Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Tinton Falls, NJ

Hi there! My name is Melanie. I am a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with adults and children with mental health needs. I work with clients struggling from post-partum depression & anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, social anxiety, and depression. In addition to therapy, I am a Supervisor at CMO through NJ's Children's System of Care.

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with a focus on working therapeutically with my patients to meet goals and overcome emotional struggles and interpersonal challenges. My focus is finding a collaborative approach that works for you, including exploring influences within the family structure to help you better understand your role in family dynamics, identify triggers, and learn new emotional responses. I create a safe and confidential space for you to explore your challenges, relationships, interpersonal conflicts, and yes, even victories, all incorporating positive psychological approaches and outcomes that work best for you.

Accepting new clients! Dr. Jeff’s wide range of clinical experience entails adolescents, adults, and elderly clients. While pursuing his doctorate in clinical psychology, he completed an externship at the Rutgers College Counseling Center where he worked with college students and spent two years at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York City where he received psychoanalytic training and supervision in individual psychodynamic psychotherapy. Jeff is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has a permit to practice psychology in NJ.

An openness to the idea of new possibilities is the heart of the therapeutic alliance I seek to build with my clients. You or your child may be experiencing excessive worry, sadness, anger, or low self-esteem that is interfering with everyday tasks. Maybe you are encountering parenting challenges that have put a strain on your relationship with your child, and you would like to do things differently. Maybe there was an event or experience that has you or your child feeling “stuck”. Opening yourself up to the idea of trying something new is already a major step toward a new beginning!

Integrated Care Concepts and Consultation is a dynamic behavioral health practice that uses innovative treatment concepts to provide integrated care solutions for individuals, families, professionals, agencies, and communities. Integrated Care Concepts and Consultation embraces the total body healing modalities found in both Western and Eastern philosophies. We believe that healing oneself is a partnership with one's mind through traditional psychotherapy and with one's body. Our team of therapists are trained, certified and experienced in the most sensitive fields of care that affect us as individuals, couples, families, children, teenagers and adults.

In this changing world, working with children and adolescents requires specialized knowledge, however, it also requires warmth, empathy, optimism, and a connection with your clients. I am committed to providing this level of treatment. The insight I've gained through my work as an in-home therapist and a School Social Worker, as well as experiences in a hospital setting, a substance abuse clinic, and an alternative school for students with behavioral disorders has been invaluable to understanding today's struggles. With the relationship we build together, I believe you will acquire the skills needed to become stronger and happier.

CLINICAL SUPERVISION AVAILABLE Therapy can help you change and improve your life. A therapist is an unconditional, non-judgemental listener. I am committed to your goals and want to make therapy comfortable and refreshing. I work with a variety of age groups, including children and adolescents, and conduct individual and family sessions. CERTIFIED CLINICAL ANXIETY TREATMENT PROFESSIONAL (CCATP)

Parenting a child with a special need can be all consuming and heartbreaking. It can require a commitment of time and energy that can jeopardize careers, marriages, and connections with your other children. However, there is a way to find support and a healthier way of living.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor it is not only my duty but also an honor to work with individuals as they navigate through life. My goal is to allow each client to express themselves freely and openly as they discuss their personal matters with me. Assisting clients to feel and process emotions and experiences in real time is extremely important.

As a therapist, I am focused on providing a safe and comfortable environment for you in an effective way that helps to facilitate change and healing. It is my belief that the combination of a trusting relationship paired with an empathetic and interactive approach can create a platform for personal growth that can allow you to reach your individualized goals. My role in this therapeutic process is to take a non-judgmental stance to motivate change through helping you identify, navigate, and cope effectively with unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.

Thank you for taking the first step in receiving mental health treatment and improving your life, relationships and overall well being. I help individuals and families overcome anxiety and depression to regain control over their lives and relationships. When we react strongly to everyday situations, we can often lose self confidence and question our ability to overcome and cope. When considering a therapist, it is important to find the right fit for you. I pride myself on being a dynamic professional that does his best to tailor a treatment plan centered around my individual clients' needs, motivations and interests.