You're on edge all the time. You feel sad, confused, and overwhelmed. You're afraid you will fall apart if you open up about everything. Does this sound familiar? When you’re trying to hold it all together it can feel almost impossible to reach out for help. But sometimes you need a safe place to go, where you can put down the pain and fear you've been carrying, and learn how to move forward on your journey. It's my personal hope that I can provide this space to you or your loved one, so you can receive the compassion and support needed to begin to heal.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in a variety of settings with diverse clients. I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful life experiences, as well as those suffering from depression and anxiety. I strive to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful and safe.

BeginWithin was officially co-founded in 2006 in Red Bank, NJ by Donna Gallagher, MS, RD and Marnie Fegan, Psy.D. to provide a healing environment that was not only professional, but warm and welcoming. Currently in additional to Donna and Marnie, our supportive treatment team has grown to include the following specialists: Dr. Dena Seifer Friedman, MD, Carly Rosenstein, MS, LPC, NCC, Molly Leach, MSW, LSW, Kait Fortunato Greenberg, RD, LD, CEDRD, Corey Parliament, MS, RDN and our wonderful office manager, Jeanne Roberts.

What about when you have done everything you can, but still feel miserable! That constant yearning for "better." You do all the right things. You just can't do more! But it still isn't enough. Ugh. That's where I come in. When you want to have an amazing life, but don't know how. I have just the skills you are looking for. And I teach them in just the right way. I know this works! When I needed these answers, myself, I couldn't find them, anywhere. So, I made it my life mission to learn what it takes to have an amazing life. I now share what I learned with you. I am serious about your happiness. This is Therapy on a Mission!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders in adults, and children ages 10 and up. My expertise includes obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. I am a graduate of the International OCD Foundation's Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). Treatment is conducted within a cognitive behavioral framework and relies heavily on Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) as well as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) which are evidence based treatments for OCD and anxiety disorders.

I obtained my Master of Social Work from Monmouth University in 2001. In 2006 I expanded my work in the private sector and founded Brighter Living, LLC. I primarily work with age groups starting from high school to college and young adulthood struggling with anxiety disorders, depression and transitional changes and also help parents navigate through the Special Education process.

Hello! My name is Sara Gibson, LCSW, RYT-200. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Yoga and Meditation Instructor, Art Educator, Health and Wellness Coach through Integrative Nutrition (IIN), and Advocate. I am a Trauma-Informed, Holistic Therapist and Yoga Teacher. I believe in a holistic approach to healing. Professionally as well as anecdotally, I know the importance of mind, body, heart, and spirit connection and balance to heal and grow on life's path. We are not these separate pieces of ourselves. We must heal as a whole.

Dr. Anderson is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults. With an awareness that each child has his or her own unique set of needs, Dr. Anderson provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and individualized treatment plans that draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the direction of your life? Is your job not emotionally or financially satisfying? Do you find yourself having difficult, short-lived relationships, or worse - none at all? Is depression and/or anxiety wearing you down? It is my experience that our difficulties and problems are primarily determined by reactions to how we think and feel. I can help you understand how your thoughts and feelings prevent you from getting what you want, and then help you find ways of creating more success in the areas you desire to change. I offer a relaxed yet interactive environment in a comfortable, private office.

Legacy Consulting, LLC is a therapy practice providing treatment to adults, couples, adolescents and families. Therapy involves talk and behavioral modalities to heal the past and create a promising future. Individual therapy focuses on the unique problems of each Client and uses relevant modalities to address specific issues. Couples therapy addresses the three key problem areas in marriage: sex, money and family. Family therapy focuses on the family as a whole to develop improved communication, increased respect and mutual support among all family members. Divorce coaching guides families through transition.

In my private practice, I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have a special interest in ACT, mindfulness and compassion-focused treatment. The name of my practice, Belay Psychological Services, reflects my treatment philosophy. Before a climber ascends a mountain, they are placed "on belay" with a partner at the base. The climber can take risks and act in the face of fear, reassured by the knowledge that even if they fall, they will never hit the ground.

I am licensed psychologist as well as a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in pediatrics. I treat a wide variety of conditions including, ADHD, learning disability, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, cerebral tumors, and autism spectrum disorder. I provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and intervention of the above mentioned conditions. I also provide executive coaching and consultation for businesses, teams, and organizations.

DO YOU LONG FOR CLOSENESS AND CONNECTION but end up stuck in the same old conflicts? Do you want to improve communication and rekindle love and affection? Have you been harmed by an affair? As a specialist in marriage counseling and couples therapy, I help couples of all ages improve communication, end feelings of loneliness, and create intimacy, trust and true connection. I specialize in healing from affairs and infidelity. I am the first therapist in Monmouth County to be fully certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy, widely regarded as the most effective form of couples therapy available today.

Stacy Liss has over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families, utilizing individual, family, crisis intervention and group modalities. Stacy works with young people and their families to facilitate healthy communication. She believes that identity is paramount to establishing a healthy sense of self. Stacy has training and experience working with people who are questioning their identity and who identify as LGBTQ+.

I am a certified Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist specializing in building self-esteem, improving relationships, ADD/ADHD problems, addiction problems, and creating healthy life strategies. I am skilled in cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic and psycho-educational, and problem solving therapies. For over 25 years, I have enjoyed working with individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages with diverse backgrounds. I am committed to serving my clients with respect, empathy, and understanding utilizing a down-to earth style. I relate quickly and genuinely with my clients, building an effective therapeutic relationship in a safe non-judgemental, supportive environment.

If your life feels like a roller coaster, I can help you feel grounded. We'll look closely at the places where you feel stuck - within yourself or your relationships. Perhaps you're in a situation that seems impossible to solve. I'll help you consider the necessary changes to unravel these problems. While we can't change the death of a loved one, or loss of a dream, or losses that occur as we age, we can change how we respond to them . By acknowledging your overwhelming feelings with an experienced therapist, you can release these emotions and see them from a different perspective.

Looking for culturally-sensitive therapist that seeks to build a brave space for his clients? Looking for a therapist who will bring his authentic self and help you build the courage to bring your authentic self? Looking for a nonjudgmental therapist? I am here!!! I seek to build a strong relationship with my clients that is open, honest, courageous, and collaborative where their needs are met. I am accepting all clients, no matter the background or presenting concern. I look forward to working with you.

The psychotherapy process is an exploration. As we safely explore the problem or pain that has motivated you to seek services, you will make discoveries about yourself and the nature of your relationships with others through the development of insight. You will also gain a new experience of yourself and others through the reparative therapeutic relationship that you and I will forge, correcting what may have gone awry in prior relationships. Through insight and a corrective experience, you will be in a better position to change what you can and accept what you cannot, ultimately permitting healing and growth to occur.

Meaningful Therapy Center, LLC offers a range of therapies effective in treatment of depression, anxiety, unwanted fears, addictions and destructive behaviors. In the case of unavoidable suffering (loss, illness and difficult unchangeable life situations) therapy can assist with insights and new perspectives that makes life livable again. Meaning centered therapy operates from the belief that we all have the need as well as the capacity to find meaning in what we do and what we experience.