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Kathleen Mahoney is an established Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Counselor who continues to provide exceptional care and support to her clients within her own private practice, Value Life Counseling LLC in Oakhurst, New Jersey. |
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Kathleen works with teenagers and adults individually to address substance abuse and mental health issues and also facilitates couples and family therapy. |
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Areas of expertise include: mood disorders, substance abuse, family conflict, school conflict, self-esteem, and behavioral issues |
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International Association of Healthcare Professionals; Phi Alpha Honor Society |
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Kathleen began working in a substance abuse Intensive Outpatient program at a hospital. While pursuing her Master's Degree in Social Work, Kathleen was able to work with teenagers and adults struggling with sobriety as well as mental health issues. Over the years, Kathleen has worked at other Intensive Outpatient Programs with teenagers and adults to facilitate individual, group, and family therapy to educate on the disease concept of addiction. Those opportunities also provided time to work with these individuals on improving the relationship with self and others. Over the past few years, Kathleen has been able to work with numerous individuals to focus on empowering themselves to pursue personal life goals that also improve their quality of life. |
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Kathleen would like to recognize her mother, Marie Mahoney, for being a tremendous strength. Kathleen's mom has been proud every moment of this journey and inspired Kathleen to never give up on herself despite challenging obstacles along the way. Having l |
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Kathleen attended Ramapo College where she graduated with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2008 and then earned her Master of Social Work Degree in 2011 from Rutgers University. |
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Currently, Kathleen enjoys staying active by going to the gym and attending Zumba classes. |
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School Social Worker; Elementary Education Certification K-5 |
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Kathleen would like to recognize Rita Reseska and Maureen Vassallo for being incredible mentors. Rita encouraged Kathleen to pursue her Masters Degree and was also a tremendous support with creating an outpatient drug and alcohol program for uninsured you |
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While completing a work study program in graduate school, Kathleen was able to create and build an outpatient drug and alcohol program for uninsured youth. Kathleen had the opportunity to attend SAC meetings to present this project as well as network with other programs within the county to collaborate on providing additional resources. With the support and guidance from her mentor, Rita, Kathleen was able to create a new program for teenagers without insurance and who were struggling to cope without using substances. This opportunity helped Kathleen see the magnitude of this problem throughout the county and the importance of having this program. |
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Value Life Counseling, LLC has been named after Kathleen's dear friend, Nelson Lue, who passed away unexpectedly in 2017. Nelson embodied truly valuing all aspects of life and dedicated his time to helping others view life as a gift. He was and is the spark for so many to follow their dreams and be the best versions of themselves. He was always a support, a loyal and selfless friend, and an inspiration to many people. |
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Kathleen hopes to continue growing professionally and personally to be a strong support for her clients. Every individual Kathleen has worked with has taught her more about herself and how she wants to be as a therapist. |
