Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Counseling in New Jersey
Established to provide compassionate mental health services, our center offers confidential counseling and psychotherapeutic support through licensed professionals. We specialize in addressing diverse challenges including depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and trauma, tailoring care to individual needs. With locations in Scotch Plains and Freehold, New Jersey, we serve all individuals regardless of background, prioritizing accessibility through sliding-scale fees. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates to ensure holistic treatment, emphasizing non-judgmental support and community education. We offer specialized programs for children, seniors, and couples, alongside psychiatric evaluations and substance abuse counseling.Workshops on topics like anger management and stress reduction extend our impact to schools and organizations. As a non-profit, we rely on community generosity to sustain our mission of healing and empowerment. Our executive director personally matches clients with therapists possessing relevant expertise. We maintain partnerships with local clergy and mental health professionals to enhance outreach. Through decades of combined experience, our staff delivers care rooted in empathy, resilience, and evidence-based practices.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Psychiatric Evaluation
Substance Abuse Counseling
Anger Management
Workshops
Clinical Supervision
Play Therapy
Community Outreach
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding-scale fees based on family income
- Our executive director personally matches clients with specialized therapists
- We provide both in-person and telehealth counseling options
- Our team includes supervisors for LSW license advancement
- We serve all clients regardless of age, race, or sexual orientation
Services
Individual Counseling
Our licensed clinicians provide one-on-one therapy sessions addressing depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and life transitions. Treatment plans adapt to each client's unique circumstances using evidence-based approaches. Sessions create safe spaces for emotional exploration and growth.
Family Therapy
Specialized interventions improve communication patterns and resolve conflicts within families. We address parenting challenges, divorce adjustment, and intergenerational dynamics through structured therapeutic frameworks. Sessions promote healthier relational systems and boundary setting.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Board-certified psychiatrists conduct comprehensive assessments to diagnose conditions and determine medication needs. Follow-up appointments monitor treatment effectiveness while coordinating care with primary therapists for holistic treatment.
Workshops
Customized training programs cover topics like anger management, stress reduction, and workplace diversity. Sessions for schools, law enforcement, and community groups emphasize practical skill-building to prevent crises and enhance well-being.
Clinical Supervision
Experienced supervisors support LSW professionals completing clinical hour requirements. Structured mentorship covers ethical practice, treatment planning, and complex case management to develop competent, confident clinicians.
People
Linda Van Fossen
Executive Director
With decades of mental health leadership experience, Linda directs clinical operations and therapist placements. She authors community education materials and oversees program development for diverse populations across New Jersey.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, family therapy, couples counseling, psychiatric evaluations, substance abuse treatment, anger management programs, and play therapy for children.
Do you accept insurance?
We participate in many insurance networks and offer sliding-scale fees based on income for those without adequate coverage.
Are your services confidential?
All counseling sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical boundaries to create safe therapeutic environments.
Do you offer workshops for organizations?
Yes, we conduct customized workshops on topics like stress management, diversity training, and conflict resolution for schools and businesses.
How are therapists assigned to clients?
Our executive director matches clients with therapists based on specific needs and the clinician's specialized expertise areas.
Can I receive clinical supervision for licensure?
We provide supervision for Licensed Social Workers pursuing clinical certification requirements in New Jersey.
