Welcome to Sound Advice Counseling & Psychotherapy! We are a faith-informed practice with a team of licensed professionals based in New Jersey dedicated to helping you achieve your mental health and wellness goals. We understand that life can be challenging at times, and we are here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to navigate through those challenges. Our approach is client-centered, meaning we work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your uniqu...
The clients with whom I work tend to seek a better understanding of their coping mechanisms, relationship patterns, and self-limiting beliefs. I often work with college and graduate students that struggle with negative beliefs related to their capabilities and worthiness. I help clients to explore how past experiences have contributed to developing coping mechanisms, such as persistent worry, perfectionistic tendencies, and hypervigilance in social situations, that may have been helpful in the p...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with clients since 1998. Through my experience with clients, I have been on a quest to find the most effective approaches to help make significant changes and feel empowered. I am a strong believer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which gives specific tools and techniques to be successful and present in our daily lives. I have found that it is important to develop an understanding of ourselves through attention to our core beliefs and...
Feeling better is right around the corner with the right guidance and tools. My first priority is to provide you support, to understand your greatest concerns, how your life has been impacted and to then create a plan with you to meet your goals. Depending on your needs, we may utilize several different modalities of treatment. Therapy is a collaborative journey and it’s not all science. It requires a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, compassion, and understanding. I will strive to...
I like to take a casual, comfortable, and collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy taking time to get to know who you are, your approach to life, and what really matters to you. I'm known for incorporating humor when appropriate - therapy can be difficult, but who says it has to be boring? I have significant experience working with adults presenting with various mental health symptoms, substance use disorders, relationship conflict, trauma, and stressors. I hold extensive experience working...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the field. Through a cognitive behavioral treatment approach I provide my patients with a safe, trusting and comfortable environment that allows them the space to reflect, process and strategize ways to enhance their lives to live to their fullest potential. I currently serve on the faculty of the NYU Graduate School of Social Work as a Clinical Professor and Advisor, and also provide clinical ...
We have many years of experience working with young adults, especially those transitioning into college and those getting ready to launch into the real world....
​CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING -​Individuals, children and adolescents -Grief and bereavement -Couples and family counseling ​Lauren F. Taibi, LPC, NCC Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board-Certified Counselor Child/Adolescent and Bereavement Experience Wellness Speaker MA Mental Health Counseling,CACREP Accredited, Caldwell University NJ Certified Teacher Elementary Education, BA Psychology, Drew University ASIST Certified and Former ContactWeCare Nationa...
I provide talk therapy along with movement and nervous system regulation to support emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, physical pain connected to emotions, identity challenges, or simply seeking personal growth, I can help you reconnect with your body, mind, spirituality, and aspirations in a safe, creative space. In addition to incorporating the wisdom of the body, I use Internal Family Systems to help you heal painful...
Practice located in Parsippany. I have evening and weekend hours. I am an LCSW with 15 years experience in the field. I was a mature student and did not begin my academic career until I migrated to the U.S. I am aware of both pros and cons of being a mature student. I have experience in many areas such as domestic violence, adoption, parenting, adapting to new environment, post partum, trauma and other areas. I have worked with clients of all ages from as young as 3 to 90. I am a first gen...
I worked with a sweet therapy dog named Darla who is a very calming and affectionate co-worker. However, she haas now passed. Molly is in training and is sweet and right now too spirited to be in the office ---- but we're working on it!...
I love the privilege of working with creative, insightful individuals looking to better understand themselves. Based on what you find useful, we’ll incorporate existential, artistic, spiritual, and humanistic approaches. From me, you can expect warmth, investment, and- where appropriate- humor to support increased perspective. This highly personalized process is one of the best efforts any of us can make for our health. Experienced in treating ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression disorder...
My background includes an MSW from SUNY Stony Brook's School of Social Welfare in 1997. I also did post-graduate training in Rational Emotive Therapy (aka CBT) at the Albert Ellis Institute in NYC. I am licensed in both states of New York and New Jersey. I work with adults and adolescents facing difficulties and/or wanting to better their lives from the inside out. I am assisting you to find the irrational thoughts that cause problematic moods.. Sessions are collaborative, interesting, challe...
Caryn (she/they) is a queer, nonbinary therapist who specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, OCD, and sexual trauma (often the intersection of all three). Using approaches that honor the mind-body connection—such as psychosomatic therapy, IFS, and ERP—Caryn gently pushes clients to change unhelpful patterns and heal longstanding wounds. As an individual and couples’ therapist, Caryn creates a space in which clients can safely engage with the scary stuff without letting it overwhelm them...
Have you been having a harder time lately? Are you experiencing a new life transition, like moving to New York and you’re not as happy as you had hoped? Or possibly you are looking to make a change in your relationships, study habits or daily routine but you’re feeling stuck and unmotivated. Regardless of the specific challenge that has brought you to start therapy, you do not have to go through this experience alone. Therapy can help you accomplish your goals in an environment that is safe a...
I take a person-centered approach to therapy. You, the client, are totally in charge of where this journey takes us. I believe that the core of successful therapy is in the bond between client and therapist. As such, I always meet my clients where they are at and work to build a strong relationship through genuine and honest conversations. I am skilled in CBT/DBT, and I hold a certification in Clinical Trauma Treatment (CCTP). Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with adolescents and ...
I specialize in treating college age young adults that are dealing with the transition to adulthood. I am a Psychiatrist but also have 4 years of extra training as a Psychoanalyst. I can prescribe medications if needed but also I can do talk therapy to work on problems of living that might be stopping you from living in a resilient, open, satisfying way....
About Me: Hello, I'm Nhi, a dedicated first-generation social work intern in my second year at Columbia University's School of Social Work. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Grinnell College and bring a deeply personal understanding of mental health challenges shaped by my own experiences as an Asian American in foster care. My journey has been profoundly influenced by the intersection of intergenerational trauma, immigration, and systemic inequalities, providing me with a unique perspective on ...
Have you ever felt isolated or like no one truly understands you? If so, know that you’re not alone in these experiences, and I’m here to listen and support you. My name is Elvis, a second-year master’s degree student in the Social Work program at Montclair State University. I also received a BA in Psychology, with a double minor in Child Advocacy & Policy, and Social Work. I identify as a heterosexual, hispanic male. In our sessions, we’ll work together to develop customized strategies that s...
Hi! My name is Katie (she/her), and I’m excited to work together. My goal is to help you feel safe, comfortable, and free to open up at your own pace. I believe our experiences—past and present—shape the way we think, feel, and move through life. By exploring and validating your thoughts and emotions, we can start to untangle patterns, make sense of what feels overwhelming, and work toward healing. I’m here to support you whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, grief, body dysmorphi...