Counselor / Therapist in Cherry Hill, NJ

Stephanie Gaspari, LAC

Licensed Associate Counselor

Substance Awareness Coordinator

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

Bio

Specialties: Including but not limited to Young Adults, Adolescents, Eating Disorders, College and Career, Self Esteem, Life Coaching, Marriage, Couples, Family, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Art and Expressive Therapy, Substance and Alcohol Abuse, Addictions, Gambling Addiction, Time Management, Self-Harming and Suicidal Ideation, Anger Management, Men and Women Issues, Identity Crisis, Sexuality and Sexual Identity, Multicultural Competencies, Grief and Loss, Academic Underachievement, Stress, Mindfulness and Meditation, Mandated Clients, Depression, Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Behavioral and Emotional Issues, and Coping Skills

Therapeutic Approaches: Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Evidenced Based Therapeutic Activities, Art and Play Therapy, Gestalt, Psychoanalytic, Pyscho- Educational, and Motivational Interviewing.

Educational Background: Stephanie holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counselor Education from The College of New Jersey, CACREP approved, including certifications and licenses in School Counseling, Substance Awareness Coordinator, National Certified Counselor, and Licensed Associate Counselor. Stephanie also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education English from The College of New Jersey and an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from Mercer County Community College.

Stephanie believes in providing clients with an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and is non-judgmental in her approach. Stephanie has worked with populations of varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and assesses each client on an individual basis. The client is able to guide the counseling session by setting goals and through self-exploration with guidance from counselor to reach a greater understanding, acceptance, and happiness of self. Stephanie fosters this exploration by providing tools and strategies that compliment the counseling relationship and therapeutic process.

Practice Areas

Counseling / Therapy	Eating Disorders	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Addiction / Drug Rehab	Educational Therapy	Online / Phone / Video Therapy
Adolescents	EMDR Therapy	Pet Therapy
Adoption	Family Conflict	Play Therapy
Anger Management	Gay or Lesbian Issues	Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
Anxiety and Panic	Gender Identity / Transgenderism	Premarital Counseling
Arts Therapy (Expressive)	Gifted / Talented Issues	Problem Gambling
Asperger's Syndrome	Grief and Loss	Psychoanalysis
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)	Group Therapy	Psychological Evaluation / Testing
Bicultural Difficulties	Herpes and STD Counseling	Psychopharmacology
Body Image Issues	Hypnotherapy	Relationship Issues
Caregiver Issues	Learning Disabilities	Religious Counseling
Children's Counseling	Life and Wellness Coaching	Self Esteem Issues
Chronic Illness	Life Transitions	Seniors and Elder Care Issues
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Issues	Loneliness	Sexual Dysfunction
Couples Therapy	Marriage & Family Therapy	Stress Management
Depression	Marriage Counseling	Trauma and PTSD
Divorce	Men's Issues	Women's Issues
Domestic Violence	Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing	Work and Career Issues