Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Center in Scotch Plains, NJ
Founded to provide compassionate mental health care, our center offers confidential counseling and psychotherapeutic services through licensed professionals. We specialize in addressing diverse needs including depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and trauma in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Our sliding fee scale ensures accessibility for all income levels, and we accept multiple insurance networks. With locations across New Jersey, we serve individuals, couples, and families through evidence-based therapies like play therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and substance abuse counseling.Our team includes experts in child and adolescent care, senior mental health, and crisis intervention. We prioritize community outreach and education, offering workshops and resources to promote emotional well-being. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on community support to maintain our mission of accessible, high-quality care. Our clinicians provide Medicare-approved services and offer supervision for social workers pursuing clinical certification. Through decades of experience, we remain committed to fostering resilience and personal growth in those we serve.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Play Therapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Substance Abuse Counseling
Couples Therapy
Anger Management
Senior Mental Health
Child/Adolescent Services
Highlights and features
- Nonprofit organization with sliding fee scale based on income
- Specialized therapists for children, seniors, and trauma recovery
- Accepted in multiple insurance networks including Medicare
- Offers play therapy and sand tray therapy for children
- Experienced psychiatrists providing medication management
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Our licensed clinicians use evidence-based approaches to help clients develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth through weekly sessions in a confidential setting.
Play Therapy
Specialized treatment for children using therapeutic play techniques to express emotions and resolve psychological challenges. Trained clinicians guide young clients through doll play, art, and sand tray activities to address behavioral issues and emotional trauma in developmentally appropriate ways.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment by board-certified psychiatrists to determine medication needs for mental health conditions. Follow-up appointments monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust prescriptions for disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and severe depression while coordinating with ongoing therapy services.
Family Counseling
Sessions focusing on improving communication and resolving conflicts within family systems. Therapists address parenting challenges, divorce adjustment, and intergenerational dynamics using structural and strategic approaches to strengthen relationships and create healthier home environments.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Specialized programs for chemical dependency and behavioral addictions using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Services include individual counseling, relapse prevention planning, and family support to address substance misuse impacts while promoting long-term recovery and lifestyle changes.
People
Linda Van Fossen
Executive Director
MA, LPC licensed therapist with extensive experience in couples counseling and clinical supervision. Leads our Scotch Plains location while providing direct client care and staff mentorship.
Charles Ciolino
Psychiatric Consultant
Board-certified psychiatrist serving as Medical Director. Specializes in medication management with 30+ years of clinical experience and academic appointments at major medical institutions.
Susan Conley
Clinical Therapist
LPC, LCADC credentialed counselor focusing on addiction recovery and dual diagnosis treatment. Provides individual and group therapy sessions for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Jennifer Leeds
Clinical Therapist
LCSW with expertise in trauma therapy and family systems. Specializes in treating anxiety disorders and providing clinical supervision for social work licensure candidates.
Theia Smallwood
Clinical Therapist
LCSW offering culturally sensitive therapy for diverse populations. Focuses on women's mental health, relationship issues, and community outreach programs addressing systemic challenges.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, family, and group therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. Specialized services include play therapy for children and psychiatric medication management.
Are your counseling fees based on income?
Yes, we use a sliding fee scale determined by family income to ensure accessible care for all clients.
Do you accept insurance?
We participate in multiple insurance networks and accept Medicare. Clients should verify specific coverage with their provider.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer both in-office and teleservices sessions to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
