Doreen Cook (She/Her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I've been in the helping professions for over 20 years and have helped hundreds of individuals create positive change in their lives.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Newton, NJ

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I communicate to my clients with a non-judgmental approach, understanding, respect and empathy. I guide clients to understand the source of their challenges so they can become consciously aware of the decisions they make going forward and be clear in how they can modify their choices to enrich their lives. It is a privilege to help clients to identify their needs and focus on areas they want to work on, empower them to find their strength and be more in control of their life.

My Background and Approach

Clients can expect to come away with a greater sense of peace, insight and direction as well as specific tools for creating change for themselves long term and a plan for how to sustain it. Clients strengths are like a force of nature. I help them free up emotional space, release blockages and harness the forces that are already there. Some areas I specialize in are depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, panic disorder and phobias.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone deserves a life where they feel safe, at peace and have all they need to thrive, not just survive. I believe that kindness goes a very long way. I believe that it should never feel hard to make the choice to do the right thing. I believe in empowering the disenfranchised and making therapy available to everyone who needs it.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Aging Concerns
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief or Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 13 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $75 - 135/session

Info

Email Doreen
Hibler Road
Newton, NJ 07860

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