Medication Management Therapists in Scotch Plains, NJ
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Cassaundra Bracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
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My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.
My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.
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Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
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I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
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My ideal client is a young adult aged between 18-30. Their issues and needs may look like learning how to control anxiety symptoms, increasing emotion regulation and distress tolerance while improving mindfulness. This client is motivated and willing to work with the therapist to learn how to change their life to meet their goals.
My ideal client is a young adult aged between 18-30. Their issues and needs may look like learning how to control anxiety symptoms, increasing emotion regulation and distress tolerance while improving mindfulness. This client is motivated and willing to work with the therapist to learn how to change their life to meet their goals.
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My practice philosophy is to understand my patient's situation and then to use many models of possible treatment either alone or together. Relationships can be difficult, life holds its challenges. I am trained in Behavioral Psychology but use it primarily as a tool to manage anxiety and depression. My overall practice is analytic and psychodynamic in nature. I am trained in hypnotherapy and also offer therapy, using a 12 session program, designed to help people with shyness. Another workshop type set of sessions is offered for an assessment of and treatment for, difficulties with motivation in college.
My practice philosophy is to understand my patient's situation and then to use many models of possible treatment either alone or together. Relationships can be difficult, life holds its challenges. I am trained in Behavioral Psychology but use it primarily as a tool to manage anxiety and depression. My overall practice is analytic and psychodynamic in nature. I am trained in hypnotherapy and also offer therapy, using a 12 session program, designed to help people with shyness. Another workshop type set of sessions is offered for an assessment of and treatment for, difficulties with motivation in college.
![Photo of Rebecca Austin, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fd947c1c-ae5e-4338-99b6-745b87bfda67/1/320x400.png)
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
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My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
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My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.
My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.
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Happy Family Counseling Services, LLC
PhD, DPO, CCBT, MSc, MPA
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040
We are professionals who focus on alcoholism, weight loss , crisis , domestic violence and psychological assessments reports and evaluations . We also help our clients / couples to develop a matured , happier relationship with themselves as individuals, and as a couple . We also specialize in crisis management in the work place . We treat substance abuse ,alcohol addictions, and other types of addictions .We work with teenagers and young adults to develop coping skills in high school and universities ." We offer a free visual consultation for adolescents, teenagers, adults , women , men . couples and veterans".
We are professionals who focus on alcoholism, weight loss , crisis , domestic violence and psychological assessments reports and evaluations . We also help our clients / couples to develop a matured , happier relationship with themselves as individuals, and as a couple . We also specialize in crisis management in the work place . We treat substance abuse ,alcohol addictions, and other types of addictions .We work with teenagers and young adults to develop coping skills in high school and universities ." We offer a free visual consultation for adolescents, teenagers, adults , women , men . couples and veterans".
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Welcome! You have already made an important step in the process of healing by beginning your research. I have been practicing Psychology since 1985 and in 2004 I added the service of being able to prescribe medications. Currently, I see patients who suffer from anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and ADHD. Additionally, I diagnosis and treat people with Bipolar and Addiction related disorders. I believe in the power of spirituality and am open to different faiths and points of view. I see individuals and couples ages 17 to seniors. Please call if you want to discuss an appointment.
Welcome! You have already made an important step in the process of healing by beginning your research. I have been practicing Psychology since 1985 and in 2004 I added the service of being able to prescribe medications. Currently, I see patients who suffer from anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and ADHD. Additionally, I diagnosis and treat people with Bipolar and Addiction related disorders. I believe in the power of spirituality and am open to different faiths and points of view. I see individuals and couples ages 17 to seniors. Please call if you want to discuss an appointment.
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Jennifer Schleuning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016 (Online Only)
Are you ready to prioritize your self-care this year? If you're tired of pouring from an empty cup, let's make enhancing your mental health the top priority on your to-do list.I am a dually licensed clinician with over seven years of experience working with the adult population who struggle with co-occurring mental health disorders as well as addiction.
Are you ready to prioritize your self-care this year? If you're tired of pouring from an empty cup, let's make enhancing your mental health the top priority on your to-do list.I am a dually licensed clinician with over seven years of experience working with the adult population who struggle with co-occurring mental health disorders as well as addiction.
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Dr. Joshua M. Massler is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the state of New Jersey. He received his doctorate degree from NYU Steinhardt School of Education in Applied Psychology, with a specialization in child and adolescent psychology and graduated with honors. Dr. Massler established his own private practice in 2003 and has since become one of the most sought after clinical psychologists in New Jersey and has been featured in numerous media publications. Dr. Massler is wholly committed to every child, adolescent and adult he treats and provides unparalleled attention to every patient he works with.
