Fareche@Professionalcounselingservice.org

551 Valley Rd. Montclair NJ 07043 suite:151

973.931.3526

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Years  Of

12+

Experience

Areche & Croix, Professional Counseling Services is a multimodal mental health and wellness agency dedicated to enhancing individual agency and fostering group solidarity. Our innovative approach integrates all aspects of our clients’ lives, recognizing them as dynamic individuals with multifaceted personalities and emotional landscapes.

We collaborate closely with our clients to facilitate the integration of these diverse parts, focusing on key areas of their lives, including personal growth and development, mental and physical health, social and emotional well-being, relationships, and the pursuit of purpose and meaning. Through this holistic methodology, we empower our clients to achieve a greater sense of self-awareness, resilience, and overall wellness

Comprehensive & Personalized Care

We provide tailored mental health solutions, integrating emotional, physical, and social well-being for holistic growth.

Empowering Growth & Resilience

Our approach enhances self-awareness, emotional strength, and meaningful relationships, guiding individuals toward balance and fulfillment.

Bio

Fabbio Areche M. Ed., LPC
License number: 37PC00732500 Clinical Director

Fabbio Areche is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. He attended William Paterson University, completing his BA in Psychology and his M. Ed. in Counseling. Fabbio has worked extensively in the Passaic Public School system as a school counselor, developing his skills in helping children and families.

To diversify his expertise, he began working as an Intensive In-home Clinician. He has since been taking on clients in a private practice setting. Fabbio has received further training through the Gottman Institute, becoming a Level 2 trained Gottman Method Couples Counselor. With a deep passion for helping individuals find meaning in their lives and enhance the quality of their relationships, Fabbio is dedicated to fostering personal growth and emotional well-being in his clients.

Our Mission:

We empower individuals to transform their lives through evidence-based psychotherapy and innovative mental health services. By cultivating self-awareness and resilience, we guide our clients to heal from trauma, develop meaningful connections, and discover their inherent strengths. We are committed to creating a therapeutic environment where each person’s unique journey is honored, cultural contexts are respected, and healing ripples outward from individuals to strengthen the fabric of our diverse communities.

Our Vision

Is to contribute to a world where individuals live principle-based lives, deeply connected to themselves and others. We see communities being transformed through this interconnectedness—where trauma is understood and addressed, mental health is prioritized, and every person recognizes their capacity for growth and transformation. Through our work, we aspire to create positive change that extends beyond individual therapy sessions to cultivate more resilient families, compassionate communities, and a society that embraces the fullness of human experience.
Bio

Educational Director,    Jerome J. Croix, MA, LAC,
License number: 37AC00620800

Jerome earned his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy & Religion from Kean University. He
dedicated the following 16 years in the private sector honing his leadership and
management skills. Holding various management positions spanning Human Resources to Operations. In 2016, he transitioned from the private sector to return to his almamater, completing a Master’s in Educational Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health while working as a Behavioral Assistant with Guazabara Insights LLC. Presently, serves as a full time clinical therapist at the Institute for Personal Growth (IPG) in Jersey City, NJ. His work focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship management, empowering clients to achieve emotional wellness, resilience, and personal growth and development.

Additionally, Jerome has received Behavioral Assistant certification from Rutgers University; Level 1 training in Social Emotional Learning & character development from Rutgers University; Level 1 training in Internal Family Systems (IFS); certification in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) from the Journey Clinic, and extensive training in EMDR from the Institute for Personal Growth. His diverse background and expertise allow him to provide compassionate and effective support to those seeking to navigate their mental health journeys