Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Cherry Hill, NJ

"I believe we are all connected and it's important to keep an open mind to learn about each other. "

Margaret Ginter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing as an outpatient therapist for over 20 years. Margaret has experience with a variety of issues and diagnoses including anxiety (ie. general and social), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, self-esteem challenges, trauma, addiction, life adjustments, relational and emotional issues, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Margaret's approach is warm, welcoming, client-centered, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, striving to help individuals heal and learn tools of self- acceptance and find power to move through adversities, finding inner resilience. She uses eclectic approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-based, and recovery/12-step ideology. Margaret’s dedication is evidenced by the commitment she makes to build relationships with her clients.

"Having had my own experiences with anxiety and the like, I can truly empathize with clients who feel a loss of control or a sense of powerlessness; I am passionate about paying it forward by teaching clients the effective coping mechanisms I have learned and being a calming presence for the client."

Erica Woyce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 9 years of experience working with clients of all different ages, most recently with young adults and adults. She focuses on treating those who are suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, family issues, anger, life transitional difficulties, grief, school and work issues, stress, low self-esteem, and more. Erica can help clients to manage difficult emotions, improve communication in relationships, stabilize their mood, and learn to challenge negative thinking patterns.

Erica earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kean University. During sessions, she assists clients in developing coping strategies using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). Erica help clients utilize strategies to challenge negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships. She also helps clients practice mindfulness, grounding, and breathing exercises in sessions. If clients enjoy art, Erica can guide them through activities that allow for the creative expression of emotions and relaxation.

Erica is enthusiastic about helping clients to gain self-awareness and the tools they need to cope effectively with any struggles that they experience. She creates a safe space in which a client can feel comfortable to make the session their own and focus on their goals. She always works as a team with clients and tailors her approach to their unique needs. Erica would be honored to walk with you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

"The relationship between therapist and client has been shown to be the most important factor when determining success in the therapy process. It is this knowledge that pushes me to ensure that those I work with feel heard, understood, validated, and above all else, empowered to live their most authentic life."

Nicole Volpa is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of New Jersey. She has experience with many various workplaces and excels with connecting with others, partially due to this background. Nicole specializes in anxiety, depression, coping skills, grief, and relationships. Her clients usually do not have the proper support they need, may feel overwhelmed with a new life circumstance, or are trying to better understand themselves but don't know where to start. Nicole likes to highlight how a different perspective can make a difference in better understanding a situation, if it's challenging negative thoughts or building boundaries, Nicole is here to listen.

Nicole has an undergrad degree in English Education, was an ELA teacher, and has a Master of the Arts degree in Professional Clinical Counseling. Using an integrated approach of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, psychoeducation, and person-centered, Nicole is able to meet you where you are at with your needs for treatment.

"If we understand what is happening, why, and with the proper support in life, we have the power to overcome any obstacle in our way," says Nicole. She's here to listen, connect with you, and get you on your way to those goals you're working towards because those are her goals too.

"I have a professional goal to improve mental health knowledge in the community to decrease the stigma that is currently placed on mental health. "

Rebecca, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), has worked in the medical field for over 20 years. She completes initial psychiatric evaluations and also manages and treats mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and self-esteem concerns. Rebecca is also a board-certified Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC). Her professional goal is to improve mental health knowledge in the community to decrease the stigma that is currently placed on mental health. Preconceptions of mental health conditions can have a significant impact on one’s life as they may prevent many from seeking the care needed to improve their life.

Rebecca obtained her Masters (MSN) and Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Wilmington University. Her Post -Graduate certification in Psychiatric Mental Health was obtained from Wilkes University. Rebecca uses her strong communication skills to build a therapeutic relationship with patients and their families. Her excellent clinical skills are evident. In addition to medication management, Rebecca integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), compassion-focused, emotional-focused, and person-centered techniques into treatment.

