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Jessica Romain, M.A., LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
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Education: Montclair State University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ & Parsippany, NJ
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Specialties: ADHD, Academic Underachievement, Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Antisocial Personality, Anger Management, Anxiety, Asperger’s, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Panic Disorder, Depression, Self-Harm, Impulse Control, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Disorder, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Couples & Family Counseling, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief & Loss, Group Facilitation, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Internet Addiction, Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Medical Detox, Medication Management, Men’s Issues, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Oppositional Defiance, Personality Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Co-Occurring Diagnoses, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Sexual Identity, Substance Abuse, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Trauma and PTSD & Women’s Issues
Children (Age 9 and up), Adolescents, Preteen/Teens, Adults, Individuals, Couples, Family, Groups.
I received my Masters of Arts in Community Counseling from Montclair State University and my Post Masters from Caldwell University. Prior to that, I received my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Women’s Studies from Kean University. I have been working in the field since 2010 working with a wide variety of clients, cases and therapeutic approaches. I have experience both in private practice as a therapist as well as mental health services as a counselor. My goal is and has always been to encourage overall growth for all those that I work with. I am dedicated to positive outcomes within a therapeutic process. My therapeutic approaches include Eclectic Approach, Solution Focused, Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Relaxation.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends as well as being active in my community. I also enjoy traveling and experiencing new things.
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ & Parsippany, NJ
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Specialties: ADHD, Academic Underachievement, Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Antisocial Personality, Anger Management, Anxiety, Asperger’s, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Panic Disorder, Depression, Self-Harm, Impulse Control, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Disorder, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Couples & Family Counseling, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief & Loss, Group Facilitation, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Internet Addiction, Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Medical Detox, Medication Management, Men’s Issues, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Oppositional Defiance, Personality Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Co-Occurring Diagnoses, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Sexual Identity, Substance Abuse, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Trauma and PTSD & Women’s Issues
Children (Age 9 and up), Adolescents, Preteen/Teens, Adults, Individuals, Couples, Family, Groups.
I received my Masters of Arts in Community Counseling from Montclair State University and my Post Masters from Caldwell University. Prior to that, I received my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Women’s Studies from Kean University. I have been working in the field since 2010 working with a wide variety of clients, cases and therapeutic approaches. I have experience both in private practice as a therapist as well as mental health services as a counselor. My goal is and has always been to encourage overall growth for all those that I work with. I am dedicated to positive outcomes within a therapeutic process. My therapeutic approaches include Eclectic Approach, Solution Focused, Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Relaxation.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends as well as being active in my community. I also enjoy traveling and experiencing new things.
James W. Gordon MA, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Education: Kean University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Including, but not limited to: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eclectic, Existential therapy, Expressive Arts, Family Systems, Gottman Method, Humanistic, Jungian, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic, Sand Play, Sand Tray, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Focused. Children age 10 and older, Preteens and Teens, Adults and Elders. Cancer and cancer supporters, Gay, Lesbian and Grieving persons
I believe that successful counseling begins with the relationship between the client and the counselor. I work to establish a trusting, open and non-judgmental environment with the client. In such an environment, I come to understand your goals for mental wellness and the challenges you face. With this understanding, we work together to establish a plan for treatment that meets your individual needs. Using the plan as a starting point, we become collaborators on your journey to wellness. As collaborators, we work together to help you reach your treatment goals. Since positive mental wellness is connected to our physical well-being, we will consider aspects of mental wellness such as sleep hygiene, healthy nutrition, and an active lifestyle as part of treatment.
I am here to listen to your story, provide mental wellness education and to be a support. Because everyone has had unique experiences during their lifetimes, I believe that there is no one way to approach counseling, therefore I prefer an eclectic approach. A person may be benefited from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy, a person-centered approach, as well as other approaches. I also believe that creative approaches, such as drawing, play, writing and music and other expressive approaches can be a helpful supplement to talk-therapy.
I earned my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Kean University in Union, NJ. My bachelor’s degree was earned at Fairleigh Dickinson University where I majored in psychology. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey. I serve as a volunteer peer group facilitator at a grief support center that serves grieving children, teens, young adults and their caregivers. I am also a member of several counseling professional associations and am a National Certified Counselor.
I my spare time I enjoy hiking, nature photography and watercolor painting. I love to walk for fitness and plan to visit as many National Parks as possible while I remain on the planet. I am a lifelong resident of New Jersey.
