https://www.resiliencecounselingservices.org/home daily 1.0 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/351936d6-4ede-4ad2-a57c-642288d044cd/image-asset.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.resiliencecounselingservices.org/contact daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://www.resiliencecounselingservices.org/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://www.resiliencecounselingservices.org/resouorces daily 0.75 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/1545883780309-0K2R70879MQHVVAJ59TX/hands.jpg Resources - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.resiliencecounselingservices.org/counseling daily 0.75 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/1749147464186-XXM6G44KKV07K94Q59D5/unsplash-image-7s3biR6HATU.jpg Counseling https://www.resiliencecounselingservices.org/support-groups daily 0.75 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/496e94c3-6778-4d72-b93d-5e6d315ed1db/TEEN.jpg Support Groups https://www.resiliencecounselingservices.org/our-team daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/4525fe05-b5be-4e1b-8b15-b173b5bfbb04/nic.JPG Our Team Dr. Nicole Manza, PhD, LMHC, LPC, ACS, NCC Psychologist and Founder “My objective in treatment is to meet my client where they are at. I value humanizing the experience of therapy, and working hand in hand to achieve the result that individuals desire. I set out to facilitate stability, emotional growth, and healthy functioning. I consider myself to be an eclectic therapist - adapting the treatment style to the needs of each individual. “ Throughout Nicole’s counseling practice, she has provided comprehensive mental health services to adults, youth, and families - specifically in coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, and grief. Her experience has a broad scope - from clinical inpatient and outpatient settings, non-profit environments, community mental health initiatives, adolescent and family refugee settings, and now private practice. As a psychotherapist with a degree in Counseling and Neuropsychology with Ph.D work rooted in studying the constructs of social behavior from a multi-level perspective, she works to identify the cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes that drive behavior and how we are shaped by cultural, societal, familial, and organizational factors. Through the use of a variety of certified modalities of treatment, she provides the structure and support system for her clients that is needed to regain emotionally satisfying lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/85d41bf5-043b-4503-99d2-f0863c7dfadc/Antonio+headshot.jpg Our Team Antonio Frias Social Worker “One of my favorite parts about therapy is the openness to explore what you've been through, where you are, and where you'd like to go. It is important that my clients feel safe and understood as we collaborate in our work together.” Antonio applies a person centered approach to his work with individuals. He incorporates treatment modalities such as mindfulness, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy into his treatment. Antonio has a passion for inner child work, exploring how our adult behavior may stem from our childhood experiences. Areas of experience include LGBTQ+ support, multicultural approaches, and substance use counseling. He has worked with individuals to better manage depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, stress, and conflict resolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/e4677861-488d-4fde-a231-b61b749f7f30/IMG_8832.jpeg Our Team Natalie Ruiz Counselor Natalie comes from a long background of mentoring youth and young adults prior to becoming a counselor. She is passionate about helping young people develop their sense of personal identity, process and heal from trauma, and overcome anxiety and depression. At a time in life when so much is changing, she loves to help young people become grounded within themselves and journey through these crucial years with greater confidence and peace of mind. Natalie works not only with youth, but individuals of all ages. She takes a person-centered approach, believing that you are capable of creating change in your own life with a renewed perspective, genuine support, and the right tools. She implements the skills and evidence-based interventions of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) along with any other therapeutic technique that will serve you best and help you heal. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma/PTSD, and stress management/relief. With her warmth and empathetic demeanor, Natalie creates a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients. Her approach ensures that each individual feels heard, understood, and actively involved in their therapeutic journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/784a6dfc-1cce-4ff1-81d2-85f671e89bda/IMG_6868.