Meet Our Team
With over 25 years’ experience as a NJ and NY licensed clinical social worker, I provide counseling to individuals, couples and families in a private practice setting working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Relationship Challenges utilizing a blend of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Systems Work with a strong appreciation for metaphysical influences that impact both the person and their natural environments.
In addition to being a compassionate and competent therapist, I also teach graduate level social work students as a Part Time Lecturer at Rutgers University–New Brunswick campus.
I am a personable empath who employs a myriad of thinking and sensing faculties to provide a unique, interactive, and genuine experience to the clients I work with. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and designed to mimic the multiplicity of living a full and often challenging life, which must include both comedy and drama in the exploration of current challenges as they are and as we perceive them.
I am a Certified Clinical Supervisor offering clinical supervision to LSWs and independent clinical consultation to practicing therapists.
My family consists of my husband of 17 years and my 21 year old stepdaughter. When I’m not working, you can find me in any cozy place, preferably with sunlight, comfortably curled reading a book and cat napping with my 2 cats, Silky and Seven.
Education
William and Mary School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia, Juris Doctor (JD)
New York University, New York, New York, Master of Social Work (MSW)
Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia, Bachelor of Arts – Sociology (BA)
License, Certifications & Awards
Admitted to New York Bar – License No. 4089454
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New York – License No. 048251-1
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New Jersey – License No. 44SCO5288700
Additional Training
Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI), Columbia University
Mediation and Conciliation Skills Training, NJ Administrative Office of the Courts
Certificate in Adult Forensic Mental Health, New York University
Prepare/Enrich Certification
Multicultural Family Institute Certificate Training, Level 1
Clinical Supervision Series
Professional Activities and Memberships
National Association of Social Workers
American Bar Association
Supervisees
Falasade Harris, LAC
Dr. Amml Hussein, LSW
Marc is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. He obtained a Master’s degree in Social Work from Monmouth University and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology from The College of New Jersey. Marc began his clinical experience working in crisis outreach and transitioned into more clinical roles by working with substance use and co-occurring clients in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential settings. In addition, Marc spent considerable time working outreach with the homeless community in New Jersey. Marc utilizes a client centered, holistic trauma treatment approach when extensively working with individuals and families who have been impacted by trauma.
For the past 10 years, Marc has been working at the highest level of management for larger organizations such as Integrity House, Pinnacle Treatment Centers, SERV Behavioral Services, Triple C Housing and Integrated Care Concepts & Consultation. In 2015, Marc served as Lead Coordinator during a presidential visit for Barak Obama as the president promoted his Criminal Justice Reform agenda.
Education
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ, Master of Social Work (MSW)
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, Bachelor of Science – (BS)
License, Certificates & Advanced Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – New Jersey – License No. 44SC05904200
PESI Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Helping Areas of Interest
Trauma, Relationship Building, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Marital and Couples Counseling
Addictions Counseling – Drug & Alcohol, Gambling
Co-occurring Disorders
Helping Orientation Preferences
Client Centerd
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Holistic Trauma Treatment
Humanistic, Interpersonal and Mindfulness modalities
Client Focus
I have a special interest in treating clients seeking support in these areas: Self-Empowerment Skills Building, Adolescent Developmental Stages, Transitional Issues and Christian Counseling
When he is not working, Marc enjoys spending his time with his beautiful wife, Erica as well as with his children, Jayvier and Sydney and his 7-year-old grandson, Cameron. Marc has been a lifelong practitioner of martial arts and has been a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor since 2009.
Rosenna Pemberton is a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Psychoanalyst. She obtained a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Barton College. She also obtained a Certification in Psychoanalysis from the Institute of Psychoanalytic Studies, Teaneck NJ.
Rosenna began her clinical experience working in private practice for the past seven years after having worked in the community for almost two. Rosenna has assisted clients from many different walks of life and considers herself blessed to serve others within a compassionate and collaborative effort. She has an empathetic heart for all people and utilizes an eclectic and warm approach to counseling via CBT, psychoanalysis and person-centered modalities. Her passion for therapy comes from helping others to feel empowered from both the triumphs and challenges of life.
When she is not working, Rosenna enjoys being with her husband of 28 years, her two adult daughters and her brother.
