I am licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania with over 40 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, mental health clinician and psychiatric social worker. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, PTSD and maintaining recovery from drug and alcohol dependence. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, problem solving, spiritual and skills development counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC00028700
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John's approach as therapy with understanding and compassion has helped my journey the most. I highly recommend him
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
John was very kind, personable, and open with me. I enjoyed my sessions with him and felt very comfortable engaging with him and asking him questions
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I've only had two sessions with John so far, but he has exceeded my expectations greatly and has gone out of his way to accommodate all of my dynamic post-military issues. Would recommend him to anyone
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
John is very kind, trustworthy, and easy to talk to. He is a great conversationist and listener. It feels good to be heard. Thanks so much for everything, especially for being there for me!!
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
John is amazing. He has helped me a lot. Great energy, not judgemental, gives varied advice, and is empathetic.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Good ministry perspective and easy to talk to, very encouraging
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd