ANDY LAPIDES, MSW, LCSW, BCD
clinician
Andy is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey and New York state and is board certified by the American Board of Clinical Social Work. He completed his master's of social work (MSW) at Fordham University and bachelor's of science in social work at New York University.
Andy trained in gestalt therapy at the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy & Training in New York City from 2005 to 2008 where he completed his certificate as a qualified gestalt therapist. He continued his studies in psychoanalysis at the Academy of Clinical & Applied Psychoanalysis in Livingston, NJ from 2009 to 2012, and group psychoanalysis at The Center for Group Studies in New York City from 2013 to 2016. He is presently an adjunct professor at the Rutgers University School of Social Work.
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Andy works with a variety of clients, particularly couples, men, adult survivors of abuse, LGBTQA+ clients and others. His practice utilizes an integrative framework emphasizing relational work. Client's often comment on Andy's strong listening skills, sensitivity, genuineness, and use of humor.
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Outside of his professional life, Andy enjoys traveling, live music, hiking, NYC, the arts, and more.
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(New Jersey license #: 44SC05377700)
(New York license #: 077727)
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Andy can be reached at email: alapides@morrisguildpsych.com
Phone number is the main number: (973) 532-2149
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DIANE NAAR, MSW, LSW
clinician
Diane is a licensed social worker in New Jersey with a Master's of Social Work (MSW) from the Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work and undergraduate degree in Sociology and Psychology from Brooklyn College, City University of New York. She also was an exchange student at Cambridge University, UK.
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Diane has been working in the field of social work for the past thirty years in a variety of contexts, particularly human services management and leadership in social service organizations. She has also been an adjunct professor at Rutgers University School of Social Work.
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She works with a variety of clients, particularly women, men, parents and others. Her practice utilizes an approach emphasizing cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered psychotherapy, and other methods of treatment. Client's often comment on Diane's empathy, ability to motivate others, set boundaries, and empower others.
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In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, hiking, swimming and playing her ukulele with other musicians.
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(New Jersey license #: 44SL00369400)
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Diane can be reached at: dnaar@morrisguildpsych.com
Phone number is: (908) 800-2075
Alyson O'Neill, CSW
social work intern
Alyson is a certified social worker in New Jersey and is a graduate-level social work student in her second year of her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program at Rutgers University. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Seton Hall University and is a member of the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society, and has received the Petersheim Student Travel Award for her research on substance use.
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She has experience working in the field of social work with substance abuse and mental health in multiple settings with diverse clientele. She is especially interested in trauma-informed practice and promoting mental health equity. She is committed to creating a nonjudgmental and safe environment for clients, where they can feel supported and empowered to pursue their own personal goals.
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In her personal life, she enjoys going to concerts, the gym, jogging, and reading.
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(New Jersey certification #: pending with BSWE)
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Alyson can be reached at: aoneill@morrisguildpsych.com
Phone number is: (201) 677-8420
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