Therapists in 07921

The natural ebb and flow of life means there will be certain challenges and times when you may be seeking positive change. You don’t have to do it alone! As a therapist, I offer a safe, empathetic, supportive space for clients to not only process underlying emotions and negative thought patterns, but also to facilitate tangible solution-focused goal setting and healthy coping strategies. I place a high value of the goals being client centered, this is your journey!

Welcome! Therapy is good for anyone, at any time. Whether it's resolving a personal or family issue, coping with a tragic and difficult life event, or wanting to create something new in your life... you know what's motivating you to seek change at this time. Starting here is a great next step in that process, and we will work together to find lasting ways to integrate shifts in your mindset and emotions with actionable skills.

My mission is to provide counseling to help you and/or your loved one(s) gain personal insight, learn self-compassion, and build resilience to achieve positive, long-lasting change. What you can expect based on what my current clients are saying about their therapy: 1. Gain Personal Insight – "reduced mood swings, more positive attitude." 2. Learn Self-Compassion – "Went from feeling criticized and berated to a kinder, warmer place."

My clients are individuals who are suffering grief, loss, and anxiety. They are confused, often angry, and depressed as they face challenges thrust upon them by tragedy and unexpected transitions. They are lost, in need of compassionate assistance. They need guidance in shifting their focus in order to move forward unhindered by the inertia inflicted by their pain, depression and negativity. As a therapist who has personally suffered the loss of daughter, son, and husband I can not only relate professionally but personally, thus I can provide each with the support they need to move through transitions with new outlooks.

Taking the first step to reach out for help is an act of strength and courage, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my approach to therapy with you. Mental health issues are both common and complicated. They result from a combination of biological, psychological, social, and societal factors. We may not be able to see it readily, but many of us are struggling. We may be dealing with mental illness or simply feeling pain from difficult life situations. This is a challenging time for our nation and the world, and we are experiencing a common sense of anxiety, sadness, grief, and loss that can test our ability to cope.

I am really happy you have taken the first step. I know it can be overwhelming to even think about starting the process of finding a therapist for yourself or a family member. Will this therapist understand me? Will she take the time to appreciate the unique challenges in my life? And above all, will she be able to help me get to a better place in my life?

If you found this page, you may be feeling helpless, hopeless, and unsure of where to turn. You may be doubtful that you will ever be able to stop what feels like the endless cycle of your eating disorder. You may be feeling isolated and alone in your depression or overwhelmed by your anxiety. Perhaps you are feeling the stresses of life are becoming too much and you don’t know how to cope. I want to help you on your journey towards healing. My goal is to help you live the life that you desire. This is the life that you deserve. Through my non-judgmental, compassionate, and empathetic approach, I will be your guide on this journey.

I believe most people are innately resilient, and only need a fresh perspective to help them to restore balance to their lives. I begin by getting to know my client's unique life experience, beliefs, concerns, and behaviors. We then work together to identify, challenge and discard self-limiting beliefs and behaviors, and help them choose more constructive beliefs and behaviors that produce positive life outcomes.

Life is Right Now. If you make one great decision about your life today, and that decision causes a 1% positive impact on your life, that impact gets compounded day after day. Working with the right therapist can create positive changes in your life way beyond anything you can imagine. For 20 years I've been helping people build extraordinary lives, rich with success and achievement, heartfelt personal relationships, renewed physical vitality, and a deep sense of fulfillment. After earning a Doctorate in Psychology, I went on to study coaching at Harvard University and became certified by the NBCC.

Are you feeling anxious, sad, depressed, angry, or overwhelmed? Having difficulty in relationships? Maybe you’re feeling stuck, lonely, unmotivated. Perhaps you can’t even pinpoint what is going on but you’re here because you could use someone to talk too. Life has certainly been difficult to navigate these days and it can be easy to lose sight of who you are and what you want out of life. I’m here to help you do the work to get back to the life you want. Let me help guide you on your healing journey.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have conducted therapy for more than 27 years. I am caring and nonjudgmental. I create a safe and confidential place where you can feel supported to achieve your goals. I attended the University of Pennsylvania (BA) and California School of Professional Psychology (MA and PhD). I completed my post-doc at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). I am currently the director of Chester Psychological Assessment & Therapy, LLC. I am well-trained in diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. I have supervised and taught other psychologists as well as master's level therapists.

I have a specialty in life coaching. This can include transitions, performance, work-life balance, mentoring, helping the techs improve their people skills, and a favorite, "say what you mean mean what you say" good old communication issues. And of course, the heart of it all, relationship issues. Coaching is often short term, goal focused, and action oriented on your part. Your success will depend on your willingness to define, take risks, and try new approaches. Like any human endeavor, life coaching can involve feelings of distress and frustration that accompany the process of change. Your life is up to you, you define your success.

Dr. Brennan believes that therapy is a place where people learn the tools they need to cope with stressors life has thrown at them. Her goal is to guide and educate you through your journey towards healing. Therapy does not need to take forever, you can heal and move forward quickly with the right guidance. Dr. Brennan approaches treatment from a holistic approach, preferring to treat patients as a whole, instead of focusing on symptoms which may be related to a larger problem. This means including nutrition and exercise in the treatment plan in addition to more traditional CBT and ACT techniques.

Times have changed and so has family dynamics. Life has really been challenging and even though Covid restrictions have been loosened you still may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed as you transition back to the social environment. Perhaps the issues you were having with your spouse or other family members were put on hold during the pandemic or have gotten worse. Maybe you are having difficulty deciding on a plan to return to the office. Whether it's due to marital or family issues, socialization, work/life balance, financial issues or just the transition process... whatever the reason, you are not feeling "normal"

There's no sugarcoating it-life is tough. But in taking this first, courageous step in seeking help, I believe that you are too. Whether you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or job-or experiencing a difficult life transition- know that your situation does not define you, and that it's possible to not only stand up amidst the storms that rage around you...but to emerge even stronger than before. I know because I've been there, and I'm here to stand with you.

Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, I’d like to make it easier for you. My goal is to create an environment in which you feel safe and comfortable enough to talk openly and honestly. I do this by being respectful, accepting, and having a sense of humor.

I have over 20 years experience helping individuals and families learn how to make healthy changes in their lives with my ability to be an expert listener, precise diagnostician, compassionate speaker and supportive teacher. I believe most people can make really positive changes in their lives pretty quickly without spending years and years “in therapy”. I’ve learned the value and importance of meeting a client where they are in the process of change and fully respecting their choices and ideas. I do not judge anyone on their behaviors or beliefs. I am open, honest and direct with my clients.

People usually come to me wanting and needing change relatively quickly for their issues related to drugs and alcohol, eating, or as concerned family members. People often feel some shame, or a lot of it, around their problems. I have had success in orienting people to these problems and motivating them to find their way to hope, happiness, and a "recovered" life. Raising a person's true self-confidence is usually a part of the treatment. No two people are exactly alike so I adapt to the counseling needs of my clients. These are treatable issues, so seek help!