About me.. 

I am a graduate of Kean University's  Marriage and Family Therapy Post Graduate program and hold a Masters degree in Behavioral Science.  I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist which means that I have completed the highest level of training in this model.  To read more on the efficacy of this model, please see the attached article by Johnson and Wittenborn (2012) /uploads/2/3/7/6/2376006/johnson__wittenborn_2012.pdf .           

I have also  trained in individual, family, and systems work at Ackerman Institute for the Family in NYC .  My background includes working with diverse populations with a focus on cultural and gender differences.   I have over ten years of experience in private practice and have worked at Gay Men's Health Crisis in NYC, NY, as a Crisis Counselor, Family Service League in Montclair, NJ as a Senior Clinician and La Casa de Don Pedro  in Newark , NJ as their Child and Family Therapist. 

I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist Supervisor Candidate and offer supervision in this model.  For more information, please feel free to contact me. 

I offer a gay affirmative approach and have done extensive work with the LGBT community and the Latino population. 

I have been a guest speaker  at Kean Universitiy's  post-graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy and have presented workshops for NJAAMFT and La Casa De Don Pedro.  Currently, I am an adjunct professor for Kean University's Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy program.

I am a member of the following organizations:
  • Clinical member of the Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
  • AAMFT Approved Supervisor
  • Latino Psychological Association of NJ
  • New Jersey Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Member of The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Appointed member of  the New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners 

I believe that a well balanced life is essential in order to provide the best service possible to my clients and enjoy painting and practicing yoga in my spare time. 

NJ State License# 37FI00163400
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See my comments on the attached  article published in NBC Latino

Latinos react to controversial gay study

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To become an ICEEFT Certified EFT Therapist, candidates must meet various  pre-requisites and complete several EFT training and supervision requirements including an intensive 4-day basic EFT Externship, Advanced training course(s), consultation / supervision by a Certified EFT Supervisor and review by a Certified EFT Trainer at ICEEFT of 2 different video excerpts demonstrating the therapist’s grasp of the model.  For more details, please visit   http://www.iceeft.com/index.php/therapist-training/37-therapist-resources/therapist-training/93-certification
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311 Claremont Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 900-0005
jperezmamft@gmail.com