Englewood Cliffs, NJ Local Support & Community Resources

At Prepared Approach, clients find guidance from a dedicated Pastoral Counselor with a focus on restoring peace and joy in their lives. This therapist specializes in addressing issues such as marital and premarital conflict, anxiety, and coping skills. With an approach rooted in Christ-centered solutions and a variety of therapeutic processes, they create a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment for individuals, couples, families, and children aged 6 to 10. Among their techniques, they utilize Compassion Focused Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Emphasizing the importance of evidenced-based practices, the therapist offers specific support for young children facing behavior problems alongside their caregivers. Prepared Approach provides both counseling and coaching services via phone and video, ensuring convenience for clients. With a genuine commitment to driving results, the therapist encourages families and individuals to take the first step toward the happier life they deserve, addressing challenges like depression, low self-esteem, and social skills struggles effectively.

Susan Dowd Stone is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist, holding an MSW and LCSW. With an unwavering commitment to supporting adults and elders, she specializes in addressing prevalent issues such as depression, women’s concerns, and the complexities surrounding pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum experiences. Susan employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Interpersonal approaches. Through her work with individuals, groups, and families, Susan cultivates an environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to navigate their challenges with resilience and hope.

Valerie Hava Finkel is an experienced Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a strong sensitivity to the needs of her clients and a profound understanding of the challenges they face. She works with a diverse clientele, helping individuals manage a wide spectrum of life situations. Clients often seek her support when feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or grappling with issues such as work-related stress, marital conflicts, or academic challenges. Valerie guides them in learning new skills or helps them recognize and utilize their existing skills in more effective ways. This journey of discovery and growth is at the heart of her therapeutic practice. Her expertise spans long-term planning and crisis management, with a focus on issues of depression, anxiety, grief, relationship conflict resolution, adolescent issues, parenting, and chronic illness. Working with teens, adults, individuals, couples, and families, Valerie brings years of mental health and psychiatric recovery experience to her practice. She has a particular passion for empowering clients with psychiatric disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with dignity and independence. When appropriate, she collaborates with family members to foster a supportive environment for healing and growth.