Therapists in 07432

After 33 years working at a clinic that served a varied population, and after working as the Director of a Partial Hospital Program for half of those years, I retired only to find that I missed working to help people succeed at resolving the issues that presented them with life challenges. The feedback I have received from my clients is that I have been of great help to them and that they have found me to be warm, supportive, insightful and easy to relate to. I also bring with me, a wide variety of personal experiences. I love my work.

Whether you are looking for short-term counseling or support overcoming a traumatic experience, your wellbeing is my priority. I completed my MSW from Columbia University and use a solution-focused approach while treating anxiety, trauma, employment/school issues, grief and loss, and relationship problems with compassion and sensitivity.

With 32 years' of experience in the mental health field as a counselor and psychotherapist, I have maintained a well-established practice in Bergen County for 28 years. My practice provides individual, group and family counseling and psychotherapy in addition to workshops and lectures. I have worked in a variety of community and private agencies which has provided me experience with diverse populations and services. Areas of experience include: depression, anxiety, women's issues, trauma, life transition, adolescent issues, family issues, addiction, gifted population and more.

The desire to seek change by an individual or family is why most people seek treatment. Working with a view of being empathetic and understanding in the therapeutic relationship allows clients to uncover strengths and motivation that they didn't feel were there. No matter if it is a child who has difficulty going to school consistently, an adult who is seeking stability and understanding of their life, or a family in need of guidance and structure, it is essential that a therapeutic space provides a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment.

Life is difficult. Psychotherapy is one way to address life's difficulties. It is a science in that it requires knowledge of interpersonal and family dynamics, emotional wellness, and an awareness of the impact of cultural systems on all of us. It requires communication skills, capacity for insight, and the ability to suspend judgment. As a professional relationship, psychotherapy is also an art. When I meet a new person or family, I paradoxically cannot forget my knowledge and experience, while at the same time must be open to a new person and their experiences. Resonance is an art. Psychotherapy must be collaborative.

We all have the power to make choices which can change the quality of our lives. At times, It can be difficult to make those choices and take action when we are held back by emotional pain. It takes courage to face this pain, whether it be from anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, or challenging life transitions. Most often others do not understand what we are experiencing even if we try to explain. As a professional counselor, I am confident in every child's, adolescent's and adult's unique possibilities and I am committed to helping you find solutions, healing, and empowerment.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and can counsel individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and stressful life transitions including but not limited to divorce, loss of a job, or death of a loved one. My focus is on Building Successful Relationships with my clients by creating a safe, non judgmental, respectful partnership with my clients through which healing can occur. I specialize in working with couples who are trying to balance the stressful challenge of parenthood while also being husband and wife.

I believe that therapy's primary goal is to help a person reach their best and most balanced self. While therapy can be emotional work, it can also be one of the best gifts we can provide ourselves.

Now more than ever, it is clear that one's mental health must be nurtured. It is my belief that mental health is just as important to one's well being as one's physical health, if not more so. We must allow ourselves the opportunity to achieve emotional and mental clarity in order to promote positive change. Having the opportunity to discuss one's feelings in a relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere is something that I take seriously as a clinician. I view the therapist-client relationship as a very special one, which I feel requires a mutual respect towards the process of healing.

We all want to be our best self. As different and one-of a kind as we are, we all want similar things; to reach our goals and be happy. Having the ability to be more positive, forgiving, successful, valuable and loving are just a few things we desire. Finding the courage to speak our minds, feeling connected to each other, discovering what our hearts are searching for and remaining determined is something we all strive for. At the end of the day, we desire a sense of belonging, self-worth and the ability to have radical compassion.

Mental Performance Training (sometimes referred to as sport psychology) is the approach of harnessing the power of the mind to maximize performance. Mental skills have been used for decades. Any activity that requires performance can be enhanced through the knowledge and use of mental skills! So, what it boils down to is this: Do you believe that there is a mental side of performance? Have you ever experienced the phenomenon of being in the zone? Most athletes we work with do, yet few dedicate time toward training that aspect of their game. At Compete, we teach skills to hone the power of the mind to allow your thousands of hours of

Welcome! so glad you're visiting my page. Experiencing anxiety, worry, emotional roller coaster, or fatigue & irritability - my therapeutic approach helps you connect with your innate “OK-ness" to reduce self-judgement, gain insight, shift unwanted inner & outer patterns, and to feel good ... about your self, your relationships, and your mental, emotional and physical health. Whether you're a professional, parent, college student, or retiree...compassionate therapy is the mainstay of our work together. I'm trained in mindfulness & mind-body medicine with former career wisdom/experience in healthcare, education, business & the arts.

My belief is that therapy is a collaborative process in which both myself and the client must work together for long lasting results. I believe in the importance of addressing individual needs and strengths throughout the treatment process. I have experience in using play therapy as well as behavioral and cognitive approaches to help children as young as five years old to grow and heal. I work together with parents to help them better understand and relate to their children's emotional needs and promote positive behavioral change.