Stress and Anxiety Services of NJ (SASNJ) is excited to offer an especially reduced fee for therapy, allowing us to service a population that previously could not afford the kinds of specialty treatment that we provide. The fees for weekly therapy sessions costs only about 35% of what our licensed psychologists typically charge.

We have accomplished this by having Psychology Externs join our clinical staff for a contracted period of time. We at SASNJ are very particular about who we take on in this capacity to join our very specialized practice. These "psychologists-in-training" are in their third, fourth or fifth year of a doctoral level clinical psychology graduate program that has been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). As early career professionals finishing up their clinical psychology graduate programs, these clinicians come to us already having had considerable clinical experience in treating the very specific psychological problems that we specialize in at SASNJ. Also, they have already been trained in the very specific treatment protocols that we utilize in therapy. Only those who meet these stringent criteria are accepted into our clinical practice.

Psychology Externs work under the close supervision of one or more of the licensed psychologists on our clinical staff. They are limited to seeing only ten client hours a week, and get at least two hours of clinical supervision from our licensed psychologists,  guaranteeing that your treatment receives constant input and guidance from seasoned professionals.

New Jersey’s Board of Psychological Examiners, the governing entity for psychologists in this state, has regulated that advertising individual Psychology Externs is not permitted. As such, our Externs are not represented specifically on this website. However, we at SASNJ feel very strongly about the quality and professional skills of these "psychologists-in-training."

Many clients prefer to see Psychology Externs, not only because of the lower fee, but also because they see the benefit of having the input of two therapists - a Psychology Extern and a supervising Licensed Psychologist who is closely overseeing their case. 

Please note that no clients are ever assigned to a Psychology Extern without their explicit consent.  Our Intake Coordinators are happy to answer any additional questions you may have about our Psychology Externs, and can be reached at (732) 390-6694 ext. 0.

Our Externs

To Learn More About Our Current Extern Call Us at (732) 390-6694

Extern Bios:

Leah Goldberg, M.A. is a fifth-year doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at Felician University. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of clinical presentations, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. Leah integrates evidence-based treatments, including Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in order to tailor her therapeutic approach to the individual needs of each client. Leah creates an environment that fosters growth and understanding, and in doing so, she collaboratively works with each client to challenge maladaptive thought and behavioral patterns and work towards living a more present-focused, values-driven life.

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Zuzanna Myszko, M.A. is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Montclair State University. She has a passion for delivering evidence-based treatments including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Zuzanna works with individuals of all ages, with a particular focus on children. She has also had experience helping individuals with varying presentations including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Zuzanna aims to create a safe environment in which she can work jointly with her clients to help them achieve their goals and live a more fulfilling life. 

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Nicole Anash, M.A. is a fourth-year doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program at William Paterson University. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan presenting with a variety of clinical concerns, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and social anxiety. Nicole integrates evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches, to tailor her therapeutic style to each client’s needs. She strives to create a supportive and collaborative environment that promotes resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful change.