Beacon Health Options | Carelon Therapists in Highland Park, NJ

Hello and welcome to my counseling website. I have over 20 years experience as a clinician, and as a professor of clinical social work practice at Fordham University in New York. My counseling style is supportive, caring, interactive, and alive. I want you to feel comfortable, and want to help you to make the necessary changes and good decisions that will improve your life. I believe in being direct with my clients, and that laughter has a place in therapy. I have expertise with many modalities, but will tailor the treatment to your needs.

The Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ) is a group practice in clinical and counseling psychology that provides psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families. ITI-NJ operates at a number of locations throughout the state of NJ and the great majority of our therapists are in-network with all major insurance plans.

My approach to psychotherapy encompasses listening for the "life story" and helping a person understand and reach self-acceptance. I have extensive experience helping individuals with severe psychological trauma, grief & loss, eating disorders, sexual abuse and all aspects of substance abuse including the impact on family life. I also treat individuals with depression & anxiety. I have worked individually and in groups for the past 30 years. In addition, I have worked with couples and families. My office provides a warm and safe place where an individual can explore and come to increased peace with yourself and those in your life.

The Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ) is a group practice in clinical and counseling psychology that provides psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families. ITI-NJ operates at a number of locations throughout the state of NJ and the great majority of our therapists are in-network with all major insurance plans.

Yanela G. Stephenson, MSW, LCSW is a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified, with over 27 years of experience in the field of Psychotherapy. She received her M.S.W. from the Graduate School of Social Work, Rutgers University. Ms. Stephenson is a Systems Therapist who has received training in Bowen Family Therapy, from the Family Training Institute of New Jersey. Structural therapy training was attained at the Child Guidance Clinic in Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. She has also acquired substantial training in Strategic Family Therapies, Hypnosis, EMDR, DBT and other creative models of Psychotherapy.

Mental Health therapy helps people of all ages live happier, healthier and more productive lives.” Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, my patients develop life-changing habits to help them cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide patients with effective tools to help them see the glass half full instead of half empty. We offer Individual Psychotherapy, Family and Couple Therapy. La Terapias pueden ser conducidas en Espanol.

I have been a Licensed Psychologist in Massachusetts since 1996 and recently returned to my home state of New Jersey. I bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and skills in counseling people with mental health, substance abuse, and relationship issues. I practiced in mental health outpatient clinics, substance abuse clinics, and in group practices. I work with individuals, couples, families, different age groups, and people from various backgrounds. I work with different issues and utilize different methods. I have a special interest in doing Couple Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment.