Barbara L. Nelson, LCSW LLC

i am a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in north brunswick, nj. i conduct therapy sessions in english and spanish. specializing in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, my focus here is twofold: childhood sexual abuse (victims and nonoffending parents) and eating/weight problems. just as importantly, i also work with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family issues, stage of life issues, and sexuality issues. i work with people of all ages: children (6-12), preteens (11-13), adolescents/teenagers (14-19), adults (20 and older), and older adults (65 and older). i provide a safe environment to encourage trust, connection, and openness. my approach is an empathetic, empowering one, and is often a lot of fun! i will never judge you. you can always trust me to be gentle, yet completely open and honest, thus enabling you to deeply explore any issues you bring to me. the treatment modalities i use are a comb