Kingston, NJ Local Support & Community Resources

Yvonne Amalina deCarolis is a compassionate, skilled, and intuitive therapist with over 20 years of experience in both clinical and educational settings. Her approach to therapy masterfully intertwines traditional methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy, with alternative methodologies such as Psychodrama, Gestalt Therapy, Humanistic approaches, and Creative Arts Therapies. She also utilizes Advanced Integrative Therapy, a transpersonal energy psychology particularly effective for clients facing trauma-related challenges. With a deep appreciation for Eastern Philosophies, she enriches her practice with diverse perspectives. Yvonne actively assists couples in crisis as a member of the Mid-Jersey Collaborative Law Alliance and works as a Certified Divorce Coach and Child Specialist. Her clients often describe her low-key therapeutic manner as one that cultivates a sense of safety, support, and confidence throughout their therapeutic and divorce journeys. Yvonne's focus is on inspiring personal empowerment, guiding individuals toward happier, more fulfilling lives, and facilitating amicable settlement resolutions through improved emotional management and effective communication among couples and parents.

Cliff Koblin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with many years of successful experience. He specializes in working with adolescent and adult clients navigating challenges such as Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Depression and Anxiety, Stress and Transition, Impulse Control Disorders, and Domestic Violence, including those struggling with Anger and Rage Issues. Cliff offers a multidimensional approach to therapy, engaging individuals, couples, families, and groups to foster overall health and well-being. His comprehensive practice acknowledges that illness can impact various facets of an individual’s life, prompting him to provide resources aimed at resolving these interconnected issues. Cliff’s flexibility with treatment modalities—encompassing Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing—allows him to customize his approach based on each client's unique challenges and experiences. Drawing from his personal journey with addiction and related struggles, he possesses a deep understanding of these challenges and the resources that lead to positive transformation. Cliff believes in creating a collaborative therapeutic environment where change can flourish through the principle of CHAT (Create Healthy Alternatives Together).

Dr. Jim Mastrich is a dedicated psychologist with a down-to-earth and respectful approach to his work with individuals and couples. His purpose is to guide people in overcoming their personal obstacles and transforming their dreams into achievable goals. With expertise in a wide range of clinical and performance concerns, Dr. Mastrich addresses issues related to sport psychology, relationship and communication skills, anxiety, and substance use. His published works cover topics from codependency and parenting to the importance of sports in fostering character and integrity in young boys. In his practice, he emphasizes supporting parents in promoting healthy personality development and achieving athletic and academic success for their children. Furthermore, Dr. Mastrich is committed to enhancing couples' effectiveness by empowering them to function as a cohesive team, ensuring that each partner has a distinct and respected voice. Utilizing the pragmatic principles of sport psychology, he assists adolescents and adults in reaching their life goals, whether it be overcoming addiction or addressing academic, career, relationship, athletic, or self-acceptance challenges. Discover more about his approach and insights.