Services

The Center for Creative Lifestyles

The Center offers short-term treatments that are psychodynamic and goal-oriented. CCL is staffed with Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors. We accept male and female patients of all ages and ethnicities. Our fees for services are $250 - $300 / hour (individual), $275 / hour (couples counseling), and $200 / hour (group counseling). Drug testing is available, at rates of $60 for lab determined results and $20 for quick results (we'd be happy to explain the difference.) In addition, drug testing quick testers (1 minute results) are also available. Please call us at (973) 226-4773 for more information and phone screening. Evening hours are available.

Speaking Engagements, Consultations Offered and Literature

The lecture workshop or dialogue can be geared to a specific audience and setting. The following list is a sample of the workshops we have presented:

• School presentations for Elementary, Middle and High schools staff on: alcohol and drug policies, HIB Harassment Intimidation and Bullying, cyberbullying, Mental health related concerns, crisis management, threat assessments and grief reactions in schools.
• "Dating 101 for Parents": a dialogue with parents on dating issues and concerns about our children, Glenfield Middle School, Montclair, NJ (Read Testimonial)
• "Sticks and Stones Can Break Your Bones but the Names Will Always Hurt You." Dealing with bullying and bystanders and the victim.
• Survival guide for parents and middle school students transitioning to high school.
• Survival guide for school teachers and counselors dealing with classroom behaviors.
• Questions parents should be asking their teens and pre-teens before it's too late.
• Middle School Tobacco Showcase Montclair, NJ. How to establish a complete school-wide tobacco educational program to include all students, staff and parents.
• Establishing effective programming for your schools Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Drug Education, Bullying Intervention and prevention programs.
• Staff trainings for school systems on various topics including suicide, alcohol and drugs most policy issues covered.
• School responses to student alcohol and drug use.

Please call for more information and fee structure.