Therapy                       Dana Gionta, PhD. / Clinical Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist - (203) 483-5432       Jodi Silverman MSW,LCSW / Licensed Clinical Worker - (203) 483-5432 Jodi has 20 years of experience as a LCSW. Within the many years of Jodi's clinical experience she has assisted; individuals, couples, families and children alleviate the symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, loss and grief and guided them to a more joyous and healthy life style. Jodi is especially interested and experienced in working with the Gay, lesbian and the bi sexual community (GLBTQ ) and the personal and relationship challenges that they experience Jodi is also certified in Critical Incident Stress Management and Disaster Mental Health. Jodi served with distinction as the Mental Health Officer and instructor for the Red Cross for several years. Currently Jodi is a member of the State's Crisis Response Team which provides crisis management to members of the EMS, Police and Fire Departments, as well as the State Behavioral Management Crisis Team to all Children and Families in traumatic situations. Jodi's engaging and spirited therapy style creates a healthy environment for change. She helps the client answer the question "who am I?" and aims to alleviate the feelings of sadness, emptiness, tension, anger and confusion that surround the question. Jodi assists her clients to create and sustain positive and loving relationships. Treatment will help clients achieve a feeling of self acceptance, a positive sense of self and greater self esteem.    Dana is a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Clinical Psychologist. Her expertise is in the area of individual and family health, lifestyle change, and adjustment/recovery from illness. Health and lifestyle areas addressed include stress management, weightloss, smoking cessation, sleep difficulties, and health/medical related decision-making and communication.    Michael J. Wernasz, MSW, DCH. / Clinical Social Worker - (203) 483-5432 Michael has 35 years of experience in the field of mental health and addiction services. His training experiences include the Bowen Institute of Family Therapy in Washington, D.C., Structural Family Therapy at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic and a certificate and doctorate from the American Institute of Hypnotherapy in California. Other academic accomplishments include the publication of several papers in the field of Family Therapy and Addiction and he has provided training to alcohol certification counselors; police departments and fellow professionals in New Jersey. Michael has an extensive background in counseling adolescents and addictions.                   










































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