Joe Sciarretta, MSW

As the Admissions Director, my job is to help you feel safe, heard, and supported from our first conversation. The hardest part of the recovery journey is finding the strength to believe that you can change - I understand how challenging deciding to make that first outreach is, and I am here to help.

I have been a professional in the world of eating disorder treatment since 2010, when I was a psychology major in college just lookin for an internship (any internship!) where I could learn about the world of counseling. I was lucky enough to be selected for a student learner role at the nationally renowned inpatient eating disorder program at University Medical Center at Princeton. From there I knew I had found my professional home in supporting people to recover from their eating disorders. 15 years of dedicated practice, study, and learning from some of the best mentors a professional could ask for, and I happily find myself as a co-owner and Admissions Director of Authenticity Recovery.

During my decade+ of eating disorder treatment experience, I have been afforded the opportunity to work all levels along the contiuum of care: medical hospital, residential, partial-hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and in outpatient private practice. Working at these various treatment centers have helped me help my clients find the right services for their individual needs.

Originally based in NJ and NY, and current resident of NJ, I have also had the opportunity to support people of sincere religious backgrounds that range from modern to orthodox, and I have prided myself on working people's spiritual practices into their treatment whenever their faith plays a role in their treatment. Believing in yourself, or the possibility of recovery, doesn't require a religious belief. But, for those who have faith, it can be the starting point for change.

If you are reading this and feeling unsure, confused, or just scared about change - that is 100% normal and a sign that you are human! If you are thinking about starting your journey towards a better life, and want to talk to someone who understands, contact me today.