Spring Lake, NJ Local Support & Community Resources

Carrie Balesterri is a highly skilled Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with an MSW and LCSW certification. With a deep understanding of mental health challenges, she passionately supports individuals across different ages, including preteens, teens, adults, and elders (65+), navigating issues such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Carrie's approach is both compassionate and culturally sensitive, as she utilizes an eclectic range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. Her integrative style allows her to meet each person's unique needs, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for personal growth and healing. Carrie is dedicated to empowering her clients through empathetic listening and effective therapeutic interventions.

Andrea Kubas is a dedicated counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. She specializes in supporting individuals grappling with behavioral and emotional difficulties, providing compassionate guidance to those feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. With a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Andrea recognizes the importance of meeting clients where they are developmentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. She aims to create a safe, open, and empathetic environment that serves as a gateway to holistic and sustainable growth. Andrea provides individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, and young adults, utilizing various techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Social Skills training, Mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Parent Training. Currently, Andrea is part of The Children's Wellness & Developmental Center, a multi-disciplinary practice committed to enhancing the health and mental wellness of families affected by behavioral and developmental disorders, offering a wide range of services, including medication management, holistic treatments, and nutritional counseling.

Anna Hudak, LCSW, is the dedicated Director at Monarch Wellness Center, with locations in Freehold and Spring Lake, NJ. Known for her compassionate and holistic approach to therapy, she specializes in supporting young adults and elders facing women's issues, anxiety, infertility, and relationship difficulties. At Monarch Wellness Center, a sanctuary for healing, she emphasizes the importance of healthy communication and the development of positive behavioral patterns to address emotional struggles such as chronic anxiety and depression. Anna holds a Graduate Degree from Rutgers University and has furthered her expertise through post-graduate training at the Institute of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of NJ. Her psychodynamic and client-centered therapeutic approach focuses on collaboratively setting goals at a comfortable pace, guiding clients through life transitions, resolving conflicts, and overcoming obstacles. Her ultimate aim is to foster a deeper understanding of oneself and promote a healthier way of living.