Many people I have talked to often feel that “this is just the way it is – things will never get better” or that “it is what it is.” I am here to tell you that is NOT the way it has to be. You have the right and the privilege as a human being to live a life free of emotional pain, and to be seen and heard by an unbiased, trusted source of support. This is part of the reason I feel called to work in the mental health field – to communicate this very message to all who will listen: Things Can Be Better. You Can Work Through Your Pain. You are Deserving of Healthy Relationships and Communication Patterns. It is through the work of therapy that you learn how to do all of this.

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Making the call to inquire about therapy is such an important first step. You should be proud and feel empowered by the decision to take charge of what you are struggling with in your life – for the step forward to make things better for yourself. I look forward to speaking with you on that initial call to help you get started at Healing Connections Counseling Center.

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A little about me: I'm a Clinical Intern with a caseload ranging from children (ages 9+) and tweens/teens, to adolescents and adults. I've completed over 300 hours of training as a school counselor in a Bergen County elementary school where I've worked closely with members of the child study team, administration and staff, and have experience as a clinical intern with West Bergen Mental Healthcare, where I co-led groups for children and teens, handled intakes, school clearances, and provided counseling for children, teens, and young adults.