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ABOUT MERRITT
After spending 15 years as an actor and filmmaker, I smoothly transitioned to the field of counseling. The study of acting is essentially the study of people and empathy, which allows me to create strong therapeutic connections with my clients. After graduating from Monmouth University, I worked in a variety of outpatient settings with teens and adults. I specialize in spirituality and religion, which compliments my work in grief therapy, and adult children of alcoholics. I thoroughly enjoy talking to people and getting to know their story.

In my free time I love to meditate, read, and do anything creative such as photography and playing guitar.

APPROACH TO THERAPY
I work from an existential theoretical base with the goal first and foremost to understand my clients. The structure of my approach is about creating awareness, deepening understanding and education of the client and their situation, and then actively working towards change. Clients and I work together towards their therapeutic goals from an inside-out, holistic perspective. I strive to create a warm, genuine, and authentic atmosphere that promotes empowering clients to achieve the best version of themselves. I believe everyone is unique and that what works for one person may not work for someone else. For this reason, I work with clients to make sure they resonate with the direction of their therapy and techniques utilized, as well as to facilitate autonomy and create prolonged lasting change.

PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH
I have been trained in perinatal loss and grief and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through The Seleni Institute. Becoming a parent can be a time of great joy, but also one of hardship and despair for those struggling with issues such as infertility, miscarriage, traumatic birth, postpartum depression and anxiety or any other pregnancy related issues. I am passionate in working with couples and individuals, both mothers and fathers who might be affected by these issues surrounding one of their biggest life transitions in order to facilitate hope and restore balance, their identity and a sense of well-being.

EDUCATION

  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Monmouth University
  • Bachelor of Science in Physiology – Rutgers University

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Licensed Associate Counselor
  • National Certified Counselor

If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

You can call Merritt Reid at 201-254-7828, or contact us online.

The new you will feel empowered, confident,
connected, and on a positive path towards growth.

Beautiful Journey Counseling®
Individual and Group Therapy for Adults, Adolescents and Children
Contact Info:
Mahwah Location:
(Beautiful Journey Reproductive Counseling Center coming soon)
860 Wyckoff Ave.
Suites 206 and 303
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Midland Park Location:
666 Godwin Ave.
Suites 300 and 330
Midland Park, NJ 07432
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