Chester Psychotherapy Group

The Chester Psychotherapy Group, situated in Flanders, NJ, is a private practice dedicated to providing mental health services to adolescents and adults residing in Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties. Our team of highly qualified professionals specializes in individual psychotherapy, as well as couples and family therapy. We are committed to using the most up-to-date psychotherapy techniques to improve the overall health and wellness of our patients and their families. At Chester Psychotherapy Group, we prioritize providing every client with prompt, courteous, and complete care in a professional and confidential manner.

Our Services

Our mission is to restore, sustain, and enhance our clients' psychological and behavioral wellbeing. We maintain the highest level of professional standards to improve the lives of our patients and their families. Our philosophy is centered on prompt and courteous service in a professional and supportive environment. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing all clients with continuity of care by working in tandem with other mental health and medical professionals, as well as outside agencies. Our vision is to assist every patient in developing a higher quality of life.

Our services include cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and family counseling. We specialize in treating depression, mood disorders, fibromyalgia, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and family counseling. Our team of professionals is equipped to handle various mental health challenges and is committed to providing personalized care to each patient.

Our Team

Paul Spergel, MA, LPC, Approved Clinical Supervisor (NJ Lic# 37PC00225800 NY Lic# 002829), is the founder and clinical director of the Chester Psychotherapy Group. Paul has over 34 years of experience in psychotherapy and specializes in adolescent and adult cognitive behavioral therapy. He also specializes in depression, mood disorders, fibromyalgia, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and family counseling. Paul is an approved clinical supervisor through the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE).

Paul received his B.A. in psychology from Seton Hall University, where he was a member of the National Honor Society in Psychology, followed by a master's degree in psychology from Kean University. He is currently in his doctoral program at Kean University with an emphasis on Counseling & Supervision. Paul completed a clinical internship at Union County Psychiatric Clinic in Plainfield, NJ, where he was trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive behavioral therapy. Prior to founding Chester Psychotherapy Group, he was on staff at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Morristown Memorial Hospital, and Bergen Regional Medical Center where he was a licensed screener.

Paul is the past Executive Director of the New Jersey Counseling Association and is a member of the American Counselors Association. He is a Free and Accepted Mason, as well as an Eagle Scout. Paul has done volunteer work as a member of the Red Cross and is the former Mental Health Manager for the State of New Jersey. This position was the highest volunteer position within the Red Cross and has taken him into a variety of emergency situations including the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav, Ike, and Sandy, and the airplane landing on the Hudson River.

Paul Spergel has published numerous articles and frequently lectures on managing insurance issues and running a private practice. He is currently writing a self-help book on fibromyalgia and contributes to articles for the New Jersey Counseling Association. Paul is also the academic advisor for the Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Caldwell University.