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Counseling · Forensic Evaluations · Psychodiagnostic Evaluations

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CHECE PSYCHOLOGICAL

Your Local Psychologist - Here to Guide You

Chece Psychological provides therapy and psychological evaluations for
children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. 
Having over 50 years of combined experience, our top specialties include treatment of substance abuse/addiction, couples/marriage conflicts, child/adolescents, behavior/academic problems, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma (abuse, neglect, combat),  and life-change stress.
We also specialize in forensic and general psychological evaluations,

including assessment of emotional intelligence.

Meet Your Therapist
Dr. Stephen Chece

STEPHEN D. CHECE, PHD

     Dr. Stephen Chece is a licensed psychologist and professional life coach in NJ, NY, and PA.  He has over 25 years of clinical experience in the field of child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychology.

     He has worked with clients with a variety of life and mental health challenges that include but are not limited to depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety, anger, sexual difficulties, marital, couple, family struggles, work-career challenges, academic challenges, etc.  He approaches treatment holistically by incorporating cognitive, emotional, spiritual and soul while utilizing evaluations that target these areas that help us to establish refined treatment goals.  You will work together and focus on practicing and developing a series of coping skills that will help you to more effectively deal with stress as stress will present itself in everyday life.  The more that you practice these skills each day the more effective you are with meeting life’s challenges. 

     Dr. Chece's purpose is to help and guide you past the barriers that have prevented you from finding your purpose in life and in assisting you to make the adjustment to life’s challenges, reducing depression, anxiety and stress.  He will help you begin your journey toward self-discovery, conflict resolution and inner peace.  Our work together will focus on increasing your ability to focus, to feel, to love, to hope, to heal and to succeed. 

    To be able to accompany my clients during this magnificent process is truly an amazing experience for both client and clinician as the rewards and blessings begin to manifest in the client living a more full, satisfying and successful life.  

Marie Chece, LCSW

MARIE CHECE, LCSW

     Marie E. Chece, MSW, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in child & adolescent, adult, couples and family therapy and teen group therapy. With almost 20 years experience and a graduate of New York University, she is licensed in New York and New Jersey. Among her areas of expertise are child & adolescent counseling; group therapy for teenagers; separation & divorce, specifically co-parenting coaching and mediation; couples; mood & anxiety disorders; and crisis and abuse & trauma counseling including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

     Marie is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic  approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Our Services
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INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND COUPLES COUNSELING

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​FORENSIC EVALUATIONS

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​PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS

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​EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TESTING

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OUR MISSION

Using a holistic approach, our mission is to treat you with dignity, and respect,

and to tailor your treatment to

uniquely meet your needs.

We pride ourselves in being trustworthy and providing excellence in care.

Together we can determine how changes in you and your life can result in a

higher quality of life.

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You have taken the first brave step to feeling better!

We offer morning, day, and evening hours

to accommodate your life. 

Please call us, email us, or use the contact sheet to learn more about our services and schedule a consultation or evaluation.

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below before your appointment.

Adult Intake Form

Child 14+ Intake Form

Child 6-13 Intake Form

Office Phone: (732) 671-8700

Office Fax: (732) 671-8704

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