Therapists in Bergen County Serving All New Jersey
Dana Colthart, LCSW CEDS — OCD & Eating Disorder Therapist
Serving Bergen County & New Jersey | ERP & ACT Therapy | OCD, anxiety & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a decade of experience, having begun my graduate school journey in 2016 At Fordham University where I received my Masters Degree (LSW). I specialize in OCD treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Eating Disorder therapy, providing evidence-based, compassionate care for clients in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey. My practice focuses on helping individuals heal, reduce anxiety, challenge compulsions, and build long-term recovery in a safe, supportive environment.
I have extensive training in OCD treatment, including ERP and ACT, with advanced education from NOCD, the Mood & Anxiety Center, and leading experts in anxiety and OCD. To maintain a cutting-edge clinical approach, I participate in bi-weekly supervision with nationally recognized OCD specialists, ensuring that my methods remain current, research-informed, and highly effective.
I also specialize in Eating Disorder treatment, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, and body image concerns. My ED training includes advanced work from the Eating Recovery Center, the IAEDP Foundation, and other leading experts. I am in the final stages of completing my CEDS certification, a rigorous 2-year post-graduate pathway, which when completed in March 2026, will reflect more than 10 years of combined education, training, and clinical experience. I also meet bi-weekly with top ED specialists to ensure my practice remains at the forefront of evidence-based care.
Many clients experience both OCD and an Eating Disorder, or symptoms that overlap, such as rigid food rules, intrusive thoughts about body image, or compulsive exercise and rituals. My integrated approach allows clients to receive specialized treatment for OCD, ED, or both simultaneously, without needing multiple providers.
I am a member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). My practice combines warmth, structure, and evidence-based treatment, tailoring therapy to each client’s unique needs while emphasizing safety, insight, and long-term growth.
Dana Colthart, LCSW, LICSW State Licensures:
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
License Number: 44SC06050300
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
License Number: 0904019187
Massachusetts
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
License Number: LICSW128047
Maryland
Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C)
License Number: 31725
Washington, DC
Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
License Number: LC200003625
National Provider Identifier
NPI: 1669186433
Professional Affiliations
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp™)
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Clinical Specialties
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-Eating Disorder, ARFID)
Anxiety Disorders
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TREATMENT MODALITIES
Dana Colthart has extensive experience helping clients of all ages navigate anxiety disorders, OCD, and eating disorders, with a specialized focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—two highly effective, evidence-based approaches for managing intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and rigid behaviors. She helps clients understand the underlying factors driving their symptoms and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety, regain control, and achieve lasting recovery. Dana is also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT-E for Eating Disorders, and DBT-informed approaches, and has received advanced training from NOCD, the Mood & Anxiety Center, the Eating Recovery Center, and the IAEDP Foundation. She participates in bi-weekly supervision with nationally recognized experts in OCD and Eating Disorders to ensure her clinical methods remain at the forefront of the field. This combination of advanced ERP and ACT expertise, extensive training, ongoing mentorship, and personalized care allows her to provide specialized treatment for OCD, Eating Disorders, or both simultaneously, helping clients reduce distress, challenge compulsions, and build long-term recovery.
Angela Matus, LCSW — OCD & Anxiety Therapist
Angela Matus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Kean University and a decade of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with clients of all ages and has been a key member of Clear Light Therapy for years, where she is recognized as one of the practice’s top OCD therapists. Angela specializes in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and ADHD, providing evidence-based, individualized care for clients across Bergen County and New Jersey.
She has completed advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) through the Cognitive Behavioral Institute, as well as training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Angela also has advanced expertise in ADHD assessment and treatment, allowing her to support clients with attention and executive functioning challenges alongside OCD and anxiety.
Angela’s approach emphasizes creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment, tailoring evidence-based interventions to each client’s needs. She focuses on ERP and ACT for OCD and anxiety, integrates ADHD-focused strategies when relevant, and helps clients build practical skills to manage symptoms, reduce compulsions, and achieve lasting growth. Angela has been described by clients and colleagues as a warm, caring, and brilliant OCD and anxiety therapist, combining compassion with expert guidance to help clients achieve meaningful change.
State Licensure
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
License Number: 44SC06243600
National Provider Identifier
NPI: 1851071682
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Angela Matus provides expert mental health care across New Jersey, specializing in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OCD and anxiety disorders. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavior management, and stress reduction strategies, along with advanced training in ADHD assessment and intervention, trauma-focused therapy, and eating disorder treatment. Angela has extensive experience working with clients of all ages—from children as young as five to older adults—and addresses a broad range of mental health concerns, including OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. She offers in-person therapy in Bergen County and Hudson County as well as virtual therapy across Bergen, Hudson, and Morris Counties, providing accessible, evidence-based, and personalized treatment for clients throughout New Jersey.
