Our Team
James Retarides
It takes strength to admit we are having difficulty managing problems alone. If you are anxious, depressed, feeling stuck or without hope you are among the many that often turn their lives around with the help of therapy. Processing our issues, prioritizing and developing strength are of tantamount importance. As a therapist I have worked with clients that have struggled with *Bullying *Communication Skills *Conflict Resolution *Coping Skills *Domestic Violence/Abuse *Family Issues *Mood Disorders *Personality Disorders *Phobias/Fears *PTSD/Trauma *Sex Abuse/Trauma *Sports Psychology/Performance Anxiety
The Empower House is the first facility of to help clients develop in every domain of their lives. I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Strength Based Counseling and have also worked effectively with clients managing anxiety and panic disorder as well as agoraphobia.
Furthermore, as a former National Champion strength athlete I have helped athletes for years with coping with performance anxiety as well as managing expectations, appropriate goal-setting and focusing on process over outcome. I am a former certified personal trainer and have trained several champion athletes.
Loreen Adamo
My passion is guiding clients toward healthier lifestyle choices and increasing their effectiveness. Our goal is to help gain insight into the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are preventing them from achieving their full potential. The majority of my treatment experience is working with adults, adolescents, families, and couples in a private practice setting. I've developed expertise following my passion to support clients and family members working through substance abuse issues, mood disorders, and trauma. I treat each client as an individual in a comfortable, supportive environment where clients will feel respected.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with over 20 years of experience working with a variety of different clients in multiple treatment settings in NJ including private practice, inpatient units, intensive outpatient programs, and hospitals. My style is client-driven, active, and solution-focused.
I continue to provide ONLY telehealth services to clients in NJ. I provide both telehealth and in-person services in NC.
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To schedule with Loreen visit: existwellness.com
Existential Wellness
Phone: (973) 846-4508
Email: existentialwellness@gmail.com
Joe Saglimbeni
I offer counseling that allows the client to choose their path to more effective living by their own definition. If they haven't determined that definition, my role is to provide the opportunity to explore their options and guide experiences to facilitate reflection and action. I work very well with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and related disorders. I also enjoy exploring the mind-body connection with clients experiencing eating disorders and other related concerns. As a veteran, one of my motivations to begin counseling was to support active service members, Veterans, and their families.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in NC. I'm an Afghanistan Veteran and continue to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve. My counseling style is client-driven, empathetic, energetic, and solution-focused while encouraging self-responsibility, participation, and gradual progression.
I provide both telehealth and in-person services in NC.
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To schedule with Joe visit: existwellness.com
Existential Wellness
Phone: (980) 268-3697
Email: existentialwellness@gmail.com