Kenneth P. Rothfeld
MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Executive Director Of Clinical Services
Ken is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed by the state of New Jersey. He holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Centenary University and is recognized by The National Board for Certified Counselors as a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
The NCC is a voluntary national certification that identifies counselors who have met national standards set by the counseling profession. The NCC is issued by the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Ken is also an Approved Clinical Supervisor who has met the qualifications to supervise and approve individuals seeking to obtain their licensure as an LPC. He has completed extensive training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, working with those struggling with substance abuse and trauma and provides counseling to individuals and couples.
Ken has been recognized as a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Specialist by the Division of Military and Veterans Affairs and actively works with Veterans and those who are still active military.
Prior to his counseling career, he gained experience working across various industries holding positions of Executive Management in Fortune 500 Companies a Big Four Consulting Firm, as well as teaching as an Adjunct Professor for Temple University. During this period, he was recognized and included in various editions of Who’s Who. This eclectic background combined with his own personal experiences is what led him to the field of counseling.
Ken looks at the individual holistically and works in conjunction with them to develop a plan for success. He believes it is important to understand that there is no single approach that will work for everyone. His goal is to help his client develop the skills needed to find a healthy path forward, develop a positive perception of themselves, strengthen their relationships, and build a strong foundation.
Ron Mann
MSW, M.S.Ed., CADC, CCDP
A Vietnam War veteran, Ron enlisted in the Navy In 1966 and served as a Petty Officer, assigned to work on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Ranger, off the coast of Vietnam.
After discharge, Ron took a position at a children’s psychiatric hospital where he worked as a psychiatric technician while pursuing his baccalaureate degree. This was obtained in 1978 from Stony Brook University with a major in Sociology. He then attended C.W. Post/LIU and graduated in 1984 with a M.S. Ed. in counseling. Concurrent with his attendance at C.W. Post/LIU, Ron completed an advanced certificate in alcohol and drug counseling from South Oaks Hospital.
Ron obtained another master’s degree in social work from Adelphi University in 1987, and additionally graduated with an advanced certificate in family therapy from Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic.
For 30 years, Ron was a social worker with his fellow veterans at Lyons Veterans Hospital, Lyons, New Jersey where he was primarily assigned to the inpatient PTSD Unit but worked in the Psychiatric and Community Care Units as well. Ron fully understands the mindset of the returning veteran, their adjustment issues, and family problems. He has been successful in his work with individuals and veteran groups who still seek his counsel.
Presently Ron is working towards his certificate in family and couples’ therapy which requires 100 hours of education and, in general, at least two years of supervised practice. He is continuing his training in couples therapy using the Gottman Method as well as Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy. Despite this focus, he is an eclectic practitioner
Ron is certified as a Social Worker in New York and New Jersey and as an Addiction Counselor and Co-occurring Disorders Professional in Pennsylvania.
Ron enjoys counseling diverse populations, including patients with PTSD, substance abusers, teenagers, couples and families. He has treated patients with depression, anger, anxiety, marital discord, and histories of childhood abuse. He is an experienced and accomplished professional with an easy-going, non-confrontational style. Beware-he assigns homework!