Eugenia Lawson LAMFT
Eugenia E. Lawson (“Jeannie”, as she is called by her friends), was born in Caimanera, Oriente, Cuba, very near the Guantanamo American Naval Base. She is one of six siblings who migrated with her parents to the United States to pursue the American dream. She excelled in her academic endeavors, and went on to obtain higher education degrees. Eugenia holds a Master’s degree in Executive Educational Leadership and worked at the State Department of Education as a statewide educational leader in many capacities for over 20 years; she also pursued doctoral studies in Educational Leadership before attaining a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. She holds licenses as a Superintendent of Schools, Principal/Supervisor, School Business Administrator and as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She also studied French in college, and is therefore conversant in the language.
Get to Know Eugenia
Family is very important to Eugenia, which is why she felt compelled to pursue a second career as a Clinician/Therapist. Her innate ability to share tools of success with individuals, couples and families needing assistance is what attracted her to this career. She approaches therapy with a “glass half full mentality” and believes that if people intentionally seek out therapy and commit to the process of change, they are poised for successful outcomes.
In addition to her professional activities, Eugenia holds many titles and positions within her community. She is a Licensed Associate Pastor, an experienced NJ Realtor and serves on several statewide and community boards. She and her husband actively support several charities that seek to provide assistance in the areas of education and health throughout their communities and on a national level. She does, however, find time to travel with her family. They have traveled extensively through the Caribbean and Europe together on over 50 cruises! Celebrating milestones, birthdays and special events is a must, and the family does it with much fanfare! She enjoys fine dining, shopping, high fashion, decorating, party planning and making memories with great friends.
Eugenia has been married for 36 years. They have three daughters, and two young grandchildren. She is a multi-tasker, and loves the variety her life brings. Clients appreciate the ease and comfort they feel when they enter her space. She is empathetic, patient, humorous and enjoys a good laugh when it is warranted. She does also require her clients to put in the work if they truly want to see change.
