As a licensed therapist in New Jersey, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and significant life transitions. I specialize in addressing issues such as social anxiety, communication difficulties, self-love, attachment dynamics and OCD and phobias.
My approach is compassionate and tailored, focusing on understanding each person's unique experiences. Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, relationship patterns, or personal growth, I offer a supportive environment where you can explore your emotions and develop meaningful strategies for healing.
I'm particularly passionate about working with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, and challenges in relationships. My goal is to help you build resilience, enhance self-understanding, and create more fulfilling connections with yourself and others.
Professional experience
11 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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Very comforting, warm, and listens very well.
Written on Apr 24, 2026 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms.Doreen is very understanding and easy to talk to she makes you feel very heard and is very good at understanding and identifying your problems I highly recommend her :)
Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Doreen is straight to the point, direct and quick and in the kindest way. I love working with her, she has a plethora of experience and is extremely knowledgeable. I am happy to have met her and would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jul 20, 2025 after therapy with Doreen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
From the first session I had with Doreen, we have established a positive relationship. Doreen listens intently and refers to things I have told her in the past. I don’t I have to repeat myself or clarify anything to her. She has a great understanding of what is concerning me. Doreen always has well thought out responses and probative questions She also gives me a goal to work on before the next session.
Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Doreen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd
Doreen is attentive and makes me feel safe to open up about my feelings and struggles
Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Doreen has been incredibly reassuring during my most anxious moments. She always makes me feel heard and understood, and she helps me find new ways to cope that actually feel doable. She’s also very relatable, which makes opening up to her so much easier. I truly appreciate her support and guidance!
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Doreen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Doreen was my therapist for a little under a year and throughout that time she never failed to validate, support, and guide me through very difficult times. She helped me to realize I was struggling with OCD and Bipolar Depression. Finding those things out and beginning medication can be devastating and confusing, but Doreen was patient at all times, and honest when she needed to be. I would and have recommended her to many friends and family. Thank you Doreen for helping me this past year!
Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Doreen for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Doreen is extremely insightful. I can tell she’s very present in our conversation. I know she is coming from a place of understanding. She then offers new perspectives and questions that help me understand my own behaviors and my past. I’m already learning a lot about myself, learning how to tell myself what I need, and learning how to stay patient in different moments of the day.
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Doreen Cook is a gift to the counseling world. She cares about her clients. She is not putting on an act of caring. She really does care about every client. She knows that I am having troubles right now so she goes out of her way to say positive things to me.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Doreen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
She is so kind but she is very straight forward and I love and appreciate it so much. I needed a counselor that would be firm with me about my options and ways to help myself on this journey. Very happy with her as my counselor and I think she is a perfect fit for what I need.
Written on Apr 22, 2021 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Doreen has been my guidance ina very turbulent phase of my life. She has confirmed my notions and given me a sense of direction in a very difficult situation that I am passing through. She also checks on me from time to time to see how i am doing even if I dont message him and she is very prepared about the variations that my situation can end into. I would highly recommend her !!
Written on Aug 25, 2020 after therapy with Doreen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
This is my first time ever talking to a counselor and I’m so happy Doreen was the first. She made me feel comfortable immediately, I never feel judged, and she really listens to me. I was so scared to talk to somebody, and Doreen has made me glad I chose to finally do it. She’s very helpful and genuine. I know that she can help me work through anything, and it’s very important to feel like your counselor is truly a part of your support network. Doreen is great!!
Written on Jun 27, 2020 after therapy with Doreen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
As someone who has seen a handful of therapists throughout the years, Doreen is hands down the best. I get more out of one session with her than I have in weeks of therapy with others. She brings helpful insight free of judgement. With her help, I have realized the roots of many of my struggles which helps me address them better and improve my wellbeing. She is one of a kind!
Written on Jun 10, 2020 after therapy with Doreen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Doreen is warm and caring while offering concrete help and advice. In just a few sessions, she has significantly alleviated my negative emotions and helped me to cope with some traumatic events in my past. She listens well and directs our conversations in a way that feels natural and easy. I highly recommend her as a therapist!
Written on Apr 27, 2020 after therapy with Doreen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
It is so nice talking with Doreen. She truly works to understand me and offers great resources!
Written on Apr 25, 2020 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Doreen made me feel comfortable immediately... She is wonderful and actually helpful in trying to find the deep cause of the issue causing whatever reaction we do. I couldn't have been matched with a better counselor. Absolutely the BEST.
Written on Apr 17, 2020 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Doreen is a great listener and addresses all parts of your concerns in therapy. I recommend her to others as well. Very helpful advice & feedback!
Written on Mar 20, 2020 after therapy with Doreen for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She has been able to help me in a way that no one else has, I feel like she really understands what is going on and that makes me feel so much more comfortable sharing with her.
Written on Oct 01, 2019 after therapy with Doreen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Doreen has been a wonderful support to me, she got me through a really difficult and confusing time. She is thoughtful and responsive. I really appreciated her commitment especially one day when there was a technical problem with the BetterHelp system which meant she missed our call, as soon as it all came back online she got in touch and offered to reschedule for later that same day. This meant a lot to me as I really needed that chat that day.
Written on Aug 22, 2019 after therapy with Doreen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Doreen is so sweet. Very responsive and available with messages, phone or video calls.
Written on Aug 01, 2019 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I greatly enjoyed my first session with Doreen. She is understanding and has already helped me to start to realise practical ways of getting through a situation which has at times brought me to the point of despair. Would highly recommend.
Written on Jun 18, 2019 after therapy with Doreen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Helped me get started in a positive direction just by letting me vent and giving me positive tips.
Written on Jun 14, 2019 after therapy with Doreen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Doreen is just an amazing, insightful, caring person that provides a listening ear and useful feedback. She is available and quick to respond to messages between sessions. I love that she provided worksheets from a separate interactive file which made me feel like I had homework but in a good way. I felt as if I was constantly working towards my goals. Some how she found the perfect balance of fair impartial advice that was also full of empathy and knowledge. I will be suggesting her and better help to all my friends and family.
Written on May 30, 2019 after therapy with Doreen for 1 week
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