Mental Health Therapy in Chester

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Tara Porphy

Chester, New Jersey - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Hi! I'm Tara. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey. I have been working in the mental health industry for ten years. I have experience working with a variety of different settings (home, office, residential, telehealth), ages, and issues. I have worked with individuals across the life-span (3-70+). Some of my clinical work includes working with men in a dual-diagnosis residential program for substance abuse/addiction and mental health. During my time at the residential program, I led groups and conducted individual/family-based counseling for our residents. I was also responsible for supporting the family members of our residents. I have experience working with motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and working with individuals in recovery as well as their family members. I believe addiction is a family disease and am comfortable working with all whom are affected. I also have extensive experience working with anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and other mental health challenges. I have experience working with intellectual/developmental disabilities (including individuals with autism), trauma, and self-harm. However, I am not limited to these areas. I have worked with at-risk children, teens, and their families in their home environment. However, there have been many moments where I work with parents individually or with the family unit as a whole. While some of my specializations including working with children, I am able to work with parents to help better support their children, or the daily struggles of parenting that may be negatively impacting your mental health. My approach is very flexible and adaptable based on the needs of my clients. I use an eclectic approach when working with my clients. I use a variety of different approaches including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered. No matter what you are going through, there is no problem too big or small. I am so happy you are here, and I look forward to working together on the path toward healing!

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Paula Schneider

Chester, New Jersey - Clinical Social Worker
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I am a licensed clinical social worker who has had extensive experience working with individuals, families and couples struggling with a variety of challenges. My workplace experience involved treating both those who have struggled themselves with addictions and eating disorders, but also many of the problems that accompany them such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, parenting issues and family of origin issues. I have also worked with those family members who struggle to understand and help their loved ones dealing with with these issues. As such, I am well-versed not only in 12-step philosophy and program, but also in other approaches including therapeutic community settings, cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapies, motivational interviewing, structural family therapy and internal family systems therapy. I've also had significant experience with individuals who struggle with the effects of having grown up in families in which their needs were not well-met, and are looking to explore their experiences and make changes that will help them to move forward in a more positive way. Often these clients struggle with anxiety and depression, relationship issues and challenges with their own parents, spouses and children. As a "mature" woman, with family and experiences of my own, I believe strongly that blame and shame are destructive, and that self-understanding, self-acceptance (of past and present experiences and emotions) and healthy relationships are the key to overcoming the challenges and obstacles we face. I work with my clients in a supportive, interactive setting and aid them in establishing their goals, guiding them as they work toward achieving those desired outcomes. I approach my clients with admiration and respect, understanding the courage required to begin working with a counselor, and the necessity to take cues from my clients as to how quickly we move forward and what areas we explore. I believe that my clients actually best know themselves and what they need. With that said, I also know that it is my job to be reflective, challenging, honest and encouraging. I appreciate the opportunity to be invited into my clients' lives and to share in their progress.

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NAMI New Jersey is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It offers free peer support groups, family education workshops, and crisis resources for individuals seeking mental health assistance. A network of 19 local affiliates delivers culturally specific outreach programs, operates a mental health helpline, and advocates for improved statewide mental health policies.
Mom2Mom is an initiative that provides support to mothers of special needs children through peer counseling, clinical assessments, individualized goal setting, and specialized support groups. Moms can access advocacy skill-building training, connections to provider networks, and wellness events. Programs are delivered by counselors who are also mothers of children with special needs.
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Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth Program (TLC) is a statewide network coordinating suicide prevention campaigns and school-based trauma response following traumatic events like suicide, homicide, accident, or illness. TLC serves New Jersey youth (ages 15-24) with onsite crisis intervention, specialized training, consultation, and technical assistance.
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) New Jersey offers peer-led support groups for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder through weekly in-person and virtual meetings in 16 locations statewide. Residents can find educational resources on mood disorder treatment, obtain suicide prevention assistance, call a crisis hotline for referral connections (888-829-2483), and search for a local resource finder.
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NJ HoH Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services is a government-assembled list of local and national crisis hotlines. Residents in distress can access 24/7 immediate support for suicide prevention, substance abuse, gambling addiction, mental health concerns, and veteran services.
988 Lifeline is the NJ Suicide Prevention hotline offering 24/7 free confidential support via phone, text, or chat for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Residents can connect with trained counselors who will listen, connect them to immediate mental health resources, and help develop safety plans. Links to local resources are also available.
2NDFLOOR is a program dedicated to providing New Jersey youth with free, anonymous 24/7 crisis intervention through phone counseling (1.888.222.2228) and mobile app chat support. Accessible mental health care for bullying, family issues, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ concerns, as well as peer message boards and topic-specific resources are available.
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Somerset County's Behavioral Health System Navigator is an online tool connecting county residents to mental health and substance use treatment services through personalized referrals, brief support, and liaison services. The tool's filter options make it possible to find solutions based on cost (like a sliding scale and options offering financial assistance) and type of care.
Children's System of Care (CSOC) provides community-based, culturally competent services and assistance based on New Jersey's youth and families' mental health needs. Services like in-home interventions, residential treatment, withdrawal management, family support services, and specialized developmental disability assistance are available. You can access support 24/7 through PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624.
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NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs connects New Jersey military members, veterans, and their families to benefits programs, housing resources, food assistance, transportation, education services, behavioral health treatment, and peer support. A network of initiatives guarantees comprehensive behavioral healthcare and access to essential services for veterans statewide.
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Empower Somerset is an online collection of resources and toolkits providing mental health education, substance abuse awareness, suicide prevention training, and family support groups. Their evidence-based programs serve the community with free workshops, outreach campaigns, screening tools, resource connections, and harm reduction materials (like Narcan).
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Uwill – Free Telehealth Counseling provides Ramapo College students free access to licensed mental health professionals via video, phone, chat, or messaging. Students can get help with common mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, and academic concerns. Therapists of different specializations, genders, languages, and ethnicities are available with flexible scheduling.
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Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) is a nonprofit delivering low-cost mental health services across the state. Its offerings include crisis helplines, peer-led support groups, substance use recovery assistance, employment resources, peer specialist training, wellness centers, and targeted programs for minorities.
The Bridge NJ provides behavioral healthcare and substance abuse recovery services in New Jersey. This non-profit organization offers individual/group therapy, crisis intervention, substance use counseling, academic support, in-home family preservation, school-based mental health services, and the Imani Center's life skills development for disadvantaged students serving families in the West Caldwell and Irvington communities.
The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County operates peer-led support groups, wellness navigation programs connecting individuals to housing and healthcare services, and family support including respite care, consultation, drop-in mental health services at their clinic, and transportation. Their Acute Care program delivers ongoing crisis support for families, and the Boarding Home Outreach organizes recreational activities for residents with mental health challenges.
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