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Frances Anastasi is a highly skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eighteen years of experience in therapy, specializing in helping individuals of all ages, from children to elders, navigate through their emotional challenges. She understands that many difficulties stem from unconscious thoughts and feelings, as well as outdated defenses developed in childhood to shield oneself from hurt. These defenses, while once helpful, can hinder self-awareness and impede the constructive resolution of various issues, potentially contributing to low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Frances excels in assisting her clients in developing healthier coping skills that enable them to identify their defenses, explore their underlying feelings, and rediscover their authentic selves. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic, integrating psychoanalytic methods with cognitive-behavioral strategies tailored to the unique needs of her clients. With extensive experience in supporting children, teens, and adults, as well as couples facing anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and loss, Frances blends her clinical knowledge with two decades of social work expertise, having worked within foster care, criminal justice, and domestic violence shelters. Her commitment to fostering healthy relationships is evidenced by her development of shelters for abused women and children and her facilitation of groups for men who struggle with abusive behaviors.

Gary Edelstein, LCSW-R, is a skilled Clinical Social Worker and therapist whose clinical areas of specialization encompass the treatment of neuro-psychological and developmental disorders, anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorders, and the management of emotional and behavioral dysregulation across all age groups, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. He draws from a rich array of therapeutic strategies and techniques, including structured family therapy, strategic therapy, interpersonal therapy, and cognitive behavioral interventions to effectively address these challenges. A significant portion of Gary's practice is dedicated to assisting families and couples in resolving conflicts and fostering more meaningful, positive relationships, reinforcing his belief that healthy family dynamics form the foundation of mental health and well-being. Over the years, his focus has increasingly shifted to supporting parents in understanding and managing their children’s emotional and behavioral challenges. This has led to the development of his collaborative co-parenting model, which emphasizes neutral and effective limit-setting strategies. His therapeutic approach is informed by recent advancements in neuro-cognitive science and aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of psychological distress through both emotional and neuro-cognitive lenses. Additionally, Gary prioritizes active collaboration with health professionals to ensure that the mental health needs of patients are addressed in a coordinated and integrated manner.

David Parr, a licensed clinical psychologist with a PsyD, dedicates his practice to supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating personal conflicts or crises. With over 23 years of specialized experience in crisis management and practical coping skills, he focuses on helping clients find effective, long-term solutions during difficult times. David employs a solution-focused, flexible approach in a safe and supportive environment that fosters trust, rapport, and collaboration. His extensive training in various therapeutic methodologies—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Buddhist Psychology—enables him to tailor his strategies to suit the unique needs of each client. Known for his directness, practical insights, and a touch of humor, David is particularly effective in working with clients dealing with trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. For those seeking a compassionate yet straightforward therapist who prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and offers sliding-scale options for payment, David Parr stands ready to assist on their journey to growth and healing.