Barbara McKechnie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAT, RDT, RPT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
219 Taylors Mills Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Let's Connect (908) 386-5325
Are you feeling stuck in the past or worried about the future? Do you want to figure out what to do in the here and now? Would you like to accomplish your vision to live a joyful and meaningful life? In addition to "talk therapy", I use Creativity in Counseling, action oriented methods of psychodrama and the playfulness and the projective techniques (including sand-tray, role-play, masks and puppets) of Drama Therapy. These techniques have been proven to be effective with all ages, not just children. By using these creative techniques you will be able to explore issues that create obstacles in a safe and affirming environment.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Drama Therapist, Certified Psychodramatist and past President of the NADTA and NJACC. I have worked in a day treatment program for dual diagnosed clients, with children, adolescents and adults on both inpatient settings as well as outpatient partial hospital programs.
I have been a faculty member of the Creative Arts and Healing Program at the New School University, NY since 2005. I have also served as a guest professor & presented nationally. In 2010 and again in 2018, I was presented with the service award from the North American Drama Therapy Association.
Call or Email Barbara McKechnie now for a free 15 minute consultation - (908) 386-5325
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- 1199SEIU
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Evernorth
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Barbara McKechnie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAT, RDT, RPT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00347600 Barbara McKechnie
- License: RDT (Registered Drama Therapist) North American Drama Therapy Association 189 / 1997
- License: RPT (Registered Play Therapist) Association for Play Therapy T5342 / 2021
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (908) 386-5325
Barbara McKechnie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAT, RDT, RPT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Dual Diagnosis
- Stress
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (908) 386-5325
Barbara McKechnie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAT, RDT, RPT
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Drama Therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Pyschodrama
- Sandtray Therapy
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (908) 386-5325
Barbara McKechnie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAT, RDT, RPT
Location
Primary Location
Exceptional Wellness Counseling
219 Taylors Mills Road
Manalapan, NJ 07726
(908) 386-5325Email me
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 386-5325
Barbara McKechnie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAT, RDT, RPT