Merchantville, NJ Local Support & Community Resources

Annie Fisher is a compassionate and skilled Clinical Social Worker and therapist who specializes in helping individuals navigate their unique paths towards healing and self-discovery. Her work seamlessly integrates psychoanalytic therapy with a focus on the body’s wisdom, encouraging clients to listen to the insights that emerge from their physical experiences. Annie believes that everyone has a story worth telling, and she creates a safe and nurturing space where those stories can be held with empathy and kindness. For those feeling trapped in repetitive patterns or struggling with unresolved issues, her gentle approach teaches the invaluable skill of listening to the body, which often holds the key to understanding deeper emotional experiences. Whether addressing co-dependency, relationship dynamics, trust issues, grief, or self-esteem, Annie's presence fosters a supportive environment for growth and exploration. She enjoys working with a diverse range of clients, including preteens, artists, health care professionals, and spiritual seekers, who all benefit from her mindfulness-based techniques and body-focused therapies. With her expertise in several modalities, such as Internal Family Systems and Compassion-Focused therapy, Annie also provides clinical supervision and individual deep listening sessions, ensuring each person can open to their own journey of healing and fulfillment.

Paula Ryan is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a wealth of experience in supporting adults and elders through life's transitions, anxiety, and trauma. As a Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy practitioner and a three-time breast cancer survivor, Paula is dedicated to guiding clients toward realizing their potential and healing. With an extensive background as an expert Registered Yoga Teacher since 1972, she incorporates a holistic body-mind-spirit orientation into her practice. Paula utilizes Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), a framework developed by Sue Johnson, to enhance couples' connections and safety within relationships. Her eclectic approach blends EFT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, transactional analysis, meditation, and yoga, fostering emotional release and healing from depression, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. Furthermore, having her own experiences with aging and health challenges deeply informs her therapy practice. Paula believes in the transformative power of humor and breathwork, helping her clients navigate towards a happier and healthier life while feeling supported every step of the way.

Judyann McCarthy is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding credentials as an MSW, LCSW, and CSSW. With a profound understanding of human emotions, she works with a diverse demographic, including preteens, children, teens, elders, and adults. Judyann specializes in tackling issues such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, utilizing an eclectic mix of therapeutic approaches. Her methods range from Trauma-Focused and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to Positive Psychology and Emotionally Focused therapy. Committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment, Judyann empowers her clients through Coaching, Relational, and Family Systems therapy, and integrates Compassion-Focused and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to promote emotional well-being. Her compassion and expertise make her an invaluable guide on the journey towards healing and personal growth.