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
Schedule Appointment Online (Clark Office)
Specialties: Including, but not limited to: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eclectic, Existential therapy, Expressive Arts, Family Systems, Gottman Method, Humanistic, Jungian, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic, Sand Play, Sand Tray, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Focused. Children age 10 and older, Preteens and Teens, Adults and Elders. Cancer and cancer supporters, Gay, Lesbian and Grieving persons
I believe that successful counseling begins with the relationship between the client and the counselor. I work to establish a trusting, open and non-judgmental environment with the client. In such an environment, I come to understand your goals for mental wellness and the challenges you face. With this understanding, we work together to establish a plan for treatment that meets your individual needs. Using the plan as a starting point, we become collaborators on your journey to wellness. As collaborators, we work together to help you reach your treatment goals. Since positive mental wellness is connected to our physical well-being, we will consider aspects of mental wellness such as sleep hygiene, healthy nutrition, and an active lifestyle as part of treatment.
I am here to listen to your story, provide mental wellness education and to be a support. Because everyone has had unique experiences during their lifetimes, I believe that there is no one way to approach counseling, therefore I prefer an eclectic approach. A person may be benefited from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy, a person-centered approach, as well as other approaches. I also believe that creative approaches, such as drawing, play, writing and music and other expressive approaches can be a helpful supplement to talk-therapy.
I earned my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Kean University in Union, NJ. My bachelor’s degree was earned at Fairleigh Dickinson University where I majored in psychology. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey. I serve as a volunteer peer group facilitator at a grief support center that serves grieving children, teens, young adults and their caregivers. I am also a member of several counseling professional associations and am a National Certified Counselor.
I my spare time I enjoy hiking, nature photography and watercolor painting. I love to walk for fitness and plan to visit as many National Parks as possible while I remain on the planet. I am a lifelong resident of New Jersey.
Tahisa Jamison, MA, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
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Education: Felician University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Children/Adolescents, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Attachment issues, Self-Harm, Self-Esteem, Identity Development, Suicidal Ideation, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Stress Management, School issues, Peer Relationships, Coping skills, Emotional and Behavioral issues, Family Conflict, Domestic Abuse, Trauma and PTSD, LGBT, Grief, Marital/Premarital, Substance Abuse
I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Felician University. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and have a variety of experience working with youth who struggle with mental health/emotional issues, behavioral challenges, substance use or developmental disabilities in the home setting.
I enjoy working with people and helping them achieve their full potential. I like to call my clinical focus a “rainbow”, as I believe in multiple approaches for treatment. I believe in being Solution Focused & Person Centered, which focuses on empathy, being genuine and in the moment with clients, all while helping them be goal-directed and focused on what they want to achieve.
I like to be creative in my therapy approach and have a philosophy for creating healthy relationships, as I feel this maintains a stress-free environment when working with clients. “When you change your mind, you can change your behavior”. I believe in meeting clients where they are to help them move along their journey. My passion for promoting positive relationships through simple practices is where I can utilize the “Nurtured Heart Approach” as it is about capturing everyday moments and reflecting them back to clients in ways that celebrate their great decisions, judgment and wisdom.
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Children/Adolescents, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Attachment issues, Self-Harm, Self-Esteem, Identity Development, Suicidal Ideation, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Stress Management, School issues, Peer Relationships, Coping skills, Emotional and Behavioral issues, Family Conflict, Domestic Abuse, Trauma and PTSD, LGBT, Grief, Marital/Premarital, Substance Abuse
I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Felician University. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and have a variety of experience working with youth who struggle with mental health/emotional issues, behavioral challenges, substance use or developmental disabilities in the home setting.
I enjoy working with people and helping them achieve their full potential. I like to call my clinical focus a “rainbow”, as I believe in multiple approaches for treatment. I believe in being Solution Focused & Person Centered, which focuses on empathy, being genuine and in the moment with clients, all while helping them be goal-directed and focused on what they want to achieve.
I like to be creative in my therapy approach and have a philosophy for creating healthy relationships, as I feel this maintains a stress-free environment when working with clients. “When you change your mind, you can change your behavior”. I believe in meeting clients where they are to help them move along their journey. My passion for promoting positive relationships through simple practices is where I can utilize the “Nurtured Heart Approach” as it is about capturing everyday moments and reflecting them back to clients in ways that celebrate their great decisions, judgment and wisdom.
