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I did not choose the profession of social work—the profession chose me.

My journey began while working in customer service at a local grocery store. Even then, I recognized that I had a natural connection with people. I found myself listening, encouraging, and helping individuals navigate difficult situations and connect with the social systems and resources they needed. Looking back, I can see that those experiences were preparing me for the work I would eventually be called to do.

My journey into social work was not simply a career choice; it was part of God's plan for my life. The Lord placed a promise in my heart that I would earn my master's degree at the age of 44. I held onto that promise even when the journey was challenging.

At the age of 44, I was awarded my Master of Social Work degree, fulfilling a promise I believed God had made to me.

Today, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I consider it an honor to walk alongside individuals as they navigate life's challenges, discover their strengths, and work toward meaningful growth and change.

My journey has taught me that sometimes the path we are on is greater than the path we originally planned—and what we believe is simply a career can become a calling.

Hi, I'm Aileen Pineda Torres, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University.

I work with individuals and families navigating some of life's most complex challenges — anxiety, depression, and relational, family, social, and cultural issues. I believe that no matter what you're carrying, you don't have to face it alone. My goal is to offer a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to find your path forward.

I am an LCSW with a graduate degree from Rutgers University. I have training and experience in trauma-focused treatment with adults. My areas of focus include complex PTSD, attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, familial and relational concerns, as well as life transitions. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. My goal is to create a safe space through which effective therapy can happen.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy to adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families for 23 years. I understand that life has many challenges and maintaining our mental health through our struggles can lead to stability & emotional fulfillment. Reaching out for help during difficult times is courageous, so thank you for taking this first step.

Hello, I am glad you are here. Taking the first step towards your mental health is a big step, and I want you to know that you will be welcome with kindness, understanding, and zero judgment.

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a unique background. Before becoming a provider, I spent 9 years as a registered nurse working closely with people experiencing mental health challenges. That experience taught me the importance of listening, understanding each person’s story, and treating the whole person not just the diagnosis. I earned my degree from Walden University and provide care for adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and bipolar disorder. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and involved in your care.

Are you struggling with navigating anxiety, depression, a major life crisis that has you isolated, feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or fearful of the world around you. Did you know that beyond the fear is freedom? What does that freedom look like for you? Let's figure it out together! The process of therapy can help you develop the tools and insight needed to take control and make positive changes in your life and/or relationships. I believe that a genuine connection between a therapist and a client is a key component of the therapeutic process.

It is my hope to provide you with a space where you will feel safe and connected. No matter why you seek therapy, my role as your provider can assist you on your journey of healing and self-discovery. Working together we can identify your unique strengths, explore patterns of behavior that limit your growth, and help you establish and attain goals.

My 15+ years of experience includes working with adults and families within diverse cultures. In addition to private practice, I also have experience in the hospital setting as a licensed clinical social worker.

Types of Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Culturally Sensitive
• Motivational Interviewing
• Person-Centered
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Lets connect today, and get you started on a path of emotional freedom.

I started Recognize because too many people leave a psychiatric appointment feeling like a chart instead of a person. Rushed through. Reduced to a symptom list. I wanted to build something that didn't do that.

For the past five years I've worked with people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and the ordinary hard stretches that make it tough to feel like yourself. The same thing kept proving true: real progress comes from understanding the whole person. The diagnosis is the smallest part of it.

So my approach pairs evidence-based medication management with the things that actually move the needle. How you sleep. What's stressing you. Your relationships, your physical health, the shape of your daily life, what you're trying to get to. We build a plan from there, and we build it together. It has to fit your real life or it won't work.

I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Rowan University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and I'm board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Recognize is the practice I always wished existed. You shouldn't have to justify why you're struggling. You shouldn't have to prove you belong in the room. You should just be able to walk in and feel seen

I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been practicing in mental health for the past 6 years. I went to Rutgers University and treat a various of disorders including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar depression, ADHD and PTSD.