Teletherapy for New Jersey

I enjoy working with interesting clients with a variety of challenges, such as adjustment disorders, divorce and separation, depression, anxiety and panic, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or various personality disorders. I have a rational and humanistic approach.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in eating disorders, anxiety and depression. I am very familiar with psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds. I believe that we all have the capacity to gain strength from and overcome our struggles.

I believe the quality of the client/counselor relationship is a major factor in the success of therapy. I bring honesty, humor, warmth, and a profound respect for my clients' struggles to every session. My approach is interactive, gently challenging, and problem/solution focused. Using psychodynamic and cognitive modalities, I help clients explore the beliefs holding them back, help them develop their strengths, and learn new coping skills.

I am a compassionate humanist grounded in science and research. I don’t judge, condemn, or rate anyone. Instead, I unconditionally accept all people and encourage them to find new ways to approach life with a minimum of fear and turmoil. I studied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with its developer, Dr. Albert Ellis, with whom I have written 3 books and numerous articles. My work includes authoring 5 books, 6 book chapters, and 16 journal articles, I am a Professor in NYU’s MA program, and I am an examiner for psychologists seeking board certification.

Resolve Community Counseling Center offers the services of 14 masters' and doctoral level mental health clinicians (LPCs, LAC's, LCADC's, PsyD), under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. We work with families and children of all ages, couples and adults experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. We also carry out psychological evaluations for clinical and forensic purposes. With our large clinical staff, we are able to accommodate the needs of most every person seeking assistance. We are a private nonprofit agency, with a mission to help our community members with low cost but quality, confidential and caring mental health services.

It takes courage to start therapy. To become aware of old beliefs & behaviors that no longer work. To be open to healing from the past and creating a more authentic & fulfilling future. I use an integrative approach, combining Psychodynamic theory, CBT, as well as concepts from Evolutionary Psychology to guide my clients through this process. As needed, I also add in several science-based stress management interventions, such as: breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, positive visualizations, etc. My clients report they feel more relaxed, less reactive and just generally happier over time.

I specialize in three types of clients-couples hanging by on a thread, men who don't want to attend therapy and individuals who suffer from anxiety disorders. As someone who has helped hundreds of individuals over two decades, I have empathy and a box of tools and experience ready for people who are motivated to change their lives. Whether you are tired of having the same fight over and over again with your partner or having difficulty picking up the pieces from infidelity I'm honored to begin your journey and helping you through the therapeutic process.