Welcome

Due to the COVID-19 virus, if you feel more comfortable using Telehealth services instead of coming to the office please fill out the Telehealth Consent Form by CLICKING HERE .

 My Name is Leisha Thompson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor. I have been providing services for individuals and groups in Ocean and Monmouth Counties for over

Some of our services offered include individual and couples counseling, evaluations, anger management, domestic violence/batterer's intervention, substance abuse, co-parenting groups and mental health assessments as well as childrens services from ages 8-17.

While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today. For your convenience, we do accept most major health insurance carriers for individual sessions as well as major credit cards.

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Havening and iLs/Unyte's Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Focus System and Biofeedback

What is Havening?  

Havening Techniques® (“Havening”), an innovative healing approach developed and created by Ronald Ruden, MD, PhD in collaboration with his brother Steven Ruden, DDS. Havening can be described as a type of psychosensory modality based on the fields of neuroscience and neurobiology, which uses sensory input in order to alter thought, mood, and behavior. Havening is a healing modality that is designed to help individuals overcome problems that are the consequence of traumatic or stressful encoding. Havening with Dr. Ruden

Havening Touch™

Havening Touch involves a simple touch of the hands, upper arms and face. This touch generates a delta wave in the brain and as a consequence we also refer to Havening Techniques® as Delta Techniques™.

What Is The Safe And Sound Protocol?

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an acoustic vagus nerve stimulator developed by Dr. Stephen Porges based on his Polyvagal Theory. The purpose of this auditory intervention is to help your clients access a physiological state conducive to well-being, positive engagement with others, and growth in learning and therapy.

By helping to access this calm and grounded state, the SSP promotes a neural platform for health, growth and restoration in patients experiencing the following challenges:

• Anxiety
• Inattention and Focus
• Auditory sensitivities
• Behavioral Regulation and Resilience 
• Physical Coordination and Balance
• Reading and Auditory Processing

• Sleep
• Speech and Language 
• Social and emotional difficulties
• Trauma and PTSD
• Stressors that impact social engagement
• And many more 

Polyvagal Theory, or the “science of feeling safe,” is another one of the key research advancements that helps us better understand our challenges and gives us a foundational framework for non-invasive ways to support them.

* 90% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Sensory Processing Disorder saw great improvement in sensory processing and motor coordination by using the Focus System home program, in addition to increased emotional regulation.* Studies

What Is The Focus System?

The Focus System is a clinical intervention used to improve brain function through brain and body integration via multisensory input.

The Focus System can be used in-clinic or at home, and consists of specially-treated music combined with fun movement activities, and, when ready, cognitive challenges to further activate brain networks. Ideal for both children and adults, the Focus System includes programs for sensory & motor, concentration & attention, reading & auditory processing and more. And with the flexibility of 60-minute or 30-minute sessions, it’s easy to implement in the office, at school or at home.

Benefits of using SSP and Focus System together

What is Interactive Meditation?

Experience Meditation Like You’ve Never Imagined with Biofeedback Technology! Biofeeback Interactive Meditation Journey

Interactive Meditation is like no other relaxation or stress-management program! With the. iom2 biofeedback device, your breathing and heart rate guide your experience and practice. Built with real-time biofeedback, Interactive Meditation’s self-regulation program is a guide to a healthy coping lifestyle.

Please be advised that the videos presented here are educational in nature and are being provided only as general information and they are not to be considered medical or psychological advice or treatment. Further, they do not constitute a warranty, guarantee, or predicition regarding the outcome of an individual using The Havening Techniques for any particular problem or issue.