Safe Place Counseling and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LCDAC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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We are a trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice that uses evidence and research-based treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, life transitions, relationship challenges, and more. We strive to create a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients ages 5+ feel seen, heard, and supported in individual, couples, and family therapy.
Our clinicians are trained in the use of DBT, CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as sand tray and play therapy. We also offer ADHD and ASD testing and medication management. We believe in a holistic approach to treatment and mind/body connection; treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
By tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs, we aim to foster resilience, deepen self-understanding, and support meaningful, lasting change. You don't have to walk this journey alone.
Call or Email Safe Place Counseling and Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (908) 774-2870
Let's Connect (908) 774-2870

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna for Princeton University Health Plan
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Humana
- Optum
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Safe Place Counseling and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LCDAC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 774-2870
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00674300 Nina Kaufmans
- In Practice for 15 years
- Certificate from Nationally Certified Counselor 758938
- Certificate from EMDR
Licensed Professional Counselor: Nina Kaufmans
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Safe Place Counseling and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LCDAC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 774-2870
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Autism
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Veterans
Safe Place Counseling and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LCDAC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (908) 774-2870
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Russian ,
Russian ,
Spanish ,
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Russian ,
Russian ,
Spanish ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Safe Place Counseling and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LCDAC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (908) 774-2870
Groups
Email Nina Kaufmans about this group or call - (908) 774-2870
SAFE Family Parental Support Group
Support, psychoeducation, and a safe/validating environment for parents and caregivers who are seeking to process their successes and challenges with others. Clinician-led.
Expertise
ADHD
Caregivers
Parenting
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$20
Group Meets
Every Thu 5 P.M. - 6 P.M.
Email Nina Kaufmans about this group or call - (908) 774-2870
Location
Primary Location
Safe Place Counseling and Therapy Center
152 Tamarack Circle
Skillman, NJ 08558
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Additional Location
385 Route 24
Suite F & G
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 774-2870Nearby Areas
Safe Place Counseling and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LCDAC
Call for a free consultation now - (908) 774-2870