Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 08071

As a counselor, I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients and meeting them where they are in their lives. I believe in working together to improve overall daily functioning and wellness along with restoring health after trauma and life’s difficult moments. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space to help clients enhance their stress management, advance their use of coping skills and communication skills, and reframe negative thought processes along with working through any history of trauma. I am very open to feedback from my clients as I want therapy to be as effective as possible for you.

For 20 years, I have been providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, individuals, parents, as well as, biological, adoptive, and kinship families. My experience comes from my work at Bancroft School with autistic and deaf children; Robins' Nest Inc. working with DYFS' foster and adopted children & families, at risk families, and mentally ill children; Mother/Child Residential Center as a counselor to the women in the center; as an outpatient counselor and parental group facilitator at Danellie Counseling Center; at The Postpartum Stress & Family Wellness Center as a child/adolescent and perinatal mood specialist; and in private practice.

At The Artemis Center for Guidance, we work toward reducing emotional suffering. This is accomplished through direct counseling services and psycho-education provided by highly skilled and compassionate clinicians and, through the development and instruction of training programs that will provide other professionals the skills to offer exceptional services to those in emotional pain. We believe all individuals are inherently able to cope with life's hardships, and with skilled guidance during times of transition, each person possesses the freedom to strive toward and reach his or her highest potential and lead a productive and happy life.

My number one goal, is to help each client become the best version of him or herself. The ups and downs in life, at times, seem nearly impossible to conquer on our own. Our mental health impacts our sleeping patterns, eating habits, it also may impact our physical health. If we address our emotional needs, we can decrease our physical pain or possible medical concerns. I look forward to working with you as you heal in your journey. Please contact me via email. Thank you!

Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.

Julie Franklin MA, LPC earned her Master in Counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary in 2008. Julie works with clients suffering from mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bi-polar disorder I & II, PTSD, and ADHD. She works with clients to resolve issues related to low self-worth, co-dependency, anger, relationship challenges, young adult related challenges, grief and loss, narcissistic abuse, trauma, and issues related to parenting a child/adult with special needs.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20-plus years experience in the human services field and I have served individuals and families in a variety of capacities. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, including teenagers, college students, and adults. My primary areas of focus have been treating depression, anxiety, relationship/peer issues, grief issues, and family issues. I believe that mental health is a key component of our overall wellness and that the time is now to address the stressors and thoughts that prevent us from meeting our full human potential.

I have a passion for assisting people with Complex PTSD and trauma. I have personal and professional experience with healing trauma working with adults, youth and children for over twenty years. I believe in creating a safe non-judgmental space where all parts of oneself are welcome, as we explore with compassion and curiosity, all aspects of yourself to empower the innate natural inner healing of the self within. I will guide you to a deeper level of understanding your unique parts as you gain a greater sense of clarity, curiosity, connection, calm, courage, compassion, creativity, and confidence.

Believing that you will never fit-in, never be enough, or that you are somehow broken, can leave you feeling helpless and depleted. It HURTS to feel that no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to hit the mark. You deserve to realize your worth. You are entitled to be yourself without apology. You are allowed to create your own path.

If you are struggling with day to day stress, need help sorting your thoughts, need help formulating goals or learning better coping skills or even if you have been struggling with chronic mental health issues, we are here to help you meet your individual goals. We work with clients to develop an individualized treatment plan to ensure that individual needs are being met. We utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques with a client centered strengths-based approach. We offer services to people ranging in age from adolescents to adults, and we also offer family and couples counseling. We have several therapists available!

I am a relationally oriented psychotherapist offering treatment to those living in NY, PA, and NJ seeking relief from emotional suffering. I practice from a contemporary psychodynamic orientation, paying careful attention to the ways in which our sociocultural experiences inform our psychological development. I regard symptoms as opportunities for growth when approached with curiosity, compassion, and respect. I am committed to building an energetic and collaborative therapeutic relationship that can help you better understand your motivations and needs, and experience a more authentic connection with yourself and others.

Therapy is about opportunities and possibilities. Opportunities and possibilities are done with exploration, discovery, and destinations. I am the guide supporting someone to realize those opportunities and possibilities supporting the individual through their own exploration, discovery and destinations. This is done with a focus on the individual not theories. Instead, I am someone who uses creativity and flexibility within the theories to help connect with the individual. Without a healthy therapeutic relationship, the goals the individual wants to achieve in therapy will not be obtained. Therapy is about you, not theories.

With over 10 years of experience serving populations in the tri-state area. His work has given him the opportunity to work with individuals and families from as young as three years old to centenarians citizens, in a variety of settings. Throughout his career, Christopher has had the opportunity to oversee therapeutic initiatives and programs that have supported hundreds of individuals who were grieving the loss of a loved one, managing the emotional rollercoaster of illness, or trying to find out where they fit into the world after experiencing a mental health