Marriage Counseling Therapists in 08723

You're struggling with indecision, anxiety, or anger? You know something is out of your control but fixate on it anyway? You can recognize the good in your life, but still struggle with depression? I'm here to help you navigate big life transitions, scary changes, and impossible decisions. Whether it's anxiety, depression, anger, big life transitions (marriage, college, new parents, new job), relationship problems, or other issues, let’s talk about it, together. I’m interested in your perspective, and your experiences. I will never pretend to know more about you than YOU do.

My counseling practice offers a warm and confidential atmosphere where the services are client centered and the aim is to aid those coming for help to reach a resolution of their issues and improve the quality of life as soon as possible.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Certified Family Mediator working with individuals, couples and families for over 15 years. Individual counseling includes self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, academic & career choices, depression and anxiety. Couple and Family counseling is dynamic, including pre-marital counseling, family planning, parental burn out, parenting issues, in-law matters, intimacy issues, low sexual desire, infidelity (emotional, physical and internet) recovery, divorce adjustment, and blended family issues, as well as individual issues.

Hi there! I am Giovanna Badami, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, the founder of Blossom Healing NJ. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT), and a board certified, registered art therapist (ATR-BC). I am also a clinical supervisor for counseling and art therapy graduate students. I believe our true self is essentially good in nature and capable of growth and productivity. I like to allow space for discovery and recovery by combining clients’ imagination and wisdom to fulfill their own potential of wellness. Healing can start here. Blossom /ˈbläsəm/ (verb): to develop in a healthy way.

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, depression, divorce, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need help from a professional to learn how to cope with many of life’s challenges. I would love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

My mission is to establish a safe and welcoming space in order to create a comfortable, trusting environment. I am very passionate about encouraging self-awareness and personal growth in order to assist and empower clients in identifying goals, overcoming challenges and achieving their full potential. I believe that each and every client is different and requires individual assessment. Working to build an atmosphere centered in trust and respect, I work diligently to construct and engage comprehensive treatments aimed toward building clients’ self-esteem, bolstering their empowerment and improving their overall quality of life.

This is my 24th year as a private psychotherapist. I specialize in the treatment of emotional/behavioral issues. I treat children, adolescents, and adults. I am an individual, couples, and family therapist. I am also a divorce mediator. I can also provide evaluations for hormone therapy, gender reassignment surgery, and medical marijuana. Give me a call and we can discuss your situation. I hope my positive energy can help you!

Undoubtedly the human condition is complex. However, I have found that individuals across cultures have an innate tendency to think in unhelpful ways and engage in acts of self-defeat, even despite their best efforts not to! Common self-defeating behaviors that I help others with include: avoidance/decision conflicts, isolation, procrastination, passive and/or aggressive communication, substance, sex, gambling, technology addiction. Self-defeating behaviors are often closely linked to unhealthy negative emotions that you may also be experiencing such as: depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, hurt, envy, and jealousy.

Can talking about your problems really make things better? Well, sometimes a thoughtful structured approach to life's challenges can be very helpful. But sometimes talking just doesn't seem to make our lives different. When we go through something challenging, upsetting, or overwhelming, our bodies are involved in the response. This means to resolve the issue, our bodies need to be involved in addressing the solution.

If you are struggling with depression and anxiety, emotions related to traumatic experiences, or other life challenges, I am here to work with you to help you better manage your emotions and stressors in your life. I am here to help you heal from painful or traumatic experiences and to learn how to cope with and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety so that you are able to live an improved quality of life.

"Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path." As a therapist, I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship, empathy, and encouragement create the "perfect storm" for positive change. My role in this process is to provide a safe space to motivate and encourage you to increase self-awareness, self-acceptance, and healthy and effective thoughts and behaviors.

I'm a strengths based play therapist who believes that EVERYONE has GREATNESS inside of them! My goal when working with children and families is to focus on their strengths to build positive self esteem and to help restore peace and balance to the family unit. I specifically work with children who are trying to process change, divorce/separation, bullying, social rejection, grief, and school anxiety, just to name a few. I help children to recognize their own greatness, develop coping and problem solving skills, process trauma, and provide parents with the tools to help manage behaviors and emotionally support their kids at home.

Philosophers, poets, religious and spiritual leaders, all talk about the human condition. But what does it mean for the rest of us? Everyone runs into situations that produce anxiety, depression, disappointment, a need to make difficult decisions, tension in relationships, and other "discomforts" that we wish would go away. Sometimes we figure out how to get through these situations on our own but sometimes we need a little help. That's where we come in. HBH Counseling is a group of therapists dedicated to providing effective, evidence based therapy to help you to address life's situations, big and small.

I have been working in the Social Work field for over twenty years specializing in children, adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience in diverse issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions and family dynamics. My approach is both traditional and non-traditional, which led to obtaining my certification in both EMDR and Brainspotting. These treatment modalities can greatly assist in the processing and healing from issues that are deeply-rooted and often not fully resolved with talk therapy alone. I have expanded to include highly-skilled therapists who share in my enthusiasm and love for this work.

Leisha Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing individual and group therapy Some of the groups are Co-Parenting, Anger Management, Domestic Violence/Batterer's Intervention and Substance Abuse.She has recently expanded her private practice, Thompson Therapy Group in Brick, NJ, which is now offering a multitude of modalities addressing depression, trauma, anxiety, PTS, ADHD, ASD, and auditory processing issues such as the revolutionary psych-sensory therapy called Havening along with Unyte's integrated listening therapies based on Dr Porges' Polyvagal Theory called Safe and Sound Protocol and the Focus system.

Starting now, you can begin a brand new journey toward a more positive path for yourself - one that's filled with growth, well-being, acceptance, and empowerment. My goal is help you heal, taking steps toward positive life changes, with a healthy mind and lifestyle. Together we will find solutions that work for you on an individual basis, helping you to discover your potential, and helping you to create a meaningful life path.

Therapy is a delicate balance of acceptance and change. I use a person-centered approach to create a validating environment in which you can open up, feel genuinely cared for, and develop a trusting therapeutic relationship. I can guide you through the complex process of change. I can offer skills and techniques for improving your life in the short term while the work of learning how to change your thinking takes place. I primarily practice Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which I have extensive training and experience with, and also use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

My only expectation of my clients is that they come to sessions with an open mind and a willingness to grow. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where you are comfortable to speak your mind without fear of judgement. I truly feel that I learn something from each of my clients and believe that each client experience strengthens my abilities as a clinician.

I have experience helping emergency service workers and their families as well as children, adolescents and adults discover hope and achieve their goals. Support, encouragement, feedback and off hours availability as well as an eclectic style of counseling is what I offer. We may laugh together and we may cry together. Together we will work hard to reach your goals. "Symptoms are opportunities to examines one's life, to reconsider one's values and habits, to re-evaluate one's personality and relationships, to expand awareness, and to change." L. Hammer MD