Licensed Professional Counselor & Director of Clinical Operations

Colleen Garrone

Colleen is a Director of Clinical Operations, Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor. Colleen is also a Certified School Counselor. She received her undergraduate degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey where she majored in Psychology. She also holds a Masters Degree in Education with concentrations in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling from William Paterson University and Masters Degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University.

Colleen specialties include working with children, teens and young adults with developmental disabilities in both therapeutic and academic settings. She has extensive knowledge in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, self-esteem, school related challenges, social skills, social emotional issues, grief, and overall life challenges.

Colleen believes that every individual deserves to have a space where they feel supported, understood and safe. Her goal is to provide a nurturing environment where my clients can self reflect, address underlying issues that may be negatively impacting their lives and improve their overall wellbeing.

When Colleen is not working as a therapist you can often find her with my husband, daughter and two rescue pups! She loves spending time outdoors hiking and boating, working out and traveling.

We are proud to share that Colleen has been nominated for NJ Top Kids Doc for the past two years! This award is extremely special and a true honor as the nomination comes directly from the clients and families Colleen works with!

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You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Support for Parents & Caregivers

A child’s crisis affects the entire family.

As part of this service, we provide crisis management support and practical guidance to help parents navigate difficult moments, understand recommendations, and create a plan for moving forward.

You do not have to figure this out alone.

Fast. Compassionate. Child-Centered. Most crisis assessments and school clearance evaluations are completed within 48 hours of scheduling, based on clinical need and availability.Fast. Compassionate. Child-Centered. Most crisis assessments and school clearance evaluations are completed within 48 hours of scheduling, based on clinical need and availability.