Find a therapist in Sparta, NJ — covered by insurance

Hello, I’m Folasade, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience and more than 12 years dedicated to psychiatric care. For the past two years, I’ve specialized in working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating a wide range of mental health challenges—from mood and anxiety disorders to complex psychiatric conditions.

Hello and welcome! I have been assisting clients with navigating some of the most difficult stages of life. I have provided services with clients between the ages of 4 and 96. I specialize in aging, grief/loss and life transitions.

Brenda is a certified psychiatric mental health practitioner with 25 years of experience working in nursing. Her nursing philosophy centers on providing compassionate, comprehensive, patient-focus care using a holistic approach. She believes in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms of their mental illness.

I am a highly seasoned clinician with years of experience in both mental health care and substance use services. My professional journey began in the substance use field, sand a deep understanding of the co-occurring mental health challenges many individuals face.

My clinical experience includes providing outpatient individual therapy and supporting individuals experiencing acute psychosis in inpatient psychiatric settings. After gaining many years of clinical experience, I expanded into leadership roles, providing clinical supervision and program oversight while managing co-occurring programs across New Jersey. I am also passionate about building the next generation of clinicians and serve part-time as an adjunct professor. I earned my degrees from Rutgers University School of Social Work and Honors College, where I was a member of the Phi Alpha Honor Society and graduated summa cum laude.

I bring a diverse background and extensive knowledge to my clinical practice, having worked across a wide range of mental health and substance use settings. Over the years, I have gained experience with many different diagnoses, from anxiety and depression to trauma and co-occurring disorders. My expertise spans multiple evidence-based approaches, including ACT, CBT, DBT, SFT, trauma-informed care, person-centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychoanalytic techniques. This breadth allows me to tailor treatment to each individual’s unique needs, strengths, and goals, ensuring a personalized, effective, and compassionate approach to care.

Navigating uncertain times can feel overwhelming. I strive to provide a supportive, compassionate space where clients feel heard and empowered. My goal is to help individuals work through challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence as they move toward healing and growth.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with supervisory experience, offering an integrative approach to therapy that supports the whole person. My professional background includes work in private practice, college counseling settings, and intensive outpatient treatment, providing me with experience supporting clients across a wide range of needs.

Hi, I’m Erica! I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, and social or school-related stressors. With experience in both school-based and clinical settings, I understand how emotional challenges can impact everyday life across different environments. I am also trained as a parent coach and work collaboratively with caregivers to support progress beyond sessions. I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT, strengths-based therapy, and family therapy, to help clients build practical coping skills, strengthen relationships, increase emotional awareness, and feel more confident navigating daily challenges.