Who We Are
Our Philosophy
At Affinity Counseling Services we believe counseling should be a place where you can feel relaxed, comfortable and safe. This is the atmosphere we strive to create.
Our goal is to provide an environment where we develop an insight into, and understanding of your current situation.
This allows for change to occur, freeing you to enjoy all the good things life has to offer.
Our Treatment Focus
We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Through a combination of various counseling approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy, talk therapy, insight development and play therapy for children, we provide an opportunity to face your difficulties constructively, confidently and without judgment.
Experience
Lori Tonti LCSW is the founder and owner of Affinity Counseling Services.
A Clinical Social Worker Licensed by the State of New Jersey, her experience includes over thirty years as a Social Work Case Manager for children with complex medical needs and developmental disabilities, a School Social Worker, and a Therapist in Group Practice.
From these experiences she has acquired a deep understanding of and empathy for a diverse population.
Our Therapy
Services Provided
Individual Therapy for Adults, Teens and Children 6 years of age and older
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and rituals Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts that trigger intensely distressing feelings. Rituals are behaviors an individual does in to attempt to get rid of the thoughts decrease his or her distress.
OCD requires a specific type of treatment called CBT/ERP .
Our practice has advanced training and certification in the treatment of OCD utilizing CBT/ERP for both children and adults
What to Expect
At Affinity Counseling we focus on how we can help you learn the tools needed to live a happy and fulfilled life. Our treatment areas include
Depression, Anxiety , Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Life Changes and Parenting Challenges
We have a dedicate children's play therapy room and utilize a play therapy approach to the treatment of children
New Patients
Please call the office to discuss becoming a patient!
Call: (732) 280-3788
New Patients: You must call the office prior to scheduling a first time appointment!
Link to our new patient data base click below
https://www.psychselect.com/cgi-bin/therapyappointment/login.cfm?practitioner=584
Insurance
We are in network with many insurance companies including Horizon, Cigna, Aetna, Amerihealth, Medicare and Tricare. Please check with your insurance company regarding your specific coverage.