Meet the Team/El Equipo
Dr. Stephanie Cedeño, DSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker- New Jersey
Founder and Therapist at
Conexiones Counseling & Consulting LLC.
Dr. Stephanie Cedeño, owner and head clinician of Conexiones Counseling & Consulting LLC, is a bilingual (Spanish) Cuban/Puerto Rican-American mental health therapist and published author with over 15 years of experience as a clinical social worker/therapist. As a first-generation college student, Dr. Cedeño earned her Master of Social Work in 2008 from Fordham University followed by her Doctor of Social Work from Rutgers University in 2022. Before becoming a private practitioner, she worked in various areas of clinical social work, including schools, Intensive In-Home Counseling (IIC), and outpatient mental health, all of which have allowed her to gain valuable field experience.
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Dr. Cedeño has experience in treating a wide range of mental health issues, and her areas of expertise are in grief and loss, anxiety, multicultural issues, and adjustment issues to major life transitions. Her approach emphasizes the importance of connecting clients to their community, with a focus on their intersecting identities, their strengths, and cultural backgrounds. Dr. Cedeño believes that therapy is most effective when it is tailored to each individual’s unique needs, and when clients are empowered to take an active part in their journey towards healing and growth.
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Credentials
Doctor of Social Work, Rutgers University 2022
Master of Social Work, Fordham University 2008
Licensed Clinical Social Work, Lic. #44SC05458500
NASW-NJ Certificate in Clinical Supervision
Latino Mental Health Association, Member 2023
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Jasmine Sanchez, LSW
Licensed Social Worker- New Jersey
Therapist at
Conexiones Counseling & Consulting LLC.
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Jasmine Sanchez is a Licensed Social worker for over 20 years. Her intention is to encourage personal insight, confidence, and autonomy for an individual seeking change. She is committed to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive mental health care. With a deep understanding of the unique experiences and challenges faced by diverse populations, Jasmine creates a safe and inclusive therapeutic space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Her therapeutic approach emphasizes cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, holistic techniques and incorporates culturally relevant interventions. She values the strength of collaboration and aim to empower clients to build their own coping strategies and self care routine. She holds many years of experience working with individuals, teens, and parents . Her therapeutic focus includes trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or identity development.
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Whether you're navigating life transitions, working through personal challenges, or exploring your cultural identity, Jasmine is committed to supporting you on your path to healing and well-being.
Credentials
License Social Worker#: 44SL06325700 - New Jersey
Masters of Social Work, Rutgers University, ​2013
Amber Montes, M.Ed.,LAC
Therapist
Conexiones Counseling & Consulting LLC.
Amber Montes, M.Ed., LAC, is an associate therapist at Conexiones Counseling & Consulting LLC. With over 10 years of experience in emergency response services as a dispatcher, Amber works directly with first responders and their families, helping them manage exorbitant stressors and assess for trauma. She also specializes in working with children and adolescents in diverse settings, including schools and homes.
Credentials
License Associate Counselor #: 37AC00773200- New Jersey
Latino Mental Health Association, Member 2024
Masters in Mental Health Counseling, Alfred University, 2023
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