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About Patricia A. Valdivia, MSW, LCSW

Patricia A. Valdivia, MSW, LCSW

Owner

With over 20 years of experience as a family therapist, and as a graduate of Kean University specializing in EMDR and family therapy, she is currently serving as an Intensive In-Community (IIC) therapist and a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of individuals and families. She provides treatments that include:

• Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
• Attachment and Trauma
• Couples Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Parenting Support
• Grief Counseling
• Work and Career Issues
• Stress Management
• Mind and Body Integration
• Somatic Experience
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
• EMDR Therapy

She works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling, and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, she offers a highly personalized and holistic approach tailored to each of her clients’ individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for.

In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Patricia A Valdivia, MSW, LCSW conducts clinical evaluations to asylum seekers and immigrant survivors of torture and other abuse, and provide written affidavits for immigration proceedings and appropriate referral recommendations.

About Sharon Birch, MSW, LSW

Sharon Birch, MSW, LSW

I’m an experienced Arabic Speaking Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the Child Welfare Arena. I have worked with children and families with various needs. This experience was obtained at different levels and positions including Direct Care, Supervision, Administration, and Community Outreach and Training. I worked with and assisted families to navigate the various Systems that include Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Juvenile Justice, and Special Needs and Education. In doing so, I have developed a passion for working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

I also have experience writing grants, creating, implementing, and managing new programs. I wrote a grant that initiated the first program that provided services to families and children with severe and persistent Mental Illness in Hudson County.

About Sasha Rodriguez, MSW, LSW

Sasha Rodriguez, MSW, LSW

I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinician who prides herself on providing mental health services to my community. My passion for eradicating the stigma of therapy in communities of color has driven my more holistic work of working with adolescents and their families, as well as adults. Cultural responsiveness is the key to my approach. I understand the nuances specific to various demographics and pride myself on being adaptive and flexible to meet the needs of my clients.

I am passionate about providing equitable opportunities for mental health and welcomes the gamut of backgrounds across genders, ethnic backgrounds, religion- children and adults alike. I understand the distinct challenges both adolescents and adults have, as well as the necessary treatment plans for working with both populations and their specific needs.

Currently, I offer psychotherapy in English and Spanish to teens and their parents addressing trauma and encouraging healthy communication in the home. I provide therapy in both individual and group settings and have a wealth of experience developing group curricula, facilitating various training, psychoeducational groups and parenting education.

About Megha Kant, MSW, LSW

Megha Kant, MSW, LSW

Hi There, I am a licensed social worker with more than 14 years of experience in the mental health field. As a first generation South Asian therapist, I understand that cultural norms/values are diverse amongst the South Asian community and believe in the importance of integrating one’s cultural background/upbringing throughout sessions. My lived experience as a woman of color, and first generation immigrant shapes my worldview and how I approach therapy.

I have served and continue to serve a diverse population and enjoy working with individuals and couples of all ages. I work with adolescents and adults struggling on a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, unresolved issues, life-transition difficulties, family/relational problems, grief and loss, LGBTQ challenges, communication, and anger management. I am also helpful to families challenged by divorce or blending children from different households. While I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, they comprise the majority of my clientele, I am well-rounded in treating all age groups. Through a multicultural, humanistic, and emotionally focused lens, I work with you to set and achieve your goals. Collaboration is important to me in the healing process and your input is valuable. Together, we will work hard and at your pace to explore past, present, and future challenges and cultivate the tools for your growth.

Healing is neither linear nor easy. It takes courage to take this step! If you think we would be a good fit and would like to learn more, please reach out at the number listed on the website. I look forward to hearing from you!