Ashley Karaman LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
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Education: Walden University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ & Bernardsville, NJ
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Specialties: Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Alzheimer's, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Infertility, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Life Transitions, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues
Experience and Education: I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kean University. From there, I went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I completed my internship requirements, passed the National Counselor Exam, and now I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC). I have experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle from substance abuse or co-occurring disorders.
My approach to counseling varies from client to client. I do not believe that there is a “one size fits all”, cookie cutter approach to counseling. Each and every client has different needs, strengths, and backgrounds. Therefore, it is important to tailor counseling approaches to each client. I tend to focus on client strengths and abilities as much as possible. Empowering my clients is something I can incorporate into all counseling styles! I also use a person-centered approach as much as possible in order to enhance empowerment and allow my clients to take an active role in creating and achieving their goals. I meet all clients where they are, in terms of treatment acceptance and goals in order to build strong rapport.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I like reading and I always challenge myself to continue learning. I enjoy spending time outside and enjoying all that nature has to offer!
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ & Bernardsville, NJ
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Specialties: Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Alzheimer's, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Infertility, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Life Transitions, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues
Experience and Education: I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kean University. From there, I went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I completed my internship requirements, passed the National Counselor Exam, and now I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC). I have experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle from substance abuse or co-occurring disorders.
My approach to counseling varies from client to client. I do not believe that there is a “one size fits all”, cookie cutter approach to counseling. Each and every client has different needs, strengths, and backgrounds. Therefore, it is important to tailor counseling approaches to each client. I tend to focus on client strengths and abilities as much as possible. Empowering my clients is something I can incorporate into all counseling styles! I also use a person-centered approach as much as possible in order to enhance empowerment and allow my clients to take an active role in creating and achieving their goals. I meet all clients where they are, in terms of treatment acceptance and goals in order to build strong rapport.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I like reading and I always challenge myself to continue learning. I enjoy spending time outside and enjoying all that nature has to offer!
Stephanie Gaspari, MA, LPC, NCC, SAC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Substance Awareness Coordinator
Divorce Mediator
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Education: The College of New Jersey
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Lyndhurst, NJ & Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Including but not limited to Young Adults, Adolescents, Eating Disorders, College and Career, Self Esteem, Life Coaching, Marriage, Couples, Family, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Art and Expressive Therapy, Substance and Alcohol Abuse, Addictions, Gambling Addiction, Time Management, Self-Harming and Suicidal Ideation, Men and Women Issues, Identity Crisis, Sexuality and Sexual Identity, Multicultural Competencies, Grief and Loss, Academic Underachievement, Stress, Mindfulness and Meditation, Depression, Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Behavioral and Emotional Issues, and Coping Skills
Specializes and is trained as a divorce mediator, which is a neutral party specially trained to help couples resolve the issues and negotiate terms in their divorce.
Therapeutic Approaches: Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Evidenced Based Therapeutic Activities, Art and Play Therapy, Gestalt, Psychoanalytic, Pyscho- Educational, and Motivational Interviewing.
Educational Background: Stephanie holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counselor Education from The College of New Jersey, CACREP approved, including certifications and licenses in School Counseling, Substance Awareness Coordinator, National Certified Counselor, and Licensed Associate Counselor. Stephanie also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education English from The College of New Jersey and an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from Mercer County Community College.
Stephanie believes in providing clients with an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and is non-judgmental in her approach. Stephanie has worked with populations of varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and assesses each client on an individual basis. The client is able to guide the counseling session by setting goals and through self-exploration with guidance from counselor to reach a greater understanding, acceptance, and happiness of self. Stephanie fosters this exploration by providing tools and strategies that compliment the counseling relationship and therapeutic process.
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Lyndhurst, NJ & Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Including but not limited to Young Adults, Adolescents, Eating Disorders, College and Career, Self Esteem, Life Coaching, Marriage, Couples, Family, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Art and Expressive Therapy, Substance and Alcohol Abuse, Addictions, Gambling Addiction, Time Management, Self-Harming and Suicidal Ideation, Men and Women Issues, Identity Crisis, Sexuality and Sexual Identity, Multicultural Competencies, Grief and Loss, Academic Underachievement, Stress, Mindfulness and Meditation, Depression, Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Behavioral and Emotional Issues, and Coping Skills
Specializes and is trained as a divorce mediator, which is a neutral party specially trained to help couples resolve the issues and negotiate terms in their divorce.
