Lindsay Scholz received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2015 from Monmouth University, specializing in 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, Ms. 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, and is additionally a current doctoral student at the University of the Cumberlands working toward the attainment of her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in leadership.

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. Ms. Scholz employes a what is referred to as a “client-centered” (or person-centered) approach in her work with all clients. Additionally, Ms. Scholz is skilled in the use of Brief-Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT), Acceptance and Committement Therapy (ACT), CBT, and DBT.

Ms. 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.

Ms. 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.