Roots at Crossroads Counseling LLC
Private Therapy Practice
Licensed in North Carolina and New Jersey
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change” W. Dyer
We are here to help!
Have you noticed that something needs to change, or perhaps the way you’ve coped is not the healthiest? If so, please keep reading.
- Have you been sad, experiencing crying spells or difficulties managing your emotions?
- Have your worries been ongoing or distressing? Is setting boundaries or limits a challenge?
- Self-medicating, or using drugs to cope with emotional distress?
- Experiencing shame or guilt?
Learn more about...
Teletherapy services
Adolescents (13-18), adults, couples, and families.
Therapy is available via Telehealth HIPAA compliance platform, or by phone.
Se habla español.
Specialty Practice Areas
Adjustment, Anger management, anxiety/stress, addiction and compulsions, attachment issues, behavioral/mood changes (depression), guilt/shame, grief and loss, issues with drugs and alcohol, recovery, relationship issues
Treatment modalities
- Mindfulness
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavior Modification
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
Mission.
To provide guidance and support to individuals experiencing emotional distress. We believe that addressing self-defeating beliefs and applying effective copings skills will yield to a better quality of life.
What to expect.
The leading therapist also speaks Spanish. She provides consults for 15 minutes to identify your needs and to make sure that we are able to service you. Due to Covid-19, the sessions occur via telehealth. Please inform the therapist should you be interested in face-to-face sessions.
Why choose us?
We understand that every client is unique and respect your autonomy.
- Passion & Commitment
- Honesty and openness
- Dedication
- Practical Approach
Insurance (in-network)
*United Healthcare
*Oscar Health
*Oxford
*Aetna
*Horizon Bluecross and Blueshield of NJ
*Cigna
*District 1199J New Jersey Benefit Fund
Don't see your insurance listed?
Give us a call to discuss out of pocket costs/private pay or out of network coverage.
Meet the therapist!
Sevil H. Modeste is the leading bilingual therapist. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor. She graduated from Rutgers University in 2018 with a master’s degree in social work and a certificate in counselor Training. She is fluent in Spanish. She specializes in anxiety, depression, substance use amongst others utilizing, client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.
Sevil also brings years of experience providing therapy to individuals, adolescents and families in mental health field. Sevil has been working is social services field for decades in various capacities. Sevil started her journey as a Mental Health Probation Officer where she supervised, linked and counseled individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.
Her role as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to share your experiences, thoughts, feelings and goals. Sevil is empathic as she understands how our experiences shape our perception. She utilizes a practical approach utilizing a combination of therapeutic approaches to address your needs.
She received trainings and/or attended workshops in:
Trauma - Rutgers University
Intensive Workshop in Exposure and Ritual Prevention (EX/RP)for OCD - The Center of Treatment and Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania
Crisis intervention - Essex County College Public Safety Academy
Motivational Interviewing- Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers through NJ Courts
Nurtured Heart Approach - Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare
30 Hour Gambling Training - Council of Compulsive Gambling in New Jersey
Three attributes that describe the therapist: Open-minded, Empowering and Affirming
Let us work together.
Getting help is not easy, and I congratulate you. You have taken the first and most important step, which is to ask for help. You don’t have to do this alone
POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS.
Challenge negative thoughts by practicing positive phrases or statements to encourage positive changes in your life. Think about the energy that is placed on negative thoughts and the feelings it produces.
