Family therapy and counseling in New Jersey

I am a culturally sensitive person, and bring these attributes into my practice, along with a skill set which has helped many as the years have passed with the gratitude in helping many clients in their individual change process.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in New Jersey and New York. I support individuals coping with anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, life transitions, and relationship stressors. I am a warm, active listener. I will help you to slow down and gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can piece together what is and is not working for you and identify practical solutions.

I graduated from the Delhi School of Social Work, Delhi University, with a master's degree in social work. Since then I have aimed to help people achieve emotional well-being and live more fulfilling lives. I specialize in diverse and multi-cultural backgrounds.

Most people come for therapy with curiosity and skepticism. My goal is to gain your trust so that you will benefit a great deal from our work together to feel better and whole. I specialize in Trauma Informed Therapy, PTSD, Relationship Issues and Parenting. I offer on line sessions at a mutually convenient time. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults on a variety of issues.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner board-certified, I have 20 years of work experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health care settings. My specialties include mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, depression and much more.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My priority is to help you achieve wellbeing in your relational, emotional, and mental health. I look forward to connecting with you on your goals for therapy, and how we can achieve them together!

Find me on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1696966

I provide both individual and group therapy. The therapy services I have provided include working with the mentally ill, dual diagnosed, DDD population, ER assessments, inpatient, outpatient, partial care, RTC level of care, and incarcerated individuals. My experience includes but is not limited to the assessment and diagnosis of youth, adults and families. I have experience with developing and implement therapeutic interventions and treatment plans with goals and objectives along with education culture and recreation.

Services I provide are: discharge planning, case management services that included referring youth and families for services as needed and deemed appropriate, individual, family and group counseling. Monthly reports to the court on substance abuse/dependence progress and recommendations for continued services.

Developing and implementing programs including but not limited to educational cultural and recreation.

Experienced developer working with youth and adults from both DDD and DVR, which included job placement services for the mentally ill, mentally challenged and brain injured population. Familiarity with both DDD and DYFS licensing procedures and agency policies. Experience working with juveniles incarcerated in Juvenile Justice Commission and adults incarcerated in a maximum security facility such as Rahway State Prison in NJ.

Welcome to Stem Wellness! My name is Stella Stempel, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Psychologist. In over 10 years of private practice, I worked with individuals, couples, and families. My approach is consistent, incremental change coupled with healthy thoughts that leads to a more satisfying life. Changing the way we act affects the way we feel and the way we view ourselves. When working with me, you are guided towards intentional living and healthy thought processes.