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I have a background in medical social work and experience working with adults from all walks of life. I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and past or recent trauma, including ante/postpartum experiences. I have a special interest in processing trauma through the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

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I'm an LCSW with 10 years of experience in mental health. My values in this field are: dignity and worth of the people I serve and being competent. I am kind, but firm; empathetic, but you will be challenged.

Raquel Aiello is a Licensed Professional Counselor. As a freshman in college, she took her first

psychology class and it soon became her passion. She obtained her B.A. in Psychology in 2004

from Goucher College in Maryland and went on to obtain her M.A. in Counseling from Fairleigh

Dickinson University in 2006. She has experience working with adults and youths struggling with

anxiety, depression, trauma, career changes, and relationship issues.

I'm Jessica Saraiva, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I currently serve as a school social worker and maintain a clinical practice providing individual and family counseling.

I hold my LCSW, NJ School Social Worker Certification, and a Certificate in Promoting Child & Adolescent Well-Being from Rutgers University, where I earned my Master of Social Work with a 4.0 GPA.

My experience includes supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges, as well as helping children and adolescents with behavioral difficulties, social-emotional struggles, and school-related issues. I'm also bilingual in Portuguese, allowing me to serve clients in their preferred language.

Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your family, I'm here to help.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned both my BASW and MSW from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, where I received comprehensive training grounded in evidence-based practice, cultural humility, and ethical clinical care. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed a strong foundation in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of behavioral and mental health concerns.

My areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, working with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and trauma-related symptoms. I have extensive experience supporting clients with complex emotional and behavioral needs, helping them develop practical coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and navigate difficult life experiences.

Although a significant portion of my clinical work has focused on providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, I also have substantial experience facilitating therapeutic work with families and couples. In these settings, I emphasize communication, emotional safety, and collaborative problem-solving to strengthen relational dynamics and promote healthier patterns of interaction.

Across all treatment modalities, I am committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental, and culturally responsive environment that honors each client's unique background, strengths, and therapeutic goals.

Do you feel like you’ve been surviving, but are longing to truly start living? Are you seeking deeper self-awareness and alignment in your mind, body, and spirit?

My name is Nia and I am an Integrative Somatic and Mental Health Therapist, Herbalist, and “emotional translator” dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with themselves and live their most purposeful lives.

At the core of my work is presence. To truly see and support my clients, I ground myself in connection—allowing space for individuals to feel seen, heard, and understood in ways they may never have before. Through nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and exploration of unmet needs across life’s domains, I guide clients from reactivity toward balance, alignment, and empowerment.

I work best with individuals who are in a place of stabilization and are ready to deepen their self-awareness, strengthen their sense of empowerment, and step into their fullest expression. Together, we will explore your roots, cultivate resilience, and create the conditions for growth, healing, and self-actualization.

I am a passionate clinician who sees each client as a person with individual needs, wants, and goals. I have experience working with mood, adjustment and anxiety disorders, as well as co-occurring disorder and individuals struggling with interpersonal issues.

With 29 years of experience in the field, I remain deeply committed to helping individuals and families impacted by the far-reaching effects of mental illness and every day life stressors. I believe meaningful change begins when clients feel safe, seen, heard and supported. I create a nurturing, emotionally safe environment and emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing. Known for my nonjudgmental, compassionate approach.

My work is collaborative and individualized, integrating evidence-based practices through a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, and relational approaches while incorporating Sandplay Therapy, expressive and play-based techniques, mind-body practices, meditation, stress management, and psychoeducation. When clinically appropriate, these methods are thoughtfully blended into a comprehensive approach that supports healing, growth, and overall wellness.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Family Studies from the University of Maryland in 1998. After returning to New Jersey, I began working in community mental health while pursuing my Master of Social Work at Rutgers University, graduating magna cum laude in 2002. I completed three years of study and specialized training in Sandplay Therapy. I went on to provide intensive in-home family and individual therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and parents in crisis. After four years of postgraduate supervision and clinical work, I earned my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in 2008.

I continued to provide therapeutic services through New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care and I also worked in outpatient settings, supporting children, teens, adults, and parents.