Proper mental health care has so much to do with one’s overall health and is essential to living a healthy life. When left untreated, symptoms can cause significant distress in one’s life. Through good communication and following evidenced-based practice whether with psychotherapy treatment, pharmacological treatment, or a combination of both, together Rebecca and you will determine the best treatment plan to reach maximum potential. Rebecca wants you to be able to enjoy your days and with the effective treatment, she believes that together this goal can be achieved. Schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a therapist, I have an understanding of issues that cause anxiety and depression in individuals in their day to day functioning."

Evelyn Holmes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She also holds a certificate from the State of New Jersey as an Approved Clinical Supervisor and has over 30 years of experience. She has a long history of helping individuals and couples who have been having issues with life stressors. These individuals are unable to cope with daily issues that they may face and their goals are to be able to function better at home or at work and to be able to communicate and go through life without fear. They want to learn to relate better to those they come in contact with on a daily basis and have fulfilling lives. Evelyn specializes in anxiety and depressive disorders as well as relationship issues and grief, addiction, self-esteem, and anger management difficulties.

Evelyn received her degree from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. She holds a Masters of Arts in Counseling and she received a certificate in Drug and Alcohol counseling from the State of New Jersey. Through her professional endeavors and her caring nature and treatment approaches, she will help you develop and maintain the strength needed to live a healthy life. She will use several treatment approaches and give you the support you are seeking. Evelyn will utilize different treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, brief therapy, and /or addiction therapy.

Evelyn recognizes that we all are challenged at some time in our lives and may need the help of someone who can work with them and provide understanding and caring and support. Evelyn will help you gain a new perspective with techniques that will help you on your journey. You will learn new coping skills for whatever you are going through. If you are ready to put in the work, schedule an appointment with her today. She looks forward to working with you.

"I understand the importance of mental health and the impact it has on every area of our lives."

Ericca Keith-Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Ericca specializes in depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

Ericca completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Connecticut. She is experienced in indidual and family therapy as well as substance abuse treatment. Ericca utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, (SFT), and more.

Ericca is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

"As a woman who began as an advocate for victims, I have personally seen the effects of depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma and how they impact lives. "

Dawn Raczkowski is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) who specializes in providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults and military veterans seeking assistance with addictions, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), trauma, depression, and anxiety. Dawn has over 5 years of experience in the mental health field and is a strong advocate for veteran and trauma patients. 

Dawn completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice at Thomas Edison State University and her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rider University. 

Dawn seeks to establish a warm and caring therapeutic relationship with you to assist in building upon your strengths, establishing your goals, and helping you develop a plan to reach them. She utilizes cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused approaches to therapy, always maintaining awareness to best meet your needs.

"As a psychotherapist, I am someone who is patient, kind, non-judgmental, friendly, and understanding. I will collaborate with you and work with you at your pace helping you to share your story, your struggles, and how to gain the skills you need to be confident and comfortable in being authentically who you are meant to be."

Betty Rivera is a bi-lingual (English/Spanish-speaking) Licensed Professional Counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor. She is comfortable working one-on-one with people of all ages and varying levels of ability. She applies a non-judgmental approach to identifying and analyzing mental health needs as well as exploring and recommending academic accommodations as needed for individuals with learning disabilities attending college.

Betty has a doctorate in clinical psychology, a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, and a bachelor's in communication disorders from Marymount Manhattan College. Betty uses psychoeducation as well as cognitive processing therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy.

Betty's experience working and studying at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico gave her the unique opportunity to see disability from both sides of the table—both as a student observing the struggles and challenges that students with varied disabilities face in school and as a clinical psychologist intern and licensed rehabilitation counselor.

"As a woman of color, I understand the unique therapy needs of people who look like me."

Lauren Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in mental health care. She has a passion for working with women of color, specifically Black women and couples. Lauren has extensive experience working with many populations, such as ex-offenders reunifying with their families, those seeking employment, and severely and persistently mentally ill individuals at a state-run psychiatric facility. Areas of expertise include forensics, people with severe and persistent mental illness, and vocational stressors. Lauren has a Master's in Social Work and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Rutgers University.