Therapeutic Approaches: Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Evidenced Based Therapeutic Activities, Art and Play Therapy, Gestalt, Psychoanalytic, Pyscho- Educational, and Motivational Interviewing.
Educational Background: Stephanie holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counselor Education from The College of New Jersey, CACREP approved, including certifications and licenses in School Counseling, Substance Awareness Coordinator, National Certified Counselor, and Licensed Associate Counselor. Stephanie also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education English from The College of New Jersey and an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from Mercer County Community College.
Stephanie believes in providing clients with an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and is non-judgmental in her approach. Stephanie has worked with populations of varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and assesses each client on an individual basis. The client is able to guide the counseling session by setting goals and through self-exploration with guidance from counselor to reach a greater understanding, acceptance, and happiness of self. Stephanie fosters this exploration by providing tools and strategies that compliment the counseling relationship and therapeutic process.
Dana Allegrino, MA, LAC, NCC
Licensed Associate Counselor
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Education: Montclair State University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Including, but not limited to: Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Alzheimer's, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image Issues, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disabilities, Diet and Nutrition, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Dual-Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief and Loss, Hoarding, Identity Development, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Internet Addiction, Learning Disabilities, LGBTQQA, Life Transitions, Medical Detox, Medication Management, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Relational Issues, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Sports Performance, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Transgender, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, and Women's Issues
Educational Background: I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University, and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Cultural Anthropology. Throughout my graduate and undergraduate internships, I gained experience working with a variety of ages and populations, from children and adults with developmental disabilities, to adults of all ages with chronic mental illness. I have over 10 years of experience in Case Management, as well as supervisory experience in the field of Human and Social Services. I completed my internship on an inpatient psychiatric unit providing individual and group counseling to those with mental health issues, including, but not limited to: bipolar, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
Therapeutic Approach: I enjoy working with a wide variety of people. I believe by providing a safe space through compassion, validation, empathy, patience, and support, the counseling relationship will flourish, and my clients will have success in their future endeavors. I utilize a variety of techniques and theories based on the needs of my clients. Some of the therapeutic approaches that I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Eclectic, Existential, Feminist, Integrative, Interpersonal, Intervention, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Relational, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and Person-Centered Therapy.
Some of my favorite activities include: playing drums, traveling, hiking, and reading. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love animals, listening to music, and watching movies.
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Including, but not limited to: Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Alzheimer's, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image Issues, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disabilities, Diet and Nutrition, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Dual-Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief and Loss, Hoarding, Identity Development, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Internet Addiction, Learning Disabilities, LGBTQQA, Life Transitions, Medical Detox, Medication Management, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Relational Issues, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Sports Performance, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Transgender, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, and Women's Issues
Educational Background: I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University, and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Cultural Anthropology. Throughout my graduate and undergraduate internships, I gained experience working with a variety of ages and populations, from children and adults with developmental disabilities, to adults of all ages with chronic mental illness. I have over 10 years of experience in Case Management, as well as supervisory experience in the field of Human and Social Services. I completed my internship on an inpatient psychiatric unit providing individual and group counseling to those with mental health issues, including, but not limited to: bipolar, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
Therapeutic Approach: I enjoy working with a wide variety of people. I believe by providing a safe space through compassion, validation, empathy, patience, and support, the counseling relationship will flourish, and my clients will have success in their future endeavors. I utilize a variety of techniques and theories based on the needs of my clients. Some of the therapeutic approaches that I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Eclectic, Existential, Feminist, Integrative, Interpersonal, Intervention, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Relational, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and Person-Centered Therapy.
Some of my favorite activities include: playing drums, traveling, hiking, and reading. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love animals, listening to music, and watching movies.
Wendy Baum, MA, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Licensed NJ School Counselor
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Education: New York University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Including, but not limited to: ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Body Image Issues, Career Counseling, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Diet and Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Hoarding, Identity Development, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Mood Disorders, Obesity, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Video Game Addiction, and Women's Issues
I received my Master's of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from New York University (NYU) and did my undergraduate work at Binghamton University (SUNY) in Human Development, graduating Magna Cum Laude. In my broad career, I have had the opportunity to partner with a wide range of clients in different capacities from various ages and backgrounds. I was a school counselor and guided students in transitioning to the rigors of high school. I worked with college students as a career counselor, helping to navigate a career path that took into account their passion, values, and strengths. I've also worked as a vocational counselor, running job readiness groups for younger and older adults with special needs.
