Our Clinicians

First Step is committed to finding you a compassionate therapist who will help you meet your treatment goals in a supportive, confidential setting.

 
 

Dr. Monica Sosnowitz is the Director of First Step Counseling in Metuchen, NJ, and Options Counseling in Paterson, NJ. A Graduate of Rutgers University (Ed.D, Psychology/Education, 1991), Dr. Sosnowitz founded First Step in 1989. She is licensed in mental health (LPC) and substance abuse (LCADC). Dr. Sosnowitz is trained in divorce mediation, is a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Specialist and a Certified Sentence Mitigation Specialist. She has been in practice for 40 years.

 

first step clinicians

  • Audra Sbarra, LCSW

  • Bernadette Nolan, LCSW

  • Chris Kluckas, MA

  • Dr. Frank Baffige, Ph.D, LPC, LCADC

  • Jennifer Palinkas-Chavez, LPC

  • Joyanne Horvath, MA, SAC, CHT

  • Laura Bogash, LPC

  • Lindsey Ciampi, LCSW

  • Miriam Silverman, LCSW

  • Peter McPherson, LPC, LCADC