Maya Golebiewski, LSW
Maya is a Licensed Social Worker who works with children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, OCD, eating disorders, and other complex emotional challenges. She has experience supporting clients with high levels of distress and long-standing patterns rooted in chronic trauma. Maya received her masters graduate degree from Rutgers University.
Maya’s style is warm, steady, and collaborative. She believes therapy should feel both safe and structured, a place where you feel supported, but also gently challenged to grow.
She integrates Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients break free from avoidance, reduce compulsive behaviors, and build psychological flexibility. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts or feelings, Maya helps clients learn how to relate to them differently, creating more space for choice, confidence, and meaningful action.
With certifications in interpersonal violence and trauma treatment, the ARC framework, and yoga and meditation instruction, Maya incorporates mind-body awareness and evidence-based nervous system regulation tools when appropriate. She understands that trauma and anxiety don’t just live in thoughts, they live in the body, and she helps clients feel more grounded and regulated as they work through painful experiences.
Maya is deeply committed to helping clients process what they’ve been carrying, strengthen self-trust, and move toward lasting healing. Her goal is to help you feel less stuck, less alone, and more empowered in your life.
State Licensure
New Jersey
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
License Number: 44SL07176900
National Provider Identifier: 1821810227
Frequently Asked Questions: Our Therapists in Bergen County, NJ
Q: Who are the therapists at Clear Light Therapy?
Clear Light Therapy is led by Dana Colthart, LCSW, CEDS, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with nearly a decade of specialized clinical experience. The team also includes Angela Matus, LCSW, one of Bergen County's top OCD and anxiety therapists, and Maya Golebiewski, LSW, who specializes in trauma, OCD, and complex emotional challenges. Every therapist on our team holds advanced, specialized training, not general practice backgrounds.
Q: What are Dana Colthart's qualifications and specialties?
Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), a rigorous two-year post-graduate certification. She specializes in OCD, ERP, ACT, and eating disorder treatment, with advanced training from NOCD, the Mood & Anxiety Center, and the Eating Recovery Center. She participates in bi-weekly supervision with nationally recognized OCD and eating disorder specialists to keep her clinical approach at the cutting edge. She is also a member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and IAEDP. Licensed in New Jersey, Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Q: Is Clear Light Therapy qualified to treat complex or severe OCD?
Yes. Dana maintains bi-weekly supervision with nationally recognized OCD specialists and holds membership in the International OCD Foundation, the gold standard body for OCD treatment. Angela Matus has completed advanced ERP training through the Cognitive Behavioral Institute. This level of ongoing specialist oversight is rare among NJ therapy practices and is why our clients see results that years of general therapy couldn't produce.
Q: Do your therapists treat both OCD and eating disorders simultaneously?
Yes, and this is one of our most important differentiators. Many clients experience OCD and an eating disorder together, rigid food rules, intrusive thoughts about body image, compulsive rituals around eating. Dana's integrated specialty means clients receive expert treatment for both conditions simultaneously, without needing multiple providers. We serve clients across Bergen, Monmouth, Essex, Hudson, and Somerset counties in New Jersey.
Q: Does Angela Matus treat children and teens as well as adults?
Yes. Angela works with clients from age five through adulthood. She specializes in OCD, anxiety, and ADHD, and offers in-person therapy in Bergen County and Hudson County, plus telehealth across New Jersey. She is recognized by clients and colleagues as one of the most skilled OCD and anxiety therapists in North Jersey.
Q: Who is Maya Golebiewski and what does she specialize in?
Maya is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) from Rutgers University who works with children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, OCD, eating disorders, depression, and complex emotional challenges. She integrates ERP, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches with mind-body awareness tools, including yoga and meditation, and holds certifications in interpersonal violence and trauma treatment. Her approach is warm, steady, and structured.
Q: Are your therapists licensed to provide telehealth across New Jersey?
Yes. Dana is licensed in New Jersey, Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington, DC, allowing her to serve clients across a wide geographic area. Angela is licensed in New Jersey and provides telehealth across Bergen, Hudson, and Morris counties. All therapists provide secure telehealth to clients throughout New Jersey, including high-demand communities in Bergen County (Alpine, Saddle River, Ridgewood, Tenafly), Monmouth County (Rumson, Colts Neck, Fair Haven), Essex County (Short Hills, Montclair, Livingston), and Somerset County (Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Peapack-Gladstone).
Q: How do I get matched with the right therapist at Clear Light Therapy?
During your free 15-minute consultation, we learn about your specific concerns and match you with the therapist whose specialization, style, and availability best fits your needs. Same-week openings available. In-person in Englewood, NJ or telehealth anywhere in New Jersey. Contact us here.