Pat on the back; you have taken the first step to seek therapy for yourself or a someone you care about. I am here to provide a safe space where you can speak openly about what is making you feel stuck in your life. We will work together to find insight and identify areas of change. Work with me to access your own inner wisdom and find resources to help you move forward. Let’s discover tools that work for you, those that allow you to live your best life.
I will be here for you with a practice guided by humanism and respect. I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling, depending on what my client might need. Whether it is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential work, Career Counseling, Narrative Counseling, or many other approaches, my goal is to partner with you in affecting positive change in your life.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and my scruffy mutt, Gracie. I love a good game night especially if it involves playing Mahjong. Getting outdoors is central in my life, whether it's hiking, jumping waves at the beach or swimming in a lake. I also love to cook and get lost in crafting projects.
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
Schedule Appointment Online (Clark Office)
Specialties: Including, but not limited to: ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Body Image Issues, Career Counseling, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Diet and Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Hoarding, Identity Development, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Mood Disorders, Obesity, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Video Game Addiction, and Women's Issues
I received my Master's of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from New York University (NYU) and did my undergraduate work at Binghamton University (SUNY) in Human Development, graduating Magna Cum Laude. In my broad career, I have had the opportunity to partner with a wide range of clients in different capacities from various ages and backgrounds. I was a school counselor and guided students in transitioning to the rigors of high school. I worked with college students as a career counselor, helping to navigate a career path that took into account their passion, values, and strengths. I've also worked as a vocational counselor, running job readiness groups for younger and older adults with special needs.
Pat on the back; you have taken the first step to seek therapy for yourself or a someone you care about. I am here to provide a safe space where you can speak openly about what is making you feel stuck in your life. We will work together to find insight and identify areas of change. Work with me to access your own inner wisdom and find resources to help you move forward. Let’s discover tools that work for you, those that allow you to live your best life.
I will be here for you with a practice guided by humanism and respect. I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling, depending on what my client might need. Whether it is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential work, Career Counseling, Narrative Counseling, or many other approaches, my goal is to partner with you in affecting positive change in your life.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and my scruffy mutt, Gracie. I love a good game night especially if it involves playing Mahjong. Getting outdoors is central in my life, whether it's hiking, jumping waves at the beach or swimming in a lake. I also love to cook and get lost in crafting projects.
Gurlynn Singh, MA, LAC, BC-NCC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Board Certified - National Certified Counselor
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Education: Argosy University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Including, but not limited to: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Geriatrics, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image Issues, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, Codependency, College and Career, Communication Skills, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Mindfulness and Meditation, Mood Disorders, Relational Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorders, Peer Relationships, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Social Skills, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Idealization, Time Management
Educational and Experience Background: I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, CACREP approved program. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey and have received my National Certified Counselor certification. Previously, I have experience working with individuals who have varying mental health issues in a private practice, facilitating group therapy, and a psychiatric hospital.
Therapeutic Approaches: I believe in treating each client as an individual and meeting you where you are. Providing a safe and open environment for you to process your everyday stressors in order for you to meet your goals. My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivation Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
In my spare time, I like to travel, read, and spend time with friends and family.
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Including, but not limited to: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Geriatrics, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image Issues, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, Codependency, College and Career, Communication Skills, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Mindfulness and Meditation, Mood Disorders, Relational Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorders, Peer Relationships, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Social Skills, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Idealization, Time Management
Educational and Experience Background: I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, CACREP approved program. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey and have received my National Certified Counselor certification. Previously, I have experience working with individuals who have varying mental health issues in a private practice, facilitating group therapy, and a psychiatric hospital.
Therapeutic Approaches: I believe in treating each client as an individual and meeting you where you are. Providing a safe and open environment for you to process your everyday stressors in order for you to meet your goals. My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivation Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
In my spare time, I like to travel, read, and spend time with friends and family.
Alison Kulick, MS, LAC, NCC
Licensed Associate Counselor
National Certified Counselor
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Education: Monmouth University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: ADHD, Academic Underachievement, Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Alzheimer’s, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Anxiety, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Internet Addiction, Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Marital & Premarital, Medical Detox, Medical Trauma, Medication Management, Men’s Issues, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Ostomy Surgery, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Testing & Evaluation, Trauma & PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Women’s Issues
Client Population: Adults (18 & up), Individuals, Couples, & Family
I received my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. Prior to that, I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University as well as my Associate Degree in Applied Science in Animal Science Technology from Camden County College.
