MEREDITH GONDO, PSYD

Licensed Psychologist #7107

Specializations and Expertise:

Adolescent and all ages of adults individual therapy; group therapy
Bereavement and issues of loss; caregiver support; coping with chronic pain or medical illness; healthy aging; addictions and substance abuse; anxiety; depression; general adult issues
Integrative approach utilizing Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); Motivational Interviewing; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); mindfulness-based interventions

Dr. Gondo has experience working with individuals across the life span, from adolescents and college-age young adults to older adults. She has provided mental health care in a variety of settings including substance abuse treatment programs, a university, a continuing care retirement community, forensic counseling and evaluation, as well as inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. Dr. Gondo takes a holistic approach when meeting clients, integrating client-centered, existential-humanistic therapy with evidence-based treatments, such as CBT. By developing an understanding of an individual's unique physical, psychological, social and spiritual experiences, she collaborates with each client to set attainable goals with the focus on creating a deeper sense of connection, meaning, and purpose in life.

Education:

PsyD, University of Saint Elizabeth

MA, New School for Social Research

BA, College of Saint Elizabeth

Professional Association Memberships:

American Psychological Association

New Jersey Psychological Association

Morris County Psychological Association

Contact:

(908) 273-5558 ext 128

“Each person comes to therapy with a unique perspective and set of strengths. Their personal life experiences contribute to the way they respond to and perceive the world. I believe my role is to facilitate clients in finding their unique inner voices and help them to find a greater level of satisfaction in their lives. This might mean resolving past experiences, making changes to a present situation, or discovering plans and aspirations for the future. All of these goals, I believe, are best met within the safe space of a therapeutic relationship.”