Our counselors in Dumont, NJ offer child therapy

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of emotional, relational, and life-transition challenges. I help clients navigate mental health symptoms, family and social dynamics, past traumas, and stressful life changes. My approach is warm, steady, and collaborative, and I work to help clients strengthen their mental and emotional well-being, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University. I take the time to understand each person’s unique situation and integrate therapeutic modalities that truly support their goals. I draw from a person-in-environment perspective and focus on creating a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.

Seeking support is a powerful first step, and you deserve care that honors your story and meets you where you are. I’m here to help you untangle what feels overwhelming and move toward healing at your own pace. When you're ready, schedule a session and give yourself the opportunity to grow, reconnect, and step forward with confidence.

Clare Malchiodi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor with over 22 years of experience. She has supported individuals and families in outpatient, in-home, and community-based services. She has worked with adults with autism, children’s case management, and adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, helping them transition from psychiatric hospitals to long-term housing and community integration.

Clare earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chestnut Hill College. Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, drawing on years of experience in individual, group, and family therapy. She tailors her care to support clients navigating complex mental health needs and life transitions.

Clare meets each person with openness and empathy, aiming to truly understand their unique experience. She believes in creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported. Clare partners with clients to build a game plan that helps them move forward with clarity, resilience, and renewed hope.

Alicia DeFilippis is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of New Jersey who is experienced in providing therapeutic care to children, adolescents, and adults from diverse and multicultural backgrounds with a broad range of psychological and behavioral disorders. These include depression, anxiety, ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, trauma, and chronic stress.

Alicia completed her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Fordham University. She believes every individual is unique and therefore utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy, often combining person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamics, mindfulness, and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Her hope is to work collaboratively to identify feelings, increase self-awareness, and implement coping skills that will create the meaningful changes you are seeking.

Alicia is genuine, caring, compassionate, and empathetic. As your therapist, she will provide a safe space where you feel supported and relaxed. Alicia looks forward to working with you so you can achieve the goals that will allow you to start living a more healthy, happy, authentic, and meaningful life!