Trauma & DBT Therapist in NJ | Exhale Counseling

18 Years of Experience in Addiction Recovery

Recovery and healing happen when empathy and connection can address the immediate symptoms and the deeper roots. With 18 years of experience in the addiction and behavioral health field, I provide an advanced and integrative approach for individuals and couples in New Jersey on their recovery journeys.

My practice of addiction counseling and mental health counseling is built on a foundation of evidence-based care. For nearly two decades, I have been implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients break through the 'stuck' points of addiction. These approaches provide the structural 'map' for change—helping you reshape unhelpful thought patterns and tap into your own internal drive.

However, I know that for many, addiction is tied to deeper experiences. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I specialize in trauma-informed care and trauma counseling that goes beyond the surface. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you heal the wounded parts of yourself, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to provide the real-world skills needed to manage intense emotions and cravings.

Working in couples counseling, I am a Certified Couple Therapy Informed Provider (CCTIP). I understand the toll and relational fallout that addiction can cause. I work with partners and families to rebuild trust and communication, helping you to build a relationship that can be a source of strength rather than a trigger for stress.

Delivered 100% via secure telehealth, Exhale Counseling offers high-level expertise of a seasoned clinician with the privacy and convenience of modern care. Let’s start the work of exhaling the past and building your future. And I understand on a personal level the relief of being able to exhale and rebuild after what seems like a lifetime of being trapped in addiction.

What to Expect When We Work Together

A safe, nonjudgmental space
Being heard and understood
Practical skills for real-world change
Empathy and support
Individualized care based on your unique goals

Credentials & Experience

MA, LCADC, CCTP, CCTIP

I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, providing a thorough clinical foundation for our work together. I also hold Certified Clinical Trauma Profession and Certified Couple Therapy Informed Provider certifications and have been trained in DBT counseling with a C-DBT. I am a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, working in the field for the past 18 years.