Business Details
Mental Health Counseling Services in Montclair, NJ
At Partners in Counseling, we are dedicated to providing innovative and individualized mental health treatment grounded in evidence-based practices. Our team of private practice psychotherapists specializes in addressing emotional and behavioral dysregulation through therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a focus on eating disorders, self-injury, and mood disorders. We prioritize compassionate care, integrating scientifically validated methods with personalized attention to help clients build resilience and achieve long-term emotional stability.Our approach emphasizes ongoing assessment, skill-building, and family involvement to ensure tailored treatment plans that evolve with each client's needs. By fostering a safe, nonjudgmental environment, we empower individuals to navigate life's challenges and cultivate a life worth living.
Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Eating Disorder Treatment
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Adolescent Mental Health
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Nutritional Consultation
Couples Counseling
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Depression Management
Highlights and features
- We specialize in evidence-based therapies like DBT for complex emotional disorders.
- Our team includes intensively trained DBT clinicians and registered dietitians.
- We offer family-inclusive treatment models for adolescents with eating disorders.
- Our clinicians provide ongoing assessment and personalized skill-building strategies.
- We collaborate with medical professionals for comprehensive care coordination.
Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Our DBT program combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help manage intense emotions and self-destructive behaviors. Weekly individual therapy and skills training classes teach coping strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Ideal for clients with eating disorders, self-injury patterns, or mood dysregulation seeking structured, evidence-based care.
Eating Disorder Treatment
We provide comprehensive care for eating disorders using CBT-e, DBT, and Family-Based Treatment (FBT). Our approach includes nutritional counseling, medical coordination, and family involvement to address anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders. Treatment focuses on renourishing the mind and body while developing sustainable recovery strategies through evidence-based protocols.
Family Therapy
Our family therapy services address relational dynamics and communication challenges contributing to emotional distress. Using systemic approaches, we help families develop conflict resolution skills and mindfulness practices to support members struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues. Parents learn to coach children through anxiety triggers while fostering emotional regulation.
Adolescent Mental Health
Specialized programs for adolescents address identity confusion, social anxiety, self-harm, and family conflict. We incorporate DBT skills training with family involvement to improve communication and emotional regulation. Treatment addresses peer pressure, academic stress, and relational challenges through age-appropriate interventions and parental support strategies.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT services target anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD by identifying and modifying negative thought patterns. Our therapists help clients develop practical coping mechanisms for managing stress, panic attacks, and traumatic memories. Sessions focus on skill-building for emotional regulation and behavioral change through structured, goal-oriented treatment plans.
People
Abby Sarrett-Cooper
Psychotherapist
Abby Sarrett-Cooper is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in DBT and eating disorder treatment. With over 15 years of experience, she provides individual and family therapy for emotional dysregulation, combining evidence-based practices with compassionate care to support client recovery.
Victoria Woertz
Registered Dietitian
Victoria Woertz is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Social Worker offering nutritional counseling for eating disorders. Her dual expertise addresses both medical and psychological aspects of recovery, providing meal planning guidance and family support to facilitate holistic healing for adolescents and adults.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We specialize in DBT, eating disorder treatment, individual counseling, family therapy, and evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders for adults and adolescents.
Do you treat eating disorders?
Yes, we use CBT-e, DBT, and Family-Based Treatment for anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders, including nutritional counseling and medical coordination.
Is family involvement required for treatment?
Family participation is encouraged for adolescent clients through multi-family skills training and FBT programs, but adult treatment plans are tailored to individual needs.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness training to improve emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for clients with complex mental health challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Contact us directly to discuss your specific insurance coverage and payment options.
