Wendy Savarese earned her Master's Degree in 1994 from Montclair State University. Shortly thereafter, she earned her license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She then undertook more education and training to become a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). In more recent years, I have moved away from purely drug and alcohol counseling to work with issues of Depression and Trauma. My goal is to help folks to overcome adversity with my knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a desire to understand what the client is experiencing.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I typically use the first session to gather information but I also make sure to give the client some time to discuss what's on their mind right now. I find that folks feel disappointed when they can't discuss the problem they wanted to start therapy for.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I've been told I'm a great listener. I also feel that I have lived experience due to having had clinical depression and suicidal ideations. Although it has been years since, I feel that this puts me in a position where I can relate to the client who is suffering from this mental illness.

About Wendy Savarese