First Step Counseling Services provides comprehensive services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer evaluations and therapy to individuals, families, and couples affected by mental health and substance abuse issues. First Step also offers group therapy. Our staff has a wide variety of specialities. We're located in downtown Metuchen, minutes from the Northeast Corridor train line and buses. Parking is convenient, and the facility is wheelchair accessible.
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First Step Counseling Services provides comprehensive services for families, groups, and individuals. With over 20 years in practice, First Step's clinicians specialize in a wide range of treatment approaches for mental health and substance abuse issues. First Step Counseling has been a Middlesex County IDRC (Intoxicated Driver Resource Center) approved treatment facility for the past 15 years.
First Step is committed to finding you a compassionate therapist who will help you meet your treatment goals in a supportive, confidential setting. Dr. Monica Sosnowitz is the Director of First Step Counseling in Metuchen, NJ, and Options Counseling in Paterson, NJ. A Graduate of Rutgers University Ed.
First Step Counseling Services is committed to helping you find an affordable option for your mental health treatment plan. We accept most major commercial insurance plans, and work with employer-sponsored EAP (Employee Assistance Program) benefits. Payment methods include cash, card, and personal check.
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Teri R.
Oct 28, 2018
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Manny Montalbano
Oct 06, 2018
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Kate McNeill
Jul 06, 2016
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There is a huge disconnect between the therapists and the scheduling department - I met once for an intake ($40 copay) and was pleased with my therapist (I had seen this particular therapist about ten years ago - they recalled a fair amount of my story and that was heartening and time saving). The scheduling department called the next day and offered a date 5 weeks later - five weeks! When I said this was not acceptable, they said they would speak with my initial therapist and perhaps they could suggest another therapist on staff I could meet with sooner. Another $40 and start from scratch? No
Venkata Subbarao Bandi
Dec 27, 2014
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Kat C.
Jul 02, 2014
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A waste of time and money. My daughter was worse off after therapy sessions with counselor, Kerry Fleming, than prior to visiting. Ms. Fleming did not address my concerns or problems. She felt is was better not to speak about them at all. But isn't that why one seeks therapy in the first place... to discuss problems you are having? She never responded to my phone calls or emails. And after writing a letter of complaint to owner, Monica Sosnowitz, I was told she was on vacation for two months over the summer and could address my concerns upon her return. Counselors have very poor skills and management
