Meet Dr. Taji Karim-Reisch, LCSW
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Dr. Taji Karim-Reisch is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). That means she’s a mental health professional who provides counseling to overcome mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Dr. Taji believes in compassion in action. Her true passion is helping people solve real-world problems with compassion and positivity. She sees her role as a partner and guide who’s ready to meet you where you are and walk with you on your journey to a happier, more fulfilling life!
Dr. Taji’s
North Star
Dr. Taji’s father’s name was Tara. He suffered from severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the Vietnam War. Dr. Taji observed the destruction of unmanaged mental health and how the lack of quality services affected her father. This experience motivated Dr. Taji to become a social worker.
In Indian countries, “Tara” means “star.” Dr. Taji’s North Star, inspired by her father, is the firm belief that healing is possible. She looks forward to helping you understand the underlying causes of what’s holding you back, overcome obstacles, chart a path forward, and achieve positive change that brings you peace and contentment.
Experience, Education, and Credentials
- Clinical social worker and psychotherapist since 2010
- Broadway House for Continuing Care, Newark, NJ
- St. Barnabas Medical Center (now RWJBarnabas), Livingston, NJ
- Mountainside Hospital, Montclair, NJ
- Doctor of Social Work, Rutgers University
- Master of Social Work, New York University, Magna Cum Laude
- Bachelor of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Rutgers University, Cum Laude
- Certified Clinician, Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma (HPRT)
- Guest lecturer
- Princeton University
- Rutgers University
- Geriatric Symposium at RWJBarnabas
- WBLJ radio
- Member, National Association of Social Workers
Dr. Taji is not affiliated with any hospital or medical system but frequently receives referrals from the Geriatric Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and a variety of primary care physicians, senior care facilities, and insurance providers.
Giving Back
Dr. Taji serves on the board of trustees for Nutley Family Service Bureau in Nutley, NJ, a local, independent nonprofit that provides mental health counseling, case management, food pantry services, and social service programs to individuals and families.
She also volunteers with Trafficking Awareness Advocacy Restoring Autonomy (TAARA), an organization that empowers sex trafficking survivors with the skills, education, and job placement to restore their autonomy and prevent future victimization.
Guest Lecturer and Speaker
Dr. Taji has guest lectured at Princeton University and Rutgers University and presented educational mental health programs to a variety of organizations. She welcomes the opportunity to partner with universities, businesses, hospitals, medical practices, senior/geriatric centers, healthcare professional groups, law enforcement associations, and other organizations. Dr. Taji is available for guest lectures, conferences, workshops, panel discussions, and media interviews.
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If you’re dealing with a serious illness, struggling to process a traumatic experience, or just going through a rough patch, let us help you find out why so you can move forward and find happiness.