Colleen Evans
Colleen Evans, previously Colleen Neiman
LCSW LCADC CDP ACHP-SW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker
Supervisor: Freehold
Background. Colleen graduated from New York University in 2006 with a Masters degree in social work. She has worked in both in and outpatient mental health and addiction services, adult medical daycare, nursing homes and at home hospice services.
Credentials and Licensing. There are several letters after my name! Here's what they mean: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC), Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker (ACHP-SW).
Areas of passion and specialty. I have spent most of my career working with adults, often older adults and families. I specialize in helping to find ways to cope with caregiving, loss, long term care planning and illness such as dementia, cancer and other live limiting illnesses. I also have experience working with those with trauma related to medical treatment and traumatic loss.
Approach. "I hope to provide a warm and inclusive environment that allows each individual to feel seen and heard. I work from strengths based perspective to help each person feel safe and build confidence. Maybe it's cliche but I believe "laughter is the best medicine." I hope my clients will leave each session smiling and feel Empowered to embrace not just their strengths but their flaws and "messy bits" too."
Fun Fact. I love crafts and my 2 rescue dogs
Pronouns. She/Her
