community.
4
Ongoing Care
Regular sessions, consistent check-ins, and collaborative goal tracking.
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you're a family looking for support or a provider making a referral — we're here and ready to help.