Anita Sullivan

Anita is a graduate of Rutgers University, and mother to two young adult children – 2 cats and a dog. She is looking forward to assisting you in any way to make your experience with our practice the best it can be.

What is LCSW, APC, LPC, RPT, RPT/S, NCC, CPCS?

LAMFT - Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist is the license one works under while accruing their experience hours. An LAMFT has a Master’s Degree and passed the national exam, but is not eligible to take the state oral exam until they complete the supervised experience requirements.

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. These professionals have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and practice in a wide variety of settings to provide emotional support, mental health evaluations, therapy and case management services to people experiencing psychological, emotional, medical, social and/or familial challenges.

LPC/LAPC - An LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Both have earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from an accredited graduate program. After earning the Master’s Degree, applicants pass an exam to become an LAPC, and then have extensive supervised experience to become an LPC. Continuing education is required yearly to maintain licensure.

MS - Master's of science (MS) in counseling degrees prepare graduates to become licensed professional counselors (LPCs) in their home states. These programs typically require applicants to hold a bachelor's in counseling or possess relevant professional experience.

NCC - National Certified Counselor. NCC’s have a master’s degree in counseling, and have met requirements for coursework, supervision, and clinical practice hours.

RPT/RPT/S  - Registered Play Therapist. RPT’s are mental health professionals who have completed extensive additional training and supervision in play therapy. RPT/S is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, which involves additional experience and training to supervise play therapists.