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Title: Clinical Social Work/ Therapist

Therapist Credentials: LMSW, NJ; LMSW, NY

NJ Dept of Education, Certified School Social worker; Member of National Association of Social Workers

Change can be difficult and uncomfortable. In times of transition, in relationship struggles, after a loss, and when we experience an increase in life stressors, we feel less balanced. During these moments, we may be more vulnerable to experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Connecting with and trusting a therapist can help us build support, awareness and growth. Using evidence supported mind-body approaches, I will work with you to explore what is important to you, uncover strengths and build inner resilience. Together we will identify patterns and dynamics getting in your way to help you move forward.

With a focus on building a foundation of self-care skills, I can work with you to approach life in a more emotionally connected way. This often creates more experiences of calm, clarity and improved energy. Along the way, this approach also leads to a path of healing from grief and trauma. Please reach out if you would like to work together.

Experience: Jackie is experienced in working with adolescents, families and adults in both outpatient and school settings. Trained in attachment, relational and solution-focused approaches to therapy, she earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work in New York State in 1998. (LSW, NJ; LMSW, NY)

Client Focus: Adolescents 12+, Young Adults, Adults.

Types of therapy: Attachment based, Emotionally Focused, Mind body approaches. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) within a holistic framework for the whole person.

Issues: Adjustment, anxiety, depression, trauma and conflict.

In addition, Jackie has had a wide range of roles including Executive Assistant positions in film and theater production in New York as well as the visual and performing arts. She has worked in film programming, film festivals and Arts in Education programs. She has also consulted with drama students in theater schools in New York.

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What problem do you strive to overcome?

Problem: As social beings, we often know how we’d like to engage, connect or socialize in our relationships (be it with a spouse, parent, child or friend) but can get derailed by our emotions. This reactivity can impact our ability to operate in relationships.

Solution: My work with clients involves understanding the role one plays in a relationship or overall family (or system). Together, we will use a systems approach to analyze automatic reactions, behaviors and patterns in the contexts of relationships to better understand how one functions in their life.

Result: Clients will gain a clear understanding of their own functioning and learn actionable strategies to integrate emotions and intellect, positively impacting how they engage in their relationships.

Experience:

Maddie has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in the private practice setting. Before this, she worked with these populations in the school setting and both outpatient and inpatient psychiatric settings. Her specialty is family systems therapy. Her theoretical framework is grounded in Bowen Family Systems Theory and she continues to hone her craft in the postgraduate program at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family in Washington, D.C. She earned her masters in social work from The Catholic University of America. Maddie is a council member of the Massachusetts General Hospital Leadership Council for Psychiatry, which is dedicated to expanding awareness of mental illness, reducing its stigma, and advancing research and clinical care.

With a strong foundation in Bowen Family Systems Theory, Maddie is committed to helping individuals, parents, and families navigate the complexities of their lives and relationships. With a lifelong curiosity for people’s stories, Maddie aims to deepen clients’ understanding of the challenges they face while promoting the use of therapeutic tools, to make informed and confident choices.

Client Focus:

families, adolescents, children, and adults

Types of therapy:

Family systems, cognitive behavior therapy

Issues: life transitions, familial difficulties, anxiety and depression

More than just my work:

Quote: “You have inherited a lifetime of tribulation. Everybody has inherited it. Take it over, make the most of it and when you have decided you know the right way, do the best you can with it.”

I was an competitive equestrian growing up and enjoy leisurely riding when I can! I also love to ski and travel with my family.

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Olivia’s goal is to empower her clients to explore their strengths and develop tools to create lasting change in their lives. Olivia is a Licensed Associate Counselor who earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has experience working with individuals who are impacted by stress, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Olivia uses a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy and believes that the therapeutic relationship is key to healing. Olivia works closely with her clients to tailor her therapeutic approach so that it meets the client’s unique needs and goals; she is passionate about her clients having an active role in their mental health journey. Olivia is committed to cultivating a warm, unbiased and supportive environment that encourages open dialogue and personal growth.

Olivia’s goal is to empower her clients to explore their strengths and develop tools to create la... Read More

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