Counseling Services in New Jersey

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Mainstay Center for Counseling

Our Mission

At Mainstay Center for Counseling, our mission is to foster holistic wellness, empower individuals, and inspire transformative change. We believe in addressing the whole person-mind, body, and spirit-through compassionate and comprehensive care tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. Our dedicated team of experienced clinicians brings a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to their practice. By integrating all aspects of well-being, we support our clients in embracing their strengths, overcoming challenges, and achieving their fullest potential on their journey to personal growth and healing.

Our Staff

Lindsay Thompson MS, LPC, ACS

Owner/ Clinical Coordinator/ Licensed Professional Counselor

Lindsay provides individual counseling for individuals thirteen and older. She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Nueropsychotherapy (NPC-T), and Trauma-informed Interventions. She also provides clinical supervision services to associate counselors completing clinical hour requirements toward their LPC in New Jersey.

Melanie Garrison MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Melanie provides individual, family, and couples counseling to individuals ages thirteen and older. She is highly trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and primarily utilizes that framework in her sessions, incorporating elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapy as appropriate.

Kimberly Geremia M.Ed, LAC

Licensed Associate Clinician

Kimberly provides counseling services for individuals, families, and couples utilizing tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-informed Treatment, and the Gottman Method. She also has specialized training in the treatment of children ages three and older and in school-related issues such as IEP/ 504 plans, school refusal, classroom anxiety, and academic stressors.

Sabrina Heggan MA, LAC

Licensed Associate Clinician

Sabrina offers individual and couples counseling to clients ages five and older using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and a Person-Centered Approach. She works hard to individualize treatment for each client, understanding that a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t helpful or effective.

Lorraine Troupe

Master’s Level Intern

Lorraine offers individual and family therapy for clients three years and older. She has several years of experience as an ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) technician, where she worked with children, teenagers, and their families to address various mental health and behavioral issues. She enjoys using an integrated approach that combines several evidence-based therapeutic interventions and has a strength in creating a space where her clients feel safe and supported. Lorraine is accepting new clients on a sliding scale to the end of her 2025 Spring semester.