Personal Statement

“I provide clients with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment that is essential to effective treatment. I adhere to the expression, “we were given two ears and one mouth for a reason”. First and foremost, I listen attentively with the goal of fully and accurately understanding a client’s story. Once I am confident in my understanding, my focus shifts to teaching healthy behaviors, encouraging constructive changes, and building knowledge and skills essential for managing emotional triggers and life stressors.”

Credentials

• Licensed Professional Counselor
• MA: Professional Counseling – Seton Hall University
• ED.S: Professional Counseling – Seton Hall University
• Certified Crisis Interventionist

Relevant Work Experience/History

• Outreach, American Addiction Centers, Inpatient Treatment
• Clinician, CPC Program, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Hospital
• Clinician, Crisis Unit, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Hospital
• Intensive In-Community Clinician, CBHCare
• Clinician, Private Practice- NJ

Clients

• Individual & Family Treatment
• Adolescents/Teenagers (10 to 17) and Their Families
• Adults (18 to 75)

Presenting Difficulties

• Depression (Major Depression, Dysthymia, Bi-Polar Disorder)
• Anxiety (Social Anxiety, General Anxiety)
• ADHD (Inattentive Type, Hyperactive Type, Combined Type)
• Substance Abuse Disorders
• Life Stressors (Family, Academic/Learning, Social, Employment, and Developmental Problems)

Treatment Philosophy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Supplemental Therapies

• Motivational Interviewing

Please note that our therapists are independent contractors and not employees of Strength for Change, LLC. Each therapist is independently licensed and insured and takes sole responsibility for his or her clients and the quality of care provided.