MICHAEL S. LIKIER, PHD, ACT
Licensed Psychologist #4658
Diplomate Academy of Cognitive Therapy (Certificate #1091)
Specializations and Expertise:
Short-term and long-term individual therapy for adults across the lifespan
Adult Psychotherapy Group
Anxiety disorders, OCD
Depressive disorder
Young adult/college transitions
Grief
Positive psychology and mindfulness
Multicultural counseling
Dr. Likier has over 25 years of experience working with a diverse range of people across a wide range of settings. He has provided mental health services in hospitals/medical facilities, universities, corporate environments, and substance abuse treatment programs. Additionally, he has taught psychology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and he continues to provide consultation and training to organizations and mental health professionals on issues of diversity. Dr. Likier has provided training and supervision to students and licensed mental health practitioners wishing to gain expertise in CBT. He integrates other modalities into CBT to help people draw on their strengths and learn empirically based strategies to address their current concerns and live more fulfilling lives.
Education:
PhD., Counseling Psychology, Temple University
ACT, Diplomate Academy of Cognitive Therapy
MA. Ed.M., Psychological Counseling, Teachers College, Columbia University
BA, Psychology, George Washington University
Professional Memberships
New Jersey Psychological Association
NJ Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists
Essex-Union County Association of Psychologists
Academy of Cognitive Therapy
Contact:
(908) 273-5558 ext 120
"My goals for each person that I work with are that they find their way through whatever brought them into therapy; that they leave with greater confidence in their ability to handle future challenges, and an increased appreciation of all they are and all they have to offer to this world."