Family therapy and counseling in New Jersey

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I strongly believe in working together to achieve your goals. My main focus is working with adults who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression or overall stress. I accept insurance through headway and provide services via simplepractice telehealth.

Como Trabajadora Social Clínica Licenciada, creo firmemente en trabajar juntos para alcanzar tus objetivos. Mi enfoque principal es trabajar con adultos que enfrentan trauma, ansiedad, depresión o estrés en general. Acepto seguros a través de Headway y brindo servicios a través de la plataforma de telesalud SimplePractice.

I have over 30 years experience in the field of mental health. I specialize in trauma, grief and Womens challenges. I am constantly learning new and evidenced based ways to help my clients.

I bring nearly two decades of clinical experience across prevention, outpatient, residential, and program leadership settings. I am a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), a certified clinical supervisor (CCS), and a certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP) and I am certified in addiction-informed mental health (CAIMHP). That means I understand how anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship patterns often overlap — and I treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. My style is direct, compassionate, and grounded. I believe therapy should feel safe but also purposeful. I will listen carefully and validate your experience, but I will also help you gently challenge patterns that are keeping you stuck. My goal is not just insight — it’s meaningful change. Clients often describe me as down to earth, funny, honest, and practical. I am not overly clinical or full of jargon. I believe in real conversations, collaborative goal-setting, and helping you build tools you can actually use in your everyday life.

If you are struggling with addiction, anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy with me is a space where you can be honest, imperfect, and human — while still moving toward growth and stability.

My philosophy is to approach each person as an individual with his or her own ability/willingness/readiness to work through the issues at hand. I believe our thought process can be our own worst enemy at times and I work to assist the client to be more aware of the pitfalls of these negatively charged thoughts. I combine a range of therapeutic approaches based on your distinct needs of the client. I provide counseling services for those looking to reduce and manage anxiety and depression, develop affirmative overall functioning, and obtain assistance in confronting life trials.

I have worked with ages 5-99, in school settings, residential and out-patient settings as well as detention settings. As a School Counselor for the past 20 years, I have worked with students and parents to navigate through a myriad of familial, relational and school related issues.

Therapist with more than 20 years experience. My goal is to improve the enjoyment of all things that life has to offer! I can be direct but believe that you always need to find the humor in things to get by!

I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy EdS, as well as a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hall University.