My therapeutic approaches are mainly Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy. With the understanding that a positive therapeutic alliance is one of the most important aspects of treatment, I emphasize the need for empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness as a major part of my approach. I also recognize the significance of the mind-body connection, and I view the client through this holistic lens.
In accordance with the cognitive behavioral model, I will examine a client’s most central ideas about themselves, their core beliefs. I recognize that individuals with varying core beliefs might be presented with the same situation but will think, feel, and behave very differently. It is my goal in therapy to explore these core beliefs as they relate to my clients’ issue(s), with the objective to modify the client’s dysfunctional (inaccurate and/or unhelpful) thinking and belief system in an effort to bring about enduring, emotional, and beneficial change.
I am also interested animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Although I presently do not practice this, I aspire to someday adjunctively include this in my treatment paradigm due to the benefits that specially trained animals can provide to patients with varying emotional issues, which include, but is not limited to PTSD. This will amalgamate my background as a Certified Veterinary Technician with my degree in clinical mental health counseling.
I enjoy spending free time with my mixed breed rescue dog, Sativa, as well as with my close friends. I also like to read, play the guitar, and go to continuing education conferences.
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: ADHD, Academic Underachievement, Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Alzheimer’s, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Anxiety, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Internet Addiction, Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Marital & Premarital, Medical Detox, Medical Trauma, Medication Management, Men’s Issues, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Ostomy Surgery, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Testing & Evaluation, Trauma & PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Women’s Issues
Client Population: Adults (18 & up), Individuals, Couples, & Family
I received my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. Prior to that, I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University as well as my Associate Degree in Applied Science in Animal Science Technology from Camden County College.
My therapeutic approaches are mainly Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy. With the understanding that a positive therapeutic alliance is one of the most important aspects of treatment, I emphasize the need for empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness as a major part of my approach. I also recognize the significance of the mind-body connection, and I view the client through this holistic lens.
In accordance with the cognitive behavioral model, I will examine a client’s most central ideas about themselves, their core beliefs. I recognize that individuals with varying core beliefs might be presented with the same situation but will think, feel, and behave very differently. It is my goal in therapy to explore these core beliefs as they relate to my clients’ issue(s), with the objective to modify the client’s dysfunctional (inaccurate and/or unhelpful) thinking and belief system in an effort to bring about enduring, emotional, and beneficial change.
I am also interested animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Although I presently do not practice this, I aspire to someday adjunctively include this in my treatment paradigm due to the benefits that specially trained animals can provide to patients with varying emotional issues, which include, but is not limited to PTSD. This will amalgamate my background as a Certified Veterinary Technician with my degree in clinical mental health counseling.
I enjoy spending free time with my mixed breed rescue dog, Sativa, as well as with my close friends. I also like to read, play the guitar, and go to continuing education conferences.
Anne-Marie Urbanski, MA, NCC, NCSC, LAC
Board Certified – National Certified Counselor
Board Certified – National Certified School Counselor
Licensed NJ School Counselor
Licensed Associate Counselor
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Education: Montclair State University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Academic Underachievement, Academic Overachievement, ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Body Image Issues, Chronic Pain, College and Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Coping Skills, Depression, Diet and Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Hoarding, Learning Disabilities, LGBTQ, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Obesity, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Sleep and Insomnia, Social Skills, Spirituality, Stress Management, Testing and Evaluation, Time Management, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trauma and PTSD, and Women's Issues, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Child or Adolescent, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Intellectual Disability, Weight loss
Client Population: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Child Studies and a Master of Arts in Counseling, both from Montclair State University. My counseling experience includes five years of working as a school counselor with high school age students. I continue to educate myself by attending conferences on various mental health issues and by reading about current therapy trends.
Thank you for taking your first step in your therapeutic healing journey with me! I will provide a holistic approach to therapy and it will be delivered in a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental manner. Therapy is not a one size fits all and I prefer to use an eclectic approach. Some therapeutic approaches I use include, but are not limited to: solution focused therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and play therapy.
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, going to concerts, scrapbooking, and being in the great outdoors!
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Academic Underachievement, Academic Overachievement, ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Body Image Issues, Chronic Pain, College and Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Coping Skills, Depression, Diet and Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Hoarding, Learning Disabilities, LGBTQ, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Obesity, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Sleep and Insomnia, Social Skills, Spirituality, Stress Management, Testing and Evaluation, Time Management, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trauma and PTSD, and Women's Issues, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Child or Adolescent, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Intellectual Disability, Weight loss
Client Population: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Child Studies and a Master of Arts in Counseling, both from Montclair State University. My counseling experience includes five years of working as a school counselor with high school age students. I continue to educate myself by attending conferences on various mental health issues and by reading about current therapy trends.
