OUR THERAPISTS: New Jersey
Lisa Abrotsky, LMFT, EMDR trained, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2 trained (Florida, New York, North Carolina)
As a couple’s therapist Lisa Abrotsky integrates and explores past issues from different angles, helping couples gain insight into adjustments they may need to make in the relationship. She has worked in behavioral health, helping couples and families for the past decade. She has experience working with various populations and socioeconomic statuses in community-based behavioral health care/dependence treatment organizations. Lisa Abrotsky has a B.S. in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She has extensive education, training, and experience in the field of dependence. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified Parenting Instructor and a Batterers Intervention Facilitator with the state of Florida. As a family therapist, she is able to integrate her knowledge of education and mental health issues to help families’ problem-solve, overcome personal issues, and create lasting change for a better tomorrow. She uses a holistic approach where healing of the mind, body, and spirit is a priority for successful treatment.
“I strongly believe all individuals have the power to change and through a collaborative approach all goals can be achieved.”
Csilla Hajnal, LPC (CO, NJ, SC)
Hello and welcome! Whether you are an individual looking for counseling or you are a couple interested in relationship counseling, I would love to help. I have been a licensed therapist for about ten years. I offer counseling to adolescents and adults on anxiety, depression, identity and self-esteem issues. I also have an extensive background in working with children and families using the Nurtured Heart approach and I offer couples counseling using the Prepare Enrich method.
Sima Alavi, Doctor of NP- Board Certified (Fl, NJ)
Sima Alavi is a Board Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in 1995, after graduating from the University of Miami and continued on to earn her masters and Doctorate degree in the field of mental health with specialization in both children and adults. Her focus is in rehabilitation, detoxification, and recovery for both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers. Through evaluation and stabilization, she targets treatment for individuals experiencing a crisis situation and those who seek the need for immediate intervention. She works independently with fellow psychiatric health practitioners to provide the best care for her patients.
Jodi Katz, LMSW NY & NJ, MSW RCSWI FL (FL, NY, NJ)
Jodi has been a MSW for two decades and have diversified her practice with multiple modalities. She has been practicing in the Tristate Area’s and Florida. She works well with families children adolescence, couples, and elderly. Her specialty are supporting areas such as social and emotional balance and development sense of self. Jodi speciality is Children and adolescents with behavioral and mood issues. Jodi enjoys incorporating the creative outlets of art and writing into the therapeutic process whenever a client is interested in doing so. Jodi believes that change happens when people are given the support they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives.