Therapists in New Jersey

My name is Dr. Allie Hennis. I'm a compassionate, open, and collaborative therapist who believes deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship. Since 2002, I've helped adults struggling with anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, relationship concerns, fear of rejection or abandonment, difficulty setting boundaries, low self-esteem, and attachment or family-of-origin issues. I especially enjoy working with insightful, growth-oriented clients who want to better understand themselves, heal old hurts, and create healthier patterns in their lives and relationships.

I would never claim to be perfect or from an ideal family, marriage, or community. Things always come up and most of us are not (thankfully) exposed to the darker realities of life until we become adults. However, that is not the case for many. I am a Northeastern transplant from 2019. I have actively worked in the clinical space since 2015. As your provider, I love to assume a support role with clients, help you get through any situations you may be challenged with, and guide you towards resilience despite the circumstances. I have ADHD and was diagnosed later in life. I am trained and experienced in utilizing ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, PE, ERP, IFS, and CPT with clients. I love working with trauma (that sounds weird right? Therapists can be odd folks), ADHD/Autism, relationship issues with individuals and couples, family issues, adolescents, career counseling, and working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

I’m Denissie Santana, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor who attended Montclair State University. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, and life transitions. I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help clients better understand their thoughts, reduce distress, and build practical tools for everyday life. My style is collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented. I work closely with clients to address patterns of overthinking, intrusive thoughts, and self-critical thinking, while also helping them build confidence and emotional resilience. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest, challenged, and supported throughout your growth. I believe that you don’t need to have everything figured out to be worthy of love, happiness, and connection. Through consistent effort and openness to change, I help clients make meaningful progress and feel more empowered in their lives. Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, gardening, and being in nature. I also value time with my dog, which helps me stay grounded and present.

Sometimes it is not easy to ask for help, whether dealing with small issues that life presents or with more complicated situations that can arise. Through identifying your natural strengths and emphasizing a solution-based approach, my primary goal as your therapist is to guide you towards finding your own truth and meaning, as well as meeting you where you are at through the process of self-discovery. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and a National Certified Counselor. My background consists of over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, parents and guardians, families, and adults in the mental health system from varying backgrounds. My experience includes, but is not limited to, treating the following: • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder • Panic Disorder, Panic Attacks, and Hoarding • Anxiety and Anxiety-Related Disorders, such as Social Anxiety and Phobia • Trauma • ADHD, Anger, Stress Management, and Skill Building • Family and Relationship issues • Child and School related issues • Occupational and Life transitioning • Spirituality and Life Purpose

If you're a Millennial or Gen Z adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, constant stress, or persistent overthinking, you're not alone. Anxiety can make it difficult to stay present, maintain routines, manage responsibilities, or enjoy everyday life. For many people, OCD adds another layer of distress through intrusive thoughts, excessive doubt, rumination, or compulsive behaviors that can leave you feeling stuck. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and OCD using Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ERP helps you gradually face feared thoughts and situations while learning to resist compulsions. CBT provides practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce anxiety, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and build lasting confidence. Healing starts with one small, courageous step—and that step might simply be sending an email or making a phone call. You don't have to keep managing this alone. I'm here to help you build the skills to move forward and create a life that's guided by your values, not by anxiety or OCD.

Thank you for taking the time to take a look at my profile! Therapy should be uniquely tailored to each person. I work with clients to identify patterns of behavior that may have contributed to difficulties in relationships—with family, friends, or at work or school—and help find ways to create positive change. We learn to change our perspective on life, our past, our entire reality, and recognize that we really can control how we think and what we think about. One of the primary purposes of coming to therapy is to be heard. I am here to listen and work with you to come up with a solution to the problem or issues you may be having. I've worked with many clients coping with anxiety and depression, in particular, which has led to the development of a different approach that combines parts of a few different proven techniques. This approach is designed to change your perspective on your mental illness and learn new ways to cope, adjust, and adapt. We work together to find what practical exercises you can use to better manage out of control emotions when they arise.

As a Psychotherapist, I believe that everyone already has the tools they need to be their most productive and successful self. Sometimes people just need the support and encouragement from an outside source to reach their personal "happy place". Every patient has a right to Self-Determination and Self-Awareness. Psychotherapy can help develop insight, coping mechanisms, and social skills to help us build stronger relationships.