Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Jersey City, NJ

As a counselor specializing in children, adolescents, and young adults, I provide a compassionate and culturally responsive space for young clients to explore their emotions, navigate life’s challenges, and build resilience. With a deep understanding of the unique dynamics within South Asian families, I help bridge generational and cultural gaps that often impact mental health, communication, and identity development.

I am a bilingual therapist and school counselor dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through challenging times. I create a safe, supportive, and judgement free space where clients feel heard and empowered. My approach is led by compassion, collaboration, and strength base to foster a healthy lifestyle.

I enjoy working with a variety of people who have diverse lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. My clients find me to be compassionate, supportive, and challenging when needed. I believe in building on your strengths to help you find wellness and overcome any obstacles that hold you back from achieving your life goals.

Hello! I’m Noel Fournarakis, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with approximately 9 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to support individuals across a wide range of levels of care, from residential treatment to outpatient therapy. I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, postpartum anxiety and depression, and addiction.

My diverse clinical experience allows me to meet each client where they are and tailor my approach to their individual needs. I believe healing begins with having a space where you feel heard, safe, and empowered. My approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop meaningful tools for navigating life’s challenges. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.

With 29 years of experience in the field, I remain deeply committed to helping individuals and families impacted by the far-reaching effects of mental illness and every day life stressors. I believe meaningful change begins when clients feel safe, seen, heard and supported. I create a nurturing, emotionally safe environment and emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing. Known for my nonjudgmental, compassionate approach.

My work is collaborative and individualized, integrating evidence-based practices through a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, and relational approaches while incorporating Sandplay Therapy, expressive and play-based techniques, mind-body practices, meditation, stress management, and psychoeducation. When clinically appropriate, these methods are thoughtfully blended into a comprehensive approach that supports healing, growth, and overall wellness.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Family Studies from the University of Maryland in 1998. After returning to New Jersey, I began working in community mental health while pursuing my Master of Social Work at Rutgers University, graduating magna cum laude in 2002. I completed three years of study and specialized training in Sandplay Therapy. I went on to provide intensive in-home family and individual therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and parents in crisis. After four years of postgraduate supervision and clinical work, I earned my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in 2008.

I continued to provide therapeutic services through New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care and I also worked in outpatient settings, supporting children, teens, adults, and parents.

Akosua C. Ababio MSN, APRN,PMHNP-BC.FNP-C is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She trained at Northern Kentucky University in both medication management and psychotherapy. She is licensed to treat patients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors.

Reconnecting with your own inner voice is one of the most meaningful things therapy

can offer. My role is to be a compassionate witness and guide as you build awareness,

develop meaningful insight, and create a life that feels authentic and aligned with your

values. Throughout our lives, our own beliefs, needs, and intuition can become

overshadowed by the expectations and experiences of others. This can leave us feeling

disconnected from ourselves and contribute to feelings of anxiety, sadness, confusion,

or isolation. I am passionate about helping individuals rediscover their strengths, build

self-trust, and develop the confidence to move forward with greater clarity and self-

compassion. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, low

self-esteem, self-harm, trauma, parenting challenges, divorce, and family or

relationship concerns. I incorporate a holistic, mind-body approach into my work by

exploring the connection between emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations. I

believe our bodies often communicate experiences that words alone cannot fully

express, and developing awareness of these signals can be an important part of healing

and growth. I am proud to provide an affirming, inclusive space for individuals from diverse and

marginalized communities. I look forward to connecting with you soon!

At the core of what I do is helping people build a different relationship with anxiety. Whether you’re an adult navigating OCD, a young person overwhelmed by social anxiety, or a mom lying awake at night replaying everything you said that day (and wondering if you’ve ruined your child forever), you are very much not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

I am a Florida state licensed Mental Health Counselor, a New Jersey state licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor and an Equine Interaction Professional. I have a great deal of experience in the treatment of addiction, dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, behavioral issues, autism, relationship issues, and family conflict in adults and adolescents.

I'm Dana Boettinger, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in New Jersey. My background includes supervising intensive mental health programs - which means I'm comfortable working with people carrying real weight, not just everyday stress. What makes my approach different is that I look at your whole life. Sleep, movement, energy, relationships, how you're spending your days — we build from there, not just from the hour we're together. I believe real change happens between sessions, not only in them.