Therapists in 08648

My ideal client has suffered from trauma due to addiction or mental illness. They are in recovery, thinking about recovery, or are currently working on recovery. They need to figure out how to get their lives back on track again and find out and uncover why they started using substances. They can also be someone who identifies as an ACOA (adult child of an alcoholic) and struggles with issues stemming from their own trauma. These clients have to learn to gain control over their lives and the why of behaviors they have been engaging in. They have to face life on life's terms and learn to engage in healthier behaviors.

The ideal client to me is anyone who has been suffering from mental health problems on their own and is ready to seek help.

I have experience working with men and women of all ages who are dealing with stress, anxiety/depression, and unresolved trauma and loss. I am passionate about hearing your story and journeying with you to explore your therapeutic needs/concerns. I will also help you identify core issues such as life transitions, stressors or negative core beliefs, or cognitive distortions and provide the support and tools that you need to achieve your therapeutic goals.

Experienced, licensed therapist with over 10+ years’ experience working with individuals, couples and families. My goal is to help clients gain a greater sense of inner peace through the achievement of personal goals and developing harmony, oneness, and satisfaction in their lives. This is accomplished by helping clients understand their inner selves and then stimulating change at the core of their being.

I believe that all people should be treated with kindness, dignity and respect. No one should feel less than because of any issue they have. Counseling is a process of self discovery that sometimes needs compassionate guidance to help clients uncover their inner resources.

My ideal client has concrete goals that he/she is looking to reach with the help of therapy, where therapy is seen as an active process that requires work on the part of the client. My ideal client has a variety of emotional, interpersonal, and behavioral challenges. Their goal is for he/she to be the better version of themselves for a better quality of life they desire.

First and foremost, I want my clients to feel comfortable in their own skin. My goal is to provide my clients with a safe and supportive space, free of judgment. I'm passionate about my practice and have put my heart and soul into it. I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals and couples struggling with a wide variety of issues. I enjoy working with couples, often to help them first determine if this is the right relationship for them - and if it is, we can explore ways to heal and strengthen it.

Village Counseling Services offers the longest running comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program in central New Jersey. To uphold the integrity of the DBT treatment model, we feature a structured and selective intake process and all members of our DBT Consultation Team have been intensively trained. We provide our clients with intensive, individualized treatment by maintaining a small therapist-to-client ratio and by offering DBT skills training in small groups. Our DBT program offers several DBT skills groups per week providing services to children ages 9 to 13, adolescents ages 14 to 18, adults and family members.

Imagining an ideal client can be difficult because every person brings a unique perspective and experience to the table. In a perfect world, all clients are truly invested in making progress toward becoming the best version of themselves. Creating goals and identifying needs is a personal journey that is typically ever-evolving.

Hello. I am a licensed associate counselor (MA, LAC, NCC) with a background in both adult education and certification as a NJ behavior assistant. I bring a great deal of enthusiasm and life experience to my work, and I’m particularly interested in serving the needs of older adults and those who are currently experiencing anxiety, grief and loss, whether related to our changing post-Covid environment, relational losses or to other difficult life transitions. It is my belief that the fostering a strong therapeutic relationship is fundamental in the counseling process.

My ideal client is actively contemplating making changes in their life. They are prepared to discuss, explore, and process their trauma history and to find meaning in their experiences. They are able to work towards identifying how they would like to see their quality of life change (for example, reduce and better manage anxiety) and are prepared to take the necessary steps to do so. Additionally, the client can tolerate being challenged when their thinking or behaviors are inconsistent with their goals.

My ideal client is prepared to initiate changes in their life to promote wellness. They are prepared to process internal and external contributors to their mood, discuss options for improvement, and practice healthier skills that will assist in achieving their personal goals. My ideal client is internally motivated and desires emotional balance from concerns such as anxiety, depression, impaired self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. They arrive to treatment with goals in mind, and will actively work to experience relief of distressing symptoms.

Imagine that you are engaged in a battle of tug-of-war. In between is a dark bottomless pit that you struggle against falling into. Some days it looks like maybe you are winning the battle; other days you are barely avoiding falling in to the pit. Humans are hardwired for pain and suffering. The good news is that rooted deep within us is also the capacity for growth and transcendence. Readiness for therapy involves an opening up to new possibilities and experience and a willingness to learn more supportive ways of relating and responding to life’s challenges, or in other words, learning to drop the rope.

Counseling is available for individuals faced with the challenges of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and difficulties regulating emotions. I am a New Jersey and Pennsylvania licensed counselor with almost a decade of experience in the mental health community. I began my career as a high school history teacher, after graduating from Kutztown University, with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education. I then earned my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Rider University, with a concentration in adolescent and young adult mental health.

My ideal client is an adult seeking therapy of their own free will, even if they are experiencing some hesitation regarding its helpfulness. The client's lower hierarchal needs will be met (physical and safety) so that we can appropriately work on issues with relationships, self-esteem, and self-actualization. In addition, the client may have an array of problems related to anxiety and/or depression and will need a space without judgment to explore their thoughts, emotions, and reactions to the world around them.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerne as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

We are highly experienced (30 years), very caring, and effective psychologists. Clients often remark that it is a pleasure to be treated in a very personable manner. We determine with whom you will meet at our first phone conversation. For example, Dr. Mark is licensed in NJ as a Psychologist and a Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. At your initial visit, either Dr. Mark or Dr. Tamara will meet with you to discuss your presenting concerns in a comprehensive manner. We evaluate your problems, strengths, history and goals. We then develop a treatment plan that is unique for your needs.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.