Shouldn't I be able to handle things on my own? How can a mental health clinician help?
What kind of psychotherapy / counseling does the Mindful Counseling Center do?
The Mindful Counseling Center is a private group practice that recognizes that there is no “one size fits all” form of psychotherapy / counseling. Your decision to reach out for help is a personal one, and you and your situation are unique. We work with you to create a therapeutic plan of action based on your specific needs. We believe people have strengths within themselves to make positive changes. Therapy helps to uncover, or rediscover, our inner strength and wisdom.
For more on treatment modalities/approaches and therapeutic issues addressed, see Therapy Services.
Note that the Mindful Counseling Center works with individuals aged 8 years and older. We do not provide court-mandated evaluations/treatment or evaluate students for accommodations for disabilities or special education services.
What is mindfulness? How does it fit into mental health care?
Mindfulness involves paying attention in the present moment, intentionally and without judgment. It is practiced through the observation and acceptance of your thoughts, emotions and sensations. Mindfulness practice is about being willing to notice where your thoughts, emotions and sensations take you, and then bringing your attention back to the present. (In part from ptsd.va.gov)
Particularly over the past decade, mindfulness has worked its way into the world of mental health because of its benefits to cognition and mental well-being (therapistaid.com). Mindfulness techniques as part of mental health care can be useful for people who want to increase their self-awareness, compassion and satisfaction in their lives. While our clinicians employ an array of therapeutic modalities, they all seek to mindfully meet clients / patients where they are at in the present, helping them explore their unresolved issues and/or barriers to thriving in their lives.
Also see Our Approach, Therapy Services, and Psychiatric Services.
To whom does the Mindful Counseling Center offer services?
We offer psychotherapy / counseling for individuals of all genders aged 8 and up, and people in relationships. We also can offer group therapy sessions on specific topics if and when sufficient interest arises to form a group.
We offer psychiatric services for individuals aged 12 and up.
See Therapy Services and Psychiatric Services.
How do I know if the Mindful Counseling Center is a good fit for me?
It’s important to find mental health clinicians you feel comfortable with. All of our clinicians are experienced, dedicated providers who provide compassionate, evidence-based care. The best way to check the “fit” for you is to schedule an initial appointment where you can ask us questions and discuss your concerns. Also check out our clinical team.
What does the tree in the Mindful Counseling Center's logo represent?
The “tree of life” is part of the logo because it is an apt metaphor for personal growth, through times of ease and times of strife. The Mindful Counseling Center can assist you with this growth process, aiding you in dealing with life’s stressors and enjoying life more.
Does the Mindful Counseling Center take insurance?
The Mindful Counseling Center is an in-network (“preferred”) provider for a number of plans, including Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield (including Omnia, NJ Direct and Federal Employee Plan), Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, Northeast Carpenters Fund, Amerihealth, Optum and United Healthcare.
We do not accept Medicaid (including NJ Family Care).
We can also work with you on an out-of-network basis and accept self-pay.
Please call our office for up-to-date information on our status with your insurance company.
Are services in-person or virtual?
The Mindful Counseling Center offers in-person services at our office, as health conditions allow, as well as virtual services through a web-based platform and via the phone.
Does where I live affect my access to Mindful Counseling Center services?
If you live in New Jersey, you can access psychotherapy / psychiatric services via the Mindful Counseling Center. All of our clinicians are licensed to provide their discipline-specific services throughout the state.
We offer sessions virtually–through a web-based platform and via the phone to clients / patients living in the state of New Jersey. In-person sessions at our office are available to those who can access it (and as health conditions permit). The office is easy to access for individuals, couples and families coming from Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Ocean counties. Contact us today to discuss whether remote or in-person services fits your needs best.
Anyone can access the classes and workshops we periodically offer, regardless of where they live.
How do I get to the Mindful Counseling Center Office?
The office is located at 3069 English Creek Ave. Egg Harbor Township, NJ (in the Providence Professional Park, South Campus), Suite 224. Please see Our Office for more about our office and for help finding our office location.