Lauren has extensive knowledge and experience working with people with eating disorders, self-esteem issues, changing eating habits and body image. Lauren uses CBT therapeutic inventions and nutrition to help support a healthy lifestyle. Lauren also uses CBT and teaches coping skills, including reframing and grounding.

Lauren believes that she can help you normalize your feelings by reframing and looking at the bigger picture. She is not your average therapist. Lauren’s sessions are “girlfriend” sessions, where you talk about your life and she uses her knowledge to suggest helpful changes. She is firm but empathetic and will support you through your wellness journey.

"If the mind is calm, the rest will heal."

Donna has 17 years of experience as a licensed board-certified Advanced Nurse Practitioner. She has spent most of her career in primary care providing preventative care as well as diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions including mental health disorders commonly seen in primary care. Her interest in mental health started as a registered nurse working inpatient psychiatric unit and addictions. Since that time clients with various mental health issues and illnesses gravitated toward her for help and treatment. 

Donna's passion for helping people with mental health issues and disorders drove her to seek more advanced training and in 2022 she became a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She now dedicates her career to treating mental health illnesses from children to adults. Donna is passionate about helping her clients achieve relief from their suffering, lengthening their longevity of life, and reaching their full health potential.

Donna completed her post-master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (life span) degree at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She has a holistic style in approach in that a whole person includes physical, mental, spiritual, cultural, and social components. Therapy and treatment centers around the client's needs and goals. She provides medication management and psychodynamic therapies. Donna also completed her master's degree as an Adult Nurse Practitioner at Stockton University in Pomona, New Jersey. She incorporates various aspects of wellness into her practice and can identify medical diseases that impact mental health.

Donna has personal and professional experiences to help navigate life struggles and come out with strength. Schedule an appointment with Donna to see why clients seek her out.

"Living with gratitude brings peace, a joyous silence."

Mervat is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults identify their challenges, triggers, and goals. She supports individuals with mental health issues, such as ADHD, ODD, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorder to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

As a licensed professional counselor, Mervat utilizes multiple therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy, (DBT), solution-focused therapy, exposure therapy, mindfulness, meditation, play therapy, and positive reinforcement.

Mervat is passionate about supporting you every step of the way in identifying and overcoming your challenges. Take your first step and schedule your appointment with her.

"I didn't think that therapy was for me but once I took that step, it liberated me and I want others to have access to that same healing."

Lillia Marlene Lopez is a bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with over 4 years of experience providing counseling services to adult clients who are experiencing the negative effects of depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, and stress.

Lillia completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Rider University and received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Centenary University. She utilizes an evidence-based approach in order to tailor her practice to best match your individual needs, resulting in an effective and client-focused treatment plan for you. Lillia's eclectic therapeutic methodology includes mindfulness-based approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy.

Lillia is committed to fostering a compassionate environment where patterns of behavior can be explored non-judgmentally to help you meet your goals. She believes that change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize they have the capacity to overcome obstacles to move forward and thrive. She looks forward to working with you to achieve your short and long-term personal goals. 

"I am a male therapist with 10 years of clinical experience. During my career, I have gained extensive training on how to be a multiculturally competent therapist. This has allowed me to work with people of different races, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. I create an atmosphere of trust with my clients while building a therapeutic relationship. By demonstrating empathy, sympathy, and positive regard, I give my clients a space to be themselves while they work on becoming their better selves."

Georges Dubois is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. He is passionate about working with adults, families, and couples. Georges specializes in depression, drug and alcohol use, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions. During his career, Georges has worked in a variety of mental health settings including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. Georges completed his Master of Science in Psychological Counseling at Monmouth University.

Georges has also worked with different populations that include adolescents/young adults, adults, clients in recovery, and couples. Georges utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

Wherever you are in your mental health journey, Georges would love to play a role in helping you become the best version of yourself. He firmly believes that every therapist needs a therapist, and knows the importance of developing a good therapeutic relationship with one’s therapist. He looks forward to talking to you soon. Be well.

