Denise Lauria Venitelli, LCSW
Adoption Coordinator & Clinical Therapist
 

                             

Organization:

 
Address:
 
Westfield Area
 
Phone:
 
(908) 581-4302
 
Email:
 
dvenitellilcsw@aol.com
Website:
http://www.webspawner.com/users/dvenitellilcsw/
 
Contact:
 
Denise Lauria Venitelli
 
Age Range:
 
3 - Adult
 
Services:
 
Individual and Family Therapist
 
Specialties:
 
Pre and Post adoption-related issues (abandonment, attachment, grief, loss, separation, trauma, neglect and early childhood abuse. Behavioral issues, learning disabilities, anxiety-related issues, depression. 
 
Training:
 
Rutgers Adoption Certification Program
New Jersey Child Abuse Training Institute through the
State of NJ at the Audrey Hepburn House
SPAN (Statewide Parent Advocacy Network)

 
Experience with Adoption: Therapeutic work with individuals/couples faced with infertility issues.
Therapeutic work with children and families (pre and post adoption).
Therapeutic work with children and families in foster care placements.
Parent advocate for children with special needs in the school districts.
Therapy with children and families diagnosed with ADHD on the Autistic Spectrum (Aspergers), learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral challenges.
Adjunct Professor at Essex County College (General Psychology 1 & 2; Child Psychology and Development; Child Abnormal Psychology)

 
Insurance:
 
Magellen
 
Medicaid:
 
Yes
 
Other:
 
Private pay clients