Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Toms River, NJ

"My practice is about you. This approach lets me focus on creating an environment of positive change and accountability while getting you back on your feet again, which means less time in therapy."

Lindsey Mattsson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in both private practice and in the community with children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in depression, personality disorders, social anxiety, women's issues, behavioral and intellectual/developmental disabilities in children and adolescents, disordered eating, trauma, and online addictions. Lindsey earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington and her master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Monmouth University.

Lindsey utilizes active listening and clinical approaches such as solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or, if necessary, psychodynamic techniques to help the client identify past traumas. Lindsey does her best work as a clinician working with clients who are ready to work on themselves and who are receptive to treatment.

Lindsey would love to help you work on becoming your most optimal self and is confident that her approaches to treatment, easygoing and professional personality, and developed clinical skills will make this journey more rewarding and enjoyable.

"As an LCSW with 15 years of experience, I have been privileged to help children, adolescents, adults, and families to reach their goals and live a life worth living. "

Lesley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience. She's passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and families address their individual challenges to assist them in living their best life. Lesley specializes in depression, anxiety, emotional difficulties, life stressors, and interpersonal difficulties.

Lesley completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Monmouth University. She provides services to clients with a strengths-based (SBT), person-centered (PCT), cognitive behavioral (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy approach (DBT). Lesley also prides herself on ensuring an open, non-judgmental therapeutic environment to guide her clients toward their therapeutic goals.

Lesley is confident that she can support and join you in the process of change to reach your therapy goals and live your best life. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today. Be ready to evolve and grow into a better you.

Lindsay Dunnells is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCSW, LCADC) who has worked in the behavioral health field with a focus on substance use disorders, anger and stress management, anxiety and depression, and healthy relationships since graduating from Columbia University School of Social Work in 2007.

Lindsay employs an eclectic, solutions-focused approach to working with individuals based on their presenting needs, including cognitive, dialectical, and rational emotive behavior therapies, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychotherapy, motivational enhancement therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Lindsay strives to create an environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and comfortable to share openly, cultivate self-awareness, and develop self-efficacy applying tools developed to achieve their goals.

Charles Graff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 7 years of experience in the mental health field. He enjoys working with people of all ages and has served young adults, adults, and seniors struggling with anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, anger management, stress, mood disorders, college life, and a variety of other mental health challenges.

Charles earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. He tends to utilize evidence-based treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as incorporating mindfulness-based, solutions-focused therapy, and grounding techniques, to name a few.

Charles has a passion for helping others and is always looking for ways to help clients improve, with professional assistance and individualized mental health care. 

"As a seasoned individual, I have found that age and experience allows us to see things with a different perspective and recognize that there is hope in the future."

Scot King is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with many years experience partnering with individuals in order to help them find more fulfilling lives. He is passionate about helping adolescents, adults and couples to recognize and confront the challenges before them in order to live a more satisfying existence. He specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues as well as major life transitions.

Scot completed his Bachelor's degree in Communication from Rutgers University. He hold two Master’s degrees in Education from MaryGrove College, and Administration/Supervision from New Jersey City University, and a Master's degree in Counseling at Cairn University. He utilizes an eclectic approach to sessions.

Scot’s education and life experiences allows him to connect, empathize and support his clients. Scot has the unique ability to listen, empathize and support no matter what our challenge is. He believes that with support, each individual has the ability to gain new outlooks and recognize their potential. Schedule your session today.

"I am a seasoned therapist who thoroughly enjoys supporting others in their own personal journey towards achieving and maintaining their own personal wellness."

Elizabeth Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Elizabeth's experience as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist spans over 7 years and includes work with adolescents and adults with a range of symptoms and challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulty with relationships, behavioral issues, personality disorders, life transitions and loss.

She recognizes that all clients are unique and require a tailored plan of care that incorporates different therapeutic approaches including but not limited mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT) to achieve their goals. Prior to pursuing a career as a social worker, she worked in the corporate sector in the heart of New York City. In 2012, Elizabeth obtained her degree in Social Work from New York University after making a career change.

Her style is engaging and supportive, and she considers the role of the therapist to be a collaborative one. There are times when we need a little help along the way to find the road back to our own selves and live a full life. Therapy can help us make new meanings of old stories, explore our choices with intention and integrity, and experience our lives and those around us with greater compassion. Work with Elizabeth if you are ready to enact positive change and growth in your life.

"I know what it is like to feel anxious, depressed, and unsure of where to turn to for support and what that support is going to look like. I am extremely proud of you for taking this step. You're extraordinarily brave."

