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Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 7 years of experience helping individuals manage mental health and substance use concerns. My approach to therapy is warm, welcoming, client-centered, and often sprinkled with humor and optimism to make the journey feel a little lighter. I believe in meeting clients where they are, and I tailor my techniques to suit each person’s unique strengths and goals.

I work with children (ages 11+), adolescents, and adults, offering support across a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or struggling with substance use, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your concerns and build meaningful change. I also work with individuals experiencing challenges such as domestic violence, anger management issues, adjustment disorders, and family or romantic relationship struggles. I have extensive experience working with mandated clients and those navigating probation or the criminal justice system.

I hold a Master's degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Siena College. My clinical work includes experience with alcohol, cannabis, opiate, and hallucinogen use disorders, as well as mood and personality disorders including bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. I also support clients coping with grief and loss.

I am a compassionate and dynamic clinician whose mission is to positively impact, inspire and empower my clients. I have worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, dysfunctional family dynamics, inter generational trauma, post-traumatic stress, intimate partner violence and, racism. I am culturally responsive and skilled in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, Solution Focused Therapy & Motivational interviewing.

I have been helping people navigate their stressors and health concerns for the past 10 years. I use a direct and sensible approach, specializing in multiple interventions. I specialize helping others with anxiety, life stressors, mood concerns, relationship issues, and life changes. I look forward to working with you!

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, a major life transition, or the journey of pregnancy and parenthood, you deserve compassionate support. I work with adults and couples navigating a variety of concerns and specialize in Perinatal Mental Health, helping individuals and families through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, and the transition to parenthood, including new fathers and partners. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, creating a safe space where healing and growth can begin. Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone.

I also have a RN degree from Rutgers University making me an excellent health coach and case management for health and dialysis questions

Hi, I’m Dr. Mike Genovese. I’m a board-certified psychiatrist with 23 years of experience. I began my career in a hospital setting before transitioning to private practice. My focus is on combining clinical expertise with a practical, compassionate approach to help patients feel understood and supported in their treatment.

I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2002. Having worked in healthcare and academic settings, I appreciate being part of a treatment team and am available to coordinate care with other providers when beneficial. Rather than see 'how many problems' a person may be facing... I see 'how many ways things can get better'. I value working with folks to see their puzzle from a different angle and to use tools to clarify, change and improve the picture.