Ridgewood House of Wellness

Susanne Fuhrman, LCSW, founder of Ridgewood House, is a New Jersey-based clinical social worker who specializes in reproductive mental health, adolescent wellbeing, life transitions, and bereavement. In addition to her work in clinical and academic environments, Susanne has more than a decade of experience with social justice advocacy efforts; she has particularly strong heartstrings tied to reproductive justice and gender equity. Susanne works alongside people as they explore their strengths, skills, and resources to cultivate a life that honors lived experiences while promoting equanimity, fulfillment and growth. Recent Publication: Summer 2023 - Susanne's writing discussing the importance of trauma screening in perinatal healthcare settings was published Child Welfare League of America's 2023 compendium publication entitled 'Child and Family Serving Systems: A Compendium of Policy and Practice.' * * * * * * Jisin Lee, LSW is a licensed social worker in the state of New Jersey. As a therapist, Jisin has worked with a culturally diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults seeking counseling to improve their mental health. She supports individuals challenged with depressive, anxiety, and mood disorders, as well as difficult life transitions and family/relationship issues. Jisin is passionate about helping clients identify and empower their inner strengths and learn healthy coping skills that can be used in their everyday lives. Jisin’s counseling methods have built upon skills in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and a strengths-based approach. Jisin focuses on providing a supportive and safe environment for clients to talk about the stressors of their lives, express and organize their thoughts and emotions, promote different perspective-taking, and find positive ways to manage their mental health struggles. * * * * * * Matt Nicholas, LSW is a New Jersey licensed social worker. Matt is skilled in treating issues related to anxiety, depression, OCD, and ADHD. His passion for supporting others is evident in every session he conducts. Matt has experience helping teens and adults navigate the stress that can accompany life transitions, unexpected crisis, and pressure in the school, workplace, and beyond. His strengths-based approach includes a range of psychodynamic and somatic skill development. * * * * * * Nikki Rigoli, LSW is a licensed social worker in the state of New Jersey. She specializes in working with clients aged eight through early thirties and has experience as a school counselor and as a therapist in an intensive outpatient setting. Nikki’s background has nurtured a strong skillset in connecting with clients, developing and implementing personalized treatment approaches, and conferring with parents, guardians and school administration along the therapeutic journey. Nikki is passionate about working with and advocating for people who are cultivating their voice in the world.