Marissa Dimeglio, LSW

Education

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• Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, University of Albany, 2012​

• Masters Social Work, Boston University, 2019

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Licensing & Certifications

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• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), New Jersey, 2019​

• NJ School Social Work Certification, 2019

• Certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT) -pending​

• Imago Relationship Therapy (training/certification) -pending​

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Career & Experience

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• 5 years of experience working in Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Addiction, & Private Practice Counseling​

• Outpatient Mental Health Counseling

• Intensive Out-Patient (IOP) Addiction Recovery Services Counseling

• Couples & Marriage Counseling​

• 7 years of experience in Oncology Hospital Administrative / Case Management​

• 3 years of experience as NJ School Social Work specializing in IEP Counseling & Child Study Team Case Management for Children and Adolescents classified as Eligible for Special Education and Related Services

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Specialty Areas of Interest

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• Relationship / Marriage Counseling: communication barriers, interpersonal/ intrapersonal difficulties, sexual & emotional intimacy, infidelity, identifying and communicating needs, expectations​

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• Blended family dynamics, navigating coparenting, divorce, implementing boundaries with exes and in laws​

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• Psycho- Spirituality: Utilization of Spirituality to aid in exploration and self reflection. Identification of beliefs, goals, and values to aid in navigating life transitions while strengthening self esteem, coping with life stressors, resilience, purpose and mindset. For those who resonate, I utilize astrology to aid in healing, self exploration, and discovery of self​

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• Coping with Stressors, Anxiety, Depression, Navigating Life Transitions​

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• Self Esteem: Strengths based, client centered therapy to help client identify positive feelings of self and strengthen view of self​

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• Cancer / Oncology related Counseling: Helping individuals navigate differing stages of the Cancer testing, diagnosis, and treatment process of patient and family members​

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• Drug, Alcohol, Nicotine Addiction: navigating substance dependence, relapse prevention planning, including identifying triggers, coping skills, warning signs of relapse, tools, support systems, navigating life in recovery, managing emotions without substance use