Dr. Lindsay Scholz received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2015 from Monmouth University, with a dual specialization in Childhood Development & Addiction Studies. She is licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey, and also holds national certifications in her field including Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and Board Certified TeleMental Health Practitioner (BC-TMH). In addition, Dr. Scholz has also applied for New Jersey State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), which is pending approval at this time.

Dr. Scholz received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in leadership studies from the University of the Cumberlands.

She has experience working with individuals (children, adolescents, and adults) with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and co-occurring Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in a variety of settings which have included inpatient psychiatric facilities, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, as well as in private practice and via community outreach programs. Her primary treatment modalities include the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) strategies in tandem with both Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT) techniques. Dr. Scholz employs a what is referred to as a “client-centered” (or person-centered) approach in her work with all clients. Additionally, Dr. Scholz is skilled in the use of Brief-Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT), Acceptance and Committement Therapy (ACT), CBT, and DBT.
Dr. Scholz provides services on topics such as: Anxiety, Major Depression, Lifestyle and Adjustments to Challenges in Life, Low Self-Esteem, Addictions, as well as Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, certain Personality Disorders, and additionally specializes in the treatment of co-occurring mental health and Substance Use Disorders. Dr. Scholz is also trained and certified as both a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCAPT) and Clinical TeleMental Health Provider (CTMH).

Dr. Scholz has given multiple presentations and trainings at regionally accredited Universities as well as at professional organizations and institutions specifically surrounding best practices in providing TeleMental Health (TMH) counseling to consumers. She also teaches master’s-level students in their studies preparing to become future counselors and social workers. Some of the most commonly taught courses by Dr. Scholz at the master’s-level include Group Counseling, Psychopathology, and Theories and Techniques of Counseling & Psychotherapy. Dr. Scholz has taught a variety of master’s-level courses both in-person as well as online and has advanced training in adult education as well as in counselor supervision. Dr. Scholz provides supervision groups for students working towards obtaining their licensure as social workers, psychologists, and professional counselors and additionally has advanced training in providing supervison services to students training to become mental health clinicians/professionals.

In addition, Dr. Scholz is an active member of numerous professional organizations including, but not limited to, the International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO), the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) International as well as Hunterdon County’s NAMI Subdivision, American counseling Association (ACA), and American Pychological Association (APA). Dr. Scholz has also been an active member of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), an international honor society which promotes academic and professional excellence in counseling, since 2011, and currently sits on the executive board committee of the University of the Cumberland’s CSI Chapter.

Dr. Scholz also places a great deal of value in service efforts and giving back to others. She is an active volunteer for the NAMI of Hunterdon county subdivision and additionally provides pro bono counseling services to veterans in need through www.giveanhour.org.