Dr. Joshua M. Massler is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the state of New Jersey. He received his doctorate degree from NYU Steinhardt School of Education in Applied Psychology, with a specialization in child and adolescent psychology and graduated with honors. Dr. Massler established his own private practice in 2003 and has since become one of the most sought after clinical psychologists in New Jersey and has been featured in numerous media publications. Dr. Massler is wholly committed to every child, adolescent and adult he treats and provides unparalleled attention to every patient he works with.
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Jennifer Charice Sumerlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plainfield, NJ 07062 (Online Only)
Let us then suppose the mind to be, as we say, white paper void of all characters, without any ideas. How comes it to be furnished? Whence comes it by that vast store which the busy and boundless fancy of man has painted on it with an almost endless variety? Whence has it all the materials of reason and knowledge? To this I answer, in one word, from EXPERIENCE.” – John Locke.
Let us then suppose the mind to be, as we say, white paper void of all characters, without any ideas. How comes it to be furnished? Whence comes it by that vast store which the busy and boundless fancy of man has painted on it with an almost endless variety? Whence has it all the materials of reason and knowledge? To this I answer, in one word, from EXPERIENCE.” – John Locke.
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The Counseling Center at Clark offers a substance abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program (OP) that combines evidence-based, state of the art treatment with 12 Step principles. Our substance abuse programs are designed for individuals struggling with remaining abstinent from the use of alcohol and drugs. The program we offer is focused on the individual and is designed to enable sober and productive living.
The Counseling Center at Clark offers a substance abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program (OP) that combines evidence-based, state of the art treatment with 12 Step principles. Our substance abuse programs are designed for individuals struggling with remaining abstinent from the use of alcohol and drugs. The program we offer is focused on the individual and is designed to enable sober and productive living.
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Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
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Renee Marter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Renee` Marter and I am a Licensed Social Worker in supervision for my License in Clinical Social Work. I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Rutgers University in Camden and my graduate degree in Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University in New Brunswick in the Addiction Counselor Training (ACT) Certificate program. I am proud to have my TF-CBT Certification through the successful completion of the National Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Therapist Certification Program. This is a wonderful therapeutic intervention for youth ages 3 to 18, who have experienced trauma.
Hello! My name is Renee` Marter and I am a Licensed Social Worker in supervision for my License in Clinical Social Work. I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Rutgers University in Camden and my graduate degree in Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University in New Brunswick in the Addiction Counselor Training (ACT) Certificate program. I am proud to have my TF-CBT Certification through the successful completion of the National Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Therapist Certification Program. This is a wonderful therapeutic intervention for youth ages 3 to 18, who have experienced trauma.
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I provide free substance use interventions for the addicted person and the co-dependent family, sober companionship & recovery coaching, inpatient treatment referrals if needed.
I provide free substance use interventions for the addicted person and the co-dependent family, sober companionship & recovery coaching, inpatient treatment referrals if needed.
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Daisy's Place provides services to clients who struggle with personality and mood disorders, family issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, communication, and relationship issues. Some goals that have been identified include successfully completing therapy to thrive in the community, within relationships, or independently.
Daisy's Place provides services to clients who struggle with personality and mood disorders, family issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, communication, and relationship issues. Some goals that have been identified include successfully completing therapy to thrive in the community, within relationships, or independently.
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Owen Health Care
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MD, APN, LCSW, LCADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Vauxhall, NJ 07088
Mental health and/or substance use issues can arise for a variety of reasons. Traumatic incidents, life events, genetics, relationships, and much more can trigger or worsen a person's condition. Whatever the reason, our clinicians can help you through the issues you are facing, and get you to a place of healing and feeling more like yourself. We provide individualized treatment for any and all mental health or substance use concerns. We help our clients plan for the future and learn how to manage stress, cravings, thoughts, and triggers so that you can discover more of who you are and find a healthy, happy way to live.
Mental health and/or substance use issues can arise for a variety of reasons. Traumatic incidents, life events, genetics, relationships, and much more can trigger or worsen a person's condition. Whatever the reason, our clinicians can help you through the issues you are facing, and get you to a place of healing and feeling more like yourself. We provide individualized treatment for any and all mental health or substance use concerns. We help our clients plan for the future and learn how to manage stress, cravings, thoughts, and triggers so that you can discover more of who you are and find a healthy, happy way to live.
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Medication Management Therapists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.