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Creative Healing Counseling Supports Children, Families and Whole-Person Wellness

Apr 02, 2026 11:08PM ● By Jerome Bilaos

Creative Healing Counseling & Wellness Center, a private clinical practice founded in 2015 by Alyssa Simmonds and Nefertitti Towns-Scott, offers compassionate mental health and wellness services for children, families and individuals of all ages. The founders, who met while working as school social workers, bring extensive experience from both school and outpatient settings, allowing them to support clients across multiple life environments.

The practice is rooted in creative, engaging approaches to therapy, incorporating art, music, play and movement alongside traditional talk therapy. Services address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation and family or relationship issues. Parent and caregiver counseling is also available.

Creative Healing offers outpatient counseling for individuals, couples and families, as well as group counseling for children and adolescents focused on social skills and emotional development. Virtual sessions provide flexible, accessible care, and Kids Clubs and support groups foster connection, confidence and community.

The center’s mission is to guide clients toward self-awareness, healing and personal growth.

For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call 973-323-9225 or email [email protected], and visit CreativeHealingCWC.com. See ad, page 7.
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