Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Jersey City, NJ

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience in mental health and substance abuse, specializing in adolescents and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction and life transitions. I believe in a person-centered approach; you are the expert on your life, and you can be empowered to change your thoughts and behaviors to improve your emotional well-being. I provide an environment where you will feel safe and comfortable to talk about everything and anything.

I am ready to listen and to help you in any way I can. I have helped many people reduce anxiety and depression and I would like to help you as well. I have worked with college students, new moms, men, people dealing with work/life balance, grief and loss and older adults who are going through various issues such as struggles with their adult children and health issues. Let's turn some of those tears into laughter. Let's talk.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years in the field, and I work with both adults and couples. Throughout my career, I've worked with family preservation services working with parents and children in their home, intensive outpatient (IOP) groups with a diverse population and private practice. I earned my bachelor's degree in behavioral science (with a minor in sociology) from York College of Pennsylvania, and my Master's in Social Work from Rutgers University. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, trauma, self care and prioritizing yourself.

Please note my schedule doesn't always reflect my availability. We can discuss a schedule that works for us during our consultation.

Navigating uncertain times can feel overwhelming. I strive to provide a supportive, compassionate space where clients feel heard and empowered. My goal is to help individuals work through challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence as they move toward healing and growth.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with supervisory experience, offering an integrative approach to therapy that supports the whole person. My professional background includes work in private practice, college counseling settings, and intensive outpatient treatment, providing me with experience supporting clients across a wide range of needs.

Clients should know that I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space while also being direct and goal-oriented. I understand that many individuals come to therapy during difficult or uncertain times, and my role is to help you gain clarity, stability, and direction.

I have extensive experience working with individuals managing complex life stressors, including legal involvement, trauma, and mental health challenges. I also have a strong background in working with clients who may need additional structure, support, or guidance in navigating systems and life transitions.

My approach is collaborative—I meet you where you are while also helping you move forward with practical tools and strategies. I value honesty, consistency, and building a therapeutic relationship that feels both safe and productive.

Hi, I’m Kristin! My path to becoming a therapist began during my junior year of college, when I was working at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. There, I met a group of Social Work graduate students whose passion and genuine desire to help people deeply resonated with me. Their enthusiasm inspired me to pursue Social Work, and I've never looked back. Since then, I've become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience supporting veterans, military service members and their families, women around maternal/pre/post partum challenges, and those experiencing grief, life transitions, and trauma. I’ve worked as both a clinician and a leader, which means I bring a balance of down‐to‐earth therapeutic support and strong clinical insight. I recently graduated from a doctoral program in Social Work and am thrilled to be teaching the next generation of Social Workers!