Cheryl Garodnick, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS, NCC
Director of Clinical Services
Cheryl Garodnick LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS, NCC, ICCS has over 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families who struggle with open communications, respect for personal boundaries, and interpersonal relationships. Her clients often express concern for behavioral health, substance use, and co-dependency issues that interfere with healthy family interactions.
Cheryl operates a private practice in Morristown, New Jersey. She is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University specializing in co-occurring and dually diagnosed disorders, substance use issues, co-dependency, domestic abuse problems, and postpartum transitions. She has experience as a Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Program Coordinator and is currently working with concentrated populations.
In her practice, Cheryl is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates evidence based methodologies and techniques to offer a personalized approach customized to each client. With empathic understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education:
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Masters in Clinical Counseling, Specialization in Addictions
Licensure:
LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
LCADC - Licensed Clinical Alcohol/Drug Counselor
Certifications
ACS - Approved Clinical Supervisor
CCS - Certified Clinical Supervisor
NCC - National Certified Counselor
ICCS - International Certified Clinical Supervisor
10 Years of Service
Service Recognition from the Board of Chosen Freeholders
FDU University Exceptional Supervision with Masters Level Interns
Domestic Violence Working Group Member of Superior Court Districts
Professional Advisory Committee for Drug and Alcohol (PACADA) Member
Recognition and Community Service
Member of the Morris County Opioid Advisory Council: Making recommendations of the opioid settlement funding for Morris County distribution 2023
Appointed by the Morris County Board of Chosen Commissioners to serve on the Mental Health Addictions Services Advisory Board: 2013 to 2023 Vice Chair – Chair 2021 to 2023
Member of the Overdose Fatality Review Team: Creating partnerships to prevent future overdoses and allocate prevention resources and services where they are most effective since 2021
Member of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Advisory Board supporting the preparation of culturally competent counselors dedicated to the service of community through enhancing dignity, potential, and uniqueness since 2020
Honored and awarded as one of NJBIZ Best Fifty Women in Business 2018
Member of the Morris County Stigma Free Communities Committee: Proud to be Stigma Free since 2016
Member of the Morris County Task Force on Opiates: Saving Lives through Education, Advocacy and Treatment since 2014
Featured in New Jersey Family Magazine as one of “NJ’s Favorite Kids’ Docs” of 2014 - 2015 Nominated by moms for providing outstanding & compassionate healthcare for children
Member of the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) since 2014
