I am licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania with over 40 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, mental health clinician and psychiatric social worker. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, PTSD and maintaining recovery from drug and alcohol dependence. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, problem solving, spiritual and skills development counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
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
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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John is amazing. He has helped me a lot. Great energy, not judgemental, gives varied advice, and is empathetic.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Good ministry perspective and easy to talk to, very encouraging
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
John is truly wonderful. He really helped me look at life in a helpful perspective and be more sure and confident in myself. I’m taking a break from therapy right now and it’s only because John has given me the confidence to do so by helping me during our sessions. I highly recommend him!
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with John for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
John is really great
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with John for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
He is the best
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
John is an encouraging, kind and perceptive therapist. I leave sessions feeling understood and empowered. Highly recommended.
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue