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Our HistoryOur History

A look back at four decades of training, milestones, and the people behind our practice.

For more than four decades, Search for Self, formerly the Mars & Venus Counseling Center, has grown from its roots in relationship-centered care into the whole-person practice it is today. These moments trace that journey.

Trained by Dr. John Gray

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Richard and Morrisa Drobnick, LCSWs, Directors, circa 2010
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Richard Drobnick, LCSW, DCSW and Morrisa Drobnick, LCSW with Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D. at a training conference.

Bridal Show, Biagio’s Ristorante, Paramus

Bridal Show, The Terrace, Paramus

“Bride Magazine held its annual Bride’s Night Out event last night at The Terrace in Paramus. The event showcased an exclusive array of handpicked vendors from the area in every category. All guests received a signature (201) Bride canvas tote with fun swag inside. Guests were able to take a dance lesson, have their hair done, work with make-up artists, meet floral designers, entertainment companies, invitation experts, and plan their honeymoon with full-service travel agents. (201) Bride bloggers, Darah Wandell and Gina Barbieri, were also on-hand to teach and answer questions about Do-It-Yourself bridal tips, wedding planning, and common wedding-planning blunders. North Jersey Exposure planned the event.” , bergen.com

Office Reunion

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Top row: Belinda, Elisabeth, Jennifer Pinto, Richard Drobnick, Morrisa Drobnick, Judy Rosenbaum, Socorro Caballery-Smith
Second row: Michele Resnick, Susan Keefer, Beth Anagnostis, Silver Saporito

Family

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Morrisa Drobnick, LCSW · Richard Drobnick, LCSW, DCSW · and daughter, Associate Director Silver Saporito (Drobnick), LCSW, FNTP
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Richard Drobnick receives the NJBIZ award
Recognized & Trusted
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Search for Self Counseling Center
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Search for Self Counseling Center | Relationships & Family Dynamics, Burnout & Exhaustion and Couples & Marriage
Search for Self Counseling Center | Nutrition Support, Trauma & Its Effects and Burnout & Exhaustion
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Search for Self Counseling Center | Telehealth Counseling (Online Therapy), Child, Teen, Family and Starting Over, Break-up Counseling, and Divorce Counseling
Search for Self Counseling Center | Nutrition Support, Burnout & Exhaustion and Starting Over, Break-up Counseling, and Divorce Counseling
Search for Self Counseling Center | Life Changes & Transitions, Burnout & Exhaustion and Individual
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Search for Self Counseling Center | Addictions, Life Changes & Transitions and Child, Teen, Family

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