Welcome to Derrick Alloway,LCSW psychotherapist

Here to Listen
Here to Listen
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing an individualized therapeutic approach. Focusing on the development of coping strategies through art making, living space aesthetic improvement, physical activity and better eating. With an emphasis on somatic exploration and collective creation, this approach seeks to stimulate creativity, collaboration, as well as collective wellness and healing. This open level experience encourages creative expression through storytelling, movement, visual art and is a great opportunity for all alike.
My name is Derrick Alloway I am a bilingual/bicultural clinical social worker. I speak English, Spanish and understand Portuguese and have served clients of all cultures, ages and orientations.
I have been practicing for 25 years in the role of practitioner and as a clinical supervisor in private practice, mental health supportive housing, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. I provide assessments and treatment to couples, families, individuals, and children.
Children and adolescents are often the "identified client" when entering therapy, however, from a family systems perspective, everyone in the family has a role in what happens. I meet with parents and families when clinically indicated, to reach the core of dysfunctional systems and establish healthy family relationships.
Parenting is not a unique process for everyone. This does not mean that what a parent is doing is wrong, it is simply not effective right now. Family and/or parenting sessions are not focused on guilt, they are focused on the solution, using a delicate balance of coaching, psycho-education and alternatives. I believe there are multigenerational factors that affect every generation of each relationship and family.
Who am I is a combination of multigenerational patterns and current influences. Family therapy without looking at patterns from previous generations is how pieces are missing from a puzzle. A great predictor of the future is what has not changed from the past. I believe seeing a complete perspective when working with families and recognizing that there is more to what is going on than what we see on the surface. A focus on healthy communication, teaching moments and non-punitive approaches are beneficial and increase positive outcomes.
Mi nombre es Derrick Alloway Soy un trabajador social licenciado clínico bilingue/bicultural. Hablo inglés, español y tengo una comprensión del portugués y he servido a clientes de todas las culturas, edades y orientaciones.
He estado practicando durante 25 años en el papel de profesional y como supervisor clínico en la práctica privada, vivienda de apoyo de salud mental, hospitales y clínicas ambulatorias. Proporciono evaluaciones y tratamientos a parejas, familias, individuos y niños.
Los niños y adolescentes son a menudo el "cliente identificado" al entrar en terapia, sin embargo, desde una perspectiva de sistemas familiares, todos en la familia tienen un papel en lo que sucede. Me reúlo con parejas, los padres y las familias cuando está clínicamente indicado, para llegar al núcleo de los sistemas disfuncionales y establecer relaciones familiares saludables.
La crianza no es un proceso único para todos. Esto no significa que lo que un padre está haciendo está mal, simplemente no es eficaz en este momento. Las sesiones familiares y/o de crianza no se centran en la culpa, se centran en la solución, utilizando un delicado equilibrio de coaching, psicoeducación y alternativas. Creo que hay factores multigeneracionales que afectan a cada generación de cada relación y familia.
Quiénes soy yo es una combinación de patrones multigeneracionales e influencias actuales. La terapia familiar sin mirar los patrones de generaciones anteriores es cómo faltan las piezas de un rompecabezas. Un gran predictor del futuro es lo que no ha cambiado del pasado. Creo que ver una perspectiva completa cuando se trabaja con las familias y reconocer que hay más en lo que está pasando que lo que vemos en la superficie. Un enfoque en la comunicación saludable, los momentos de enseñanza y los enfoques no punitivos son beneficiosos y aumentan los resultados positivos.
Rates
Avg. Cost (per session): $80 - $125
Sliding Scale: Yes
Services may be covered by insurance depending on plan. This will be verified prior to first appointment. All fees are expected at time of service.
Pay By: ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, CashAPP, Paypal, Visa Accepted Insurance Plans
Insurance : Aetna, Cigna,
Call: 862.414.3186
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Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both couples and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.
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305 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070, US
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