Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Colonia, NJ

Talisah Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, and community-based programs. She is passionate about educating individuals and families on the challenges of living with or supporting someone with a psychiatric condition and how to manage stressors. She specializes in treating mood disorders, anger and stress management, self-esteem issues, interpersonal communication, and family issues. Talisah completed her Master of Social Work at Rutgers University and her undergraduate at Temple University.

Tara Garie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with over 8 years of experience providing therapeutic services. She helps teens, adults, and seniors to better cope with stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and many other types of disorders. Tara also has experience working with grief and gender identity issues.

Wendy Hollinger is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who has over 7 years of experience assisting adolescents, adults, and seniors to better manage the effects of anger, depression, anxiety, poor communication, or underdeveloped-coping skills. Wendy earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. She identifies as a therapist, mother, wife, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, and co-worker. Wearing all of these hats has taught her to value relationships. As a therapist, she is also a firm believer that all relationships begin with the individual.

Anthony Rizzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) who has great enthusiasm for patient-centered care. Anthony has worked with clients in settings ranging from in-community to residential to inpatient, picking up valuable experience with a wide variety of different age ranges. Anthony completed his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Rutgers University and his Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Kean University. After working on the frontlines of the mental healthcare system, Anthony realized that he would be in a better position to serve patients in a clinical position.

Matthew Donohue is an LPC & 6th-year doctoral student working toward a PsyD. in clinical psychology. Matthew specializes in treating anxiety disorders, major depression disorders, grief, & substance abuse. He works with adults, couples, and adolescents 16 yrs. of age and above. Matthew operates under the theoretical background of client-centered therapy as well as rational emotive therapy. Are you wrestling with feelings of depression or anxiety? As Matthew works with you in therapy, you can uncover the reasons for these emotions and behaviors. Sometimes these maladaptive coping mechanisms can stem from past trauma or deeper wounds.

Tabitha Jarrett (MSW, LSW) is a Board-Certified Licensed Social Worker with a great passion for holistic and client-centered care. She has been a licensed therapist for 3 years and has experience working in forensic social work with individuals and families – those with neurodevelopmental disabilities, mental health disabilities, and addictions, as well as those who were in the criminal justice system. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree at Penn State University, she began her journey in the public sector, receiving her Master's degree in Social Work from Fordham University, New York City, NY.

Brigid Sullivan has her Clinical Social Work License. She has been practicing with an LCSW since 2012 and practicing social work since 2009. Brigid’s approach to therapy is based on understanding each individual’s needs, and then helping to form goals and strategies for facing challenges. Brigid approaches each person through the lens of their unique experience, specializing in assisting individuals with depression, anxiety, chronic and acute medical conditions, grief, loss, trauma, substance use, caregiver/helping professionals, active duty military members, and their families.

Do you find yourself thinking about your past wishing it could be different? Do you feel paralyzed with feelings of fear, vulnerability, and panic from everyday situations? Are you familiar with being on high-alert, and never letting your guard down that you are no longer sure what relaxing feels like in your body? Does it feel like you can't talk to anyone about your experience because they just don't understand? Do you want to finally feel like you can relax and enjoy the present moment? Do you want to get unstuck so you can accomplish your goals? Do you want to improve your relationships and live a life you are happy with?

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