Florencia Medina-Godoy is a Latinx Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who is passionate about supporting individuals and couples with their challenges and goals. She views herself as an avid supporter and advocate of marginalized communities like the LGBTQIA+ community and the undocumented community. Florencia has experience working with adolescents, adults, parents, and communities. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), self-esteem challenges, LGBTQIA+-centered challenges, stress management, eating disorders, and relationship issues.

Florencia completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University. Florencia uses a range of approaches that are individualized to each client, including mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and psychodynamic therapy.

Florencia aims to empower individuals, help them recognize their own resilience, and create everlasting positive change in their lives. Taking the first step on your mental health journey can seem like an insurmountable feat, but once you do, Florencia will be there to support you. If you are ready to start your journey, please schedule with her today.

Chani Goode is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a wide range of experience in working with individuals and groups of all ages who seek help with social and emotional awareness, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and other mental health issues. Chani is professional, empathic, and supportive of individuals from all walks of life. 

Chani completed both her Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Education (MEd) at Mercy College, and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University. She utilizes collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, and solution focused approaches to therapy, always maintaining the creativity, flexibility, and professionalism necessary to meet the needs of every unique individual, couple, and group. 

Chani seeks to establish a warm, caring, and genuine relationship with you in order to assist in building your strengths, meeting your goals, and living the meaningful and rewarding life you value and desire.

"My history of working with populations in correctional settings has helped highlight the importance of providing a space free of judgment that contains warmth and compassion."

Amelia Peverada is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. She has focused on treating addictions and has worked with a variety of populations from juvenile offenders to adults in outpatient settings. In addition, her specialties include depression, anxiety, and anger management. Amelia's experience has highlighted the importance of being warm and providing unconditional positive regard for those she works with.

Amelia graduated from Monmouth University with a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. She also has a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She has a passion for helping people and believes that therapy is a personal process and not a "one size fits all" approach. Amelia believes it's important to create a safe space where you are comfortable sharing and don't feel judged. She uses a variety of approaches based on the individual need/concern, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing.

"Sometimes we struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, or anger and we need help finding ways to cope. Sometimes life just gets complicated. Whatever the obstacle may be, I am here to help you regain your sense of strength and control," says Amelia. "I look forward to working with you as you navigate this next chapter of your life!"

"Let's work together to create a space that's all yours."

Perl Kahn is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of New Jersey with several years of experience working with adult and senior-aged individuals, couples, and families to aid them in meeting their goals and managing their challenges, which often include processing trauma and anxiety, parenting difficulties, grief, undeveloped conflict resolution skills, ADHD, and relationship dysfunction.

Perl graduated with a master’s in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University of Nebraska. She believes that loneliness lies at the center of much of our emotional anguish. By working together with Perl she'll help you to heal the parts that suffered alone and strengthen the whole self through achievement and joy. Her clients find sessions to be both profoundly meaningful and enjoyable. Laughter, music, pets, and nature are all invited into sessions with Perl.

She wants you to know that no dream is too great to achieve or too small to be worth the attention. Perl welcomes any questions or concerns you may have and looks forward to embarking on your journey together. Perl excels in helping her clients create safe and supportive spaces in therapy and inside of themselves, where they can be at home, heard, and seen.

"Life brings on many challenges and complexities; it is an experience we both share. I understand how challenging it can be, and I’m here to support you through it."

Chedva Berger is a Supervisee in Social Work who specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, familial and relational conflict, and life transitions, across a spectrum of diverse populations. Chedva’s myriad experiences give her compassion and a deep understanding of human experience. 

Chedva completed her Bachelors in Arts and Sciences at Excelsior University and graduated with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University. Chedva seeks to establish an understanding and safe space to help you identify those beliefs and feelings that are holding you back from living the meaningful life you desire. Chedva will create a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs, using a client centered and strength-based approach. Her practice is psychodynamic, and attachment focused, and utilizes the Internal Family Systems model (IFS), EMDR, and mindfulness-based therapy interventions. Chedva also infuses other modalities into her practice to help meet each client where they are at.

Chedva believes that you may not be able to change your past, but you can change your future. If you are unsure about therapy, give it a try--you and your future deserve it!

"I will help teach children the skills they need while working with the family to support the child through this journey."

Courtney Sarro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with children and adults to learn appropriate coping skills to difficult feelings and adjusting to lifes daily changes and stressors. Courtney specializes in adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, aggression, and trauma.

Courtney completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Stockton University. She grew up in a home with 2 adopted siblings, both with very different but significant mental health needs. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking. Courtney uses multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and play therapy.

Being a kid is hard! Courtney will support the entire family while working with your child to process triggers, develop skills to cope with the challenges of daily life and how to positively interact with their family and peers. If you think your child or you may need extra support, schedule an appointment with her today.