Therapists in 07712

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in helping you heal from divorce, emotional and narcissistic abuse, depression, and anxiety. I will help you make relationship decisions, navigate the divorce process and post-divorce life, co-parent with a difficult or narcissistic ex, navigate blended family dynamics, and heal from parental relationships characterized by narcissistic or borderline features. Together, we will explore your feelings, build upon your strengths, create positive change, and work towards a brighter future.

It usually takes couples about 6 years to get help for problems in their relationship or marriage. While there are many reasons for that, that is a long time to be unhappy. Couples/marriage counseling works, even after infidelity and other significant events. Sexual and intimate issues are also commonly experienced but difficult to discuss. I have many years of experience and training regarding these challenges and create a safe an comfortable environment for addressing them. For individuals, I deal with the range of relationship issues, depression, anxiety, sexuality, and recovery from addiction.

Seeking therapy can be a significant and powerful first step in one's journey towards healing and fulfillment. I am an empathetic and compassionate therapist who is committed to building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment for clients where they can engage in self-exploration, growth, and healing. I understand and value the importance of genuine human connection and therefore focus on creating relationships with my clients where they feel understood and where they can have the freedom to fully embrace their authenticity.

Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. It can take time to find someone that is the right fit for you. I offer free phone consultations to help initiate an understanding of what your needs are and if I am the right therapist for you. I engage with clients using varied therapy modalities tailored to my patient's needs. I offer Sandplay and EMDR to help access the spirit and body's natural tendency towards healing. I provide a comfortable atmosphere for personal growth and the space to be able to move beyond your past.

I believe that my role as a clinician is to facilitate a safe and empowering therapeutic environment, which allows clients to explore thought and behavior patterns that may no longer be serving them. Through education and individualized interventions, I work together with my clients to support them in developing the skills needed to reach their self-identified goals for healing and peace. Although we cannot experience peace in every moment, everyone deserves to experience moments of peace.

My counseling style is multi-modal with emphasis on Cognitive/Behavioral, Motivation Enhancement (Motivational Interviewing), Humanistic, and Brief Solution focused therapy. I h experience working with children, adolescents, and families focusing on family crisis, conflict, and relationship issues. I also have experience ( 6 yrs) of providing EAP services for Employee Assistance Programs providing solutions focused interventions for EAP clients. I provide crisis intervention counseling and self harm prevention. My approach is solution focused with an self-insight approach to problem solving. One of my main focuses is improvong motivation in clients and the use of problem solving techniques to produce positive behavioral change in clients.

“What if this doesn’t work out?” “Why did I say the wrong thing?” “It’s never going to get better.” Whether it’s uneasiness about a new job, a break up, or, say, a global pandemic leading us to spend more alone time than ever before, when an opportunity for anxiety presents itself, our thoughts can run worryingly rampant. While it may seem impossible in the moment, you have the strength to control how these thoughts influence your feelings before they turn into actions. Sometimes all you need is a hand.

Taharka Sankara holds a Masters of Social Work degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He is licensed in the State of New Jersey in the fields of Social Work and Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Counseling experience spans across various treatment modalities with diverse populations. Many years spent counseling adolescent and adult males with addictive and criminal behaviors in individual, group and family sessions to address the underlying issues of trauma, substance abuse and other co-occurring behavior and mental health disorders. He works primarily from a solution-focused, strengths-based, client-centered framework.

Life holds challenges. Sometimes we can get through them on our own; sometimes we need a little help and someone to talk to. My goal is to help you through those times by providing the safe, caring, collaborative, non-judgmental environment you need to move past those difficulties and become the person you always knew you could be. Just by reading this, you have taken the first step, I commend you. I am an EMDR Clinician with an extensive history of working with clients who have experienced anxiety, loss, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and low self-esteem.

Anthony has been practicing the Art of Psychotherapy and Counseling for over 30 years . He has a Bachelors of Art degree in Psychology from Ramapo College and completed his Masters in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work . He provides a Safe - Nonjudgmental Therapeutic Relationship when engaged in the treatment hour . Anthony has experience in working with Individuals , Couples and Families who are suffering from Depression, Anxiety and Grief. He provides Clinical Supervision to LSW ‘s .

I have worked with many life situations that have been part of most people's lives: relationship issues, sadness and depression, difficulties in decision making, grief and loss, family dynamics, career changes, disabilities and spiritual paths. My long experience as a therapist has uniquely prepared me to help others in all sorts of life challenges.

Each of us faces challenges and stressful periods during our lives. It is natural to seek support, validation and guidance to navigate through these difficult times. Finding a therapist should not be an added source of stress. With over fifteen years of experience, I can help you to strengthen your coping skills, improve relationships and reach personal goals in a non-judgmental and compassionate setting.

My ideal client believes the following: If you stay the course and you believe in yourself, take it one day at a time. There is going to be a light at the end of the tunnel. I believe we can learn coping skills that will enable us to follow our path and to find a more resilient and fulfilling life.

My goal is to create a safe space for my clients to find support through the challenges they face. Treatment is individualized to each client and/or family. I specialize in mental health and substance abuse. I am best known for my ability to quickly create a strong bond of empathy and compassion with my clients where they can open up and explore their struggles. Together we discover the pieces of the puzzle that are creating difficulties in their life, and through the use of cognitive behavioral theory and several other eclectic approaches, we put the pieces back together to create a new, stronger pathway to the future.

I am a dedicated professional committed to helping you achieve emotional well-being and positive self-regard. Each person has a unique set of beliefs and personal experiences. My approach is strengths-based and holistic,and tailored to meet the needs of the individual. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families in my clinical practice. I can work with trauma and crisis- related situations as well as help those manage the day-to-day problems in life.

It is my belief that therapy is a mutual endeavor in which clients and therapists work together to explore healthy ways of coping with life stressors, environmental influences, and relationships that impact functioning and well being. Having worked in a myriad of mental health settings, I am familiar with the sensitive issues and challenges associated with depression, anxiety, gender identify, substance use and/or traumatic history for both teens and adults. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, you will be supported in the pursuit of your individual needs and will be met with unconditional positive regard.

I am a practicing Counseling Psychotherapist with 30+ years experience specializing in individual, group, marital, family and sex therapy. In my practice I use a variety of techniques; surveys, questionnaires, personality inventories to help individuals gain self-awareness which lends itself to personal growth and positive change, Feel free to schedule a session so we can engage in a “Journey Into Self.”