Grief counselors and therapists in Jersey City, NJ

It's very nice to meet you. I am a psychologist with around twenty years of experience working in schools, hospitals, and community mental health.

Those who seek my support are often grappling with challenging relationships, feeling stuck in unconscious patterns, or navigating the complexities of loss, pain, or shame.

My work is grounded in psychoanalysis, existential therapy, IFS, and liberation psychology.

I also specialize in neurodevelopmental assessment and have expertise in autism testing.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional practicing in Union County, New Jersey. I have a strong base of clinical experience in Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, and Substance Use Issues. Together let's explore tools to assist you in navigating complex transitional phases and address underlining issues. I am here to accompany you on this journey to functioning as your best self.

Dr. Claudette L Blake, DNP, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in psychiatry, oncology, correctional health, geriatric care, and healthcare leadership. Her broad professional experiences strengthen her clinical perspective and decision making. Together, your mental health becomes the priority.

My name is Stephanie Bailey, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults providing trauma informed care in Central/Northern, New Jersey. I obtained my Master’s degree from Rutgers University in Social Work. I have worked with a variety of individuals in various settings involving mental health, education, in-home therapy, and child welfare. My life experiences have fostered my evolution into a practitioner that provides a unique style of therapy that incorporates all domains of your life body, mind, and spirit. I view my work with clients as being very collaborative and enjoy working with clients from various cultural and religious backgrounds. My goal is to help my clients live holistically by guiding them through the process of being present and intentional in all aspects of their daily lives.

Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified School Counselor in the state of New Jersey, having experience if both clinical and school based settings. Megan received her bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice from Salve Regina University and her master’s degree in School Counseling from Montclair State University. She is experienced working with children, adolescents, and adults, with a particular focus on issues relating to grief and that the LGBTQ+ community.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PsA, I approach my practice with a person-centered and holistic perspective, guiding clients to identify and pursue solutions in every facet of their lives. My commitment is to create a space where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions freely, fostering a collaborative journey towards growth and healing.

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I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified clinical trauma professional with a deep passion for facilitating trauma healing through integrating a variety of therapeutic modalities to fit your unique needs and goals.

I've provided individual and group therapy to adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings, including substance use treatment and community mental health. My specialties include trauma, PTSD/C-PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression, intimacy and personality disorders.

The essence of my approach is based on the belief that early childhood experiences and relationships are often the primary influences of our unhelpful beliefs, behaviors, and coping strategies, which repeatedly pose as barriers to the freedom and personal growth we are seeking.

I'm here to support you in breaking free from survival mode and stepping into a more embodied, self-aware, and hopeful way of living - to find yourself, and the peace you have been searching for.

Many people come to psychiatry after feeling frustrated by treatments that haven't worked or appointments that felt rushed. I became a psychiatric provider because I enjoy helping people understand their symptoms and find treatment approaches that genuinely fit their needs. Before becoming a PMHNP, I received a B.S. in Clinical Psychology from Tufts University and worked in psychiatric research focused on bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression. Today, I provide collaborative, individualized care to patients experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and more.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than a decade of experience, I have been helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and work toward meaningful personal growth. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, supporting clients through a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, stress, grief and loss, and relationship and family difficulties.

My goal is to provide a comfortable, accepting space where clients can feel heard, gain insight, develop healthy coping skills, and move toward a greater sense of confidence and fulfillment. I bring warmth, empathy, authenticity, and definitely some humor to my work. I believe that therapy should feel both supportive and empowering.

Outside of the therapy office, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two daughters, and my crazy dog Kelly. I love reading, practicing hot yoga, hiking with my family.