About

I truly believe that self awareness and acceptance are the building blocks for creating meaningful and lasting change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working as a therapist, behavioral coach, and medical social worker, I have witnessed people overcome great obstacles and reach their goals.

I have worked with clients of all ages with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, OCD, ADD/ADHD, grief and loss, pain and living with chronic health issues. I have completed multiple specialized training programs required for Post-Graduate Certifications as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional; Certified Family Trauma Professional; Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Professional; with a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Evidence-based Insomnia Interventions for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and Chronic Pain; and a Certificate in John and Julie Gottman's "10 Core Principles for Effective Couples Therapy."

My counseling style is supportive, interactive and motivational. I offer a non-judgmental approach that combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral, acceptance based, and solution focused strategies. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, while encouraging the areas to observe and the skills to practice.

It takes courage to take the first steps towards self improvement, and I applaud you for being on this journey. I am here to support and empower you. One of my mindful mantras I like to share: "I accept, therefore I am. I let go, therefore I grow. I believe, therefore I can."

I look forward to working with you and being your guide to improved wellness and mental strength.

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Basic Data

PECOS ID: 2264696855

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Accepts Med Assignment: She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hospice
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Years in Practice

28 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

HCPCS Codes

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes commonly used by this therapist.

Code Code Description Service Count Beneficiary Count
90837 Psychotherapy, 60 minutes 61 12

Group Practices

Group practices this therapist belongs to includes:

Address 81 Bridge Plaza Dr
Manalapan, NJ 07726-1700
Group PAC ID
Group Members

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 44SC05506900 Verify NJ

Education

Year Graduated
1996

Practice Locations

10 Underwood Pl

Suite 11

Clifton, NJ 07013-2218

Phone Number: (973) 470-9600

81 Bridge Plaza Dr

Manalapan, NJ 07726-1700

Phone Number: (732) 610-4122

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