Doctors

APS is comprised of a group of doctoral level psychologists whose goal is to help people understand and address emotional distress, cognitive difficulties and life issues. The doctors at APS come from a variety of training orientations and each has specific areas of expertise. Dr. Nancy Just is Director of APS and assigns each new patient based on their needs.

Nancy Just

Dr. Nancy Just
(NJ #03382)

Dr. Nancy Just is Director of Advanced Psychological Specialists (APS). She founded APS with the intent of creating a premier group of highly trained psychologists with different specialties to serve people in need. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, Biofeedback and Hypnosis, Dr. Just treats both adolescents and adults. Her areas of specialty include the diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders and chronic pain.

Dr. Just received her B.A. from Rutgers University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She was recruited as a Scholar in Residence by Temple University where she received her Doctorate in clinical psychology with Faculty Commendation. Dr. Just completed her clinical internship at UMDNJ-NJ Medical School, following which she accepted a joint faculty appointment to the departments of Anesthesiology and Psychiatry. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology and holds a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychologists.

Dr. Just is a past Director of Psychology at the UMD-NJ Medical School Pain Management Center. She serves as an Independent Evaluator for many major insurance companies and is qualified as an Expert Witness in New Jersey Superior Court. Dr. Just periodically serves as a Clinical Supervisor for the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University and as an Evaluator for the Psychology Internship Program at UMDNJ-NJ Medical School.

Dr. Just is a member of the American Psychological Association, The American Pain Society, and The New Jersey Psychological Association and is listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. She has published numerous articles on several topics including mood disorders and chronic pain.

Nancy Just

Dr. Ellen Reicher
(NJ #04164)

Dr. Ellen Reicher has treated and evaluated children, adolescents, and adults at APS since 2000. Her training and experience have allowed her to hone specialties in the areas of separation anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, selective mutism, depression, and chronic pain.

Dr. Reicher uses cognitive behavioral therapy to treat children and adolescents with anxiety and mood disorders. She enjoys consulting with parents and teachers to help them with their crucial roles in raising well-adjusted children. Sometimes the best way to help a child is to help the parent(s) and Dr. Reicher provides support, guidance, and concrete strategies to help parents navigate the challenging issues and problems that children and adolescents can face.

Dr. Reicher enjoys working with adults in individual therapy. Dr. Reicher has specific interest and expertise helping adults who are experiencing chronic pain, depression, or anxiety. She understands that although the stress of life can seem overwhelming at times, therapy can help. Dr. Reicher engages her clients in an active, solution-oriented approach that is based on evidence-based techniques. This therapy is delivered with a sensitive approach that acknowledges that 'one size' does not fit all people.

Dr. Reicher received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with honors from Binghamton University. Dr. Reicher was awarded several scholarships to continue her graduate studies at Fordham University, where she earned her Master's and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology. Her training sites included the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services in NYC and West Bergen Mental Health Care in Ridgewood, NJ. Dr. Reicher completed her doctoral psychology training internship at the Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, New York. She has taught undergraduate psychology courses and numerous parenting workshops. Dr. Reicher is a member of the New Jersey Psychological Association.

Patricia Woods

Dr. Patricia Woods
(NJ #05730)

Dr. Patricia Woods has been with APS since 2016. She has specialized training in evidenced based cognitive behavioral treatments for trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. Her areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety and chronic pain. Dr. Woods provides individual psychotherapy and psychological evaluations to adults.

Dr. Woods received her Bachelor’s degree with high honors from Rutgers University and both her Master’s and Doctor of Psychology degrees from the American School of Professional Psychology in Honolulu, HI, graduating with highest honors. She completed her APA approved internship at Ulster County Mental Health, a community mental health center in Kingston, NY. Her post-doctoral training was completed at Western State Hospital in Tacoma, WA. She served several years with the National Center for Telehealth and Technology, a Department of Defense (DOD) Center of Excellence, treating and researching PTSD and depression in active duty soldiers before moving into private practice. She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field and serves as a consultant to Weill Cornell Medical School at NY Presbyterian Hospital on a current DOD project investigating PTSD interventions for Veterans.

While Dr. Woods specializes in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety and chronic pain, she also has a strong generalist background and has helped individuals struggling with adjustment, stress, health, and sexual identity related issues. Her style is warm, genuine and collaborative. She utilizes an active solution focused approach to provide support, guidance and evidenced based cognitive behavioral therapies to improve her patients' quality of life. Dr. Woods is a member of the American Psychological Association.

Amanda Milleisen

Dr. Amanda Milleisen
(NJ #04541)

Dr. Amanda O'Brien Milleisen has been with APS since 2017. She has received specialized training in working with adults coping with many different emotional difficulties, medical issues, physical disabilities, and cognitive impairments. At APS, she provides evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD, adjustment issues, and health issues. In addition to individual psychotherapy, Dr. Milleisen also conducts comprehensive neuropsychological and pre-surgical psychological evaluations.

Dr. Milleisen graduated magna cum laude from The University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She received both her Master's and Doctorate degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), with a specialization in Behavioral Health. At VCU, Dr. Milleisen passed her comprehensive exams with honors and was named "Outstanding Counseling Student," for her graduating class. She completed her APA-approved Internship at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City in Rehabilitation and Neuropsychology. Her clinical post-doctoral training was completed at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Glen Oaks, NY. Dr. Milleisen continued her advanced training at Kessler Rehabilitation Institute in West Orange, NJ, seeing inpatients in the Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Injury Units while conducting research in the Neuroscience and Neuropsychology Lab. Following completion of her postdoctoral training, Dr. Milleisen worked as a clinician and Senior Research Scientist at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey counseling adults with diverse physical, cognitive, and emotional issues.

Although Dr. Milleisen primarily utilizes a cognitive behavioral framework with clients, she takes an eclectic approach to choose the most appropriate and effective intervention strategies and techniques for each individual. Her approach to therapy is supportive and warm, and she believes genuine empathy, honesty, and humor are all very important in the client-therapist relationship. Dr. Milleisen takes a collaborative and goal-oriented approach to facilitate clients' journeys towards wellness and increased quality of life. Dr. Milleisen is a member of the New Jersey Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association.