About Us

Meet our best-in-class team of licensed professionals.

Ashley Adams, PsyD. of Turning Tides Wellness, LLC. on beach

Ashley Adams, PsyD.

Ashley earned a Master’s and an Educational Specialist Degree in School and Community Psychology from Seton Hall University, and a Doctorate of Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She specializes in assisting school-aged children through adults in areas such as: self-regulation, anxiety, depression, anger management, coping skills, social skills, school issues, and learning disabilities. Additionally, she specializes in psychological assessments, which allows her to develop a person's profile of cognitive strengths and weaknesses and develop individualized academic and social-emotional interventions.

She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and received doctoral level training in Neuropsychological evaluations from PCOM. Her therapeutic approach is focused on assisting her clients in identifying negative thinking patterns that lead to dysfunctional behaviors and supporting them in changing these habits.

Marion Fitzgerald Richardson, LCSW, of Turning Tides Wellness, LLC., on the beach

Marion Fitzgerald Richardson, LCSW

Marion Fitzgerald Richardson earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University - Silver School of Social Work, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey, and holds a NJ School Social Work Certification from the Department of Education.

Marion practices from a strengths-based approach and utilizes several modalities when working with clients, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, and mindfulness to increase self-regulation, coping skills, and social-emotional skills. She specializes in working with clients of all ages experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, attention/behavioral issues, low self-esteem, grief/loss, and family changes. Marion is certified in Mindfulness from MindfulSchools.org, Parent Management Training from the Yale Child Study Center, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Marion creates a safe space for clients by using empathy and encouragement to assist them in navigating through life’s challenges to find healing and achieve fulfillment.

Dr. Deepti Varma, MD, Consulting Psychiatrist

Dr. Varma has been in practice for over 10 years and specialize in medication treatments for ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, Autism spectrum disorder and tic disorders. She pursues a working alliance with families, schools, therapists, and pediatricians, including the review of prior assessments, as the basis of the treatment plan. Dr. Varma’s approach is to start with a thorough diagnosis and formulate a plan that includes medications, psychotherapy, diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, lab work and other lifestyle modifications to provide an individual treatment plan for each of my patients.

Aqua Vita Hydration

IV hydration therapy is a safe and effective way to not only revitalize your body by providing the hydration is craves, but to nourish your bloodstream by delivering a steady dose of essential vitamins and nutrients tailored specifically to you.

Notable Impacts Include:

  • Lower risk of anxiety and depression

  • Enhanced mental health and clarity

  • Reduced stress

  • Improved emotional health

  • Decreased risk for dementia

  • Enhanced quality of sleep

  • Detoxification from substance abuse

  • Increased energy

  • Increased metabolism

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