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As a licensed psychologist, I offer my expertise in providing effective therapies for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. My approach is interactive, solution-focused, and based on developing each person's strengths. Together, we nurture experiential shifts to deepen one's inner capacities to manage everyday challenges and stress.

Dr. Austern is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey, New York, and across the US via PsyPact. She sees patients across the lifespan, specializing in couples and family therapy, parenting skills, and individual therapy for adolescents, teens, college students, and young adults. Her areas of expertise include anxiety and depression, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, family and/or peer conflict, behavioral concerns, adjustment difficulties, and life transitions. Currently, Dr. Austern is seeing patients exclusively via teletherapy.

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I am a psychotherapist based out of NY and also licensed in NJ offering in-person and virtual appointments. I am a trauma specialist, and work with many of the different aspects of impact of this type of wounding including grief and loss, anger, relationships and behaviors that can become addictive (eg alcohol, drugs, etc). I work from an intersectional lens, and my approach is sensitive, open, patient and warm.

I am licensed clinical psychologist offering telehealth appointments only. I offer couples therapy and am trained in IBCT, EFT, and behavioral couples therapy approaches. I work from a multicultural framework and am especially passionate about working with Black couples.

Dr. Fajardo is a group practice founder and individual adult and couples psychotherapist. Dr. Fajardo is bi-coastal working both in the New York City area (inclusive of New Jersey) and in Seattle. Her training roots her firmly in psychodynamic psychotherapy, but she has also been trained in group and systems (family and corporate) psychotherapy via the Tavistock Institute as well as braiding ACT, kinetic experiences, and feminism into her practice.

Melissa Fulgieri, LCSW is a psychotherapist, professor and author, licensed in New York and New Jersey. Melissa works with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship wounds, and life transitions. Her work is relational, trauma-informed, and rooted in helping clients reconnect with their inner clarity, worth, and capacity for meaningful connection. Melissa offers a thoughtful, compassionate space where insight and emotional healing unfold together.

Jane Mattes, L.C.S.W. is a seasoned board-certified psychotherapist and the founder of Single Mothers by Choice (SMC). She specializes in parenting, donor families, and assisted reproduction or adoption.

Sophie is an individual and couples therapist with a background in relationship and sex therapy, as well as extensive experience working in addiction recovery. She believes therapy is a place for exploration free from judgment, shame, and stigma as well as a space to foster open and honest conversations. Sophie believes in the importance of holding space for clients to identify their strengths and seek personal empowerment.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice serving clients in NY and NJ. I specialize in working with Asian and Asian American adults experiencing anxiety and panic, family-related stress and conflict, and trauma. I offer individual and couples therapy using a relational and trauma-informed approach.

I support individuals, families, and groups navigating a wide range of human experiences, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, women's issues, work-related stress, trauma, chronic illness, cancer diagnoses, survivorship, loss, and grief. In addition, I have a deep understanding of cultural and racial identity, immigration experiences, and the ongoing process of acculturation and integration honoring one’s own roots and values. I provide psychotherapy, supervision and consulting services. I am a bicultural and multilingual therapist welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NYS and hold an Oncology Social Work Certificate. I have extensive experience in healthcare settings—both inpatient and outpatient— in non-profit organizations and in private practice. My therapeutic approach is mindful, holistic, and strength-based. I tailor care that is effective and aligned with who you are.
I work with people across the lifespan — adults, young adults, adolescents, and children — with a warm, honest, and collaborative approach. I believe that therapy is a shared space where we commit to showing up as our authentic selves to accomplish progress. Together, we create a foundation of safety and trust, allowing for meaningful growth in the areas you choose to explore.

I am a NY state licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been treating individuals and couples for over 15 years. My psychotherapy practice focuses on helping adults target specific issues and guiding and supporting them as they make the necessary changes to improve their lives. In my work I incorporate cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic theory and technique. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, parenting and relationship issues. I also consults to corporations on hiring and human resources.

Change often emerges under validating and supportive environment. In individual therapy, I thrive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where mutual trust can occur to facilitate clients’ self-discovery. My style is genuine, empathic, and interactive. I listen with curiosity, pay close attention to my clients' verbal and non-verbal expressions, and aim to align my approaches with their priorities and goals. Together, my clients and I seek to unpack and co-construct meaning out of their life events with self-compassion. I am interested in helping clients get on a path toward working through the psychological trappings that are getting in their way.

In couples therapy, I work toward providing a safe environment to help clients and their partner(s) listen to one another better and communicate more constructively. I am interested in facilitating true emotional engagement for all parties. Attending to relationship dynamics and their family histories, I guide couples to address each partner’s attachment needs.

I earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from The City College of New York and have experience working in public and private hospitals, community mental health centers, and college counseling centers. I am also an Adjunct Clinical Supervisor in the Clinical Psychology PhD Program at The City College of New York and a post-degree candidate of Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis at NYU.

Sue Sugarman, MSW, LCSW-R, BCD, is a licensed clinical social worker with a rich background of over 25 years dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and families. Sue also has a subspecialty in working with youth athletes. She played a pivotal role in co-authoring the inaugural master's-level course in social work focused on the mental health of athletes. Since the spring of 2022, she has been imparting her expertise through the course "An Introduction to Mental Health in Athletes and Clinical Social Work" at NYU Silver School of Social Work. When collaborating with athletes, Sue places a strong emphasis on cultivating a high-performance mindset, recognizing its potential to be the defining factor between success and failure. This mental skill set encompasses goal setting, diligence in training, sustained motivation, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of challenges or unmet expectations—all crucial components for fostering resilience.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have a certification in hypnosis and Neurolinguistics Programming. With 35 years of experience in the mental health field as a counselor and psychotherapist, I have maintained a well-established practice in Bergen County for 30 years. I am highly experienced in individual, group and family counseling and psychotherapy in addition to workshops, lectures, program development and administration. I am a psychotherapist and the owner of Balance & Thrive Counseling & Psychoeducation Center.