Brielle, NJ Local Support & Community Resources

Phyllis Alongi, MS, NCC, LPC, ACS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in counseling children, adolescents, and adults. She possesses over ten years of teaching experience, which enriches her therapeutic practice. Phyllis believes that therapy is fundamentally about change, achieved by focusing on an individual's unique strengths. She approaches the therapeutic relationship with non-judgment and empathy, emphasizing the crucial mind-body-spirit connection in mental health and wellness. Utilizing a variety of counseling modalities, including Sandplay Therapy, Phyllis also holds a Clinical Supervisor Certification obtained in 2014, which enables her to provide meaningful clinical supervision. As a Reiki and Healing Arts practitioner, she integrates holistic practices into her counseling sessions. Phyllis is noted for her warmth and care, connecting with clients in a manner that fosters healing and facilitates significant change. Her specialties encompass Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Relationship and Family Conflict, as well as Parenting Skills. She adeptly addresses Child and Adolescent Issues, focusing on improved coping and social skills, abuse, anxiety, and school behavior. Phyllis firmly believes that life does not improve by chance; it evolves through change.

Bob Becker is a compassionate and effective therapist dedicated to helping clients minimize their suffering and create fulfilling lives. At Becker Counseling, Bob listens attentively to individuals and couples, assisting them in identifying positive goals to reach solutions, change their life’s direction, and ultimately find peace of mind. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New Jersey, he holds a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Drexel University. Situated in Brielle, NJ, Becker Counseling offers a range of services, including parenting therapy, divorce counseling, marriage help, couples therapy, as well as support for depression, anxiety, and stress management. Bob is committed to providing accessible therapy options with both daytime and evening appointments available, serving clients throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Dr. Tara Chalakani is a passionate Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to growth, healing, and overcoming obstacles. With over 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in both Maternal/Child and Psychiatric settings, her transition from caregiver to counselor reflects her deep commitment to helping others. Dr. Tara believes that everyone possesses the innate capacity to heal and recognizes the importance of providing the right environment to nurture true potential. Her holistic approach ensures that each client is viewed as a unique individual, leading to tailored therapeutic strategies. In her practice, she utilizes a range of counseling modalities, including Trauma-Focused and EMDR therapy, CBT, and Play Therapy, to address issues such as Anxiety Disorders, Life Transitions, Trauma, and Relationship Challenges among others. Dr. Tara fosters a gentle and encouraging therapeutic atmosphere where children, adolescents, and adults alike can embark on a path of personal growth while feeling safe and understood. Her warm, non-judgmental, and compassionate demeanor helps clients feel valued, respected, and empowered to explore their individuality and experiences.