About Us
We’re directly addressing the needs of people in crisis
Individuals are living daily life struggling with a number of difficulties and mental health issues. We exist because we feel that hardships will inevitably happen, but suffering does not have to. Our team is composed of passionate, forward-thinking mental health experts who are committed to delivering high-quality services to a number of populations dealing with an array of complicated matters.
Meet Our Team
James V. Nono, LCSW, LCADC
“I would be honored to share this journey with you, filled with vulnerability, trust, growth, and collaboratively creating a sense of empowerment that will ultimately facilitate healing.”
James Nono is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as well as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), who received his MSW from Rutgers University. James has twenty five years of experience providing direct care to adults dealing with mental illness, particularly anxiety and depression, addiction, suicidal ideations/attempts, and co-occurring diagnoses. He has extensive experience overseeing various programs in the mental field, providing individual therapy and facilitating groups.
James’ life work has been focused on improving the lives of others so that they can be successful, productive, and fulfilled members of society. He is very passionate about collaborating with clients to accomplish their goals and improve their overall functioning. James has provided years of support to individuals impacted by anxiety and depression both in more severe cases as well as assisting high functioning individuals navigating through an array of life’s challenges.
James aids in providing support to individuals in addiction looking to identify and explore their own readiness to change and increase self-awareness. James provides guidance in enhancing a client’s ability to develop an understanding of the process of recovery to maintain stabilization and ongoing wellness.
James has years of experience in assisting clients identify maladaptive patterns and increase healthy coping skills that are specific to his clients’ needs. James utilizes CBT, mindfulness, solution focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and a strengths perspective to help clients become the best version of themselves.
James prides himself on his ability to make others feel validated, accepted, and feel an overall sense of belonging. He believes that every person has the ability to make the necessary changes to create a balanced life that optimizes their well-being and fulfillment.
Concetta Nono, LCSW
“We will take this journey together, and walk through a path of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment, that will have a destination of overall fulfillment and a life filled with meaning.”
Concetta Nono is a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), who received her MSW from Rutgers University. She has diverse experience with various populations including children, adolescents, adults, and couples making her extremely well-versed.
Concetta has previous experience working with children in a school setting, providing support to those impacted by anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, as well as other mood disorders. Concetta has also assisted with facilitating social skills groups for the majority of her career.
Concetta’s focus has been on helping individuals and families deal with the uncertainty of life. She previously worked in an inpatient residential hospice unit supporting patients and their families as they or their loved ones are nearing the end of their life. Concetta has extensive experience with the bereaved in both individual and group settings.
Most recently, Concetta has been working as an oncology therapist providing individual, couples, and group therapy for individuals impacted by the anxiety and depression associated with cancer, whether as patients or as caregivers.
Concetta also has extensive experience in assisting others with navigating through feelings of the unknown, anxiety, depression, addressing cognitive distortions, negative self-talk, grief/loss, trauma, and difficulty coping with life transitions. She hopes to foster resilience, reinstate hope, and develop/increase effective coping skills.
Concetta prides herself on building a strong rapport with her clients and often utilizes CBT, mindfulness, solution focused strategies, with a significant emphasis on the strengths perspective to help her clients.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help you feel empowered, fulfilled, and living to your full potential. We are here for you.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide integrative behavioral healthcare to New Jerseyans using innovative, evidence-based therapies that ultimately increase well-being and quality of life, inspire change, and provide an overall sense of empowerment.
Our Values
Care. Compassion is our foundation. We are genuinely invested in enhancing your overall well-being and creating meaningful change.
Innovation. We actively explore and develop emerging approaches to mental health.
Integration. We recognize the multi-causal nature of well-being. We offer support in many domains of life.
Community. We are a family business at heart. New Jersey is our home and our inspiration.
Connection. We are a team who cares deeply and personally about our clients. We take great pride in facilitating a therapeutic alliance where connection, rapport, and mutual respect is at the core.
Congruence. To be the best providers, we must emphasize open and candid communication. We will always adhere to the highest standards of transparency, professionalism, ethics, and personal responsibility.
Commitment. We are committed to our clients and the populations we serve. We know mental health is intricate and complex and we are here to assist you on your journey.
Our Approach
An evidence-based approach that works
Mental health is the guiding force in all our lives. It impacts all facets of our life, including our ability to function, our relationships, fulfillment, and our overall physical and mental well-being.
The reality of life is that it can be difficult and complex at times with some unexpected twists and turns. Therefore, we all need some additional support at one point or another in our lives to assist with these intricate feelings and transitions.
We are dedicated and compassionate licensed professional therapists that provide practical and evidenced based therapy to meet your specific needs to address a number of concerns. We are here to assist you on your voyage of self-discovery, healing, and ultimately moving towards a more gratifying life.
Empowerment Counseling believes that we must take the time to unapologetically invest in ourselves to navigate through areas we want to improve, explore unresolved issues, gain clarity and insight, achieve goals , facilitate positive change, and rid ourselves of what no longer serves us. Change is possible!
We pride ourselves in facilitating a comfortable, non-judgmental environment filled with mutual respect, genuineness, and empathy.
We would be honored to be part of your journey and assist you in becoming your best self, promote healing, create balance, and foster resilience.
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