Union City, NJ Local Support & Community Resources

Nancy Andino is a compassionate and straightforward Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with extensive experience in assisting teens, adults, and elders facing mood disorders, relationship issues, trauma, and PTSD. She provides an honest and holistic service tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Nancy’s goal is to help individuals manage their symptoms while gaining a clearer understanding of their feelings and thoughts, both in individual and group therapy settings. Her flexible approach empowers clients to utilize their strengths and coping skills to achieve meaningful goals. Nancy draws from a variety of therapeutic styles, including Gestalt, EMDR, The Daring Way, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ensuring that each session aligns with her clients' specific requirements. She fosters a safe and supportive environment, promoting full body awareness and allowing for creative communication and self-discovery. Offering clinical supervision to mental health professionals and peer consultation services, Nancy is dedicated to exploring diverse options with her clients and their loved ones while practicing cultural sensitivity. Her commitment to fostering clarity, improving communication, self-acceptance, and goal achievement is at the heart of her therapeutic practice.

Maritza Bido is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist with over 20 years of experience in her field. She works diligently with adolescents and adults who may be feeling anxious, depressed, or trapped in self-defeating patterns hindering their personal and professional growth. With a focus on issues such as Depression, Anxiety, and Relationship Challenges, Maritza creates a nurturing, safe, and non-judgmental space for her clients. Her therapeutic approach is culturally sensitive, incorporating methodologies such as Family/Marital therapy, Humanistic principles, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). In her practice, she encourages self-exploration, understanding, and acceptance as vital paths to achieving individual goals. Maritza believes that Therapy helps, reinforcing her commitment to walking alongside her clients in their journey towards healing and fulfillment.

Frances Martinez is a dedicated and experienced Clinical Social Worker and therapist with over 34 years in the mental health field. She believes that successful treatment is rooted in the connection between the client and the clinician. To ensure a good fit, Frances offers a complimentary brief session for potential clients to meet and determine if working together feels right. Her approach is primarily psychodynamic, yet she tailors each treatment to meet the unique needs of her clients, providing supportive, analytical, and direct guidance during sessions. Frances specializes in working with adults over the age of 21, couples, and focuses on issues such as marital and premarital concerns, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. She has a strong educational background, holding an undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and a master's degree from New York University, School of Social Work. Frances has extensive experience supporting individuals and couples seeking self-improvement and conflict resolution, as well as working with diverse populations including those who are chronically mentally ill and HIV+. Furthermore, she provides services in both English and Spanish, enriching her practice with cultural sensitivity and inclusive support.