Education
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, Master of Science (MS)
Barton College, Wilson, NC, Bachelor of Science – (BS)
License, Certificates & Advanced Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – New Jersey – License No. 37PC00630300
Certified Psychoanalyst: The Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies, Teaneck, NJ
Therapist Type: Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor
Helping Areas of Interest
Emotional Management: Anger, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and High Functioning Autism (HFA)
Pre-Teen and Adolescent Behavioral Issues, Parenting Support and Family Counseling, Family Conflict, Couples Counseling, Relationship Issues
Career Counseling and Life Coaching Support, Grief Counseling, and Self-Esteem Issues
Sexual Abuse Trauma, Spirituality
Helping Orientation Preferences
Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Humanistic, Interpersonal and Mindfulness modalities
Client Focus
I have a special interest in treating clients seeking support in these areas: Self-Empowerment Skills Building, Adolescent Developmental Stages, Transitional Issues and Christian Counseling
Rosenna is a skillful therapist and is looking forward to bringing her expertise, skills, and person-centered modalities to Lessons N Sessions and is a welcomed addition to our clinical team.
Dr. Amml Hussein is a seasoned social worker, educator, and researcher with over 12 years of practice experience in several domains including medical social work, utilization management, complex managed care, psychiatric crisis stabilization, curriculum and instruction, and instructional design.
Dr. Hussein is also a full time Assistant Professor at the Temple University College of Public Health, School of Social Work where she is a lead course instructor in Human Behavior in the Social Environment and Seminar in Social Work Practice. Dr. Hussein also teaches across the social work curriculum including Research Methods, Theory Informed Direct Practice, and Integrative Seminar. Dr. Hussein has chaired Symposium and Conference Paper Panels for the Eastern Psychological Association during the annual conference.
When she is not working, Dr. Hussein enjoys aromatherapy and meditation.
Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Administration (Ed.D.)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Graduate School of Social Work, Master of Social Work (MSW)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of the Arts and Sciences-New Brunswick, New Jersey. Bachelor of Arts – Social Work, Journalism and Media Studies (BA), minor in Psychology.
License, Certificates & Advanced Credentials
Licensed Social Worker (LSW), New Jersey – License No. 44SL05734600
Violence Against Women and Children
Supervisor: Candice Covington-Thomas, JD, LCSW, CCS
Helping Orientation Preferences
Solution Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Informed Care
Client Focus
I have a special interest in providing counseling to individuals, couples and families experiencing a broad spectrum of issues.
Dr. Hussein is enthusiastic about bringing her Violence Against Women and Children concentration and area of interest in Women and Children to the Lessons N Sessions team.
Falasade Harris has been a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) for over three years and a certified School Counselor for ten years in the state of New Jersey. She specializes in working with young adults and women with an emphasis on black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, life transitions, and personal development.
How do you become a better version of yourself? That is the question she wants to help you find the answer to. There are many challenges we face throughout our lives, which can impact us greatly. As a counselor, Falasade wants to help you navigate these challenges and move forward on the journey to becoming the best version of yourself.
While difficult times are not always avoidable, how we react to them will determine how we are able to move beyond them. She utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help examine how the beliefs you may have about yourself and your external world impact behavior.
When Falasade is not counseling, she enjoys all things beauty (especially hair styling), cooking, reading, listening to music, and spending time with loved ones. She is always striving for peace, gratitude, and growth.
Education
Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, Master of Arts (MA)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
License, Certificates & Advanced Credentials
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), New Jersey – License No. 37AC00471600
Certified School Counselor, New Jersey – Certificate No. 861813
Supervisor: Candice Covington-Thomas, JD, LCSW, CCS
Additional Training
Disaster Response Crisis Counseling – MHANJ
ARC Grow – Rutgers University
Conversations about Race and Racism in Child Welfare: Part 1 – Stockton University
Client Focus
I have a special interest in working with both the Emerging Adult (ages 18 – 25) and Young Adult (ages 22 – 34) populations around issues of anxiety, depression and stress.
Falasade is a creative and engaged therapist and is looking forward to bringing her skills, perspective and client-centric practices to Lessons N Sessions and is a welcomed addition to our clinical team.
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