James Chitty

LCSW
Accepting Clients

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trained psychoanalyst with over 30 years of experience, I am committed to helping individuals.

Addictions Counselor in Scotch Plains, NJ

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family

About My Clients

I work best with individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. I enjoy supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and substance use-related issues. I also work well with individuals who are trying to better understand themselves, improve coping skills, and create healthier patterns in their lives.

My Background and Approach

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trained psychoanalyst with over 30 years of experience, I am committed to helping individuals feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. I specialize in addiction treatment and co-occurring mental health disorders, and my work at BlueCrest Recovery Center reflects my dedication to compassionate, effective care. I provide a safe, collaborative space where we can explore challenges, build insight, and create meaningful, lasting change at your pace. I specialize in treating trauma, grief, and addiction, particularly when combined with co-occurring mental health challenges. I offer a supportive, insight-oriented approach that helps clients process loss, heal from past experiences, and build healthier coping strategies for lasting emotional well-being.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma Veterans/Military Service
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Veterans/Military Service

At A Glance

  • Experience: 34 years of practice
  • Languages: English

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