Adults Therapists in Montclair, NJ

I am a licensed psychologist practicing in Montclair, NJ. I received my A.B. in psychology from Harvard University, and my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Emory University. I completed my pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital- Weill Cornell Medical College. In addition to treating adults and adolescents with a range of difficulties, including mood/anxiety disorders and relationship problems, I have specialized training in the treatment of personality disorders and working with individuals who struggle with ongoing patterns of self-defeating behavior, self-harm, or chronic experiences of emptiness or unhappiness.

As a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of clinical experience, I believe that it is never too late to make significant and meaningful changes in our lives. By engaging in a warm therapeutic relationship, I help my clients to better understand their life situations, develop their unique strengths, and move towards living a more emotionally fulfilling and satisfying life. I enjoy a diverse practice, working with young adults and adults with a range of concerns and needs. More specifically, many of my clients struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, postpartum depression, life cycle transitions, and difficulties maintaining an intimate relationship.

I am a board certified and licensed art therapist with 20 years of experience working with youth/teens, adults , and families. I use a creative approach to support individuals in exploring interpersonal, emotional, and behavioral needs, and believe that every person has the resources within themselves to achieve any goal. I aim to work collaboratively with others and to create a comfortable, relaxed, and safe environment that supports creative expression and personal growth.

My name is Alessandra Ducasse. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Room to Heal Counseling. Here at Room to Heal Counseling I strive to create an emotionally safe environment for every person I meet with. I use a combination of several types of therapies including CBT, interpersonal, and strengths-based. For the past 6 plus years I have worked with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety and depression. I seek to understand the person as a whole and not simply the symptoms they are experiencing.

My approach is a collaborative process that is nonjudgemental, practical, understanding and rooted in mindfulness. Together, we will identify and address life stressors and gain insight into the mind-body connection as well as thought and behavioral patterns. I believe in an integrative approach to healing. In our time together you will learn to develop stress tolerance, build effective coping skills and understand thought patterns. I have experience working in a variety of areas, including illness, grief, depression, anxiety, and life changes. I love working with athletes as well. I work with teens and adults .

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or lost? Are loved ones worried about changes in your mood? Is your child experiencing trouble at home or at school or having problems making or keeping friends? Is your child acting out or having difficulty managing his/her emotions? Some of these aforementioned behaviors are natural parts of life's transitions, while others can be signs of serious distress. I believe all people can be resilient, but I also believe that it is my job to help give you the tools to be successful. If you have concerns for you or your child, therapy can be the start of positive change.

I am a clinical neuropsychologist and provide neuropsychological evaluations to students of all ages to help determine their strengths and weaknesses and the root cause of their difficulties (e.g., learning disorders, ADHD, anxiety/mood disorder, etc.). I provide targeted recommendations, which may include school-based interventions, standardized test accommodations (e.g., SAT, ACT, etc.), referrals for follow-up treatment, study skills, executive functioning strategies, etc. Evaluations include an initial consultation, testing, feedback meetings, and a comprehensive report.