
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.
BOOK YOUR THERAPIST
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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