• Hi, Iā€™m Felipe, a licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist.

  • Treatment Specializations Include:

    Anxiety & Social Concerns
    Personality Structures & Disorders
    Depression
    Relationship Issues & Breakups
    Career Stress & Life Transitions
    Substance Use & Recovery
    Body Dysmorphia
    Self-Exploration & Identity Issues

About me.

  • I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Jersey City University and a Bachelor's from the University of Vermont. I am a New Jersey licensed counselor and psychotherapist with a broad range of experience across addiction treatment, university counseling, private practice, and psychiatric emergency care. Currently, I work at Jersey City Medical Center's psychiatric emergency department, providing crisis intervention and patient stabilization. I also see clients in a private practice setting in Hoboken.

    I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy and counseling for adults, couples, and teenagers facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. By facilitating introspection and values-based living, I help clients clarify their values, improve their mood, and discover a more fulfilling direction in life.

    Outside of work, I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After over a decade in the corporate world, I shifted careers to follow my passions, and this journey continues to inform my practice today.

My Therapeutic Approach

  • EXPLORE

    Clients are encouraged to speak freely and explore their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviors. Through guided exploration, they gradually uncover unexamined or unconscious material, revealing patterns, core beliefs, and hidden influences that shape their sense and relationships.

  • UNDERSTAND

    Connections are made between life experiences, guiding beliefs, and present-day choices to help clients gain a clearer understanding of themselves. This awareness opens pathways for growth, allowing clients to see new possibilities and make choices aligned with their actual needs and values.

  • INTEGRATE

    Whether fostering change or embracing self-acceptance, clients are supported as they work to integrate insights that strengthen their connection to personal values, paving the way for a more authentic and fulfilling life

  • Explore my writings about personal development, therapy and lifestyle.

  • Explore my curated collections of books for personal and professional development.

ā€œThe more we are strangers to ourselves, the more random, accidental, and fragmented our experience may seem. ā€
— Jonathan Shedler