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I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. You can expect me to bring warmth, curiosity, and clear feedback to our work together. I’m not afraid to gently challenge patterns that may be holding you back, but always from a place of empathy and respect. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and build the emotional skills needed to feel more grounded and in control of your life.

Welcome! I am a compassionate LCSW with over 10 years of experience providing clinical care and support to children, adolescents, and adults in New Jersey. I have experience in a variety of settings including residential treatment, partial-hospitalization, as well as special education and public schools. I strive to foster a warm and empowering environment for you to feel comfortable sharing your story. We will work together to set realistic goals and begin to tackle whatever challenges you may be facing.

Stimulants, Suboxone and Benzodiazepines are prescribed in this practice with DEA guidelines. Dr. Padilla is a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the New York tri-state area and has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. He treats children from 6 years old through adulthood, focusing on psychiatric medication management. He specializes in mental health and has extensive experience in the field of psychiatry. Dr. Padilla takes a “start low and go slow” approach to prescribing, paying special attention to medication potency and potential interactions with other medications prescribed by other providers. Dr. Padilla earned his Doctorate in Clinical Practice Nursing from Rutgers University–New Brunswick. He also holds bachelor’s degrees from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the University of Miami, as well as an associate’s degree from Bergen Community College.

Hello, I am Marianne, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience specializing in Trauma-Informed Therapy, offering a compassionate and validating space for clients to process difficult experiences and build a stronger sense of self. I utilize an integrative approach, incorporating techniques from various therapeutic modalities to best meet each individual's needs. Therapeutic techniques include Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices to help clients build resilience and achieve their goals.

I am a bilingual therapist and school counselor dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through challenging times. I create a safe, supportive, and judgement free space where clients feel heard and empowered. My approach is led by compassion, collaboration, and strength base to foster a healthy lifestyle.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience helping adults, teens, and families navigate some of life's most difficult moments — including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. My background spans a wide range of settings and presenting concerns, and over the years I've also worked as a licensed clinical supervisor, mentoring newer clinicians as they build their own practices. I practice virtually, so you can access care from wherever you're most comfortable. Whether you've been in therapy before or are just starting out, you'll find my approach warm, direct, and focused on what actually helps you move forward.