OUR TEAM
In our work together, we will deepen our relationship to our emotions, to our bodies, our intuition and ultimately, our Self. We won’t just talk; we will utilize experiential practices that heal our nervous system and create more rapid and deeper change on a cellular level. My work with clients focuses on healing the roots, rather than just managing symptoms.
In individual therapy as well as couples/marriage counseling sessions, I may incorporate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), meditation, breathwork, sound therapy, somatic experiencing, Reiki, yogic and shamanic technology, in addition to traditional talk therapy such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). We will move toward healing the wounds of the past in order to gain the confidence and skills needed for you to thrive in the present as an individual or a couple.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work
Extensive Training in EMDR and Trauma Therapies
Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher
Certified Reiki Master
Certified Yoga 12-Step Recovery Leader
Extensive Training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Buddhist Meditation Practice and Shamanic Healing
Internal Family Systems Training
Training in Somatic Awareness Practices
I have over a decade of experience working in both clinical mental health and educational settings, including New Jersey’s largest residential co-occurring mental health and substance abuse treatment center for young people. I pride myself on being able to build rapport and trust with even the most guarded, behaviorally challenged teens and young adults; trust that is essential in order to enact real change. My additional years of experience supporting clinical needs in schools as a high school based counselor and district-level mental health coordinator also provide a unique perspective in navigating school-related challenges which may be related to your current needs.
Whether you struggle with emotional, behavioral, or substance-related needs, or if you might simply benefit from having a strong, motivating coach in your “corner” to navigate your next steps during these challenging years, I encourage you to take the first step by contacting me today. I look so forward to working with you!
Connor Wills M.Ed, LPC, NCC is a licensed holistic psychotherapist, professional speaker, and K-12 consultant for school-based mental health services who has been working in the field of mental health, wellness, and education for almost 15 years. Connor has supported residential co-occurring mental health and addiction programs, inpatient acute psychiatric hospital settings, middle and high schools, and has worked directly in communities up and down the east coast. Connor is currently a graduate professor of psychology and counseling at a New Jersey-based university and is the co-founder of Quantum Psychotherapy Group along with his partner in life and business, Erica. In his free time, Connor enjoys hiking, seeing live music, competitive paintballing, playing and collecting Magic: The Gathering trading cards, and deepening his connection with the mysteries of consciousness and our universe.
Specialties: Anxiety, stress, mind/body issues, women’s health needs and PMS, postpartum, self-esteem, adjustment disorder/major life transitions, depression, sex and relationships, trauma, grief and loss, substance use and addiction.
Modalities: Somatic movement, mindfulness, breathwork and relaxation tools, yoga, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Ecotherapy
I believe that each person has the innate ability to create the change they want to see in themselves. I am here to help you identify new tools through bringing awareness to the skills you already have as you continue to grow and develop.
Together, we will identify emotions, thoughts, and behaviors as well as your strengths to move towards personal growth, self-love, and empowerment. The time we have together is yours. I will listen to you with compassion, empathy, and non-judgement. I invite you to be fully you and I look forward to working together!
I approach each of the people I work with from a place of deep appreciation for human relationships and their dynamics. I strive to provide a feeling of ease, comfort, and warmth through the therapeutic experience we will create together. I am a trained psychotherapist, but before that, I am a human being whose goal is to shine light, compassion, and positivity in all of my relationships and interactions. It is a core belief of mine that this light is in all of us and I aim for each of my clients to recognize that in themselves. Congratulations on taking this first step toward self-exploration and understanding; I commend you for being here and appreciate your bravery and commitment to your healing journey.
My professional interests include social justice and psychotherapeutic practices in childhood trauma. I have worked with low-income adults in medical and housing case management, and as a home-based intensive therapist with teens. In addition to my private practice work, I currently assist public schools in providing mental health and related services for students, their families, and district staff of all levels. In my personal time I enjoy reading fiction, taking weekend hikes with loved ones, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.
It would be my pleasure to meet you and warmly guide your evolution through the very normal stages of being human. Whether we will be outsmarting unhelpful thoughts, holding emotions without drowning in them, or practicing real-world interactions together, please contact me today to take the next step on your life’s journey.
My professional background includes working with individuals who have experienced substance use and addiction, childhood trauma, and those who simply want to build a greater sense of self-love. During our sessions, I will bring my most authentic self in order to get to know the most genuine version of you so that we might reauthor your story to one of greater confidence and resilience.
In my personal time I enjoy reading, being outdoors (especially in the winter!) and cooking foods from all over the world. I would be honored to work with you in healing whatever interpersonal dynamics or unhelpful thoughts or behaviors are in the way of you feeling like the genuine you. I’m looking forward to meeting you!
I specialize in working with teens and adults who are looking to gain a greater self of self-awareness through a holistic, collaborative lens. Whether it be generalized anxiety, trauma/PTSD, or other emotional needs which impact us personally and relationally, know that we will hold space for all of it together, completely nonjudgmentally. I am also passionate about supporting women’s issues and those who may be part of the LGBTQ+ community, including folks who are exploring gender or other areas of identity.
The foundation of my practice is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices while also incorporating aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
In this integrative approach, the aim is not merely temporary symptom relief, but a harmonious balance that empowers you to thrive in every dimension of your life by getting to the root of challenges for true, lasting healing.
You are the true architect of your well-being. As we collaborate in this therapeutic relationship, know that my role is not to heal you as much as it is to guide you in discovering your own inherent capacity for healing and growth. If you are ready to unlock that innate ability, I am honored to walk this path with you.
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201-719-5919
Bergen Location:
408 Paulding Ave.
Suite 2b
Northvale, NJ 07647
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80 Park St
Montclair, NJ 07042
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