Dr. Lori’s Treatment Specialties
 

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Lori A. Sweetwood, Psy.D. is a Doctor of Psychology, Licensed in NJ, FL, and SC. As President and Founder of Challenges Psychological Services, a highly respected group practice, She also makes her outpatient services available to the general public. With expertise in the following areas:
 

• Stress/Anxiety/Panic/OCD/Fear/Social Anxiety for Adults, Kids and Those in the Middle!

• Healing old wounds, and the shame, anger, resentment and fear that accompany them

• Mindfulness/Healing the mind-body connection

• Family/Couples conflict/Divorce/Co-Parenting

• Depression (including Loneliness, feeling Unsure, Conflicted, Withdrawn, or Lost)

• Men’s issues

• Teens & Young Adults with anxiety/behavior/depression/conflict/technology addiction issues.

• Addictions in general: Alcohol, gambling, food, social media – the works!

• Women’s issues/ Co-Dependence

• Adoption

• Healing Trauma from any source, combat/first responder PTSD, and related anger issues

• Gender & Sexuality Concerns

• Group therapy

• Managing stress, Learning communication skills, Resolving Conflicts, & Expanding your life!

And generally helping You – Find You.

Dr. Sweetwood and our Team bring a fresh face to Psychological Services. Beginning with your first call to the office, you will be greeted by a warm human voice ready to help – or a very prompt call-back if the staff is otherwise engaged.

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We replace technology with Human contact!!!

Doing brief, effective, up-to-date treatment; maintaining strict confidentiality & pristine ethics; ministering to our patients and peers in a warm, nurturing, & gracious environment; and providing practical, timely feedback to you; these are the cornerstones of our professional practice.

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Dr Lori is Approved member of PSYPACT as well as Licensed in both New Jersey and South Carolina. This allows her to do Teletherapy in most states in the Country.

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(Please see map below. All 'blue' states are available for Teletherapy).

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​Her NJ clients are typically seen via Telemedicine, although she usually meets with them in person several times a year as well. South Carolina clients may be seen routinely in person or via Telemedicine depending upon preference.

 

Please note that all Telemedicine sessions are conducted on a BAA and HIPPA improved electronic web presence that will ensure your privacy and confidentiality, and all clinical notes and relevant documentation are maintained in this way as well.

For more information, contact us at: 732–222–1100.

Sincerely, Gina Russomano, Practice Manager

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FOR ANY ACTIVE SUICIDAL THOUGHTS OR PLANS,

PLEASE DIAL 988 

FOR IMMEDIATE COMPASSION & HELP!!!

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