The most difficult moment is making a decision to talk with someone. I am glad you found my page. My approach to counseling and therapy is tailored to the person that I am working with. A client centered strengths based approach with the evidence based models such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and others will be adapted to your unique situation and concerns.
I have over twenty years experience as a social worker and have encountered many different situations and individuals which informs my current practice. As a former Director of Social Services at a SNF one of my specialties is connecting with elders and Gerontology. We will work together to unlock and correct underlying repetitive patterns in relationships that my be dysfunctional.I have received training from my clinical supervisor who is TED certified in Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (Jacob L. Moreno). Psychodrama is an action method, often used as a psychotherapy, in which clients use spontaneous dramatization, role playing, and dramatic self-presentation to investigate and gain insight into their lives Please contact me and we can discuss how I may be helpful to you.Types of Therapy Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Confidentiality & Privacy Policy The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission. Exceptions include:Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.
Please understand that if you choose to communicate via email I cannot ensure the security of your emails. Emails communications are not encrypted. Therefore it is inadvisable to send me private or sensitive information by email. I would suggest a telephone call as a more secure avenue to discuss your needs. Please be advised that referrals, treatment advice or counseling via email or my website will not be offered. Please seek treatment with a mental health professional in your area for advice or treatment options for you and or your loved ones. Please do not use email for urgent matters. If this is a mental health emergency please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
We accept Medicare, United Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ. Please contact us for more information about fees.
24 Merchants Way suite 200
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
United States
