Meet Our Team
Michael Brown
LPC, LCADC
Areas of Expertise:
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Humanistic
Integrative
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Trauma Focused
Specialties:
Addiction, depression, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, mindfulness
Note from Mike:
It’s hard being human. In our short window of time on earth we will have moments of great joy and beauty, but also experiences of sadness, stress, and pain. We are confronted with a difficult problem - how do we deal effectively with a reality that spans all different feelings and experiences? Often we deal with them in ineffective ways that leave us feeling worse off than when we started. There is hope, however. Together we can work together to recognize the patterns you're stuck in, learn skills to manage difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively, and work towards a rich and meaningul life.
I enjoy working with adults of all ages to sort through internal struggles in a collaborative process. I specialize in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). I also use an integrative and eclectic approach utilizing elements of CBT, psychodynamic, and existential theories.
Life can be busy and difficult at times, and therapy can be offered in a flexible fashion tailored to each individual's needs. Reaching out for help can be difficult and overwhelming, and I applaud you for taking this step. Please feel free to reach out for a consult using the phone number, email, or connected website.
Melissa Ronga
LCSW, LCADC
Specialties:
Addiction, Interventions, Long term recovery issues, Depression, Anxiety, Complex trauma, Birthing, Perinatal and postnatal care, Parenting, Co-parenting, Reunification therapy, Mindfulness, Grief, Life transitions, Performance enhancement, and Spirituality.
Note from Melissa:
I consider myself a holistic psychotherapist who practices from a humanistic, transpersonal, trauma-informed approach that centers around cultivating wellness and growth. I am passionate about supporting individuals, helping people facilitate their own change, and walking beside clients in the navigation of their life’s journey. Assisting individuals in their movement toward greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and trust in their own inner wisdom and process so that greater personal evolution and life satisfaction may take place is my life’s work.
Your psychological, emotional, and social well being has an impact on every aspect of your life. Therapy can provide non-judgmental support, knowledge, coping skills, and connection which essentially allows you to effectively live with and work through challenges, overcoming our resistances, and eliciting our highest potential and most authentic self-expression.
*Mike earned his Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Jersey City University and has been working with individuals, families, and groups for over 5 years.
*Melissa earned her Master's in Social Work from Rutgers University and has been working with individuals, families, and groups for over 12 years.
SIFI certified - enjoy working with students and other professionals in the field to grow in collaboration.
