Allison Macher MA, LAC, NCC

Specialties: Including but not limited to Adults, Young Adults, Adolescents, Children, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Stress, Peer Relationships, Behavioral and Emotional Issues, Coping Skills, Eating Disorders, College and Career, Self Esteem, Autism, Family Conflict, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Substance and Alcohol Abuse, Addictions, Co-Occurring Disorders, Time Management, Self-Harming and Suicidal Ideation, Anger Management, Identity Crisis, Sexuality and Sexual Identity, Multicultural Competencies, Academic Stress, Mindfulness and Meditation, Trauma, Sleep Difficulties, and Mandated Clients

Allison believes in providing a comfortable, trusting, and empathetic space for clients to be able to grow and develop. Allison is non-judgmental and believes in helping clients achieve their goals in a supportive and caring manner. Clients are able to participate and express their worldview. Allison has experience working with a wide range of clients including adolescent, children, LGBTQ, and adults. Allison is very passionate about empowering clients and helping clients make changes to lead to a healthier and happier lifestyle.
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Therapeutic Approaches: Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Evidenced Based Therapeutic Activities, Gestalt, Pyscho- Educational, and Motivational Interviewing.

Educational Background: Allison holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Kean University, CACREP approved. Allison is certified as a National Certified Counselor and has a license as a Licensed Associate Counselor. Allison also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University.