Preteen Therapists in South Amboy, NJ

I'm here to help clients with issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I know it's hard to talk to someone new about your issues, and I am compassionate about what others are going through. I offer a safe, judgment-free zone to discuss issues that matter to my clients. I am here to listen to client issues with an open mind, and ready to help them get their lives back on track. For some, the road to healing may be much longer than others. I am here for the long-haul. I encourage my clients to find their voice, share their stories and learn new ways of coping with day-to-day stressors. Let's begin this journey together!

My ideal client is the client that has an idea of what they want in life but is overwhelmed with life stressors such as anxiety and depression. This client needs a safe space to explore their life options and the triggers that are causing negative thinking patterns, self-doubt, and low self-confidence. This client needs support, encouragement, and a non-judgmental approach to achieve their goals.

I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.

I have a background which includes many years of Post-Graduate education, knowledge and experience providing mental health care to those who need help dealing with a wide range of mental health issues or concerns. Whether you desire improved and better quality relationships, need help with feelings, with issues of daily life, or with reaching your goals, I can help you gain emotional health - the ability to love, work and play as you wish.

Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.

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.

Welcome! First, I would like to thank you for prioritizing your mental health and wellness. I am a licensed professional counselor working with adolescents, adults, and families. I'm dedicated to working with individuals and families suffering from the effects of trauma depression, and anxiety. My approach is client-centered and integrative, and my goal is to create a safe place for my clients to feel validated. I specialize in caring for the whole person, not just the symptoms. After sessions you will feel a little lighter and more mindful.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerne as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.

Deciding to pursue therapy is a personal and often challenging decision. I believe we are all on our own ongoing path of achieving wellness and restoration. My work has an emphasis on integrated healing of both the mind and body. My goal is to offer tools and guidance while working together to challenge obstacles along your path. I am offering both telehealth and in person services at this time and look forward to helping you become the best version of yourself.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in practice since 2010. In addition to providing individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, I also routinely provide supervision hours for LSW’s and LAC’s working on achieving their clinical licenses. My goal is to provide a compassionate, respectful and safe environment in order for you to explore and capitalize on your strengths to help you face life's challenges head on. I utilize evidence-based techniques and a person-centered approach, working with you from where you are at the present time.

I am proud to serve both the English and Spanish speaking communities. I keenly focus on children, adolescents, and adults for individually tailored therapy sessions. I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology/ Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Kean University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. My passion for helping others has led me to work with the underprivileged population of NJ & NYC. I provide various clinical and evidence-based mental health approaches as I have been trained to work with complex anger management issues.

Sometimes life can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to know how to make things "feel better." I work with teenagers and adults to help them build coping skills, better manage emotions, and improve relationships. Each client is different and therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach. I will meet you where you feel comfortable and work with you to achieve your goals at your pace. It can be hard to imagine that things will improve when we're going through hard times, but I believe progress is possible for all of my clients.

I am a LCSW, offering treatment to children, adolescents, and adults, with a speciality in working with children. I help clients handle their emotion and behavior with different situations throughout their life, ranging from managing anxiety, regulating emotions, temper tantrums / social skills in childhood; to peer pressure in adolescence; pressures of college, finding your career path and maintaining relationships in young adulthood; adjusting to various life transitions come middle / late adulthood (relationship issues, adjusting lifestyle when children leave home, illness, caring for children and parents simultaneously).

Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.