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Explore Transform LLC offers a tailor-made counseling and psychotherapy service based in Ridgewood (Bergen County) and serving the whole of New Jersey. We offer a fully online service via a confidential video portal (teletherapy). We work with adults and teenagers and we specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) for a wide range of issues but primarily trauma. 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, we have chosen to remain out of network. |
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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 13 years of experience as a psychotherapist in the US and the UK. Chris specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma, making regular use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and Polyvagal Theory.
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. More recently, in 2021 and 2022, Chris published two mental health books on depression, anxiety, and trauma, and Chris is currently working on a third. |
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Professional Endorsements of 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-
“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-
- Licensed in New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (a psychotherapist)
- Member - EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
- Member - EMDR Institute
- Member - American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Member - New Jersey Counseling Association (NJCA)
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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