Ellen Sweeney

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , LCADC, ACS, CCS

Verified by Psychology Today
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(848) 229-9715

Ellen Sweeney

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , LCADC, ACS, CCS

Verified by Psychology Today

Location

74 Brick Boulevard
Bldg 4, Ste 206B
Brick, NJ 08723
(848) 229-9715
Offers online therapy

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Announcement icon Feeling isolated & anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic? I offer Telehealth video and phone sessions to help you. Please reach out for help

About

I take a client-centered approach to counseling & work to provide a safe, non-judgmental, & validating environment to build trust with my client’s & to foster our therapeutic relationship. I believe that life is a balance of acceptance & change & I work with my clients to explore areas of their lives causing them difficulty & to find balance between the processes of acceptance & the change necessary to foster improvements in one’s life. I can help the client explore the complexities of this balance & teach & provide the skills necessary to enact these changes. I have a therapy dog in training that is in office with me for appts.
I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and issues unique to the LGBTQ community and women. Only need group? Please see my current groups and reach out to discuss your needs. You will need to attend an intake appointment for group to discuss issues/appropriateness for the group milieu
I am often in session with other clients so when you call, please leave a message so I can get back to you to discuss how I can help you feel better, achieve your goals, and attain serenity and balance in your life. I currently have a limited number of spots available for clients starting in early February via Telehealth. Thanks and be well!

Finances

  • Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem
  • Beacon Health Options
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EmblemHealth
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MHN | Health Net
  • Magellan
  • MagnaCare
  • Optima
  • Optum
  • Out of Network
  • Oxford
  • QualCare
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 15 Years
  • License: New Jersey / 37PC00531100

Additional Credentials

  • Certificate: NJ / LCADC 37LC00218000
  • Certificate Date: 2019

Ellen Sweeney's Groups

Living with Chronic Pain: Getting Through Together

Living with pain is hard, emotionally, physically, and mentally, for those who suffer. This group will offer hope to those who deal with the effects of chronic pain. The group will be a safe place where you can find emotional support, be provided with coping strategies to address emotions, and above all, be with others who have a shared understanding of what it is like to deal with chronic pain and the challenges that go along with it. This group will run through a virtual platform.

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Coping with an Eating Disorder in the Family

This group will enable loved ones of those with an ED to have a safe space to speak, learn and process emotions. You can arm yourself with tools to help your loved ones in recovery while focusing on self-care for you. We will discuss educational tips, advice to enhance the knowledge/understanding of ED's. It will be helpful to be surrounded by people who not only understand but also can provide comfort and advice, finding solace in expressing your feelings and learning ways to cope with issues that arise during a loved one’s battle. This group will run through a virtual platform.

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Location

74 Brick Boulevard
Bldg 4, Ste 206B
Brick, NJ 08723
(848) 229-9715
Offers online therapy

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Specialties
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Substance Use
  • Chronic Pain
Issues
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
Mental Health
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
Sexuality
  • Bisexual
  • LGBTQ+
  • Lesbian

Client Focus

Age
  • Elders (65+)
  • Adults
  • Teen
Communities
  • Bisexual Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
Modality
  • Individuals
  • Group

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Last Modified: 11 Jan 2023
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Ellen Sweeney

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , LCADC, ACS, CCS