Therapists in 08759

I enjoy working with individuals who want to make change happen but require guidance and motivation to move forward with confidence. I enjoy working with individuals who set their goals and participate in utilizing all learned coping skills provided to meet your individual needs. I believe that validating, supporting, and acknowledging your personal goals is the most important part of my place in your life. I believe individuals who present with full readiness and motivation to embrace what's next have the potential to accomplish their dreams.

I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My experience and trainings are broad from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma Therapy, Empty Chair, and Hypnosis.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with over 30 years of experience in the mental health and addictions/recovery field. I have been in private practice for the last 20 years. I am clinically well rounded, nonjudgmental, and fairly soul-seasoned as a human being, myself. I find the majority of my clients to be very psychologically and spiritually heroic/ inspiring. Many of them teach me important things about my own inner life journey. I am also a multiple trauma survivor and have been clean and sober for the last 37 years. I also specialize with codependents/ACOAs.

You don’t have to handle everything on your own. Working with a therapist who you feel comfortable talking to, who makes you feel you are not alone, and who listens to you with authentic compassion and respect can help you see options and pathways you did not realize were there. We all can benefit from a guide to walk with us through the more difficult and confusing times of our lives.

In a relaxed, nonjudgemental environment, I will help you find peace with your past, take control of your future, be mindful of the present. Together we will develop an empowering personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Focus will be on challenging your belief systems, gaining insight into self-destructive behavior patterns, learn alternative skills & techniques for coping with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationships, and managing your emotions. I have extensive experience helping those with addictive/obsessive thoughts/ behaviors, toxic relationships and emotional eating. You have the power to thrive, not just survive! In addition to office visits, video conferencing / phone counseling available.

Are you feeling anxious, alone, depressed, or not finding a purpose in life? Perhaps you lost a loved one. Maybe you had a relationship break-up or job loss. Is your present relationship suffering? Trouble communicating? Have you or your partner experienced a life-threatening injury or illness such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a stroke? Since the injury or illness, do you experience frustration with your recovery? Have you lost hope? We can work together to decrease your anxiety, increase your motivation, and work toward feeling better. Sometimes it takes another perspective when we are going through rough times.

In my practice I take a collaborative approach with adult clients. Together we seek balance, change and acceptance. These factors contribute to achievement of pleasure and fulfillment in life and relationships. My strength is that I incorporate the theory of cognitive therapy with the concept that past experiences and interactions have an influence on current beliefs and behavioral patterns. Through this approach, I am able to come to a more complete conceptualization and establish trust and rapport with my clients which enables them to engage in the therapeutic process more fully.

** Not accepting new clients.** I have devoted my practice to helping teens, college students, and adults create more satisfying, productive, and peaceful lives. I am compassionate and an empathetic listener, striving to create an environment in which my clients feel safe and empowered to learn about themselves, grow and make positive life changes. I believe in providing feedback, support, and teaching my clients valuable CBT based skills. I specialize in working with individuals suffering with depression, anxiety, trauma, poor self esteem, relationship issues, caregiver stress, parenting challenges, grief and loss.

I am so glad you are taking the first step to get help. It is a sign of strength not weakness to seek counseling and I commend you for it. I know how difficult it was for me to seek counseling after a car accident. The help I received was so positive, that I decided to switch majors to become a therapist. I wanted to be a part of the healing process for others to have improved coping skills and a better quality of life.

Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.