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Explore Transform LLC offers a tailor-made therapy and mental health service in New Jersey. Based in Ridgewood (Bergen County), we serve the whole of New Jersey and we are in the process of setting up to serve any state that has entered into the Counseling Compact. To check to see if your state has entered the Counseling Compact, please check with the American Counseling Association.
We specialize in burnout, loneliness, and powerlessness. As part of our approach to psychotherapy, we make use of Polyvagal Theory and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR). At this time, we offer our services via a confidential teletherapy portal. We work with adults and teenagers, and we are committed to adopting an inclusive, person-centered approach to our psychotherapy service. We also recognize our privilege (and inevitable bias) and how this might influence our worldview. We are invested in continuously working to address this privilege and bias. At Explore Transform we are queer owned and run, and we are neurodiversity affirming. To offer you an exceptional levels of care, please read this page regarding our fees. |
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Our lead clinician, Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC, is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with more than 14 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Chris regularly uses EMDR and Polyvagal Theory to inform their approach.
Chris has written seven books on mental health:
Chris lives in Ridgewood (New Jersey) with their partner and two children. Chris started life as an attorney in the UK (having graduated from University College London in 1998), and since then, Chris has been awarded a Masters in Counseling & Psychotherapy in 2010 (University of East London). That same year, Chris published research into male experiences of suicidal ideation and counseling interventions. |
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Professional Endorsements of psychotherapist Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC (from fellow clinicians):
“Chris is an accomplished therapist with extensive experience. I am grateful to have Chris in my network of mental health professionals.” Dr. Shavar Chase, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-, BC "Chris is discerning, wise, and warm. Important combination not always found in one therapist!" Leigh Polin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW "Chris is extremely dedicated to helping others, and his caring is matched by his skill." Jill Fellner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW "Chris is a stellar therapist! His compassion and clinical expertise provide the best environment to support client growth and healing." Pamela Brodie, Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC "Chris Warren-Dickins is especially well-prepared to deal with patients who have experienced trauma. Contact him directly for more information about this challenging area." Suzanne Saldarini, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCPsyA Chris' roles and memberships-
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Chris Warren-Dickins in the press
Chris Warren-Dickins contributing to Selena Gomez's mental health site Wondermind (commenting on "advice" in therapy)
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Chris Warren-Dickins contributing to Selena Gomez's mental health site Wondermind (commenting on loneliness)
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Chris Warren-Dickins contributing to Newsweek
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Chris Warren-Dickins contributing to Counseling Today (American Counseling Association)
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Chris Warren-Dickins contributing to Law Care publication
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Chris Warren-Dickins contributing to Counseling Today (American Counseling Association)
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Chris Warren-Dickins contributing to Marriage.com
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Chris Warren-Dickins is an affirming provider
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