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Julietta Cruz Counselor Julieta currently holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University. As a therapist, she is dedicated to improving an individual's well-being and psychosocial functioning by offering a supportive, warm and nonjudgmental environment. She seeks to engage clients in ways that promotes and respects their individuality, allowing them to be their most authentic selves. Julieta believes in advocating for success and equity for a vast array of diverse clients in her position as an agent of change. She has a passion to help clients achieve their full potential and accomplish their goals through approaches that encourage positive change. Taking on a person centered approach in working with clients, Julieta aims to help individuals recognize their strengths and abilities that will assist them through their wellness journey in a collaborative atmosphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/5e34b471-0333-4ba1-9d37-7f28c9419657/IMG_6895.jpeg Our Team - Make it stand out Cristin Counselor Cristin’s path to becoming a therapist wasn’t a straight line. After time in the fashion industry, where she developed a deep appreciation for care, connection, and truly listening, she found her way into mental health with a strong respect for each person’s unique story. She works with individuals who may be feeling anxious or overwhelmed or those navigating transitions that feel heavier than expected - whether adjusting to a new phase of life, moving through parenting or postpartum experiences, facing relationship challenges, or carrying the weight of past experiences. Cristin is works with individuals of all ages - from children to adults. Her approach is collaborative, person-centered, and grounded in mindfulness, integrating elements of meditation with a relational, client-guided style. Cristin supports individuals in slowing down, turning inward, and reconnecting with what feels true and supportive. She believes meaningful change happens in spaces where people feel genuinely seen, understood and respected, and she strives to offer a steady, compassionate and nonjudgmental space where growth can unfold at a pace that feels right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/36262630-a3ac-4c99-a17d-477115b209e7/AB+pic.jpg Our Team Anjali Badrinath Counselor “We live in an unpredictable world where there can be many barriers and limitations to your therapeutic journey. My job is to help you overcome those barriers and identify areas of strength in your identity and development that can support your process of growth. I am a firm believer in the idea that your cultural and social context provides an essential background for our work together, which means I will follow your lead in understanding your individual needs and goals. Our work together aims to build a solid foundation for you to stand on and feel empowered moving forward through your life.” Anjali holds an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of New Jersey and is a Doctoral Student in Counseling with Montclair State University. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, culture and race related issues, immigration, children/adolescents, family systems, relationships, trauma, and LGBTQ+. She uses a variety of approaches including CBT, DBT, Bowen Family Systems, narrative therapy, trauma-informed care, and multicultural approaches to assist children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/ccaeed1c-1ca2-40bd-a7e2-87d1e5e4ee70/IMG_3320.jpg Our Team Lauren Acri Social Worker Lauren has an extensive history working with individuals facing a variety of life’s challenges, specifically those who have had their life disrupted by mental health struggles and trauma. Her areas of expertise are in mental health recovery, boosting health and wellness, and identifying/removing barriers we might encounter that keep us “stuck.” She completed her Master’s Degree at NYU with a specialization in Evidence Based Practice in community mental health. She is consistently energized and inspired by the courage and strength she witnesses in those making the choice to seek support and who have a desire for change and growth. She provides trauma informed care with a focus on holistic wellness - identifying each person’s unique strengths and abilities in order to tap into them when tackling complex issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/25e9b13e-2880-4e82-9db4-058fada05164/Sarah+pic.jpg Our Team Sarah Wolff Counselor Sarah comes from an extensive background in behavioral health - working with youth and adults of all ages with developmental disabilities prior to becoming a counselor. Sarah uses a strength based approach to empower clients to discover their own inner strength and achieve their goals. She uses her background in the arts to implement creative techniques along with evidence based approaches such as CBT and DBT. Sarah is passionate about working with people of all ages and backgrounds, including teens and youth and those in the LGBTQIA+ community, with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, social skills, and self-identity. Sarah believes in creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to express themselves. Sarah is passionate about helping clients to explore their inner thoughts and experiences to create their own unique solutions that best serve them in their individualized environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2437b412b13f899a381c64/1da44095-6d47-42ed-b892-dc0daae4c6f4/wp2816709.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.resiliencecounselingservices.org/read-me-om daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5052176b84aeb45fa5cfcc83/1377097104716-HDI53XJVV0DKZ24A3T68/51e453dee4b06abd3403c22e.png Read Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5052176b84aeb45fa5cfcc83/1377096775448-0L7B4Q54H1VLOGFF1DPR/synthetica+%2820130821%29.jpg Read Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5052176b84aeb45fa5cfcc83/1377096507573-1MU42OOOOGIM9URAJ9D9/515c4225e4b0afec1218b21e.png Read Me https://www.resiliencecounselingservices.org/classes-alt-om daily 0.75 2025-05-12