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Having come from the foster care system, I can relate to and understand the importance of mentorship, resilience, acceptance, and ...
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Having come from the foster care system, I can relate to and understand the importance of mentorship, resilience, acceptance, and access to social supports.
Alexander "Alex" Arici is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 4 years of experience, who specializes in the treatment of individuals experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, depression, personality disorders, and more. He is passionate about serving the needs of youth and young adults, as well as any who are navigating the struggles of managing life transitions throughout middle and late adulthood.
Alex was able to complete a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University. He is a former foster care youth with personal experiences of navigating "the system" with all of its ups and downs. His eclectic approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing (MI).
Life is complicated and hard enough as it is with all its joys and hardships. Therapy can be a place for you to be and express yourself without having to worry about what anyone else thinks about you. It's a place for you to safely self-reflect and build the life you desire. Alex cares about your growth and well-being. Go online or give the office a call to start working with him: You'll learn the tools, techniques, and strategies that you'll need to navigate this thing we call life.
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I will go above and beyond to facilitate treatment....
I will go above and beyond to facilitate treatment.
Yolene Auguste is a bilingual (English, Creole) board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with years of experience working with adults and seniors. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, adjustment disorders, OCD, panic disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, stress, women's issues, and much more.
Yolene completed her Master's degree at Walden University with a specialization in Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She incorporates a list of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches to facilitate treatment. She establishes a good rapport between patients and families. Her patient treatment always revolves around family therapy.
Yolene is certain that she will be able to make a positive impact by helping her patients to alleviate their ordeals. You can reach out to her to schedule an appointment. She looks forward to working together as a team.
As a hispanic minority counselor, I understand the struggles and unique issues of cultural identity in the therapeutic environment...
As a hispanic minority counselor, I understand the struggles and unique issues of cultural identity in the therapeutic environment.
Deisther Munoz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey. She has over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic care to many ages of various cultural backgrounds and a range of clinical diagnoses. These include major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring disorders.
Deisther completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Kean University and University of Medicine and Dentistry. She also received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson. Throughout her career, Deisther has worked in various psychiatric settings that included intensive outpatient programs and programs of assertive community teams.
Deisther's goal is to create a supportive therapeutic setting that encourages growth in self-awareness, creates an increased desire to change, and helps the individual to continually practice coping skills throughout their time in therapy. She utilizes a client-centered/eclectic approach to accommodate everyone's unique needs during their therapeutic journey.
As a Hispanic minority counselor, Deisther understands the struggles and unique issues of cultural identity in the therapeutic environment. She seeks to establish and create a healthy rapport that builds trust and support during your journey towards self-discovery, self-growth and to achieve a higher level of functioning in your everyday life.
Miriam is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has experience treating adolescents and a...
Miriam is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has experience treating adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and many other mental health conditions. Miriam is a caring and compassionate person who works diligently to provide education on the best possible treatment options and plans, including medication and non medication options.
Miriam completed her master's degree at Rowan University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and worked at Cooper University Hospital for the past 7 years caring for patients in the hospital setting. Miriam provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with special attention to individual needs using a holistic approach with a focus on mind and body. She believes that the best outcomes are those that are built on a foundation of trust and authenticity between patient and provider.
Miriam's goal is to develop an individualized treatment plan and help guide you on your mental health journey.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in Newark, NJ can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in Newark, NJ works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.
Addiction comes in many forms. It can be substance abuse—prescription drugs, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, even food. It can also be a compulsive activity—sex, video games, shopping, gambling, pornography, and more. When most people think of addiction, the substance or the activity is generally what they think of, but more and more, people are seeing addiction for what it really is. Regardless of how it manifests outwardly in a person’s life, what happens on the inside is the same. Addiction changes people’s brains. It is a vicious disease, and without intervention, it can devastate people and their loved ones.
The addiction therapists at Thriveworks Newark Counseling have worked with many addicts who are ready to take back control of their lives from the addiction. Our counselors and therapists have guided many people along the road of healing and sobriety. Reach out today for help.
To talk about how addiction changes brain balance is, in many ways, abstract and detached from people’s everyday reality. The reasons brain balance matters is because how well people’s brains are functioning shows up in how they are feeling, the choices they are making, and how healthy their body is. There are red flags—the signs—that someone might be fighting an addiction. These red flags are many, but common ones are behavioral, emotional, and physical. These are the more tangible signs that addiction may have alter a person’s brain.
Think about your life for a moment. Do you recognize the control, cravings, and consequences that addiction brings? If so, you are not alone, and you have an ally in the fight. Thriveworks Newark is ready to help through addiction counseling or therapy. Addiction is a disease that has many treatments. Our professionals have helped many clients find the right treatment for them, and we have appointments available for addiction.
If you are ready to start treatment, we are ready to get started too. When you call Thriveworks Newark Counseling to make an appointment, a scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you make that appointment. We accept many forms of insurance, and new clients often have their first appointment within the same week of their first call. Weekend and evening sessions are offered, but we do not put our clients on a waitlist. We know fighting an addiction is hard—scheduling treatment should not be. Call Thriveworks Newark today.
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