Our providers offer obsessive-compulsive disorder therapy in Toms River, NJ

Robin Carlock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) who specializes in treating addiction, mental health symptoms, trauma/post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), life transitions, women’s issues, and LGBTQ+ or other sexuality issues in adolescents, teens, and adults. In Robin’s career, she has worked with individuals, couples, and families providing clinical assessment and therapeutic interventions.

Robin completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Monmouth University. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Robin is also problem gambling certified. She is empathic and provides a safe space to explore sensitive topics. She encourages her clients to exercise their creativity, personal beliefs, and cultural practices for the best success rates. Robin traveled abroad and stayed in Spain for some time, which helped her gain skills in cultural competence, and she has integrated this into her style. 

Robin hopes to create a therapeutic relationship that makes you feel safe within sessions and to assist in reaching your goals. Two of her top priorities are maintaining confidentiality and providing a nonjudgmental space for you to vent about any and all subjects. Robin utilizes multiple modalities of evidenced-based practices to provide the best care. Her therapeutic style consists of strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology. She promotes a client-centered and holistic approach to incorporate the mind and body into treatment. Robin believes that therapy is a place for growth and patience for yourself to see the growth to happen.

Margaret Ginter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing as an outpatient therapist for over 20 years. Margaret has experience with a variety of issues and diagnoses including anxiety (ie. general and social), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, self-esteem challenges, trauma, addiction, life adjustments, relational and emotional issues, grief/loss, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Margaret's approach is warm, welcoming, client-centered, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, striving to help individuals heal and learn tools of self- acceptance and find power to move through adversities, finding inner resilience. She uses eclectic approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-based, and recovery/12-step ideology. Margaret’s dedication is evidenced by the commitment she makes to build relationships with her clients.

Abe Clabby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in treating relationship issues, workaholism, trauma, codependency, depression, anxiety, autism, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Abe spent the last 6 years at the Love Is Respect hotline and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, where he has seen the best and the worst that family and relationships have to offer. He is the author of "Cool Off the Burnout: Feel Better at High-Pressure Jobs".

Abe completed his master's degree in Counseling at St. Edward's University, where he earned a 3.7 GPA and spent an extra semester taking courses in marriage and family therapy. In postgraduate training like the Gottman method, Abe found what some couples do that makes them thrive. There are things that help with a partner, but they also help with our parents, our jobs, and our friends. Abe uses motivational interviewing in a client-centered way, empowering people to change the narrative and find an existential purpose for what they do and using the tools of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to get around the obstacles where people feel stuck.

Abe works with a lot of good-hearted people. They're compassionate and want to do good in the world and to help people they love. Caring people can be taken for granted, taken advantage of, and even hurt and used. They can be left feeling empty, unfulfilled, and unloved. But with the right mindset, boundaries, and self-care, they can be respected, appreciated, and live a life that they're proud of. Abe helps people care for others and in turn, care for themselves. With therapy, people can troubleshoot their troubles in jobs and relationships. Everyone has more options than they realize.

Stephanie Locatelli is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in providing compassionate care in the mental health field. Stephanie specializes in supporting adolescents and adults with a range of symptoms and challenges, including depression, anxiety, panic disorders, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, life adjustments or transitions, personality disorders, and behavioral concerns.

Stephanie earned a Master's in Social Work at Stockton University. Stephanie holds experience in direct care and management, which has focused on the importance of clinical care. Stephanie utilizes a variety of clinical approaches as she acknowledges that each person benefits from a personalized approach to address unique needs, goals, and circumstances.

Stephanie recognizes the power of empathy and practical tools to help one find peace. She has a deep desire to facilitate healing, personal growth, and self-discovery. Her goal is to create a space where individuals feel comfortable, understood, and empowered while exploring the root causes of personal challenges.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor in New Jersey. I graduated with my master's degree in Counseling: Drug and Alcohol from Kean University and my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rutgers University. I have experience in inpatient and outpatient settings and have worked in the community as an Intensive in Home Clinician. I've worked with clients of different cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and sexual orientations, helping them overcome negative thinking patterns, low self-esteem, relapse, depression, anxiety, and general life challenges.

I work from a place of genuine concern and respect for the clients I serve. I use humor, honesty, and useful techniques to help clients achieve their goals. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space for clients to share openly and freely.

I use an eclectic approach because no two people are the same. However, I frequently draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.