Substance Use Therapists in Ridgewood, NJ

For over 25 years I have been privileged to become closely involved with patients and their challenges. I value my relationship with each patient and couple, and provide a safe, warm environment. My goal is to bring about positive change by alleviating problems and providing relief from symptoms. Extensive training and experience combined with warmth and individualized attention are the ingredients which enable me to help my patients successfully achieve their goals. Since every individual and situation is different, I match the treatment to the patient, and not the patient to the treatment.

The cornerstone of my practice is a simple but incredibly vital one: providing empathy. I will listen to you and work to truly see and hear you. We all have different, unique stories and it’s so important to honor those in our therapeutic work together. By better understanding your story, I can then assist you in breaking down the challenges you’re facing into more manageable pieces so you don’t have to feel defined or limited by them. I will also guide you in recognizing your own strengths and work actively with you to develop healthy coping strategies to better manage your anxiety, depression, everyday stress or life transitions.

I have been providing therapy services for the past 22 years, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, substance abuse, and relationship issues. I also understand the unique issues facing first responders and work to meet the needs of medical professionals, firefighters, and law enforcement personnel. I believe that each person has the capacity for change and to develop and use the resources needed to improve his or her daily life. My approach is eclectic, using primarily cognitive-behavioral interventions.