Therapy

Therapy at 123 Psychiatry

Whether you are seeking individual, couples, or family support, our licensed therapists offer evidence-based care that fits your goals. From anxiety and trauma to relationships and life transitions, we help you understand what you are facing, and what the next steps can look like.

The Process

How Therapy Works at 123 Psychiatry

A clear, structured path from the first contact to lasting progress.

Step 1

Matching With a Therapist

Our team will pair you with a clinician whose specialty fits your needs.

Step 2

Initial Consultation

A thorough intake where we listen to your story, symptoms, and goals—no judgment, no pressure.

Step 3

Session Frequency

We start patients on a Bi-Weekly basis but the frequency can be reviewed to fit your needs. You and your therapist set the pace together.

Step 4

Treatment Planning

A clear, collaborative plan with defined goals, recommended modalities, and realistic milestones.

Step 5

Progress Reviews

Regular check-ins to measure what is working, adjust the plan, and ensure you are moving forward.

Therapy Modalities

Approaches Our Clinicians Practice

Our therapists are trained in evidence-based methods—no buzzwords, no one-size-fits-all.

The Foundations: Behavioral & Cognitive Tools

These therapies focus on the link between your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The "gold standard" for restructuring negative thought patterns into constructive behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A specialized form of CBT that emphasizes emotional regulation and mindfulness—perfect for managing intense emotions.

Behavioral Therapy: Focuses strictly on modifying self-destructive behaviors through reinforcement and habit-breaking.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): An action-oriented approach that challenges irrational beliefs to foster emotional growth.

Exposure Therapy: A specific technique used to help individuals face their fears in a safe, controlled environment.

Deep Dives: Root Causes & The Unconscious

These approaches look backward to help you move forward, exploring how your past and subconscious shape your present.

Psychoanalysis & Psychodynamic Therapy: A deep exploration of the unconscious mind, early experiences, and recurring patterns.

Attachment-Based Therapy: Focuses on how your early relationships with caregivers impact your adult connections.

Hypnotherapy: Uses guided relaxation and focused attention to explore deep-seated issues.

Trauma-Focused Therapy: Specifically designed to help survivors process traumatic events and regain a sense of safety.

Relationships & Systems

We do not live in a vacuum. These therapies focus on how we interact with the people around us.

Family-System Therapy: Views the family as an emotional unit; we work with the whole system rather than just one "problem" individual.

Relationship Counseling & Couples Therapy: Focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and resolving conflicts between partners.

Holistic & Person-Centered Growth

These methods focus on your inherent strengths and the "here and now."

Person-Centered Therapy: A non-directive approach where the therapist provides empathy and unconditional positive regard to help you find your own solutions.

Strength-Based Therapy: Shifts the focus from "what is wrong with you" to "what is right with you," leveraging your internal resources.

Mindfulness Practices: Integrating meditation and breathing to help you stay grounded in the present moment.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): A goal-oriented approach that targets specific changes rather than analyzing the past.

Reality Therapy: Focuses on current issues and encourages taking responsibility for actions to better satisfy human needs.

Specialized & Integrative Frameworks

Sometimes, a blend of styles or a specific cultural lens is necessary for true healing.

Anger Management Therapy: Specific techniques to recognize triggers and express frustration in healthy, non-destructive ways.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy: Ensures your background, race, religion, and socio-economic experience are integrated into your care.

Biopsychosocial Therapy: A holistic look at how your biology (genetics), psychology (thoughts), and social environment interact to affect your health.

Eclectic Therapy: A flexible "best-of-all-worlds" approach where the therapist pulls techniques from various styles depending on your specific needs.

Our Therapists

Meet the Clinicians Who Provide Therapy

Each of our therapists brings distinct training and lived experience. Click any profile to learn more.

  1. Ann Ayli, LPC

  2. Eva Pena, LPC

  3. Frances Vadas, LCSW

  4. Jeanie DeVincenzo, LCSW

  5. Liz Greenberg, LPC

  6. Marily Berndt, LPC

  7. Stacey Zanoni, LCSW

  8. Stefanie Mair, LCSW

Care You Can Rely On

Why 123 Psychiatry

20+ Years of Experience

Senior clinicians with extensive expertise in mental health and psychotherapy.

Evidence-Based Practice

Modalities rooted in research, tailored to your individual needs.

Coordinated Care

Seamless collaboration with Primary Care Physicians and prescribers when needed.

Telehealth & In-Person

Sessions available online or at our New Jersey and Connecticut offices.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Reach out today and we will help you find the right therapist for your needs.