At Ciccone Child & Family Counseling, LLC, in treatment or training, application of therapeutic principles in a safe, caring and peaceful environment will assist with reaching your goals, promote overall positivity, resiliency and ultimately achieve that necessary life altering transition towards change, total wellness, and restoration!
Whether you are seeking therapy personally such as individual, family, marriage counseling, or are seeking professional consultation and training principles within your business or academic setting, foster care/ health care setting, criminal justice organizations, etc., together we can identify the areas that require change and work towards that change using creative empowering, reassuring strategies that will be useful for a lifetime!
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Welcome to my practice!
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I am so happy that you are taking your next big step in seeking support today! Most likely, you are facing some kind of problem — a relationship problem, a school or work-related problem, a family problem — whatever it is, it’s very important and personal, and most commonly causing you a level of anxiety and/or pain. You want to feel better, and you want something in your life to change personally or professionally. That’s where I come in. As a therapist and trainer, I offer a safe space for you and the people in your life to work through complicated relationships and difficult experiences. Whatever your situation may be, we at Ciccone Child & Family Counseling, LLC, will provide a nonjudgmental, down-to-earth approach to help you find your way through it.
Hi, my name is Lauren Ciccone, and I am excited to have the potential opportunity to work with you. I know that it can be hard to reach out for help, so I appreciate that you are taking the first step by researching therapists. If you are thinking about working with me, you probably want to know a little more about who I am. So, who am I?
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners Committee and graduated with a Master in Science Degree (MS) in Psychological Counseling in 2012, with honors. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
My Goal and Personal Belief System
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My primary goal is to facilitate healing, inspire, educate as well as empower individuals, married couples and/or families on their journey to renewal, restoration and/or enhancement within their lives. I believe every individual has their own personal influential strength and unique extraordinary qualities that are uniquely established within, and when identified, can bring enrichment and revival into their everyday life. Recognizing how to identify, utilize, and ignite that greatness that lies deep within us should be discovered on a daily basis as it can affect each one of us, our families, interpersonal relationships, school life and/or work environments, etc.
A little more info on my history
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In 2016, I was selected to participate in the "Promising Paths to Success" pilot group, granted through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to implement and sustain the Nurtured Heart Approach within our residential programs / state organizations in NJ and ultimately work to change the culture climate within the Children’s System of Care (CSOC) of NJ to promote safety and reduce trauma in mental health and behavioral facilities.
What does that mean?
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To become an Advanced Trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA), I was certified through the Children’s Success Foundation (CSF), (now referred to as The Nurtured Heart Institute). I have facilitated many sessions and trainings to introduce NHA to families, classrooms and agencies in an effort to create and maintain healthy, productive and positive relationships that promotes healing and prevents behavioral communication of needs.
Where have I worked
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My 15+ years' experience in the mental health field working as a counselor, consultant and trainer, has allowed me to work successfully with children, adolescents, couples and families as well as businesses including Public and Out of District behavioral schools , mental health school-based settings, Intensive Outpatient/ Adult Partial Hospital programming, Residential Treatment Centers including Specialty Bed Unit settings and Intensive-in-Community Crisis Counseling.
Primary Population Serviced
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My primary population has been working with Families and Youth including the At-Risk population with Behavioral, Academic and Emotional Difficulties. Specialties include and are not limited to; High Functioning Autism, ADD/ADHD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma (TIC) and Self Injurious behavior as well as self-esteem, and social challenges in adolescents and adults.
What to expect?
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Together, in a caring, sensitive, empathetic, and confidential space, with genuine effective communication, and client focused mindset, we can combat the intense and harmful feelings of helplessness, worry, guilt, self-doubt, among other challenging feelings, that can build up daily and instead revive your inner strength to ignite feelings of joy, independence, mindfulness, self-confidence, assurance and peace.
What now...? Let's begin YOUR Journey!
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Allow me to support you on your journey to wellness, through the use of therapeutic modalities, consultation and training principles tailored and individualized specifically for YOU. My team and I look forward to meeting you. Let's make today the first day of your new beginning! Dive into the rest of my website to learn more about us at Ciccone Child & Family Counseling, LLC!