Thank you for taking your first step in your therapeutic healing journey with me! I will provide a holistic approach to therapy and it will be delivered in a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental manner. Therapy is not a one size fits all and I prefer to use an eclectic approach. Some therapeutic approaches I use include, but are not limited to: solution focused therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and play therapy.
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, going to concerts, scrapbooking, and being in the great outdoors!
Eurica Pinthieve, MA, LAC, NCC
Licensed Associate Counselor
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Education: Kean University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Individual/Group Counseling, Academic Underachievement, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping with Mental Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Marital/Premarital, Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Coping with Stress, Making Healthy Decisions/Problem-Solving, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Relationship Issues, Self-esteem, Weight Loss
Hello, my name is Eurica Pinthieve and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and a Doctoral Candidate pursuing a doctorate degree as a counselor educator.
The therapeutic process is one that is exciting, intensive, enlightening, and empowering. As a counselor, I will work with you to attain your established goal. I believe the purpose of therapy is to assist and support you in your process of working through your challenges by empowering you to realize who you are, understand what is happening in your life, and utilize all resources to facilitate the change you desire.
As a counselor, I can work with you through the healing process and empowering you to make the necessary changes you seek. I feel honored to be with you in your therapeutic process. I will strive to create an environment where you feel safe to talk honestly about those things that are most important to you so you can find the inner strength to cope with life’s challenges, no matter your culture, background, or worldview.
I am an advocate of client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I believe that clients are their own experts and possess the inner strength, creativity, and coping mechanisms to work through any issues they may have. I see my role as a change agent to assist and support you in tapping into those inner resources. I also feel that the physical, psychological, and emotional health of a person are all inter-connected and as a counselor, I must work with each to promote the total wellness of a client.
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Individual/Group Counseling, Academic Underachievement, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping with Mental Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Marital/Premarital, Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Coping with Stress, Making Healthy Decisions/Problem-Solving, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Relationship Issues, Self-esteem, Weight Loss
Hello, my name is Eurica Pinthieve and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and a Doctoral Candidate pursuing a doctorate degree as a counselor educator.
The therapeutic process is one that is exciting, intensive, enlightening, and empowering. As a counselor, I will work with you to attain your established goal. I believe the purpose of therapy is to assist and support you in your process of working through your challenges by empowering you to realize who you are, understand what is happening in your life, and utilize all resources to facilitate the change you desire.
As a counselor, I can work with you through the healing process and empowering you to make the necessary changes you seek. I feel honored to be with you in your therapeutic process. I will strive to create an environment where you feel safe to talk honestly about those things that are most important to you so you can find the inner strength to cope with life’s challenges, no matter your culture, background, or worldview.
I am an advocate of client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I believe that clients are their own experts and possess the inner strength, creativity, and coping mechanisms to work through any issues they may have. I see my role as a change agent to assist and support you in tapping into those inner resources. I also feel that the physical, psychological, and emotional health of a person are all inter-connected and as a counselor, I must work with each to promote the total wellness of a client.
Adam Eltouny, MA, LAC, NCC
Licensed Associate Counselor
National Certified Counselor
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Education: Caldwell University
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Adolescents (14+), Young Adults, Adults, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Codependency, Self-Empowerment, Emotional Eating, Grief and Loss, Eating Disorders, Divorce, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, Self-Esteem, Sports Performance, Stress, Mindfulness and Meditation, Multicultural Counseling, Phobias, Panic Disorder, Weight Loss, Spirituality, LGBTQ+ Friendly, Infidelity, School Issues, and Trauma and PTSD
Education and Experience: I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seton Hall University in 2017 and my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Caldwell University in 2020. I am currently a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I completed my practicum and internship at Jersey Center for Nonviolence, a domestic violence organization, where I worked with adolescents, adult survivors, and adult perpetrators of domestic violence. I also completed an internship at Resolve Community Counseling Center where I worked with adolescents (14+) and adults. At Resolve, I enjoyed working with a variety of clients and issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues as well as facilitating support groups for emotional eating with adults as well as an anxiety support group for teens. Additionally, I am a Certified Personal Trainer by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT) as well as a Behavior Change Specialist by American Council on Exercise (ACE-BCS) which has increased my passion for helping individuals reach their body image and self-esteem goals in support of their mental health.
