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Maywood Office Therapists
Compassionate, Experienced Professionals Ready to Help
Our team of licensed therapists in Maywood, NJ, offers compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for adults, teens, and families. Each clinician brings unique experience in areas such as anxiety, trauma, relationships, and addiction recovery. We are here to support you, listen without judgment, and help you navigate life’s challenges. Our Maywood therapists provide personalized care, and counseling professionals in Maywood are ready to guide you.
Freda Martin, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
With many years of experience in the mental health field including Director at the Carrier Clinic, Belle Meade, and Lead Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor at Hackensack University Medical Center.
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Freda Martin specializes in medical psychology, assisting people to enjoy their lives regardless of their medical limitations. Ms. Martin uses an eclectic approach, including cognitive behavioral therapy techniques (CBT), to help people make positive changes in how their thoughts and feelings impact behavior patterns. These techniques, either in individual or group therapy, help people resolve issues that may interfere with daily functioning and enjoyment, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and bereavement. Freda’s style involves forming a partnership with her patients while working on positive reframing of how they view their world.
Olivia Schutz, LAC
Clinical Practice Manager
Olivia Schutz is a Licensed Associate Counselor and National Certified Counselor who earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from The College of New Jersey.
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Olivia works with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, life transitions, substance abuse, grief and parenting struggles. Olivia has previous experience working with clients both in outpatient, as well as a partial hospitalization settings, conducting both group and individual therapy. She utilizes a Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical-Behavioral and Person-Centered approach to process and teach individualized coping skills to clients so they feel heard and validated, and can successfully reach their therapeutic goals.
Erin Mickelwaite, LSW
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Erin Mickelwaite is a Licensed Social Worker who received her master’s from Rutgers University School of Social Work with a specialization in gerontology. With over a decade of experience, Erin believes in creating a warm, non-judgemental space in which clients can feel safe to share their concerns and struggles.
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She treats anxiety, OCD, grief, depression, relational issues and life transitions. She brings expertise in supporting adults, both older and younger, using a trauma-informed, holistic approach. Erin draws on her training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness and a psychoanalytic approach to help clients gain awareness and insight that leads to feeling better. As a former massage therapist and yoga teacher, Erin works with mind-body awareness that seeks to facilitate inclusion of the whole person. Erin also has a particular interest and experience in helping women through the perinatal and postpartum period with the myriad of new challenges and identity shifts that parenthood brings. When appropriate, Erin also uses a neurodiversity-affirming approach that seeks to empower neurodivergent individuals through fostering acceptance and understanding. Erin believes that growth and healing are always possible, and strives to listen deeply from a place of compassion and acceptance.
Jenna Guarinello, LPC
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Jenna is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bellevue University. Prior to working at Insight she was employed for nine years in an IOP/OP setting for co-occurring disorders treating adolescents and adults and has a background providing in-home services to children and families.
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Jenna’s experience includes working with adults, children, and families struggling with a variety of concerns in both individual and group settings. This experience includes mood disorders, trauma and grief counseling, anxiety/depression, life changes, and family dynamics. Jenna focuses on aiding clients in developing insight into identity and developing skills to manage current needs. She approaches therapy from a Person Centered model and utilizes skills from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and REBT to aid clients in attending to their treatment goals. Jenna strongly believes clients are the experts on their symptoms and current concerns and she has the privilege of being a part of their journey.
Brandon Lee, LCSW
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Brandon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received his Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University and is also a professional life coach with certification from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Brandon works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, chronic illness, grief, trauma, work/life challenges and life transitions.
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He believes in a holistic and conversational approach to create a non-judgmental space where clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. Brandon treats a broad range of clients including young adults, adults, and older adults, in a variety of formats including individual therapy, as well as Family and Couples Counseling. He also specializes in the treatment of both teens and adults with ADHD. Brandon uses elements from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and Person-Centered Therapy, in addition to coaching techniques, to support client progress.
Frank Jacob, LSW
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Frank is a Licensed Social Worker who earned his Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Frank works with individuals and couples struggling with functioning and emotional regulation difficulties. Frank is a caring, empathetic therapist who believes each individual has their own unique story to tell. Using a supportive, inquisitive approach, he meets individuals where they are to help people discover themselves, so they can begin to move forward. With the Person-in-Environment (PIE) theory perspective in mind,
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Frank understands that, although we are individuals, we are connected to and affected by our interactions with others and our environment, both past and present.
Prior to his therapeutic work, Frank was an educator working with teens and caregivers in and out of the classroom. This unique perspective and life experience enables him to connect with both teens and adults in various stages of life.
Frank utilizes Psychotherapy approaches that involve aspects from Person-centered therapy, Interpersonal psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and mindfulness to help individuals grow and reconnect to themselves and to others.
Khalilah Savon, LSW
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Khalilah is Licensed Social Worker who received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Montclair State University and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of New Haven. Her expertise includes working with individuals (children, teens and adults) with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, work/life issues, and ADHD.
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Khalilah has worked with a diverse set of populations prior to joining IPG, including at community mental health clinics, with primary school students, and with formerly incarcerated individuals. Khalilah has a warm and friendly approach that focuses on the importance of the therapeutic relationship and creating a safe space for clients to share their experiences. She approaches counseling from a strengths-based and psychodynamic lens, and integrates cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused perspectives as well. She collaborates with each client to identify their goals and emphasizes utilizing mindfulness techniques to cope through life’s challenges.
Hadas Mavashev, LCSW
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Hadas Mavashev is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an English/Hebrew bilingual therapist. Hadas earned her B.S.W from Sapir Academic College in Israel, and her Master’s in Social Work from Montclair State University, with a specialization in children, adolescents, and families.
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Prior to joining IPG, Hadas worked in a variety of settings, including school, substance abuse, intensive in-patient, and outpatient programs, as well as a youth probation officer for teens at risk. Hadas uses an eclectic approach to therapy for addressing her clients’ needs such as through Strength Based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Her belief is that people who face various challenges in their lives can recover and experience a high sense of self-worth, satisfaction, and productivity when a holistic approach is being tailored to their overall needs.
Why Work with Our Maywood Therapy Team?
Our therapists provide a safe space where you can be open about your feelings. We focus on understanding what you are going through and helping you find ways to cope and grow. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, we work with you every step of the way to help you feel more like yourself. Our group therapist team in Maywood and counseling professionals in Maywood make sure you get specialized support.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I choose the right therapist for me?
Finding the right therapist for you is our goal. Think about what support you need and the kind of person you feel comfortable with. Our team of licensed therapists in Maywood can help match you with someone who fits your needs and makes you feel at ease.
2. Can I meet my therapist online?
You sure can. At our Maywood therapy office, we offer virtual sessions so you can meet a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home.
3. Are all therapists licensed and insured?
Yes, absolutely. Every single therapist on our team is fully licensed and insured. You can trust that care for your mental health is in experienced hands.
4. Do therapists specialize in areas like trauma or couples therapy?
Of course. Each Maywood therapist has their own areas of expertise, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, couples counseling, and family therapy. If you are unsure as to which therapist would best suit you, our intake department will help connect you to the right therapist for your specific needs.
Recent Blog Posts
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