Alyse DiBenedetto PsyD

Dr Alyse DiBenedetto is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the psychotherapeutic treatment of a broad range of emotional issues in both young adults and adults. She also conducts couples counseling.

Alyse received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University. She then continued on to receive her doctorate in clinical psychology from Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her prior experience includes doing research on Major Depressive Disorder at New York Presbyterian- Cornell Weill Medical Center funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. Later she co-authored a publication on the outcome of this work. Clinically, she worked at Gracie Square Hospital and Kings County Hospital. Her experience includes working with adolescents and adults both individually and within group settings. At Kings County Hospital she served as a supervising psychologist for psychology interns and externs in addition to psychiatric medical residents at SUNY Downstate. Overall her clinical experiences have included working with a myriad of illnesses including the following: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Adjustment Disorders and life difficulties.

Alyse began her private practice in New York City in 2007. Currently, she works as a psychologist in private practice in Red Bank, NJ addressing emotional issues including all depression and anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship issues as well as trauma and divorce.

Sarah Fichtner LPC NCC

Sarah Fichtner is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who holds a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Bachelors degree in Psychology and Human Development. Sarah is further certified as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) and a Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC).

Sarah practices from a holistic, multifaceted framework viewing every client as a unique individual with the ability to sustain wellness. She utilizes therapy approaches such CBT, DBT, equine-assisted psychotherapy, solution-focused and mindfulness. Sarah has clinical knowledge in a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, social anxiety, eating disorders/ body image, stress management, addiction, self-esteem, and family disorder. Sarah works with both children and adults.

As a former Division 1 student-athlete and captain of the women’s soccer team, Sarah was exposed to the prevalence of substance abuse and mental health issues among the athlete population and knew she wanted to pursue a career in counseling. She completed clinical internships at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center working with children and adolescents, as well as Southern Ocean Medical Center as a crisis clinician in the Emergency Room. Sarah also works at a school. 

Danielle Krueger LSW

Danielle is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of New Jersey. Danielle received her Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University with a concentration in clinical social work and her Bachelors in Social Work (BSW) from Georgian Court University. Her experience comprises working with adults, couples, families, young adults, LGTB-Q, children, and adolescents. Danielle’s previous experience includes working in addiction treatment as a primary therapist with substance use disorders, in addition to co-occurring diagnoses.

Danielle has worked with all age groups but is particularly passionate about her work with children and the adolescence age. Her experience includes working with youth presenting with immediate behavioral issues, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, anger, grief, school performance, poor executive functioning skills, and mental health issues. Danielle believes in a client-centered approach with a primary focus on a therapeutic alliance. She feels strongly about a holistic method by including mindfulness approaches guided meditations in session. Danielle incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy as a multi-disciplinary approach. The journey of healing and embracing vulnerability is not always an easy road, and as a therapist, she considers it indeed a privilege to be a part of this process with all her clients.