Rebecca Clark, LCSW
Meet Rebecca Clark, LCSW
Phone: 732-305-0807
Email: rebecca.clark@perspectivacounseling.com
“You matter here. My goal is to give you a space where you can be your full, authentic self. You will never be ‘too much, too emotional, or too intense.’ I believe that real change can start with the strength of the therapeutic relationship, which is why I strive to provide a judgement free space where you can unpack, and come as you truly are.”
Specialities
Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Relational Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma Informed
Motivational Interviewing
Therapeutic Approach and Specialization
Rebecca is currently open and accepting adult individuals for therapy. Rebecca currently has afternoon and evening hours Monday through Thursday.
Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey and the founder of Perspectiva Counseling, specializing in treating individuals. Rebecca is based out of Watchung, New Jersey, and sees adults throughout NJ. She has over 7 years of clinical experience working with neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and military families.
Rebecca enjoys working with women, mothers and those with neurodivergence (ADHD and ASD). She has lived experienced with ADHD herself, and understands that it’s a way of thinking that impacts your world. Rebecca frequently works with women experiencing depression and anxiety who also have an ADHD diagnosis, whether they were diagnosed in childhood or later on in life.
When Rebecca is not working, she is spending time on her spin bike, reading a thriller by Freida McFadden , or watching a Bravo reality TV show. She loves spending time outside with her dog and her young son.
Education and Training
Rebecca is a graduate of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and Master’s Degree in Social Work with a clinical concentration. During her time at Rutgers, she worked as a research assistant for the Kinship Navigator Program, and worked with multiple families through New Jersey.
Rebecca has worked extensively with adult individuals and children with significant disabilities. During her time at Rutgers, she interned on the Child Study Team for Bound Brook school district, and was an intern social worker for Greenbrook Academy. Rebecca continued her training in a school for children with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities, including autism. Rebecca focused on working with autistic clients and their families to identify their strengths, and find the best support needs in a school setting.
Rebecca continued her training and earned her clinical hours while serving as a mental health specialist for the Lumberton school district. Rebecca provided confidential counseling services and referrals for staff members in crisis, psycho-education training, and wellness events for district employees.
Rebecca has provided care and individualized therapy for over 200 clients in a variety of settings, including private practice, traditional outpatient clinics, and in school districts. Rebecca loves what she does, and her experiences have provided ample experience to help each client with their unique challenges and situations.
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Rebecca continues to learn in order to grow and better serve her clients. Rebecca has completed many continuing education courses over the years, including courses to help support military families after deployments, mindfulness techniques, and overcoming anxiety.
Rebecca is able to supervise licensed social workers in the state of New Jersey looking to obtain clinical hours. She completed the continuing education requirements needed to be an NJ supervisor through the Zur Institute.
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Rebecca is a New Jersey School Social Worker. NJ School Social Worker License #1135756 Issued 8/1/2019
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Rebecca currently is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey, license # 44SC06081000