Life is not a looking glass, don’t get tangled in your past, like I am learning not to

-Brandi Carlile

I pride myself on being more than just an active listener, but a vital member of your support team that can help you look at things in a different way and feel better.

I have over five years of experience in the field of mental health and currently work at a non-profit mental health agency as a Clinical Supervisor. In that setting I primarily work with adults who are living with serious mental health problems as well as co-occurring substance use disorders, and youth living with trauma.

I recognize that taking the first step into counseling is often the most difficult. I work hard to fully understand my clients to have them feel supported and empowered from the door and throughout the journey that follows. Together, we will work as a united team—helping you to achieve your goals.

I received my Master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and my Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Neuroscience Psychology. I participated in one year of post-graduate training in gender, sexuality and sex therapy. I also have experience coordinating a team of Lead Responders to provide psychological first aid in schools, as well as other youth serving organizations, to support students and staff in the aftermath of a traumatic event or loss. While I have served on this team for the past five years, I have been lucky enough to coordinate the past two.

If you are searching for guidance, wellness, and/or need help overcoming a challenge in your personal or professional life, I would be happy to partner with you during this process of change. Please feel free to reach out with any questions that you may have.

My areas of expertise:


ADHD
Adolescents (14+)
Anxiety Disorders
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Divorce
Family Conflict
Gender Dysphoria

Grief/Loss
LGBT* Identity
Marriage/Couples
Psychotic Disorders
Sadness/Depression
Sexual Issues
Substance Use Disorders
Trauma

As a professional counselor, my role is to guide you as you take steps towards positive life changes, healing, and a healthy mind. Together we’ll work to uncover and better understand life’s challenges and day-to-day stressors that detract from your life and focus, and begin identifying and practicing things that will make you stronger.

I use an integrated, trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to meet your wellness goals including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR and Brainspotting.

Services are only available to people in New Jersey.

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