As a licensed therapist in New Jersey, I bring nearly five decades of compassionate clinical experience to supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief.
I offer a warm, supportive environment where clients can explore challenging emotions and develop meaningful strategies for healing. My therapeutic work focuses on helping individuals navigate issues like social anxiety, communication difficulties, isolation, attachment challenges, and personal growth.
Drawing from extensive professional experience, I provide a balanced, empathetic approach that respects each client's individual background and needs. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, chronic pain, codependency, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional insight.
My practice welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, creating a safe space for personal transformation and emotional wellness.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Amazing counselor, always very knowledgeable and supportive with his work. Highly recommend taking him on as your main counselor to help you manage stress, anxiety or any mental health challenges that arise. John is dedicated and very professional.
Written on Aug 17, 2025 after therapy with John for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Very good service
Written on Jun 04, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd
John is a very compassionate therapist who goes the extra mile to care for his patients. John has helped me see that there is indeed a light at the end of tunnel and there’s a way to get there. Thank you so much John for everything you have done for me in my healing journey, I look forward to working with you even more.
Written on Apr 03, 2025 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
10/10
Written on Mar 16, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
John's approach as therapy with understanding and compassion has helped my journey the most. I highly recommend him
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
John was very kind, personable, and open with me. I enjoyed my sessions with him and felt very comfortable engaging with him and asking him questions
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues