Nutley, NJ Local Support & Community Resources

Pamela Andrea Zambrana, MA, LCSW, is a seasoned Clinical Social Worker and therapist with over 10 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She emphasizes the importance of a supportive and safe therapeutic relationship, viewing it as a crucial pathway to exploring life challenges while ensuring clients feel accepted and understood. With a commitment to facilitating lasting change, Pamela offers individual therapy, as well as couples and family sessions, utilizing diverse modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychoanalytic approaches, and Family Systems therapy. She also understands the need for flexibility during challenging times, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, and provides phone therapy sessions to help clients manage stress and maintain comfort. Fluent in Spanish, Pamela offers her therapeutic services in both English and Spanish, making the process more accessible and comfortable for Spanish-speaking individuals and families.

Aviva Barnett, a Licensed Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, specializes in helping teens and adults overcome challenges such as anxiety, eating disorders, and self-esteem issues. She offers a compassionate and thoughtful approach through various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), person-centered therapy, and strength-based coaching. Aviva is dedicated to guiding clients towards discovering their true selves beneath the burdens of self-blame, anxiety, and depression. Her clients often find relief from unnecessary suffering, gaining deeper satisfaction in their lives and improving their relationships at home, in marriage, and with parenting. She firmly believes in the intrinsic value of every individual; a person's worth is not dictated by societal measures of success or the behavior of those around them. Through an understanding of the connection between thought and feeling, Aviva empowers her clients to release self-judgment, fear, and limiting beliefs, leading them to embrace confidence and a peaceful mindset. Those who work with Aviva can expect to achieve a meaningful shift in their perception of life and themselves, ultimately allowing for a more fulfilling and connected experience.

Tova Brody is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist specializing in helping clients find clarity, purpose, and peace of mind. She works with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, challenging relationships, trauma, and various other concerns. Tova creates a warm and supportive environment where individuals can freely discuss what weighs on their minds. With a rich background in diverse therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-focused therapy, she tailors her approach to meet each person’s unique needs, understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for emotional health. Tova partners with her clients to explore their past experiences, enabling them to maximize their present lives and achieve their future aspirations. Together, they work to heal unprocessed emotional pain, build emotional resilience, and strengthen connections with themselves and others. Her compassionate guidance invites individuals to embark on a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery.