About the Practice
ABOUT THE THERAPIST
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in journalism and media studies from Rutgers University. Furthering my career, I earned my Masters in professional clinical counseling from La Salle University and received my school counselor license in New Jersey. I have completed my advanced counselor training and have been approved as a clinical supervisor. Additionally, I have had clinical training in trauma informed care, illness management and recovery, and have met all the requirements in New Jersey to practice independently as a licensed professional counselor.
My clinical experience began at a preschool family intervention program in Philadelphia called Community Council Health Systems. My work at CCHS focused on helping young children and their families move forward from trauma and abuse. The preschool environment allowed the children to learn healthy communication and social skills, enhance academically and process trauma by participating in play therapy weekly.
After receiving my masters degree, I moved back to New Jersey and started my post-graduate clinical work and training. I had the privilege of continuing my clinical experience at an intensive outpatient program for severe and persistent mental illness and addiction at Family Connections Wellness House. At Wellness House, I ran groups, family and individual counseling sessions centered on depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD and addiction. With this experience I was able to learn and develop on my clinical skills and strengthen my treatment approaches and specialties.
After receiving my clinical hours, I started working at Saint Clare’s Outpatient Behavioral Health Services. My focus included working with adults and adolescents who were dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction and past trauma. I was able to incorporate my expertise by using mindfulness techniques to reduce hypersensitivity, cognitive behavioral therapy to help client’s change their thoughts and behaviors to improve their quality of life and solution-focused therapy to help regulate daily stress. It was a pleasure working with a great team.
My overall experience has allowed me to work with all ages and develop a greater understanding in different level of needs for individuals. I am passionate in helping others. Empathy, understanding and non-judgement are important in building a healthy therapeutic relationship in a safe environment.
For your convenience, I use a program called Simple Practice that will electronically email my practice policies and documents to make the process as easy as possible. I look forward to working with each of you in your journey of self-discovery and positive change. Please check out my Contact page to schedule an appointment today.
ABOUT THE NURSE PRACTITIONER
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Marie Pierre-Fevilien is a Doctoral-prepared, board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has been practicing since 2017. She has worked in the mental health field since 2011 and received a bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN) degree in 2010 from Bloomfield College, a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in 2016, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in 2018 from Rutgers University. From 2011 to 2017, her experience has included working at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ as a psychiatric nurse, taking care of young and older adult patients admitted inpatient (both voluntary and involuntary) to stabilize their mental health conditions. For the past 8 years, her experience included working as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in outpatient settings for Prime Healthcare/Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health systems, helping adult patients with a variety of mental health conditions through medication management as well as working at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ as a psychiatric consultant-liaison nurse practitioner.
Her clinical expertise and dedication to patient care are truly exceptional. As part of our collaboration, she will be offering medication management and lifestyle coaching for individuals experiencing challenges related to focus, mood, anxiety, and depression. For your convenience, she will be seeing clients at 90 E. Halsey Road in Parsippany and is eager to support you on your journey to improved mental wellness.
ABOUT BENNY
Benny is a 5 year old male Mini-Bernedoodle who loves to love. He has a sweet disposition, enjoys being cuddled and loves people. Benny has received Obedience and Pet Therapy training through Paws-itive Experience. He took his Pet Therapy test with Creature Comfort and passed with flying colors. The joy he brings to our lives is indescribable and sharing him with my clients is very special to me. He will be attending in person sessions at the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays.