Stress, depression, anxiety, addictions
“We work together on what matters to you.”
If you are suffering, you want a clinician who is an expert in treating what you are struggling with. The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Central New Jersey offers state of the art treatments in a warm, friendly, collaborative environment.
Dr. Drapkin is the Founder and Director of the CBT Center of Central NJ. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She is trained in and practices a variety of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), etc. She sees individuals, couples and families. She believes in individual case formulation and will use a combination of clinical assessment and interview to develop the most effective treatment plan for each individual’s needs.
Dr. Drapkin has worked the last almost 20 years in the area of alcohol and other substance use disorders research and treatment. She approaches addictions treatment in a respectful, collaborative fashion, using both CBT and MI approaches. Many seek her out as an alternative to 12-step treatment. She also works with individuals who are still considering what changes they want to make.
She also specializes in areas that commonly occur with those disorders, such as depression and anxiety (e.g., PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), phobias, etc.). She is an advocate for the LGBTQA community and welcomes individuals of any race, color, ethnicity, religious or sexual orientation. Differences are celebrated and appreciated in the CBT Center of Central NJ.
Dr. Drapkin also has an expertise in working with high school and college students and can help students succeed academically and personally.
Dr. Drapkin sees individuals in her Metuchen. For treatment inquiries, you can contact her by phone – 415.PSYCH.DR (415.779.2437) or send an email to michelle@drdrapkin.com.
