Taking the first steps toward psychological treatment is often the most courageous part of treatment. My name is Dr. Dave and I'm a Licensed New Jersey Psychologist. I am the director of the Hopewell Springs Counseling Center. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, depression, & more.
My philosophy is to treat people the way I would want my family or myself treated. I don't like that feeling of being rushed through an appointment and don't want anyone to feel that way with me. I believe laughter can be healing, so when appropriate, I like to infuse some humor into situations. I want you to know that your ideas and thoughts matter. Together we can tackle whatever the issue is. When working with children and teens, involving the parents as much as possible is crucial. Children and teens have a right to privacy, but keeping parents in the dark under the guise of confidentiality does not make for the best care, especially when prescribing medication.
My core values of honesty, integrity, wisdom, and compassion guide my life and my practice. Approaching people with honesty and compassion helps them listen to their own inner wisdom so they can live their lives with integrity and authenticity.
I have learned from my patients that it is crucial to create a safe space for folks to share their most difficult thoughts and feelings. It is in this space that I help my clients learn to feel what they are feeling in a way that promotes growth and healing. So often we avoid our feelings as a way to cope with them. I encourage my clients develop the skills needed to address difficult emotions in a new, healthy way. Often times patients experience growth and healing as a result of learning how to properly navigate difficult emotions.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping others achieve transformational changes that helps them recover, heal, and arm them with the tools and resources that they need to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness. Her greatest reward as a therapist is helping her clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope.
Embrace your inner resilience and discover your authentic self. Together, let's navigate a path to healing and happiness. Welcome to a safe space for your journey.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, LCADC, ACS
As a seasoned practitioner, I have always believed that enabling individuals to explore their uniqueness, come to an understanding and acceptance of their individuality is the key to making positive changes in their lives.
I am a licensed psychologist offering virtual psychotherapy. My strengths are in cognitive behavioral therapy and holistic counseling, focusing on women who identify as lesbian as well as those who have survived childhood sexual abuse and other forms of sexual trauma. I believe that healing is possible and I welcome the opportunity to help you find your path to healing.