Therapeutic Approach and Treatment Philosophy: Everyone has a story and each person is the expert of their own lives. Through a strength-based approach, I seek to understand and validate each client’s experience as an already whole and complete person while working together to identify strengths, abilities, and limiting beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that often cause emotional distress. Fostering a non-judgmental safe space for trust and rapport to grow is an essential building block for an effective therapeutic relationship. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, I view my role as being in the passenger seat, with the client as the driver, and the therapeutic relationship as the vehicle to achieving goals as well as self-empowerment. Throughout this journey, I utilize many tools and exercises that promote self-inquiry, clarity, insight, and growth. I believe in an integrative therapeutic approach to meet and adapt to each client’s needs and expectations of counseling, often using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
When I am not counseling, I enjoy exercising, watching professional wrestling, basketball, and going to the beach when it’s warm. I also enjoy reading, watching YouTube, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Phone: (732) 982-2888
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Office Location: Clark, NJ
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Specialties: Adolescents (14+), Young Adults, Adults, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Codependency, Self-Empowerment, Emotional Eating, Grief and Loss, Eating Disorders, Divorce, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, Self-Esteem, Sports Performance, Stress, Mindfulness and Meditation, Multicultural Counseling, Phobias, Panic Disorder, Weight Loss, Spirituality, LGBTQ+ Friendly, Infidelity, School Issues, and Trauma and PTSD
Education and Experience: I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seton Hall University in 2017 and my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Caldwell University in 2020. I am currently a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I completed my practicum and internship at Jersey Center for Nonviolence, a domestic violence organization, where I worked with adolescents, adult survivors, and adult perpetrators of domestic violence. I also completed an internship at Resolve Community Counseling Center where I worked with adolescents (14+) and adults. At Resolve, I enjoyed working with a variety of clients and issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues as well as facilitating support groups for emotional eating with adults as well as an anxiety support group for teens. Additionally, I am a Certified Personal Trainer by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT) as well as a Behavior Change Specialist by American Council on Exercise (ACE-BCS) which has increased my passion for helping individuals reach their body image and self-esteem goals in support of their mental health.
Therapeutic Approach and Treatment Philosophy: Everyone has a story and each person is the expert of their own lives. Through a strength-based approach, I seek to understand and validate each client’s experience as an already whole and complete person while working together to identify strengths, abilities, and limiting beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that often cause emotional distress. Fostering a non-judgmental safe space for trust and rapport to grow is an essential building block for an effective therapeutic relationship. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, I view my role as being in the passenger seat, with the client as the driver, and the therapeutic relationship as the vehicle to achieving goals as well as self-empowerment. Throughout this journey, I utilize many tools and exercises that promote self-inquiry, clarity, insight, and growth. I believe in an integrative therapeutic approach to meet and adapt to each client’s needs and expectations of counseling, often using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
When I am not counseling, I enjoy exercising, watching professional wrestling, basketball, and going to the beach when it’s warm. I also enjoy reading, watching YouTube, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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As the title implies, a Patient Coordinator is the guide who literally takes your hand and leads you through the initial evaluation and serves as your advocate when the team of specialists design personalized treatment plans. Nobody should ever have to walk alone when learning about the treatment options and deciphering between myths and facts in healthcare. A Portrait Health Patient Coordinator will educate you and your family on the latest treatment options and will work to ensure that the focus remains on identifying the cause, and not merely treating the outward symptoms the patient is experiencing. Each Portrait Health Patient Coordinator is experienced in pediatric, adolescent, adult and senior care, and becomes your guide and advocate at Portrait Health Centers. Contact us to speak with a Patient Coordinator.
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As the title implies, a Patient Coordinator is the guide who literally takes your hand and leads you through the initial evaluation and serves as your advocate when the team of specialists design personalized treatment plans. Nobody should ever have to walk alone when learning about the treatment options and deciphering between myths and facts in healthcare. A Portrait Health Patient Coordinator will educate you and your family on the latest treatment options and will work to ensure that the focus remains on identifying the cause, and not merely treating the outward symptoms the patient is experiencing. Each Portrait Health Patient Coordinator is experienced in pediatric, adolescent, adult and senior care, and becomes your guide and advocate at Portrait Health Centers. Contact us to speak with a Patient Coordinator.