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Recovery & Sobriety Team

We believe change is possible. Our Recovery & Sobriety team focuses on supporting adults in recovery and on family restoration. We are committed to helping kids aged 8 and older, teens, adults, and couples overcome the unique challenges of co-parenting, trauma, loss, life transitions, and mental health concerns as they work through and heal.

 

Meet our team below. We are in-network with Aetna, Meritain, UMR, Continental, Cigna, Horizon, BCBS, Anthem, Empire, United Healthcare, Optum, Oxford, Medicare, Oscar, and 1199 plans. We offer daytime, evening, and weekend appointments.

 

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KIM THIESSEN (she/her) MSW, LCSW, LCADC, CTTS

KIM THIESSEN (she/her) MSW, LCSW, LCADC, CTTS

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

With 15 years of experience, Kim helps people navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and more. As a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Alcohol & Drug Counselor, she offers compassionate, evidence-based care using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-focused, and attachment-based approaches.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Grief & Loss
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety & Depression
• Sexual Abuse & Assault

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples, Teens 13-18 yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Bloomfield, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

CLARE BRASSIL (she/her)
MA, LAC

CLARE BRASSIL (she/her)
MA, LAC

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Clare supports kids, teens, adults, and couples overcoming anxiety and depression, transitioning to adulthood, and maintaining sobriety and recovery. She draws on CBT, DBT, and Gottman Method couples therapy to catalyze change and connection.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Anxiety & Depression
• Recovery & Sobriety
• Life Transitions
• Young Professionals
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Kids 8-12 yrs, Teens 13-18 yrs, Couples, Seniors

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

ERIKA KAO (she/her)
MSW, LSW, LMSW

ERIKA KAO (she/her)
MSW, LSW, LMSW

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Erika helps couples navigate things like emotional distance, conflict cycles, recovery and sobriety, major life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ issues. She draws on methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to help couples connect and communicate more effectively.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Recovery & Sobriety
• Relationship Issues
• Family Systems
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

DEMOGRAPHICS

Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Bloomfield, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

ADDRISA (ADDI) ANKRAH (she/her)
MSW, LSW

ADDRISA (ADDI) ANKRAH (she/her)
MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Addi loves working with seniors, adults, and teens navigating family conflict, trauma, grief, depression, breakups, or disappointment with where you are in life. Addi draws on approaches like CBT and mindfulness to support insight and change. She provides an affirming space for queer clients.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Grief & Loss
• Cancer, Pain, Chronic Illness
• Relationship Issues
• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Seniors (65+)

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Seniors, Teens 13-18 yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Millburn, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

HILRY HAZELWOOD (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

HILRY HAZELWOOD (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

APPROACH

Hilry works with adults questioning their relationship with food and those facing infertility or postpartum issues. As a queer therapist, she also loves working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Hilry combines the best of CBT, DBT, and trauma recovery tools to work towards your unique therapy goals.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Young Professionals
• Trauma & PTSD
• Eating Disorders
• Recovery & Sobriety

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Millburn, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

Monday - Friday

COURTNEY TAYLOR (she/her)
MSW, LCSW, LCADC

COURTNEY TAYLOR (she/her)
MSW, LCSW, LCADC

Clinical Supervisor

APPROACH

Courtney loves walking with women who are exploring relationships & empowerment in midlife & those in their 20s who want to go deeper in self-awareness & insight. She draws on DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), boundary-setting, & inner-child work to reduce anxiety, depression, & shame.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Recovery & Sobriety
• Relationship Issues
• Anxiety & Depression
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Seniors

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Bloomfield, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: Other

Monday - Friday, Evenings

PIYANKA SEN (she/her)
MS, LAC

PIYANKA SEN (she/her)
MS, LAC

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Piyanka specializes in adjustment disorders, trauma, substance use disorders, & premarital/marital issues. She pulls from a variety of modalities tailoring to the needs of individuals & strives to provide a space for clients by instilling hope and building on their strengths.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Anxiety & Depression
• Trauma & PTSD
• Life Transitions
• Relationship Issues
• Recovery & Sobriety

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples, Seniors

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Millburn, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday, Evenings

JESSE ZUCKER (he/his)
MS, LAC

JESSE ZUCKER (he/his)
MS, LAC

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Jesse helps clients improve connection & communication, especially those struggling with trust, vulnerability, or past wounds. Using mindfulness & Gottman Method couples therapy, Jesse works with clients to understand patterns, express emotions, & rebuild intimacy after trauma, addiction, or disconnection.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Recovery & Sobriety
• Men's Issues
• Self-Esteem
• Domestic Abuse/Violence
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples, Teens 13-18 yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday, Evenings

FRANCHESKA CAPELLAN (she/her)
MS, LAC

FRANCHESKA CAPELLAN (she/her)
MS, LAC

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Francheska specializes in anxiety, depression, substance use & life transitions using CBT, DBT, & Mindfulness. She uses a collaborative approach with clients to plan their therapeutic goals & treatment. As a Hispanic immigrant, she is passionate about helping those who struggle with cultural issues.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Anxiety & Depression
• Race and Cultural Coping
• Young Professionals
• Recovery & Sobriety
• Trauma & PTSD

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Seniors, Teens 13-18 yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
Spanish, English
SESSIONS

Millburn, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday, Evenings

LILIKO OGASAWARA (she/her)  LPC, LCADC

LILIKO OGASAWARA (she/her) LPC, LCADC

Executive Director

APPROACH

Liliko has more than 20 years of experience & specializes in mindfulness-based CBT for anxiety, depression, trauma, & relationship issues. She supports adults & couples, including those on sobriety & recovery journeys. With warmth, humor, and empowerment, Liliko helps clients navigate life’s challenges.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• ADD & ADHD
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Grief & Loss
• Recovery & Sobriety
• Coping Skills

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

MARIA VALENTE (she/her)
LPC

MARIA VALENTE (she/her)
LPC

Psychotherapist

APPROACH

Maria works with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD, addictions & codependency issues. She uses CBT, DBT, Person-Centered & Solution-Focused therapy to identify strengths, struggles & goals. Maria can work with clients until late May, making her a good choice for impactful, short-term therapy.

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Anxiety & Depression
• Recovery & Sobriety
• Trauma & PTSD
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Life Transitions

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday, Evenings

DANIELLE TISCHER (she/her)
MSW, LCSW, CCTP

DANIELLE TISCHER (she/her)
MSW, LCSW, CCTP

Clinical Director & Executive Director

APPROACH

Danielle utilizes Motivational Interviewing, abstinence based approaches and harm-reduction techniques to evoke change when working with recovery and sobriety issues. She also utilizes CBT, DBT, & Solution-focused techniques using a resiliency lens with individuals

TOP SPECIALTIES

• Life Transitions
• Anxiety & Depression
• Trauma & PTSD
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)

DEMOGRAPHICS

Adults, Couples, Seniors

LANGUAGE SPOKEN
English
SESSIONS

Bloomfield, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday

Jersey City  |  Bloomfield  |  Millburn

office@resolutioncc.com

Phone: (201) 632-5554 • Fax: (844) 866-6790

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