Explore Transform Counseling & Psychotherapy

Explore Transform LLC offers a tailor-made therapy and mental health service in New Jersey. Based in Ridgewood (Bergen County), we serve the whole of New Jersey and we are in the process of setting up to serve any state that has entered into the Counseling Compact. To check to see if your state has entered the Counseling Compact, please check with the American Counseling Association.

We specialize in burnout, loneliness, and powerlessness. As part of our approach to psychotherapy, we make use of Polyvagal Theory, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), and parts work (Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS)). At this time, we offer our services via a confidential teletherapy portal. We take a person-centered approach to working with the LGBTQ+ community, and we appreciate the impact of marginalization on a person's mental health.
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​We work with adults and teenagers, and we are committed to adopting an inclusive, person-centered approach to our psychotherapy service. To offer you an exceptional levels of care, please read this page regarding our fees for counseling and psychotherapy.

For therapists, we offer a clinical consultation service. Get in contact if you would like more details about this.​

Clinical Director:
Psychotherapist Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC, is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with more than 15 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Chris regularly uses EMDR and Polyvagal Theory to inform their approach.

Chris has written several books on mental health:​​The Beast of Gloom - published in 2024
Beyond Your Confines: The Workbook - published in 2024
Beyond Your Confines - published in 2022
Beyond the Blue - published in 2021

​Chris lives in Ridgewood (New Jersey) with their partner, two children, and two cats (order of preference varies depending on the day!).

​Chris started life as an attorney in the UK (having graduated from University College London in 1998), and since then, Chris has been awarded a Masters in Counseling & Psychotherapy in 2010 (University of East London).  That same year, Chris published research into male experiences of suicidal ideation and counseling interventions.
Clinical Director Chris Warren-Dickins

Professional Endorsements of psychotherapist Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC (from fellow clinicians):

“Chris is an accomplished therapist with extensive experience. I am grateful to have Chris in my network of mental health professionals.”
Dr. Shavar Chase, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-, BC

"Chris is discerning, wise, and warm. Important combination not always found in one therapist!"
Leigh Polin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

"Chris is extremely dedicated to helping others, and his caring is matched by his skill."
Jill Fellner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

"Chris is a stellar therapist! His compassion and clinical expertise provide the best environment to support client growth and healing."
Pamela Brodie, Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC

"Chris Warren-Dickins is especially well-prepared to deal with patients who have experienced trauma. Contact him directly for more information about this challenging area."
Suzanne Saldarini, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCPsyA

Chris' roles and memberships- Licensed in New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (a psychotherapist)​
Member - EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Member - EMDR Institute​
​Member - American Counseling Association (ACA)
Member - New Jersey Counseling Association (NJCA)