Many years of working as an in-home, multicultural, inner-city therapist and in a Residential Treatment Program for Emotionally Disturbed Children before transitioning to Adults with Developmental Disabilities have provided me with a strong foundation to address a wide variety of clinical issues. My theoretical methods is founded first and foremost in developmental psychology utilizing many other theoretical approaches such as CBT, DBT, Performance psychology, solution focused etc. My passion for psychology began as a professional athlete and then in undergraduate school at the University of Maine at Farmington as an Alpine ski coach and through my years as a professional ski coach. My passion for psychology and therapy continues to focus on supporting individuals the fulfill their potential.

I am licensed in New Jersey with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am a Professional Licensed Counselor in the state of New Jersey since 1999. I am also a certified rehabilitation counselor and have worked with clients’ different aspects of disabilities including psychiatric, medical, or cognitive or special education category.I also do some career counseling. My approach is warm, and client centered. I also use Motivational Interviewing Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness or any other approach meeting an individual client’s needs. I like to use eclectic approach utilizing more than one approach at a different stage with a client or different approaches with different clients. My specialty is to work with clients who have stress, depression, ADHD, Autism, ambivalence in decision making, and seeking career direction. I would describe myself warm, compassionate, empathic, supportive, and effective.

Life's hardships sometimes deplete our emotions. Loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and confusion consume our inner resources, and we might need help from a "neutral" person to detect what's going on and help us restore our inner peace, so we should be capable of having passion and delight in work, relationships and feel good about ourselves. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the States of New York and New Jersey and a trained Psychoanalyst. In psychoanalytic therapy, you'll gain mastery over your emotional world and feel empowered to deal with life's circumstances.

I am a NJ licensed professional counselor (LPC) and NJ school counselor who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a wide range of social and emotional difficulties. I completed my BA at William Paterson University in psychology with a minor in sociology. I went to graduate school at Montclair State University where I obtained her MA in school counseling. I graduated as a Chi Sigma Iota National Counseling Honor Society member. Subsequently, I became a certified NJ school counselor, National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have worked in several school districts in NJ as a district wide school counselor, anti-bullying specialist, and social worker on a Child Study team creating Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s). I served on 504 committees, Intervention and Referral Services committee (I&RS), created behavior improvement plans, social evaluations, and is familiar with standardized testing. I have attended trainings on the NJ anti-bullying law, suicide prevention and risk assessment, cyber-bullying, crisis prevention and Division of Youth and Family Services (now DCP&P), relational aggression particularly among girls, mindfulness, among many other character building educational topics. I supervised a school psychologist and a school social work intern. I worked collaboratively as a team with Early Intervention, Perform Care-crisis assessment, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, food therapists, nutritionists, ABA trained behaviorists, among other related specialists and referring community resources. I can help with transition issues including college preparation and job coaching. In addition, I have multiple years of experience working for a psychiatrist specializing in addictions as well. My specialties include social skills groups, children with developmental disabilities, changing families/divorce, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, anger management, ADHD, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, academic difficulties, adoption issues, relationship issues, sibling issues, parenting issues, low self esteem, improving your confidence and self worth, addictions, personality disorders, increasing coping skills, among many other life stressors and difficulties. I am a married, mother of two young school aged children. I approach things as a solution focused therapist and use a variety of cognitive behavioral strategies, play therapy, and art therapy. Why get therapy? Because your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

Hi, if you are reading this ,it means you are seeking assistance in taking better control of your life to feel good about yourself and develop the skills necessary to solve what you view as problems. Today, many people are now seeking and receiving help to better control their lives. So, you are not alone. My goal will be to help you focus on the things that you see as impediments to your progress with expectation of assisting you in reordering your thoughts, and how and why your current thought process has led to where you feel you are emotionally today. I believe this approach can aid you in learning new ways to handle feelings and new ways of viewing the world around you. In other words, place a focus on your understanding affective stance and assist you in acquiring additional skills that possess the potential to help you be happy, healthy and have a good life. I formerly worked for twenty years at Rutgers University as a therapist serving clients who were working on successfully reintegrating into society. As such I had regular on-going collaborative relationships with State and Federal Authorities. I am a New Jersey based Licensed Based Counselor (LPC) with 26 years’ experience as a Mental Health Therapist. While I started at Better Help in 2021, I had to limit my involvement until 2025. My experience includes behavioral health centers, correctional institutions, schools, and in-home situations. My therapeutic approach focuses on assisting clients through focusing on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Counseling.

As a licensed therapist in New Jersey and Florida, I bring 25 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice specializes in working with older adults, families, and individuals navigating significant life changes such as divorce, caregiving, and relationship dynamics. I have developed deep expertise in addressing relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and compassion fatigue. My therapeutic approach is diverse to include emotional challenges of aging and end-of-life experiences. My clinical focus encompasses a wide range of sensitive areas, including domestic violence, narcissistic relationship patterns, autism spectrum experiences, and supporting individuals and families through critical health journeys like cancer and HIV/AIDS. I approach each client's experience with empathy, professional insight, and a commitment to understanding their individual needs. My goal is to create a supportive, understanding environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and find meaningful pathways to healing and personal growth.

As a licensed therapist in New Jersey, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex transitions and emotional challenges. My professional approach centers on compassionate, holistic care for adults navigating diverse experiences—from young adulthood through midlife and beyond. I have extensive expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress, parenting issues and grief. My practice focuses on helping clients work through communication difficulties, feelings of isolation, and challenges related to life purpose. I'm particularly skilled in supporting women's issues, family dynamics, relationship transitions like divorce, and caregiver stress. My therapeutic work spans a wide range of sensitive experiences, including fertility challenges, pregnancy, aging, family of origin concerns, and end-of-life support. I approach each client's journey with deep empathy, creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and rediscover personal strength. Through collaborative, personalized counseling, I aim to help clients understand themselves more deeply and develop meaningful strategies for emotional well-being and personal growth.

I am licensed in New Jersey with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in New Jersey with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I integrate various approaches to therapy including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy (including DBT and ACT), mindfulness, solution-focused, and skills-based approaches. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I am also happy to assist you as you cope with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in New Jersey with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with grief, & coping with loss. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I work with adolescents and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others. Many people I work with are navigating anxiety, trauma, or long-standing relational patterns and are looking for a space where they can slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what they’re experiencing. My approach is trauma-informed and mindfulness-based, integrating insight-oriented and practical strategies to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and meaningful change. Therapy with me is collaborative and paced intentionally, with a strong emphasis on safety, curiosity, and respect for your boundaries. I value creativity, learning, music, and time in nature, and I believe connection—to ourselves and to others—is central to healing. My hope is to support you in developing greater clarity, resilience, and a deeper sense of alignment in your life.