Alein Haddad-Perez
LCSW, SEP
Licensed in:
NJ, NY, VT, FL
Works with:
Individuals (18+), couples, parents
Languages:
English, Arabic, Hebrew
Credentials:
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist
EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant
Licensed Natural Medicine Facilitator (Colorado)
Somatic Experiencing Personal Session Provider - Beginner Level
Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor
Sessions:
In-Person and Telehealth
About Me
My name is Alein Haddad-Perez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York, New Jersey, and Colorado, with a private practice in Montclair, NJ.
My clinical work focuses on complex trauma and dissociative experiences, particularly relational and developmental trauma. I am truly honored to be considered as a supportive facilitator in your journey of self-discovery and growth.
Who I Work With
Many of my clients struggle with complex trauma, persistent anxiety and depression, chronic pain and unexplained physical ailments, as well as relationship challenges, including parents who seek to repair their connection with their estranged children.
Many of my clients have faced:
• Significant childhood trauma (including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or neglect)
• Severe mental, emotional, or physical symptoms
• Feelings of isolation from themselves and the world around them
• Difficulty sustaining long term relationships
• Challenges with feeling better even after seeing multiple therapists without experiencing relief
How I Work
My therapeutic approach is relational, experiential, and integrative of the various modalities and tools that I have trained in. Together, we will focus on the relational and experiential aspects of our work, while also gently exploring the story of what has happened to you and engaging in problem solving where needed. We will begin to attune to the hidden language of your body, emotions, and relationships, while tapping into the wisdom of your nervous system and inner knowing.
As we begin this work together, I will accompany you on your journey of self-discovery, guiding you toward a more thriving life. My approach to therapy is gentle, compassionate, and client-centered. I understand that certain barriers and fears may arise as we explore painful experiences. I take pride in my ability to support your therapeutic goals by integrating a variety of traditional treatment models with creative and non-traditional methods.
My Philosophy
Trauma does not have to be a life sentence. It is my core belief that all humans are inherently resilient with an innate capacity to heal from trauma and live rich, fulfilling lives. If you don’t share this belief, don’t worry—I will hold this hope for you as you begin to develop your own confidence in your inner strength.
I am humbled by my clients' resilience and relentless fight for life. Trauma healing is uncomfortably hard work. My role is to serve as a facilitator of your therapeutic journey—to walk alongside you and hold a steady container for you to revisit, work through, and move beyond your painful past experiences.
My primary focus is to first develop a therapeutic connection that feels safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate, as healing can only emerge when you feel safe, seen, and understood.
My Values and Commitment
As an indigenous person who has experienced various forms of systemic oppression and adversity, I understand the importance of a therapeutic space that is committed to anti-racist decolonization work, and that acknowledges the impact of these systemic factors on mental health, sense of identity, and overall well-being.
As a member of the BIPOC community who immigrated to the US from a different cultural and systemic context, I recognize my blind spots in the context of working with individuals from different historical, racial, or social backgrounds. I am committed to ongoing education and self-reflection to deepen my understanding of those who have been marginalized in our society.
I remain engaged in ongoing learning, consultation, and reflective practice, including regular participation in clinical and peer supervision, ethics and consultation groups, as well as continued professional development, while also remaining committed to my own decolonization process.
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Psychedelic / Plant Medicine Assisted Therapy
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Masters in Clinical Social Work - Rutgers University
Masters in Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution, and International Economic Development - Seton Hall University
Certifications and Additional Trainings
The way of the Shaman, The foundation for Shamanic Studies, March 2026
EMDR Parent, Child, & Attachment Specialist Intensive Program, AGATE Institute – 2025
Emotionally Focused Therapy - Externship, 2018
Emotionally Focused Therapy - Core Skills, 2018
EMDR Basic Training - EMDRIA 2019
The EMDR Toolbox: AIP Methods for Treating Complex PTSD & Dissociative Personality Structure, Jim Knipe 2019
EMDR in the treatment of substance and behavioral addictions, Hope Payson 2019
EMDR Sandtray Specialist Intensive Program - AGATE Institute 2019
EMDR Child, Complex Trauma & Dissociation Specialist Intensive Program, AGATE Institute 2019
Intro to EMDR Therapy & Structural Dissociation, Farnsworth Lobenstein 2022
EMDR: The Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) - 2022
EMDR: Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) - 2022
EMDR and Structural Dissociation, Farnsworth Lobenstein 2023
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner - three-year certificate program - SEI 2023
Clinical Social Work Supervision Certificate - 2024
Master Symposium - New Developments in the Treatment of Dissociative Disorders: Wisdoms from Leading Experts, 2023
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, Integrative Psychiatry Institute, prospective certificate of completion in Ketamine, Psilocybin, and MDMA assisted therapy, 2025
