NJ Counseling, Training & Consultation Group, LLC

03/31/2026

I was honored to receive this award from Google: Best Psychotherapist in Verona 2026. This recognition highlights how much we care about the people we serve. #2026 😊

03/26/2026

One of the first signs of the strengths of a couples relationship is whether they can remember earlier times in their relationship with positive sentiment. If one person in the relationship is describing a positive memory and hears the response from their partner say "Good time -What good time. It was awful" Watch out. They are headed for turbulent times.

03/23/2026

A bid for connection can be as simple as a . It does not need to be complicated people🤪According to the shows successful turn towards each other's emotional bids for connection 86% of the time.Couples who face divorce or separation turn toward each other only 33% of the time. Want to improve your ? 😍🥰Start paying attention to more bids

03/22/2026

Science doesn't lie. 50 years of research shows what is needed to to avoid divorce, avoiding a harsh start up, avoiding the four horseman, responding to bids, keeping a positive perspective, staying cool during conversations. These are the secrets to success in a relationship

03/18/2026

Have you been wondering what really happens in In my latest blog I provide the science behind the method. Read more here.

If you've been considering Gottman Method couples therapy, you might wonder what actually happens during those sessions. Unlike individual therapy, this structure focuses on both partners, examining how you communicate and connect.

03/03/2026

In people often ask what do do? Well for starters they help individuals who are experiencing and are tempted to cope with For those with a or Commercial Drivers License the consequences include being removed from duty. Read my blog here for more information on how can begin the process including talking with a social worker on how to manage stress.

When you've failed a DOT drug or alcohol test, figuring out what helps becomes a priority. Your job depends on completing the return-to-duty process, and the stakes feel overwhelming.

02/17/2026

Have you been wondering what all the buzz is about in Well just because Valentines Day is past doesn't mean you have to lose out. Read my blog for more information

If you are looking for a proven way to strengthen your relationship, Gottman couples therapy offers a research-based roadmap to help you and your partner reconnect.

01/24/2026

It was a great experience presenting to The Career Connection Employment Resource Center. Goal setting is essential for a successful year. Have you planned out your 2026?

01/24/2026

Have you wondered what are the secrets to a successful relationship? Join me as we layout the foundation of theory behind the research.

01/21/2026

Have you ever wondered what the secrets are to a healthier, stronger relationship are. Read more here

When your relationship feels stuck in a cycle of misunderstandings and frustration, the Gottman Method for couples offers a research-backed path forward. Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, after decades of studying what makes relationships work, this is an approach that teaches couples practi

01/07/2026

Those who work in safety sensitive positions are required to be free from being under the influence of substances while on duty. Read more in my blog on how substance use endangers the public and how I can help.

Substance Abuse Affects More than You - How Returning to Duty Sets Things Right Substance abuse affects more than just you. The path forward can feel overwhelming, especially for those in safety-sensitive positions. A positive drug or alcohol test does more than put your job at risk. Joel Levine Lev...

12/17/2025

Do you think asking for what you need is selfish? Not so. The relationship experts explain it here. Read more in our blog

Asking for what you need in a relationship can feel uncomfortable, even risky. You might worry about seeming demanding and pushing your partner away, or disrupting the peace you've worked hard to maintain.