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Your Well-Being Is My Priority. My passion is helping you achieve wellness, leading to a happier and more fulfilling life. As a board-certified and licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in New York and New Jersey, I provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including medication management and psychotherapy. With over 18 years of experience in psychiatry, I have worked in both acute care hospitals and outpatient clinics across NY and NJ. I treat individuals of all ages, from children, teenagers, young adults to seniors over 80s, offering compassionate and evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs.

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I earned my master's degree in Social Work from NYU and a bachelor of arts degree in Biology, minoring in Music from Rutgers. Professional experience in education, human services, community mental health and medical integrative behavioral health with non-profit agencies, local governments and university systems. Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Parents, Older Adults. Español, cultural, ethnic, racial and LGBTQ+ inclusive. Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience dedicated to assisting adults facing challenges related to depression, anxiety, and stress. My career has allowed me to work across diverse age groups, from children to seniors, in various settings including non-profit organizations, crisis centers, and major hospitals in NYC. In recent years, I have focused passionately on helping adults like you achieve clarity, peace, and resilience in their lives.

I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences.

Dr. Joe Adams graduated with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s in Counseling, and a Doctorate in Psychology. Dr. Adams is dually specialized in providing care for mental health and related issues as well as addiction care as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Dr. Adams has been professionally immersed in the field of psychology since 2006 and his experience includes working with developmental disabilities, methadone maintenance clinics, state welfare and social services systems, therapeutic communities, mental health stabilization and transition group homes, suicidality and self-harm, as an adjunct professor, and inpatient and outpatient co-occurring substance use/addiction and mental health treatment programs. In addition to being in private-practice, Dr. Adams is a Certified & Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS & CCS) and mentors new counselors pursuing initial licensure for CADC/LCADC and LAC/LPC, as well as fully licensed clinicians seeking clinical supervision for their own personal and professional development. Dr. Adams enjoys helping patients achieve optimal mental and emotional well-being the most, particularly working with teens and adults interested in overcoming social anxieties, self-esteem/confidence issues, sexuality issues including inadequacies and insecurities, sexual performance challenges, pornography and masturbation problems, drug and alcohol related issues including relapse prevention, traumas (acute, chronic, and/or complex), coming-of-age and other formative/identity development challenges, as well as performing comprehensive evaluations for substance abuse, mental health, and drug and alcohol testing/monitoring whether for personal, parental, professional, or court purposes.

Have you ever... felt sad or unhappy, experienced loss; having problems with relationships ; behavioral issues with children. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Parenting, Loss. I also provide confidentiality; non judgmental individual psychotherapy. I personalize therapy to work with the particular individual or couple to maximize your benefit. I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression and significant stress with a focus on enhancing personal development.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience providing compassionate, person-centered therapy to adults navigating anxiety, depression, serious mental illness, trauma, and complex life stressors. My clinical background spans community mental health, supportive housing, and outreach-based services, allowing me to work effectively with individuals facing co-occurring disorders, housing instability, and major life transitions.

I believe therapy works best when clients feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. My approach is collaborative and practical, helping clients identify strengths, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change at their own pace.

I want to help you help yourself. I believe everyone is capable of change and I will teach you skills to use everyday.