Dr. Angela DeCandia Vitoria, DSW, LCSW
Founder, Clinical Director & Certified EFT Supervisor
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin
For me, the joy of being a therapist is in the special relationship bond I develop with each and every client. I believe that every person has the capacity to bring about positive change and balance for a more fulfilling life, and together, we can create a safe, caring, respectful space where you can explore the difficult and painful issues that prevent you from living the life you are hoping for. I am mindful that when people are struggling, they often feel very alone in that struggle. This is the very reason why, for me, my relationship with my clients is the instrument of healing. It is truly an honor to walk along side my clients on their path toward positive change, better relationships and greater resilience..
In addition to my private practice I am a certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor. I am a Lecturer at Rutgers University, Graduate School of Social work and present regularly at conferences, teach advanced trainings for therapists learning couple and family therapy and conduct intensive couple retreats throughout the tri-state area I am a founding member of the Greater New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy - NYCEFT.
Specialized Training:
Founder, Clinical Director & Certified EFT Supervisor
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin
For me, the joy of being a therapist is in the special relationship bond I develop with each and every client. I believe that every person has the capacity to bring about positive change and balance for a more fulfilling life, and together, we can create a safe, caring, respectful space where you can explore the difficult and painful issues that prevent you from living the life you are hoping for. I am mindful that when people are struggling, they often feel very alone in that struggle. This is the very reason why, for me, my relationship with my clients is the instrument of healing. It is truly an honor to walk along side my clients on their path toward positive change, better relationships and greater resilience..
In addition to my private practice I am a certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor. I am a Lecturer at Rutgers University, Graduate School of Social work and present regularly at conferences, teach advanced trainings for therapists learning couple and family therapy and conduct intensive couple retreats throughout the tri-state area I am a founding member of the Greater New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy - NYCEFT.
Specialized Training:
- Doctorate in Social Work, Rutgers University
- Certified Therapist and Supervisor in Emotionally Focused Couple and Family Therapy (EFT)
- Level III Practitioner in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- Certified in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
- Certified Practitioner & Trainer - Ackerman Institute for the Family - Bright Beginnings (parent-infant-toddler attachment therapy)
- Theraplay –Level One Practitioner Relational Trauma Therapy
- Certifies Partitioner - Positive Behavior Support- Parent Child Therapy
- Certified Supervisor -Council on Social Work Education- CSWE and The State Board of Social Worker Examiners - Clinical Supervisor of MSW Interns and provisionally licensed Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapist
- DeCandia Vitoria, A. (2020). Experiential supervision: healing imposter phenomenon from the inside out. The Clinical Supervisor. https://doi.org/10.1080/07325223.2020.1830215
- Wooley, S.M., Faller, G., Palmer-Olsen, L., & DeCandia-Vitoria, A. (2014). Training the emotionally focused therapist. In K. Jordan (Ed), Couple, Marriage and Family Therapy Supervision (pp. 327-346). New York, NY: Springer.
- The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
- The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- The National Association of Social Workers
- The New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy
- The New Jersey Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy
Sandra Trzanowski, LCSW
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." Maya Angelou
Finding a therapist can be intimidating, which is why I am committed to creating a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment. This is essential when building a relationship between therapist and client. Once that relationship is established, openness and authentic communication flourish. I believe the potential for happiness and fulfillment in both one’s relationship with themselves and others is universal. Sometimes it is a matter of getting support in developing the tools to unlock this potential. I take personal responsibility for the therapeutic experience of my clients and provide a unique opportunity for my clients to discover their personal strengths and growth through difficult times.
As a passionate and committed therapist, being trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) I have seen first-hand the transformative power of therapy.
I look forward to working with you to help break debilitating cycles, develop the necessary tools to discover your personal strengths and growth through difficult times. Whether you are seeking support with marital conflict, grief, depression or anxiety, I am committed to your growth and healing.
Specialized Training:
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." Maya Angelou
Finding a therapist can be intimidating, which is why I am committed to creating a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment. This is essential when building a relationship between therapist and client. Once that relationship is established, openness and authentic communication flourish. I believe the potential for happiness and fulfillment in both one’s relationship with themselves and others is universal. Sometimes it is a matter of getting support in developing the tools to unlock this potential. I take personal responsibility for the therapeutic experience of my clients and provide a unique opportunity for my clients to discover their personal strengths and growth through difficult times.
As a passionate and committed therapist, being trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) I have seen first-hand the transformative power of therapy.
I look forward to working with you to help break debilitating cycles, develop the necessary tools to discover your personal strengths and growth through difficult times. Whether you are seeking support with marital conflict, grief, depression or anxiety, I am committed to your growth and healing.
