Lambertville, NJ Local Support & Community Resources

Gina Byrnes is an experienced Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over 20 years in the field. She specializes in helping adults navigate challenges related to depression, stress, and anxiety. As a certified therapist by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, she employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a collaborative and evidence-based approach that provides tailored strategies to manage various concerns. Gina creates a warm and supportive environment, empowering her clients to explore personal solutions and develop lifelong skills for coping. Her goal is to equip individuals with the tools to view their challenges from new perspectives and foster resilience in their daily lives.

Barbara Cole-Kiernan, LCSW, BCD, is a highly experienced Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, dedicated to guiding individuals through transitions in life. With over 40 years of experience, she helps her clients navigate feelings of being stuck, anxiety, depression, and the emotional upheaval that can come from critical or chronic illness. Individuals and couples seeking a renewed sense of purpose and joy can find in Barbara a compassionate ally. She employs various psychological modalities, including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and family therapy, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Barbara has a strong background in hospice, bereavement, meditation, and yoga, which enriches her practice. Her gentle yet effective coaching fosters acceptance, understanding, and deep listening, empowering clients to reconnect with their strengths and inner wisdom. Barbara is particularly committed to supporting those facing end-of-life transitions, offering her services free of charge during such critical times, making it her deep privilege to support individuals in living authentically and fulfilling their potential.

April Elliot, EdS, C-IAYT, ERYT500, understands that stress and trauma can profoundly impact one's overall well-being and engagement in life. Her unique therapeutic approach integrates both talk and body-based modalities, which often lead to a reduction in symptoms related to depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and stress-related disorders. Clients experience enhanced relationships with themselves and others, an increased capacity for self-understanding and regulation, as well as a deeper sense of fulfillment. Among the modalities she utilizes are Somatic Experiencing, a body-oriented method for healing trauma and stress, yoga therapy, and trauma-informed yoga practices. When aligned with her client's goals, April also introduces ecotherapy, fostering a healing connection through a healthy relationship with the Earth. With a commitment to building rapport, she provides complimentary phone or online consultations to begin the journey toward effective collaboration. April looks forward to connecting and supporting individuals in their personal growth.