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PICK YOUR THERAPIST

At Resolution Counseling Center, we believe that change is possible. Our skilled therapists work with couples, adults, teens, and children aged 8 and older.

 

We are in-network with Aetna, Horizon, BCBS, Cigna, Medicare, Lyra, and more.  Our 60+ therapists see clients in person in our North Jersey offices and via telehealth across NJ and NY. We make therapy accessible when you need it—day, evening, or weekend.

 

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PAULA BARDALES (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

PAULA BARDALES (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

Psychotherapist

TOP 5 SPECIALTIES

• Pregnancy & Postpartum
• Anxiety & Depression
• Trauma & PTSD
• Grief & Loss
• Infertility Support

POPULATIONS

Adults

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English

APPROACH

Paula specializes in relationship issues and trauma, & supports women going through all stages of family formation from fertility through parenting. Paula has been in the field for more than ten years. She also leads our New & Expectant Moms & Birth Parents Group.

SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

Monday - Friday, Evenings

MAX LAFFEND (they/them)
MSW, LCSW

MAX LAFFEND (they/them)
MSW, LCSW

Psychotherapist

TOP 5 SPECIALTIES

• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Relationship Issues
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Anxiety & Depression
• Cancer, Pain, Chronic Illness

POPULATIONS

Adults, Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English

APPROACH

Max specializes in work with couples & individuals to maximize strengths & develop strategies for progress. Their work emphasizes evidence-based practices & customized treatment plans to help clients. They use Gottman Method with couples, & CBT & solution-focused modalities with individuals.

SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY, Telehealth: VT

Tuesday - Saturday, Evenings, Weekends

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

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

Clinical Supervisor

TOP 5 SPECIALTIES

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

POPULATIONS

Adults, Seniors

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English

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.

SESSIONS

Bloomfield, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: Other

Monday - Friday, Evenings

ANDREA OLITZKY (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

ANDREA OLITZKY (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

TOP 5 SPECIALTIES

• Trauma & PTSD
• Seniors (65+)
• Grief & Loss
• Family Conflict
• Young Professionals

POPULATIONS

Adults

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English

APPROACH

Andrea works with adults through seasons of challenge & transition using mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, & other approaches to healing. She focuses on insight, self-care, & building support with the belief that we all have resilience & capacity for growth.

SESSIONS

Millburn, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday, Evenings

LILIKO OGASAWARA (she/her)  LPC, LCADC

LILIKO OGASAWARA (she/her) LPC, LCADC

Executive Director

TOP 5 SPECIALTIES

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

POPULATIONS

Adults

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English

APPROACH

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

SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

MARGARET BOLANOS (she/her) MSW, LCSW

MARGARET BOLANOS (she/her) MSW, LCSW

Psychotherapist

TOP 5 SPECIALTIES

• LGBTQIA+ Care
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & Depression
• Poly Relationships
• Relationship Issues

POPULATIONS

Adults, Couples, Teens 13-18 yrs, Seniors

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English, Spanish

APPROACH

Margaret is a queer Latina therapist passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, interpersonal violence, first-generation experiences, sexual orientation, sexual relationships, & gender identity. She uses DBT, trauma-focused techniques like IFS, & provides sessions in English and Spanish.

SESSIONS

Millburn, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday, Evenings

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

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

Psychotherapist

TOP 5 SPECIALTIES

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

POPULATIONS

Adults, Couples, Teens 13-18 yrs

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English

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.

SESSIONS

Bloomfield, Telehealth: NJ

Sunday - Thursday, Evenings, Weekends

DEVIN WHITE (he/his)
MSW, LCSW

DEVIN WHITE (he/his)
MSW, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

TOP 5 SPECIALTIES

• ADD & ADHD
• Recovery & Sobriety
• Anger Management
• Anxiety & Depression
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

POPULATIONS

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

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English

APPROACH

Devin works with youth, adults, and couples facing anxiety, depression, sobriety work, relationship issues, and childhood social/emotional challenges. Devin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Gottman Method couples therapy to inspire change.

SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ

Monday - Friday, Evenings

SUMMER BROWN (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

SUMMER BROWN (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

Site Director

TOP 5 SPECIALTIES

• Codependency
• Life Transitions
• Race & Cultural Coping
• Sex Therapy
• Trauma & PTSD

POPULATIONS

Adults, Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English

APPROACH

Summer supports clients & couples who identify within gender, sexual, or racial minorities to explore generational patterns, trauma healing, boundary-setting, healthy sexual lives, & to ask the question “Who am I living for?” She uses art, music, CBT, DBT, the Gottman Method, & mindfulness.

SESSIONS

Millburn, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

Monday - Friday, Evenings

MELISSA SCHNEIDER (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

MELISSA SCHNEIDER (she/her)
MSW, LCSW

Practice Owner

TOP 5 SPECIALTIES

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Relationship Issues
• Anxiety & Depression
• Grief & Loss
• Workplace & Career

POPULATIONS

Adults, Couples

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English

APPROACH

Melissa is the founder of RCC and specializes in supporting entrepreneurs to gain clarity, birth ideas & build organizations. She is also a speaker, writer, and Gottman-Method trained couples therapist. During this stage of RCC’s growth, she is not taking new clients but is available for media events.

SESSIONS

Jersey City, Telehealth: NJ, Telehealth: NY

Monday - Friday

Jersey City  |  Bloomfield  |  Millburn

office@resolutioncc.com

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

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