Abraham Sharkas, NCC, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor
Montclair NJ
I approach therapy as a collaborative, client-centered journey. My role is to guide, empower, and support you through deep listening and understanding of your unique experiences. When suitable, I integrate innovative treatments like Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to enrich your healing experience.
Therapy is paced thoughtfully according to your individual needs, fostering a supportive and non-judgmental environment. My practice is built on trust and openness, enabling a genuine connection that facilitates profound personal transformation. This process is adaptive and responsive, ensuring each session effectively contributes to managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, or pursuing deep personal growth.
As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I specialize in psychedelic-assisted in therapy. My approach blends multicultural psychology with insights from Eastern philosophies and Sufism. My academic journey began at Arizona State University with a degree in psychology, focusing on Taoism and Tibetan Buddhism, followed by graduate studies in applied positive psychology in the UK, emphasizing Sufism in the therapeutic setting.
With over eight years of experience in clinical and non-clinical settings, I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy guided by harm reduction principles. Based in Montclair, New Jersey, I'm committed to fostering transformative healing while upholding the highest standards of ethical practice and cultural sensitivity.
As I advance in my Ph.D. program, I'm expanding from therapy into education, preparing to contribute significantly to the evolving field of psychedelic-assisted therapies. I'm dedicated to educating future counselors in this innovative area, ensuring they're well-equipped to handle modern therapeutic challenges with competence and compassion.
- Individual Therapy & Counseling: Personalized approach focusing on your unique challenges and aspirations.
- Couples and Relationship Counseling: Utilizing strategies from the Gottman Method and other strength-based approaches to enhance communication and deepen emotional connections.
- Psychedelic Integration: Specialized support for integrating insights from psychedelic experiences into daily life.
- Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: Guided sessions combining ketamine treatment with psychotherapy for transformative healing.
I offer both in-person sessions in Montclair and Telehealth options, with flexible scheduling including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. This adaptability ensures continuous support and consistency in your therapeutic journey, accommodating various lifestyle needs and preferences.
Each offering is crafted to provide a supportive, transformative experience, helping you achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life through innovative, culturally-sensitive approaches to mental health and personal growth.