Our mental health professionals are willing workers who dedicate their time to providing support and encouragement. They are trained and qualified to render service in clinical settings and deliver psychosocial treatments. A number of our professionals are credentialed under the Approved Clinical Supervisor Program.
Shanique M. Curry
As a licensed mental health clinician with extensive experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults, I specialize in utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches for managing anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders. My clinical strengths include working with individuals affected by OCD, ADHD, and complex trauma, particularly in the context of PTSD. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I take a trauma-sensitive approach to ensure a safe and supportive environment for my clients. Additionally, I provide Ketamine-Assisted Therapy in collaboration with Journey Clinical, utilizing this innovative treatment to help clients navigate severe trauma and stress-related challenges. With a deep commitment to fostering healing and resilience, I work alongside clients to develop personalized coping strategies, enhance emotional regulation, and promote lasting therapeutic outcomes.
Suzy K. Takvorian
Suzy K. Takvorian, MA, NCC, LPC is licensed by the State of New Jersey, as a Licensed Professional Counselor (License #37PC00761000). In December of 1999, Suzy received her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from New Jersey City University. She also majored with a BA in Psychology, with a Specialization in Mental Health, from Jersey City State College, in Jersey City, NJ.
Suzy has over 24 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. The settings include in-home settings, therapeutic nursery, intensive outpatient, multiple outpatient settings, hospitals, schools, and most recently, private practice setting. Suzy has provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy to children adolescents and adults.
In addition to her counseling qualifications, Suzy is an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS-4414), further demonstrating her commitment to excellence in the field of clinical supervision.
Suzy has sub-specialties in:
- IPVA- Intimate Partner Violence and Aggression- Domestic Violence Certification
- Pre/post Adoption Certificate Program
- TF-CBT “Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” Trained
- Nurturing Parenting
- MBSR- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- ACS
She utilizes various therapeutic interventions such as:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Nurturing Parenting Skills
- MBSR- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction techniques
- Multiculturally aware and diverse
- And more… Suzy’s effort is to assist clients and families in accessing their greatest potential and emotional well-being.
Suzy specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with:
- Trauma related matters. She has worked with various populations who are survivors of sexual abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, and community violence.
- She has also worked with children and families with pre/post adoption issues.
- She has worked with parents who have been impacted and challenged by their emotionally disturbed children.
- She has also worked with adults with life transitioning challenges
- others with mild to severe mental health issues.
Suzy is currently also an adjunct professor at New Jersey City University, in the department of Psychology since September 2017. She has taught courses in Social Psychology, Introduction to Counseling and Advanced Counseling courses.
Suzy is passionate about working with children and families and changing challenging or adverse behavioral issues/ patterns. In addition, Suzy is an advocate, cognizant, aware, and considerate for client/ families with multicultural backgrounds. Navigating through life’s everyday stressors is a task and it can be challenging if there is a cultural and a sub-cultural clash, within the family system. Suzy is committed in helping clients and families find ways to reach their optimum potential.
At times, life can be difficult to manage, and one may feel overwhelmed by societal, cultural, religious, personal, and familial expectations. Suzy is dedicated to supporting clients in gathering the necessary tools and techniques required to lead a healthy and successful life.
Brandon Sheard
Brandon Sheard, MS, LAC is a Licensed Associate Counselor (License #37AC00737700) for the state of New Jersey. Brandon completed his undergraduate degree from Monmouth University as a double major in Psychology and Music Performance in 2012. Brandon received his master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling | Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track from Rutgers University in 2023. Brandon began his career as a Mental Health Counselor working in Higher Education Counseling Centers and since has expanded into working with individuals across the lifespan in outpatient settings.
Brandon has worked with a wide range of matters, including anxiety, depression, burnout, adjustment, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and trauma. He has a strong background in various therapeutic modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, trauma- informed interventions, and person-centered therapy, which he integrates into his practice to promote healing and personal growth.
Brandon is dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome life’s challenges and achieve their fullest potential. He believes in the power of therapy to bring about lasting positive change and is honored to be a trusted partner on each client’s journey toward emotional and psychological well-being.
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