Biography

My name is Rae Federico and  I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  I have been in practice for over fourteen years and have experience presenting workshops for Stress Management and the Healing Power of Guided Imagery / Guided Visualization.

Resume Highlights:

• Master's Degree In Social Work (Rutgers University)

• Certification in Rational Emotive Therapy (Albert Ellis Institute)

• Mindfulness In Meditation, Massachusetts General Hospital Stress Management Clinic

• New Jersey State Certified Substance Abuse Coordinator

My Specialties Include:

• Individual & Couples Therapy

• Depressive & Anxiety Disorders

• Relationship Counseling

• Stress Management

• Building Self-Esteem

• Relaxation & Mindfulness Meditation

I have taken classes in Marriage and Family Counseling at the University of Pennsylvania Penn Council For Relationships.  I've also trained with Albert Ellis and have Primary and Advanced Certifications in Rationale Emotive Therapy from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City.  As a holistic practitioner, I've completed several professional training programs including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction under the direction of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Director of the Stress Management Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital.  Lastly, I've also completed a Hypnotherapy Training Program to help promote relaxation and control and minimize the effects of stress.

I provide on-going workshops at the Straube Center in Pennington, NJ.  For information, please call me at 609-818-1166.