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I've spent ten years in mental health — nine of them in the intersection of addiction and trauma — and what I've learned is that clinical tools only work when they're explained in ways people can actually use outside the therapy room.

My approach is energetic and practical: I break things down in plain language, connect them to real-life situations, and help clients build skills they can apply immediately. I work with adults on anxiety, PTSD, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, OCD, BPD, infertility, family stress, and relationship challenges.

As a Native American therapist, I bring cultural awareness and lived understanding to my work — especially for clients navigating identity, systemic barriers, and experiences that don't always fit standard clinical frameworks.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked with diverse individuals managing a variety of challenges. I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University and I've trained in a variety of mental health settings including community mental health, hospital based psychiatric programs, and behavioral medicine settings.

My name is Carmen Hernandez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe in the power of healing and overcoming life's challenges. I have experience treating mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD).

Hello! My name is Dana and my experience includes working with adults with a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety disorders, life transitions, communication, and low self-esteem. I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a focus in direct practice. Additionally, I am a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), which provides advanced training to help clients suffering from a variety of anxiety disorders.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a graduate of Rutgers University (MSW). With 18 years of experience as a therapist, my belief is that we are born with the ability to self-generate the changes we might be seeking at any point in one's life-span.

Many people come to therapy when life feels heavy, confusing, or stuck. You may long for change but feel unsure of how to move forward. My work is about gently opening space for healing and growth by deepening the quality of your relationships. Relationships can involve your experience with yourself and others and may include food, sexuality, your body, work, or money. Through a holistic, trauma-informed lens, I help people soften painful patterns, honor their stories, and create new ways of relating and adapt these approaches to neurodivergent clients. Together, we can explore how the past has shaped you, tend to the hurts that remain, and nurture the parts of you ready to grow. My role is to walk beside you, offering curiosity, compassion, and guidance, as you navigate challenges, discover new possibilities, and begin to enjoy the adventure of your life again.

Welcome! I’m Allison Hurwitz, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with more than 30 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges. I’m licensed to provide virtual therapy throughout New Jersey and Florida. I have a special interest in supporting people living with chronic illness, as well as those experiencing anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I love getting to know each person’s unique story and helping them discover strengths they may not yet recognize.

I am a multi-state Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic stress, and the exhaustion of people-pleasing. If you spend your energy keeping the peace, putting others first, or carrying the weight of everyone else’s needs, it’s easy to feel drained, anxious, and disconnected from yourself. I help clients heal from past trauma, move through burnout, and build healthier boundaries that last. You deserve a grounded, compassionate space where you don’t have to play a role, keep everyone happy, or figure everything out on your own.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 19 years of experience, I provide culturally sensitive care to those navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

I genuinely enjoy my work as a psychologist, and feel honored and privileged to be able to help people on their journey toward health, happiness and well-being. I strive to being a good listener, compassionate, respectful and nonjudgmental. I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with 23 years experience in private practice during which I saw a great diversity of clientele, each owning a variety of mental health issues. I have specialties in substance use issues, mood and anxiety disorders, sport psychology, as well as grief and life transitions. I work with teens and adults of all ages, and I have a special place in my heart for folks who have served our country in the military and for senior citizens.