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Family Psychiatry and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
351 Evelyn Street, Suite 100, Paramus, NJ 07652
Let's Connect (551) 272-6904
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Michael is a Trilingual (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) counselor who graduated from Montclair State University with a Masters in Community Mental Health Counseling. Michael comes to Family Psychiatry and Therapy after years of experience treating adults, children, and adolescents in hospital, home, and community settings.
We strive to understand every child and adult as a whole individual with complex personalities and relationships within their family and society. Further, we know that each individual’s journey toward healing is unique, so we develop individualized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Family Psychiatry and Therapy now - (551) 272-6904
Let's Connect (551) 272-6904
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Geico
- Liberty Mutual
- Medicare
- New Jersey Manufacturers Ins
- No Fault Auto - NJ / NY
- Progressive
- State Farm
- Workers Compensation
- Out of Network
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Family Psychiatry and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00674900 Michael Alves
- Attended Rutgers University, Graduated 2013
Licensed Professional Counselor: Michael Alves
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Personality Disorders
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Portuguese ,
Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Portuguese ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (551) 272-6904
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Family Psychiatry and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC