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I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy EdS, as well as a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hall University.

How do we make sense of our stuff? This is a critical question. Life can be challenging and sometimes we can’t understand what we are experiencing and why. Much of our ability to overcome adversity originates from our mindset- how we process our experiences. It is the lens through which we view our reality.

Essentially, what contributes to our overall well-being is not necessarily the absence of setbacks but rather how we respond to these experiences. Our ability to accept our challenges, to make meaning out of them, to understand how they serve us, is necessary for our personal growth. I work with my clients to help them shift their mindset and to find meaning in all of life’s experiences.

I have been a been a practicing Social Worker for twenty years. I hold a Ph.D. in Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I take a person-centered approach to therapeutic work and integrate a variety of intervention modalities into my practice. I specialize in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Multisystemic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Structural Family Therapy. I also have extensive experience with Trauma Informed Care as well as grief and bereavement work. I partner with my clients to determine which approach might be most meaningful to them.

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I believe that my clients deserve to feel safe and heard as they navigate life. The social work field has taken me down many roads that include working with individuals, as well as children & families. Currently, I work with an array of clients ages teen to adults covering issues such as life transitions, substance abuse issues, managing a busy life and mental health issues that can come along such as anxiety and depression issues.

I believe connection is key to our well-being and I use a relational approach to uncover patterns in my clients' relationships with themselves and others. I specialize in providing healing treatment for trauma or just big life adjustments.

Balancing the demands of life these days can be stressful. I will work together with you to help support you with any stress, anxiety, or depression you may be experiencing. Sign up for a free 15 minute consultation appointment. I am currently accepting new clients and I am in network with several insurances. Let's work together to come up with coping strategies that work best for you to help you best handle a variety of life stressors and everyday pressures. I am a warm and caring person with years of experience in both Counseling and Education. I will work alongside you to give you the support you need as we problem solve and make connections to things together. In addition, I have experience and can help you to find helpful tools for better managing stress, anxiety, and depression.

My love for Social Work comes from personal life experiences and wanting to help people see the beauty in life again.

I attended Lebanon Valley College and obtained my Bachelors in Psychology and then I graduated from Monmouth University with my Masters in Social Work. I have been in the field for 5 years and continue to expand my knowledge. I have experience with both mental health and addiction, spending the first part of my career in in-patient. I currently work full time for an Outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic helping a very focused and specific population.

Everyone needs help sometimes, and I am here to listen.

I am passionate and empathetic and I believe in always giving that to my clients.

I’m Allison, I am an LCSW and received my master's from NYU. I have 12 years of experience providing individual and group therapy. I am here to provide an outlet for you to navigate phases of life, identify boundaries that may relieve stress, process/understand your emotions and thinking, and develop coping skills for a healthier lifestyle.