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Hi, I’m Tara Fries. I believe therapy can help you create a more meaningful, connected, and fulfilling life. My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable space where you can sort through life’s challenges, process emotions, and develop tools to navigate daily stressors with confidence and balance.

Did you experience trauma in childhood or adolescence? Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, fear, or depression? Do you feel misunderstood by others, judged, or find it challenging to connect with others? Therapy is a safe place where you can understand yourself better and learn to cope with these thoughts and feelings, which may be interfering with your happiness, health, and relationships.

I have extensive experience in behavioral health. I will partner with you to identify goals and approaches that meet your needs.

I strive to create a space that is comfortable, accepting and lighthearted at times. I enjoy creating a therapeutic relationship that involves a direct approach while also being welcoming and open-minded.

I’m Rocio Jenkins, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing evidence-based, compassionate care to adults and adolescents across New Jersey.

I specialize in anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, trauma-related conditions, and women’s mental health. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or unsure whether medication is the right next step. My role is to help you gain clarity, emotional stability, and confidence in your treatment plan.

I have worked in the mental health field since 2012, I have had the privilege of supporting adolescents and adults through a wide range of challenges. My experience includes inpatient crisis services, outpatient mental health, and substance use treatment allowing me to work with clients in diverse settings and different stages of their healing. I have experience helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, grief and substance use.

Taking the first step towards change can feel overwhelming and you don’t have to do it alone. Hi, my name is Carlah and I am here to walk beside you on your recovery journey. I believe you are more than your anxiety, depression, addiction, or your past experiences. As a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with 21 years of combined experience in addiction and education, I will support you in addressing unhealthy patterns that have disrupted the balance in your life.

Great to meet you! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and valued. Whether you're facing anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I'm here to help you navigate life's difficulties and move toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being.

I’m a compassionate and dedicated LCSW and LCADC committed to helping individuals navigate challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is grounded in DBT, CBT, and Family Systems, with a focus on creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood.

I received my Masters of Social Work degree from Kean University and have over 8 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children.Throughout my career, I have developed particular expertise in supporting clients experiencing grief, truama, major life transitions, stress, anxiety and depression.

I believe that every person’s experiences and goals are unique, so I tailor treatment to each client’s individual needs. Together, we’ll work to better understand what you’re experiencing, identify practical strategies for moving forward, and build on your existing strengths.

My goal is to help you feel more confident, empowered, and

Are you looking for a therapist who understands your culture and speaks your language? I can help. I am fluent in Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor with 40 years of clinical experience. I work with adults, children, and adolescents, and I value each person’s cultural background, identity, and lived experience.

I specialize in helping couples and adults navigate relationship challenges, cultural differences, and major life transitions. My work is especially focused on couples who feel disconnected, stuck in recurring conflict, or unsure how to rebuild trust and emotional closeness. As a Level 3 Gottman Method-trained therapist, I help partners understand their patterns, communicate more effectively, and create a stronger relationship. I also support individuals balancing career, family, cultural adjustment, and the demands of a new chapter.

Mental health acts as a lens that shapes how we see and understand our experiences. When we take good care of it, it can make life's challenges feel less overwhelming, helping us to face them more calmly and confidently. As a therapist, I firmly believe that mental health fosters a resilient mindset that promotes self-compassion, acceptance, optimism and hope. With nearly a decade of experience as a practicing therapist, I have supported clients of all ages, ranging from infants and parents to adolescents and adults. My current focus is on helping young adults navigating the pressures of expectations, feeling disconnected from their voice, or uncertain about their next steps. I provide a space where you can fully be yourself.