About CCS
A PREMIER CLIENT MENTAL HEALTHCARE COMPANY
Meet the Leadership Team
Cooperative Counseling Services (CCS) is a privately owned family mental health care company founded in 2005 by Leslie Moorman. Leslie created CCS to build mental health programs for children and families, guided by her vision that every child should reach their full potential. CCS began as an Intensive In-Community provider within New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care.
In 2010, Leslie’s husband, John Moorman, left the corporate world to join CCS and lead its growth alongside Leslie. Together, they expanded the company’s therapy services for clients across New Jersey, and that same year CCS opened its first state-licensed outpatient mental health clinic in Mountainside.
Since then, CCS has continued to grow to meet the needs of the communities we serve. In 2021, we expanded our therapeutic services to include parents and caregivers, and today we provide care for individuals of all ages, from children and teens to adults. Our team of professionals is well trained, trauma informed and committed to practicing with cultural humility.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Approach
At CCS, our work is guided by a simple, trauma-informed sequence: Regulate, Relate, Reason, inspired by the work of Dr. Bruce Perry. When life feels overwhelming, it’s hard to think clearly or make changes. That’s why we start by meeting people where they are.
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Regulate: We begin by helping clients calm the body and mind, so they feel safe and settled enough to engage.
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Relate: We build a warm, supportive relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and cared for.
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Reason: Together, we explore challenges, make sense of what’s happening, and develop healthier responses and patterns.
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This approach shapes everything we do, from individual and family therapy to our parenting programs. It also guides how our team supports one another, because we believe the care we offer clients starts with the care we offer each other.
