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I am a licensed clinical Social Worker, and I have been in the field of social work and Psychotherapy for over 30 years. If you’re feeling anxious, sad or uncertain as to what to do to feel better I can help. Working together we will be able to uncover the issues of concern where you may be feeling stuck. I will assist you with developing healthy coping and decision-making skills to reduce and eliminate anxiety and feelings of depression. My therapeutic style is empathetic, supportive and engaging.

I offer individual, family and couples therapy and have experience working with clinical issues, such as trauma, depression, anxiety and sexual/gender identities.

I work with young adults, families, couples, transgender and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. and I am EMDR & Sex Therapy trained.

I am a dedicated and compassionate dually certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioners with a passion for improving access to mental health care through telehealth services. I focus on supporting my clients with empathy, purpose, and professionalism. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, sleep disorders, grief, postpartum mental health challenges, loneliness, life transitions, and emotional changes related to aging.

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.

I enable strategies and techniques that are specific to each client.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families for over 20 years. I am skilled at working with a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, school based issues, child-parent conflict and behavioral management.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PsA, I approach my practice with a person-centered and holistic perspective, guiding clients to identify and pursue solutions in every facet of their lives. My commitment is to create a space where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions freely, fostering a collaborative journey towards growth and healing.

I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard. My goal is to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly share their experiences, goals, and challenges. I strive to meet clients where they are while helping them build insight, confidence, resilience, and lasting wellness.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have dedicated over 25 years to the counseling and education fields, working extensively with children and their families. For the past 18 years, I have served as a school social worker, and for 12 of those years, I have also been the supervisor of the special education department of my school district. My experience has given me deep insight into the challenges children and families face, allowing me to provide compassionate and effective support.

I provide skilled and compassionate mental health care. I implement different psychotherapeutic techniques, according to your specific needs.

This includes: Psychotherapy, Jungian and Freudian Psychoanalysis, Trauma Informed, Polyvegal Theory treatment (which includes our brain and body connection), Somatic Therapy (which also connects body, mind and breath or spirit), Grief Therapy, LGBTQIA+ informed support if appropriate to you, Mindfulness Therapy based on my life long experience as a yoga practitioner and Certified Yoga Teacher, Narrative therapy for those who like to write, Art therapy to integrate images to the healing process, Attachment Therapy (which includes early childhood relationships to caregivers and how that has influenced you), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (which focuses on transforming your negative thoughts to learn new behaviors and ways of thinkings which are more helpful to your wellbeing).

I implement the above mentioned techniques and others as are appropriate and acceptable to your individual emotional, physical and mental health needs.

I provide mental health care for people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures. This includes seniors, adolescents, and children. My profound and extensive education, and diverse professional experiences empower me to help a wide range of people and needs.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a NJ Certified Trauma Therapist. I specialize in working with teens, young adults and women experiencing depression, anxiety and stress related to an evolving identity, family and relationship issues, motherhood and body acceptance.