"As a nurse first, I strongly acknowledge the importance of the therapeutic relationship with my clients in order to build a foundation of trust that will inherently guide us through providing the best outcomes during our treatment together."

Ryan Wooden is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who specializes in an integrative approach that may consist of therapy, medication, and non-medication healing techniques. He values the importance of each individual's uniqueness and incorporates this into each treatment plan for the most successful outcome. Above all, he loves to hear your story and wishes to guide you in your life journey the best he can.

Ryan has a diverse background of knowledge with degrees such as a Bachelor in Accounting as well as Nursing from Rutgers University, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing, specifically Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Drexel University. Ryan has a strong foundation in varying aspects of healthcare with a background in Critical Care and ICU, as well as Detox/Rehab and outpatient and inpatient psychiatric care. His diverse background allows for him to view any issues that may come up during treatment from a holistic approach valuing the many different reasons which may be causing any symptoms experienced by the client. Ryan's approach strongly values developing rapport through the therapeutic relationship first, then building off of this in order to provide the most accurate personalized treatment plan suited to each individual's needs acknowledging that we all as humans go through varying degrees of different stressors and obstacles in life.

Each individual encounters unique challenges and obstacles throughout their life, and no client is the same. Thus, it is crucial to develop, together, a personalized approach for each client for the best outcomes. Ryan is confident and looking forward to hearing your personal story and doing his best to incorporate many different techniques to aid you in coping and to set you up for the most success long-term. If you are ready to take control of your journey and work with Ryan to develop long-term solutions, schedule an appointment with him today.

"My eclectic therapeutic approach involves treating each individual uniquely, while providing the support required to empower & attain a full and productive life."

John Billick is a Licensed Professional Counselor and graduate of La Salle University, having earned his master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology. John has over 20 years of experience. His areas of specialization are social anxiety, life transitions, and trauma and PTSD. He has worked extensively with adolescents, adults, couples, and families successfully using evidence-based approaches.

John is excited that you are motivated toward meaningful change and are ready to start the process of therapy. He can help you in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. John can help his clients bring themselves to a level where they are able to function productively and move forward as they author their own changes.

Life can sometimes be difficult, and there are times when we may need help to navigate our way through it. Therapy can guide us to understand ourselves, to reflect on and make sense of our experiences, and to give us the resources to cope with challenging and unpredictable circumstances.

Naleah Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who present with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, verbal and physical abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem, and stress management, to name a few. Naleah has 4 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University.

Naleah believes that we all have greatness within us! No matter what you may be feeling in this moment or what you may be going through in this season, you deserve hope, resolve, and happiness. She provides an eclectic approach that incorporates an array of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) strategies, mindfulness techniques, play therapy techniques, and the nurtured heart approach. 

Naleah knows the idea of going to therapy can be a new and scary venture for a lot of people, and her goal is to make sure you feel as comfortable as possible discussing, uncovering, and working through your stuff! She truly believes that having a strong foundation and connection with your therapist is a key component to success in your therapeutic process. With this being said, Naleah plans to meet you where you are and work in tandem with you as you dive into your therapeutic journey. She looks forward to working with you as you grow into your greatness!

"As a therapist who has worked in the field for 21 years I understand that each person is a unique individual."

Jennifer Weiskott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 21 years of experience working with adult clients who are dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and postpartum depression.

Jennifer received her Master's degree in Social Work from Monmouth University. In sessions, she utilizes cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, strengths-based therapy, Gestalt therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and empowerment therapy. Jennifer takes on a client-centered approach, focusing on meeting clients wherever they're are at as individuals. She takes great care to create a comfortable therapeutic environment where you'll feel safe expressing your emotions. 

Jennifer believes every client has different needs to be met; she seeks to establish a caring and empathetic relationship with you in order to build upon your strengths and abilities. Jennifer will collaborate with you to help you achieve your short and long-term personal goals. As a therapist who has worked in the field for 21 years, she knows that each person is a unique individual—Jennifer will help you create a treatment plan that addresses your personal mental health needs.