Specialized Training:
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- EMDRIA – EMDR International Association
Jaime L. Gilmore, LMFT
"You can’t get to courage without walking through vulnerability” Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW
To seek therapy is to be vulnerable and I understand that it is not to be taken lightly. A therapist is just like any other relationship, and I recognize that it is not always easy to find someone we connect with in a way that allows us to be truly open. My approach to therapy is first and foremost to provide a safe and comforting environment for clients, and to provide a unique experience that allows people to flourish by utilizing the strengths they already have but may not always be aware of. I seek to hold and support clients through challenges they may be experiencing and have a compassion and empathy to deliver a service without judgment. I feel both honored and privileged to walk alongside my clients during their most vulnerable of moments, and I do not take their choosing me to be that person for granted. My desire to help others be the best person they can be for themselves and for their loved one’s is genuine and that is what I strive to translate through my work. I have a special interest in working with families who are affected by adolescent behavioral issues and marital/couple distress, in addition to having an interest in working with issues related to women and sexuality. I am an adjunct Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Kean University.
Specialized Training
"You can’t get to courage without walking through vulnerability” Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW
To seek therapy is to be vulnerable and I understand that it is not to be taken lightly. A therapist is just like any other relationship, and I recognize that it is not always easy to find someone we connect with in a way that allows us to be truly open. My approach to therapy is first and foremost to provide a safe and comforting environment for clients, and to provide a unique experience that allows people to flourish by utilizing the strengths they already have but may not always be aware of. I seek to hold and support clients through challenges they may be experiencing and have a compassion and empathy to deliver a service without judgment. I feel both honored and privileged to walk alongside my clients during their most vulnerable of moments, and I do not take their choosing me to be that person for granted. My desire to help others be the best person they can be for themselves and for their loved one’s is genuine and that is what I strive to translate through my work. I have a special interest in working with families who are affected by adolescent behavioral issues and marital/couple distress, in addition to having an interest in working with issues related to women and sexuality. I am an adjunct Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Kean University.
Specialized Training
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- President, NJ Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (NJAMFT)
- International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
Carol D. Pauls, LCSW
"It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps that bring about the most lasting change.”
Queen Elizabeth II
Therapy is a wonderful first step on your journey of discovery about yourself and your relationships. It takes courage to be vulnerable and seek help and I recognize this, and I am committed to helping guide you down your path of healing and recovery. I am here to provide you with a safe place based on a foundation of empathy, compassion, and understanding where you can feel comfortable discussing the painful and distressing issues that you may be struggling with. As each person and couple is different, I build a unique relationship or bond in an environment of warmth, trust, and non-judgment. Together we will work on helping you overcome challenges and lead a life that is more fulfilling and satisfying. I am passionate about helping people feel better, live better, and relate better and have over 25 years of experience providing individual, family, couples, and group therapy for multicultural clients in diverse clinical settings. Whether it is focusing on anxiety, depression, relationships, marital conflict, life transitions, stress, difficult life experiences, and/or grief and loss my goal is to help you discover the obstacles that block positive growth while building on your strengths within a relationship of encouragement and support. Therapy can be life changing. I am ready to help you reach this goal.
Specialized Training:
Mervis, J.E., Lysaker, P.H., Fiszdon, J.M., Bell, M.D., Chue, A.E., Pauls, C., Bisoglio, J., and Choi, J. (2016). Addressing defeatist beliefs in work rehabilitation. Journal of Mental Health, 1, 1-6.
I am a member of:
National Association of Social Workers
EMDR International Association
"It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps that bring about the most lasting change.”
Queen Elizabeth II
Therapy is a wonderful first step on your journey of discovery about yourself and your relationships. It takes courage to be vulnerable and seek help and I recognize this, and I am committed to helping guide you down your path of healing and recovery. I am here to provide you with a safe place based on a foundation of empathy, compassion, and understanding where you can feel comfortable discussing the painful and distressing issues that you may be struggling with. As each person and couple is different, I build a unique relationship or bond in an environment of warmth, trust, and non-judgment. Together we will work on helping you overcome challenges and lead a life that is more fulfilling and satisfying. I am passionate about helping people feel better, live better, and relate better and have over 25 years of experience providing individual, family, couples, and group therapy for multicultural clients in diverse clinical settings. Whether it is focusing on anxiety, depression, relationships, marital conflict, life transitions, stress, difficult life experiences, and/or grief and loss my goal is to help you discover the obstacles that block positive growth while building on your strengths within a relationship of encouragement and support. Therapy can be life changing. I am ready to help you reach this goal.
Specialized Training:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Training
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Intro Somatic Experiencing
- Intro to Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Reprocessing
- CBT- Essentials and Anxiety Disorders-Beck Institute
Mervis, J.E., Lysaker, P.H., Fiszdon, J.M., Bell, M.D., Chue, A.E., Pauls, C., Bisoglio, J., and Choi, J. (2016). Addressing defeatist beliefs in work rehabilitation. Journal of Mental Health, 1, 1-6.
I am a member of:
National Association of Social Workers
EMDR International Association