Empathy is the cornerstone of our practice.

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1124 US Highway 202 Suite B10 Raritan, NJ 08869

953 US Highway 202 N Branchburg, NJ 08876

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+ (1) 908-356-5955

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Opening Hours

Mon - Friday:

8AM - 9PM

Dr. Ellen Whalen

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Ellen Whalen earned her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from The Saint Elizabeth University (2017). She is a licensed psychologist in both New Jersey and New York. She has worked as a counseling psychologist treating individuals with anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders amongst others. Dr. Whalen has previously worked in a school setting as a Counselor many years. As part of her school work experience, she provided individual treatment, crisis intervention, group counseling and provided support to adolescents as well as their families. Dr. Whalen has experience working in community mental health out-patient programs and has volunteered extensively for many local agencies. In 2011, Dr. Whalen was honored with the Distinguished Service Award for her outstanding services, professionalism and dedication to her field. Dr. Whalen’s approach to therapy is sculpted to the needs of her patients. In order to provide the most evidence-based practices, she has training in many different forms of therapy including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), couples counseling, and family systems therapy. Dr. Whalen utilizes a person-centered approach. Several factors go into which method of therapy is appropriate for patients. Based on these factors, therapeutic interventions will be discussed and explored with patients.

We all cope with things in our lives,

some more and others less.

The decision to seek counseling proves your strength and there is nothing to be ashamed of. It is not a sign of weakness to take your problems to a professional; it's actually quite the opposite. Going in for counseling or psychotherapy shows you are actively getting involved in your own recovery.

About Dr. Ellen Whalen

Dr. Ellen Whalen is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of New Jersey and New York.


CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS:

National Certified Counselor

SPECIALTIES:

Trauma, PTSD, Grief and Loss, Cross-Cultural concerns, Identity Formation and Exploration, Emerging Adults, BIPOC, LGBT+, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships

IDEAL CLIENTS:

Individuals 18 and Older

We have the modalities to

Meet Your Needs

Everybody faces challenges and sometimes these challenges seem overwhelming. Your mental health shouldn’t be a problem that you just have to put up with. And it doesn’t have to be a problem that you have to solve alone either.


Therapy is here to support you on your journey to recovery. Sometimes it takes time to understand the reasons why you feel the way you do and what you need to do to solve them. We will help you get there. We will listen to your story, identify your problems and goals, and help establish A New Way to manage through.

Individual

Sessions

In an individual therapy session, a client works one-on-one with a trained therapist. It provides an opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings openly, honestly, and with confidentiality.


Individual therapy can be helpful to people facing a variety of challenges, including depression and anxiety management, coping with trauma, family conflict, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting dilemmas, self-esteem concerns, and overall life satisfaction.


Your professional therapist will help you discover new ways of coping with life and its challenges.

Couple

Sessions

Couples therapy is a special kind of psychotherapy that focuses on maintaining healthy relationships between two people who may be dating, partnered, engaged, or married.


Your therapist will help you and your partner solve problems and develop the skills you need to address issues that are holding you back from living the life you want.


Sessions are valuable tools for improving communication, identifying issues and areas of struggle that threaten the health of your relationship, and defining new ways to resolve conflicts.


Family

Sessions

Family therapy is a special form of group psychotherapy that creates a safe space in which family members are able to explore conflict and express positive feelings. This way, family members are able to better understand each other and work out their differences.


The family therapist aims to develop a shared vision so that the entire family works together toward common goals.


The therapist will help promote the positive growth and development of children, and young people, and new ways to strengthen the family as a whole.

The first step toward therapy can be just the decision to go – not yet knowing what it might lead you to find.

Let’s book your first appointment.

Visit our Location

1124 US Highway 202 Suite B10 Raritan, NJ 08889 and at 953 US highway 202 N Branchburg, NJ 08876

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About Us

We offer counseling and psychotherapy in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Opening Hours

Monday - 8AM - 9PM

Tuesday - 8AM - 9PM

Wednesday - 8AM - 9PM

Thursday - 8AM - 9PM

Friday - 8AM - 9PM

Saturday - CLOSED

Sunday - CLOSED

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