Meet Our Therapists
Everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and we are committed to helping you achieve your goals and live your best life.
Expert Counseling For All Ages
RISE Wellness Group helps individuals live vital and fulfilling lives, no matter what challenges life serves up. The professionals at RISE are licensed professionals who work with clients to promote mental wellness. We help individuals and organizations to become happy individuals. We offer flexible hours to begin working with us and a comfortable atmosphere.​
Our Philosophy
"IMPROVING LIVES AT EVERY AGE."
At RISE Wellness Group, we are looking to help our community. Our passion is to improve lives at any age. As seasoned and trained professionals we have the capacity to help individuals and organizations embark on a journey of positive and healthy change. Our services include therapy, workshops and presentations. Just a little about us, we chose the symbol of a mountain because bettering oneself is a journey – when climbing it never hurts to have a guide. - Susan & Elizabeth
Meet Our Team Of Licensed Professionals
Dr. Elizabeth Smith, LCSW
Elizabeth is one of New Jersey’s top adolescent and child therapist with over a decade of experience in direct practice. She has helped thousands of children, adolescents and families improve their relationships and quality of life. After attending Rutgers University and double majoring in Psychology and Sociology she went on to pursue her Master in Social Work degree. Elizabeth loves learning and is currently back at school pursuing a doctoral degree from Saint Elizabeth University in Counseling Psychology. Elizabeth is fully licensed to practice by the state of New Jersey and holds a number of additional certifications including a Certificate in Mindfulness Based Interventions for Children and Teens and in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Contracted with: BCBS, Medicare, Cigna, UBH
Accepts: Paneled Insurance, Out-of-network, Private pay
Susan Barrett, LCSW
Susan attended New York University and holds a Master's degree from the Silver School of Social Work. Susan is successful in the treating of children, adults and families in a clinical setting. She is highly trained in family systems work and does well to engage all members of the family who may be effected by a specific issue. In addition, she has an expertise in grief counseling as well as helping individual's transition to survivorship following remission of a chronic illness. She also is a classically trained artist and enjoys bringing art and creative expression into the therapeutic relationship.
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Contracted with: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna
Accepts: Paneled Insurance, Out-of-network, Private pay