Our Services

Ample treatment options to help mindfully & methodically navigate relationship & life transitions

Relationship Transitions

Evaluate. Empower. Improve.

Breakup & Divorce Recovery
Couples & Marital Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Date Smarter
Self-Relationships
Relationship Uncertainty
LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Counseling

Life Transitions

Survey. Strategize. Strive.

Stress & Anxiety Counseling
Depression Counseling
Grief & Loss
Phase of Life Challenges
Trauma & EMDR Counseling
Perinatal & Postpartum
Infertility
Postpartum

Unmatched experience.

Our Counselors

We are well-trained, warm, and thoughtful clinicians who thoroughly enjoy getting to know our clients. Our therapy is based on working with you in a collaborative, genuine and productive manner. As counselors, it’s important that you feel comfortable and connected so we can build a positive working relationship where growth and change happen.

100% of Clients Gave Next Steps a 5 Star Rating on Yelp & Google

Plus, we come highly recommended by our peers in the industry. Consult the endorsements below to see for yourself.

“Monika SharmaPsy.D., CHHC

““Ilene Kastel demonstrates that she is invested in truly understanding her clients’ needs, working collaboratively toward reachable and life-enhancing goals, and promoting mindful awareness in both her clients + herself. I do not hesitate sending potential clients to NSC and know they have helped clients successfully move toward experiencing greater satisfaction, gratitude, and sense of power.””

“Serena WadhwaPsy.D., LCPC, CADC

““Psychological & Counseling Associates creates a welcoming, safe place to help clients feel comfortable. While NSC is most known for their work in “break-up & divorce recovery”, the founder Ilene and her team are effective & knowledgeable with other issues as well. Blending several approaches into their unique style, they demonstrate ethical and clinical integrity collaborating with clients.””

“Laura FosterLCPC, ATR-BC

““NSC practices with admirable integrity and knowledge in a warm and inviting space. Their commitment to identifying and prioritizing the needs of clients makes the therapy sessions extremely individualized and effective. NSC is highly competent in guiding clients through struggles with the ending of relationships, relationship improvement, mood instability, grief and loss and phase of life challenges and brings much needed clarity and relief to clients.””