I am licensed in New Jersey with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with parenting issues. 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!

As a licensed therapist in New Jersey, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and personal growth. I bring deep expertise in LGBTQ+ experiences, addiction recovery, and supporting individuals through life transitions. My therapeutic approach is compassionate and affirming, with a focus on helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, and overcome barriers like social anxiety, isolation, and personal limitations. I work collaboratively to explore underlying emotional patterns, supporting healing across diverse experiences including workplace stress, relationship dynamics, and personal identity challenges. I am committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their unique journeys, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal transformation. Whether you're struggling with life transitions, interpersonal challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm here to support your path toward emotional wellness.

Welcome, Salutations, and Best Wishes! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in the helping profession for over 15 years. The depth of my experience includes working in the following fields: Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Resource Development, School Administration, and the Judicial System. I have experience collaborating with individuals, couples, families, in addition to NGOs, faith-based organizations, and political representatives. It is my belief that I am not the expert in your life, rather I am just here as a conduit for change that you wish to see occur. Moreover, if I had to liken my role in your life to anything it would be the narrator in the GPS navigation system which provides clear and concise directions based on the destination you have input into the system. I believe that we will work as collaborators to achieve the goals that make sense for you. As a solution focused therapist, I am dedicated to brief treatment, adhere to minimal interventions, and do not delve into underlying pathology that may be present or family history in great detail. In our time together we will focus on the here and now in order to have you achieve goals in a concise and fulfilling manner. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Platinum Wishes, Dr. Kahilah Jones-Whyte

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 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.

My name is Laura Hennessy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in New Jersey. Much of my work has been at a nonprofit community mental health center where I worked with adolescents and adults. I have experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. I use an approach focused on engagement, insight building and motivation. I believe that our feelings and experiences are valid and deserve to be expressed freely and without judgment. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I believe in a person’s ability to develop and grow, become autonomous and authentic. I utilize different techniques and approaches to meet my clients’ need in order to help them find success in therapy. Specifically, I utilize a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Dynamics and Person Centered Therapy to create a treatment outline that will best fit my clients’ needs. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families on issues related to addiction, infidelity and trust, self esteem, depression, anxiety, life changes, divorce, identifying goals, grief and loss as well as caregiver stress and elder adult issues and transitions. I graduated from Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ with a Master’s of Arts in Clinical Counseling. I also received a Master’s of Science in Addictions Counseling from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. Through my internships and post graduate work I have been involved with traditional outpatient care as well as higher levels of care such as Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization. My approach is warm and interactive, I believe in asking thoughtful questions that cause clients to think and look deeper. I also inquire about my clients’ beliefs and background to get a better picture of who they are and what shaped them. It also allows me to be sensitive and respectful of cultural needs and differences. I respond to messages Mondays between the hours of 10am-8pm but please allow time because I may not be able to respond immediately. I have some open sessions available in my schedule but I can also discuss other availability.

Hello My name is Roxane Pakit. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the state of New Jersey since the early 1980s. I received my Master or Social Work degree from Adelphi University, NY. My counseling experiences have provided me with invaluable understandings working with clients from different socio-economic levels, ethnicities and religions. My therapeutic techniques include: ¬ William Glassers choice theory ¬ Cognitive behavioral therapy ¬ Family systems ¬ Emotionally focused supportive therapy combined with forgiveness of self and others. My areas of expertise are: ¬ Depression ¬ Anxiety and obsessions ¬ Stress management ¬ Anger management ¬ Parenting skills ¬ Adjustment disorders ¬ Adjustment to military life - Communication skills in the workplace - Couples Therapy - Trauma - Extended Family Problems - Communication Issues around Religious Beliefs I believe in collaboratively working with clients to establish their therapeutic goals. I enjoy assisting clients in attaining self-awareness which will lead them down a happier path in life.

I am licensed in New Jersey with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 am licensed in New Jersey with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and 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. 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 am licensed in New Jersey with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients coping with substance use disorders, as well as relationship issues. 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.

As a licensed therapist serving New Jersey, I bring over 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on empowering clients navigating challenging life transitions, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and multicultural concerns with a compassionate, culturally responsive approach. My work focuses on helping young adults and women develop deeper self-understanding, improve communication skills, and cultivate meaningful connections. My therapeutic style emphasizes collaborative healing, honoring each person's unique journey and lived experiences. I'm committed to creating a supportive, affirming space where clients can explore their challenges, build resilience, and discover their inherent strengths. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship patterns, or seeking greater life purpose, I'm here to support your transformative process.

As a licensed therapist in New Jersey, I bring over 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My clinical expertise centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. I specialize in working with diverse populations, including young adults, women, and individuals experiencing midlife shifts. My therapeutic approach is holistic and compassionate, focusing on empowering clients to cultivate self-love, discover life purpose, and heal from challenging experiences like divorce or addiction. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I strive to create a supportive, affirming environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and create meaningful personal growth. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients develop practical strategies for managing mood disorders, overcoming isolation, and building healthier relationships with themselves and others. My commitment is to walk alongside you with genuine understanding and professional guidance as you navigate your path toward emotional wellness.

I have extensive clinical experience providing both individual and group psychotherapy to diverse populations.