Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Summit, NJ
Dorlen, Rosalind S is a board-certified clinical psychologist with over four decades of experience in Summit, New Jersey. Specializing in adult and adolescent therapy, couples counseling, and postpartum depression treatment, she employs psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal modalities to foster transformative growth. A Fellow of the American Psychological Association and recipient of the New Jersey Psychological Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Dorlen combines clinical expertise with a commitment to community mental health advocacy. Her practice emphasizes creating a confidential, supportive environment where clients develop healthier behavioral patterns. With a focus on chronic illness psychology and anti-bullying initiatives, she provides tailored solutions for individuals, families, and organizations.Dr. Dorlen's work extends to academic supervision, public education, and legislative advocacy, reflecting her dedication to advancing psychological practice. Her approach integrates evidence-based techniques with personalized care, addressing issues like stress management, trauma, and work-life balance. Recognized for her contributions to postpartum depression screening legislation, she remains a trusted authority in clinical psychology. The practice maintains affiliations with Overlook Medical Center and Rutgers University, ensuring comprehensive care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Postpartum Depression Treatment
Couples Therapy
Stress Management
Anti-Bullying Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of clinical experience in Summit, NJ
- Specializes in postpartum depression and chronic illness psychology
- Employs evidence-based eclectic therapeutic approaches
- Maintains hospital and academic affiliations
- Recipient of New Jersey Psychological Association's Lifetime Achievement Award
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Professional Psychology
- Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy of New Jersey
- New York Center for Psychoanalytic Training
- American Psychological Association
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, trauma, and personal growth challenges. Using psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques, clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and self-awareness. The practice emphasizes creating a safe, confidential environment for exploring emotional difficulties and achieving transformative change through structured therapeutic processes.
Postpartum Depression Treatment
Specialized care for women experiencing postpartum mood disorders combines clinical assessment with targeted therapeutic interventions. Evidence-based approaches address emotional regulation, mother-infant bonding, and stress management. The practice collaborates with medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care while supporting long-term emotional well-being for new mothers.
Couples Therapy
Structured sessions help couples improve communication patterns and resolve conflicts through interpersonal therapy techniques. The practice addresses relationship stressors including infidelity, life transitions, and chronic illness impacts. Therapeutic goals focus on rebuilding trust, enhancing emotional connection, and developing collaborative problem-solving strategies for lasting relationship improvements.
Stress Management
Comprehensive stress reduction programs integrate mindfulness techniques with cognitive restructuring strategies. Clients learn to identify stress triggers and implement personalized coping mechanisms through structured skill-building sessions. The practice emphasizes work-life balance optimization and resilience development to improve overall psychological and physical well-being.
Anti-Bullying Counseling
Targeted interventions address bullying impacts in school, workplace, and digital environments. Therapeutic approaches focus on restoring self-esteem, developing assertiveness skills, and creating safety plans. The practice provides both victim support and perpetrator intervention programs to promote healthy social dynamics and prevent future incidents.
People
Dorlen, Rosalind S
Board Certified Clinical Psychologist
Practicing since 1979 in Summit, NJ, Dr. Dorlen holds board certification in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis. She specializes in postpartum depression, chronic illness psychology, and anti-bullying initiatives. A Fellow of multiple psychological associations, she received the New Jersey Psychological Association's Lifetime Achievement Award and contributed to national mental health legislation.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I employ psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal modalities tailored to individual client needs.
Do you specialize in postpartum depression treatment?
Yes, I provide specialized assessment and treatment programs for postpartum mood disorders.
Are services available for couples and families?
Yes, I offer couples therapy and family systems psychotherapy sessions.
How do you handle confidentiality?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical professional standards.
What are your office hours?
Please contact via email for appointment scheduling and availability information.
