Therapists in 07928

Welcome! Making the decision to enter therapy can be challenging, yet fulfilling and life altering. I welcome the opportunity to work with you or your family in navigating that process. I provide a nonjudgmental, discrete, safe, compassionate environment to facilitate growth and change.

I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and related disorders using cognitive behavioral principles (CBT) with adults and teenagers. Problems treated include panic disorder, OCD, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety, trauma, specific phobias and depression. I frequently work with families and couples to address the impact of these difficulties on relationships, and collaborate with other treating professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, pediatricians, general physicians). My approach includes helping patients reach both insight as well as behavioral change for lasting and meaningful improvement.

Prioritizing your emotional and mental needs is empowering, but takes courage - often taking the first step is the most challenging part. While there is no 'one size fits all' when it comes to therapy, it's meaningful to feel heard and accepted when pursuing healing, development and personal growth. Feeling trapped, powerless, anxious, depressed and/or stuck can lead to frustration and isolation. When looking for someone to help you identify, assess and articulate your feelings, needs and goals, I can provide an empathetic, supportive and solution-oriented approach to you on your therapeutic journey. You are not alone!

Does your child or adolescent struggle with anxiety or behavioral issues? Are they having difficulty making friends or keeping up at school? Or maybe your child has been through a difficult life event that has left them struggling with distressing emotions. They may have a hard time coping with challenges or processing difficult emotions. In light of these challenges, you may understand that your family needs a little help getting back on track, but you aren’t sure where to start. Making the decision to come to therapy can feel daunting. I encourage you to reach out so we can navigate this journey together.

Life is hard, therapy doesn’t have to be. I take a strengths based, collaborative approach to therapy to treat depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and marital issues, trauma and PTSD among many other challenges that people face every day. I use evidence based methods to help my clients cope with stressors, improve relationships, manage symptoms and get more out of life. Contact me to discuss how I can help you.

Do you feel lonely even though you are in a committed relationship? Does it seem like you and your partner speak different languages and live different realities? Do you have the same fights over and over again and nothing ever gets resolved? These feelings can be overwhelming and scary. I want to help you begin to change your relationship so it can be a source of nurturing and support instead of a cause of stress and anxiety. I work with individuals and couples to help build connection, resolve conflicts, develop trust, and find happiness in their lives..

Does your child or adolescent struggle with avoiding things that make them uncomfortable? Managing impulses and behavior? Maintaining healthy family and peer relationships? Do you want things to change but you're not sure how they can, or you feel like you've already tried everything? I aim to foster a genuine connection by meeting you and your child where you are with your given challenges. Together we will form a plan so you can confidently make the changes necessary to live your best life. The purpose of therapy is to equip you with tools that work, and leave you feeling capable of using these tools far beyond our time together.

I provide Individual Psychotherapy to Adolescents & Young Adults who struggle with issues related to family, school, friends and/or work. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, self-injurious behavior and stress.

During my 40+ years 0f practice here in Chatham my approach to psychological treatment has come to be informed by a number of modalities -- psychodynamic therapy, family systems therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness meditative practice, and, most of all, by my experience working with the people who have come to me for help. Life is challenging and it is certainly not easy to be a person. We are all born with a profound need for a sense of belonging/connection and of significance/substance. Those yearnings drive us to find fulfilling love and meaningful work, which demands constant effort and exposes us to uncertainty and loss. When losses and disappointments come in the realms of love and work and health, we are commonly subjected to debilitating, dispiriting feelings of insecurity, anxiety, and depression. If we do not handle these unbidden feelings wisely,, we may become angry in destructive ways, or we may withdraw from our responsibilities and our loves, or seek solace in drinking or drugs, or other escapist distractions that only make our lives and our painful feelings worse.

Therapy can be a very rewarding and empowering experience, particularly when it is achieved in collaboration with a trusting, nonjudgmental, nurturing therapist. I enjoy being a therapist whom people feel comfortable with and can trust to help them. My work centers around helping children (ages 3+), adolescents, and families make positive changes in their lives. I work collaboratively with parents, as they are essential in the therapeutic process. Collaboration also often includes work with schools and other professionals.

For the past decade, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families who are looking for a warm and supportive place to talk about their challenges, gain insight into their thoughts and actions, and learn how to cope and solve their problems. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults, but have experience in working with people from all ages and backgrounds.

I am a New Jersey and New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided support to individuals, couples and families for over 19 years. In that time I have had the privilege to assist clients in working through issues surrounding self-esteem and self-worth, relationships, anxiety, trauma, grief and bereavement, parent coaching and support, life transitions, work stress, and physical illness. I truly believe effective psychotherapy provides us with comfort, insight and the tools to help find balance in our lives. .

When life becomes challenging, reaching out to a mental health professional can be helpful. I see the therapeutic process as one in which we can work together to identify and work through the personal, professional, individual or relational issues that are preventing you from living the fulfilling life that you seek. With over 25 years of experience, my approach to achieving this success with you is informed by psychodynamic, interpersonal and CBT principles, though I draw from many different modalities. I also have advanced certification in Neuroptimal dynamical neurofeedback brain training.

Your road to being emotionally well is the number one priority when you walk into my office door. I focus on working collaboratively with you to become your best self, live your best life, and have healthier relationships. Clients that I work with feel safe, comfortable and supported to explore their concerns. Together we will identify and work on goals targeting the change that you are seeking. I aim to help you regain focus on growth instead of feeling stuck and to find balance so you can get back to a place of peace instead of being in pieces.

I have a warm, gentle, and down-to-earth style that allows me to connect deeply with others. We will work collaboratively in a supportive and non-judgmental setting to help you and/or your child understand yourself better and work toward greater well-being.

Yes, I'm accepting new clients, and usually can schedule a session within a few days. I work with teens and adults who are feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, unmotivated, irritable, struggling with life transitions or self-medicating with alcohol, marijuana or food. Let's map out a plan to get your life back on track. I offer confidential virtual therapy and a solution-oriented approach to reboot your life and become your best self. I can help you uncover your inner strengths and navigate your way to a place of healing, hope and calm. Healing happens in a judgment-free safe space where you can be completely open and honest.

Therapy is successful when there is a good "fit" between client and therapist. The therapy "works" when the client feels that the therapist understands them and demonstrates the ability to help them improve their lives. With more than 25 years of experience with individuals,couples,families and groups, I offer an approach tailored to the uniqueness of each individual person and the issues unique to them.

I counsel clients who are dealing with difficult life challenges. Over time it's not unusual to feel swept away by intense thoughts and feelings. Increasing an awareness of our selves and others can reverse "feeling stuck" and turns us toward our challenges with more effective options and with a calmer sense of well being. I've been in private practice for 20+ years; and I enjoy building a genuine connection with clients that is so essential to successful therapy. Working in a collaborative relationship is an energizing experience for clients and me.