Therapists in 07866

I specialize in working with children (ages 3+), adolescents, and adults. My focus is on helping individuals build upon their strengths and gain insight into the areas of their lives that they desire to change. I believe that the therapeutic relationship and providing a safe environment are the building blocks that help me guide others in their personal growth and goal attainment. I strive to provide a caring, motivating, and supportive environment where clients can feel safe to explore any issues they bring to counseling.

I provide mental health services and substance abuse services in English and Spanish to individuals, couples, and families of all ages who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, family conflicts, domestic violence, substance use/misuse and/or a variety of related mental health concerns. I am delighted to be able to help you find or renew hope, strengths, and/or to develop reachable goals which will enable you to fulfill your full potential.

I have been privileged to work with adolescents, their families and adults for almost a decade. While my background is in clinical and counseling psychology, I recognize that the dynamics of every situation is unique. I work to appreciate every client, their difficulties, and, importantly, their strengths. I strive to create a supportive space through self-exploration and healing.

I have been in the behavioral health field for over twenty years and have seen time and time again that addiction and mental health issues are a complex interaction of biology, psychological makeup, environmental influences and social factors. In short, mental health and addiction issues are complicated to understand and difficult to treat. Yet while treating individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, I have witnessed the best in the human spirit and have seen countless people develop the skills they need to recover and go on to lead fulfilling and contented lives.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Helping adults, adolescents, and pre-teens struggling with anxiety, depression, stress-management, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ issues and relationships are my specialties. My friendly, non-judgmental, compassionate approach creates a space where it is safe to share, discover and explore the issues you are bringing to therapy.

Bienvenidos ha esta oficina. Será un placer tener la oportunidad de ofrecerles tratamiento para sus necesidades. También ofrezco servicios para el tratamiento del abuso del alcohol y otras sustancias/drogas. Mis servicios de salud mental incluyen tratamiento para la depression, ansiedad, perdidas (divorcio, muerte de un ser querido, etc), violencia doméstica, problemas de pareja/matrimonio o familiar y otros tipos que implican la salud mental. Ofrezco servicios a niños, adolescentes, adultos, parejas, familias y personas mayores de edad.

Ascend Treatment and Wellness Center provides high quality, affordable, evidence-based assessment and outpatient treatment services for individuals and families who are dealing with addiction, mental health, co-occurring or behavioral disorder. Individual counseling, family therapy, focused group therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management are provided by licensed and trained professionals who offer a wide array of treatment techniques to address the needs of our clients. Ascend offers clients struggling with substance use and mental health disorders a blend of customized services tailored to each person’s unique needs. Ascend believes in a holistic approach to treatment and provides an assortment of wellness services to augment counseling, including Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation Groups and Stress Management Skills group.

Help - Hope - Change...When life's challenges present themselves, it is valuable to explore and examine solutions in a caring and supportive atmosphere. In our complex world, many problems confront us - isolation, family issues, life changes, substance abuse, illness (cancer), grief. I have dealt professionally with the issues mentioned above as well as many other areas. By working together we can move to resolve some of the challenging issues you are facing. I view each individual as a unique person with concerns that are theirs to work through and solve.

Sometimes in life we come to a crossroad, and we are unsure as to what direction we should take. Intellectually, we are pulled in one direction; yet emotionally in another. I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in treating adults, adolescents, and children in various settings. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, panic disorder/agoraphobia, depression, and the emotional impact related to life-changing health issues.

Have you or your child been struggling with stress , anxiety or low frustration tolerance?Have you found it difficult to maintain positive relationships, be productive in your day to day life or make simple decisions? Through therapy, I hope to help you gain insight into what is driving these feelings, cope with them more effectively and build upon your strengths to grow and be a better you. I will strive to ensure that you feel supported enough to share openly and honestly and challenge yourself to work on the areas in your life that you are seeking to improve.

Throughout my career I have worked extensively with families, adolescents and adults through life’s challenges and transitions. Transitions can frequently be very difficult and unmanageable. One can feel lonely and isolated, especially when there is minimal to no support. With professional support and guidance one can address these negative feelings and concerns as well as develop coping and communication skills in order to build the support necessary to move forward in a positive, productive and more satisfying manner.

My focus is working with children, adolescents and adults during a difficult time in their life by utilizing an empathic approach. Whether you are struggling with issues related to the recent pandemic, psychosocial stressors, medical illness, depression, anxiety, or school related concerns I am here to help. Trust is an important component of a successful therapeutic relationship. By providing a safe and calm environment I am able to assist clients and their families to gain insight and appropriate coping skills and strategies for a successful life.

For therapy inquiries, please email us directly, email located on website www.practherapy.com. Practical Therapy Network's clinical program is Strengths Based and Person Centered, intended to meet our clients where they are. It is our privilege to provide everyone with the integrity and support they deserve. We are practicing in person and virtually.

I do my best work with male clientele. Most of my clients are comprised of teenagers and college-aged males. My efficacy, particularly with adolescents, has its genesis in my sincerity, non-judgmental manner, knowledge of technology and disarming sense of humor. It is not uncommon to hear from parents, “we have taken our son to three other therapists and you are the only one he will talk to.” I also work well with college-aged males who have difficulty transitioning from high school to young adulthood. I have also worked with veterans and members of law enforcement; trust is paramount in my relationships with all my clients.

My passion in counseling is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I consider it a privilege to be able to walk with someone through their fears and hurts, and help them to experience healing and restoration. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified clinical supervisor. Much of my work involves working with a diverse population in a state psychiatric hospital setting I currently provide academic instruction for graduate students at both Rutgers University School of Social Work and Aurora University.

Often, people seek therapy because they may struggle with decision making, anxiety, depression or other matters which can negatively impact their quality of life. My focus is on helping clients uncover the root of their problems and work through them in therapy in order to live happy, productive lives and maintain positive relationships with others. Using therapeutic techniques rooted in both Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, my goal is to build trust with clients and provide a safe environment to foster significant growth.

Are you at a point in your life where stressors, transitions, or loss are resulting in you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? My clinical focus is to support my clients in the healing process to develop and enhance the most authentic version of themselves and to live a well-balanced life.