After nearly two decades in private practice, what I have learned most is that the human spirit is strong, resilient, and capable of greatness. It is this knowledge that keeps me eternally optimistic. Given the opportunity, I will do everything in my power to help you discover this truth for yourself.
I help clients overcome depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other life difficulties in the pursuit of living more successful and happy lives. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The goal of CBT is to teach clients how to become their own therapist, capable of using a variety of coping strategies to effectively manage their feelings and reactions. Clients learn a system for restructuring negative thought, generating self-motivation, and changing unhealthy behaviors.
I am committed to providing clients with the highest quality of care and service possible. This is not just a slogan that appears on my letterhead, but rather a self-imposed expectation that I strive to achieve every counseling session. This is evident in many ways including the numerous positive reviews provided by current and past clients.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Education & Credentials
Bernard Ivin, Strength for Change LLC LCSW
- Female, Male
- License # 44SC04721300
- Licensed in New Jersey
- Practicing Since 2001
Education: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of New Jersey
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Masters in Clinical Social Work, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
BA, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
Certified Clinical Supervisor
Certified School Social Worker, State of New Jersey
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $170-$200
- Out of Network
Bernard Ivin, Strength for Change LLC Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 and Wayne, NJ 07470
- Available Online for residents of New Jersey
- Online Therapy Details: We use the HIPAA compliment Telehealth service doxy.me
At Strength for Change we are a team of compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly skilled therapists specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We help clients overcome depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other life difficulties in the pursuit of living more successful and happy lives.
While we specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we do not have a one size fits all approach to therapy. Instead, we match our therapeutic approach to the client’s symptoms, diagnosis, age, personality, and level of motivation.
This Individualized approach is based on the American Psychiatric Associations Best Practices Guidelines which advocates the use of evidence-based therapies. For example, anxiety disorders are treated with individual CBT, while ADHD is treated with a combination of academic coaching and family therapy. The condition is matched to the therapy that is proven most effective in its treatment.
In addition to raising the effective of therapy, our individualized approach also helps the client feel more deeply understood and valued. These feelings enhance the trust and collaboration between the client and therapist, and make for a more worthwhile therapy experience.