Rumson, NJ Local Support & Community Resources

Andrea Cernero is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping children, adolescents, and young adults navigate their personal challenges. Holding a Bachelor's degree from Towson University and a Master's degree from Seton Hall University, she further honed her skills through a Post Master's Program in Advanced Counseling at Montclair State University. Andrea's experience spans various settings, including elementary, middle, and high schools, where she has served as a counselor, as well as in clinical environments providing intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient counseling services. Her passion lies in guiding clients towards understanding and addressing the difficulties that affect their overall well-being. With a strong focus on anxiety, depression, self-harm, family changes, and suicide prevention, Andrea employs a range of therapeutic modalities including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy to foster personal growth. She is specially trained in Intensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and serves as a Lifelines Suicide Prevention Trainer. Andrea's compassionate approach empowers her clients, teaching them valuable skills in emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance to alleviate symptoms and enhance their quality of life.

Stephanie Conti is a Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to empowering individuals through life's transitions. She understands that change can often bring about overwhelming thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. With her expertise, clients gain the right tools to face these changes with greater self-awareness and acceptance. Specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults, Stephanie offers a nurturing environment where clients can navigate trauma, adversities, and challenging life changes. Utilizing evidence-based approaches, such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), her practice aims to foster resilience and growth. Furthermore, Stephanie holds certifications in Gottman Couples Therapy and a Trauma-Informed Approach, ensuring that each individual or family receives therapeutic support tailored to their unique circumstances. Her genuine commitment to her clients inspires meaningful transformations in their lives.

Lisa Kreutzberg is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a profound understanding of the challenges that arise from unanticipated events and life transitions. She specializes in helping adults cope with difficult experiences such as grief and loss, financial uncertainty, job changes, and significant life shifts. With a comprehensive background in various therapeutic modalities, including Culturally Sensitive therapy, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, Lisa offers an integrative approach tailored to each individual’s needs. Practicing the Dr. Alan Wolfelt method of Grief Companioning, she creates a warm, compassionate, and accepting environment. Lisa’s clinical training at Stephy's Place, a support center in Red Bank, NJ, further equips her to provide effective support to those navigating through grief and loss. Her commitment to collaborating closely with clients ensures they feel safe and understood throughout their therapeutic journey.