My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help my clients effectively address personal life challenges. I help the client build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with your to achieve your goals.

I believe people do things for good reasons. When things do not work out, we work together to find effective methods to resolve the challenges we face. I offer unconditional positive regard to all of my clients. Therapy is a cooperative endeavor conducted in a safe and welcoming environment.

Are you anxious, depressed or stuck in self-defeating behaviors? For adults, problems may appear as difficulties in relationships or professional performance. Adolescents and children may experience problems at school, with family members or peers. My knowledge of development and experience allows me to understand my patient's struggles across the life span and offer practical solutions. I work collaboratively and confidentially with individuals in the process of therapy, helping them move away from behaviors and emotions that create suffering and move toward developing their full potential and greater fulfillment in life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been working as a clinical mental health therapist for more than 15 years. I have a specialty degree in Child and Adolescent Counseling and enjoy working with adults as well. I believe in building positive coping skills, resiliency, and a positive outlook on life by having clients be an active part of their treatment. Using behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and play therapy techniques (for children) are some of the ways I can help clients achieve their goals.

My hope as a therapist is to work with the client to cultivate a safe and courageous space to begin to explore from a holistic lens (mind, body and spirit). We each come into this work through a unique context of intersecting identities and experiences that deserve to be honored. My work is trauma informed and I understand trauma as something that can be experienced interpersonally, generationally, and systemically. Creativity, compassion, and curiosity are central to my work as I also incorporate somatic understanding, expressive arts, and a person-centered approach that focuses on what you want to work on.

"We work with individuals and family members teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy. We teach skills groups which consists of learning different sets of coping skills to regulate emotions, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance and mindfulness. DBT therapy consists of individual therapy & skills group to decrease behaviors that interfere with your life's goals. Coaching is available to help clients through difficult situations in between therapy sessions. We have coaching for our parents/spouses who work with our family therapist. DBT is an evidence based practice which has been proven to work with individuals who struggle to regulate their emotions. Check out our website at www.bloomfielddbt.com

Are you in a relationship where there is a lot of arguing or a lot of cold silence? Do you feel alone even though you are married? Or are you single and curious about why your past relationships have failed? Are you wondering how to build a healthy close relationship? If you have answered yes to several of these questions, research demonstrates that seeking the appropriate type of relationship counseling may benefit you greatly. I am an IMAGO relationship therapist with over 35 years experience and can help you restore feelings of love and closeness so that you can build the " relationship of your dreams".

I utilize a direct, empathetic approach to help you effectively cope with difficult emotions, traumatic experiences and the challenges of life. We will work together through the therapeutic process in order to help you gain insight and self awareness to bring about the necessary changes. We will explore the feelings and emotions that bring about anxiety, depression, loss of self worth and grief. My specialties include PTSD, Grief, Trauma, and Mood Disorders.

**I AM CURRENTLY UNABLE TO TAKE NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME** If you're experiencing things such as sadness/depressed mood, not feeling good enough, high levels of stress or worry, difficulty navigating a life transition, or struggling in any relationships you have with others you are in the right place. We want to feel comfortable with who we are (and who we are not). Having the courage to share our thoughts or feelings out loud or leaning into (not away from) life's stressors without falling apart is pretty important for us humans. And let's not forget learning how to spend less time stressing and more time enjoying our lives!

After 35 years of practice, I've learned there is no one-size fits all-everyone is unique. The best psychotherapists are creative, flexible, and harvest wisdom and techniques from many different models. I believe this approach is most helpful and apply my many years of experience in psychology, integrative medicine, mindfulness, and nutrition towards a compassionate style of healing. I try to educate, inspire, explain, clarify, & comfort. Feeling safe is the most important aspect in creating a close connection.. My unusual background and training helps me to treat a broad range of emotional problems including illness and life stress.

Facing challenges is inevitable in life, sometimes the challenges can be too difficult to face alone. Making the choice to seek professional help can be the solution that one needs, in order to navigate through the difficult periods. With time, individuals can develop a stronger sense of self, resilience, and intelligence through treatment. As a therapist, I have a genuine interest in collaborating with individuals in this rewarding and valuable process.

Client needs are my FIRST priority. I am a specialist in evidence-based treatments (EBT), which radically improves my client's success rates, increases effectiveness of treatment, and gets results quickly. The majority of my client's report improvements, within the first session: life-functioning (work- home-school-relationships) and report immediate reduction in symptoms. Reducing anxiety/panic, decreasing depression, developing stronger coping strategies to stress and balancing mood dysregulation are my specialty, as symptoms can result from adjustment challenges to sudden life changes: parenthood/divorce/grief/college. We collaborate on thinking traps, tracking triggers, modifying behavior, successful coping skills and strengthening resiliency.

Skill, experience and kindness are qualities many seek in a therapist. When you are suffering with personal problems, you want to know that you will be heard and understood in ways that will help you find ways to expand your own self-understanding. A good therapist - the right therapist for you - is one who can "think together" with you to help find new solutions to old problems. The Mel Bornstein Clinic for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy was established upon a 60-year tradition of offering just this kind of help.

The pain you feel does not have to continue. You could be struggling with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, or relationship challenges. Or your child may be struggling and needs someone to help. The work we will do together will be some of the most important in your life, as I join you in getting to the bottom of what is holding you back from feeling better, and help you take steps toward regaining power and joy. You don't have to go it alone, and you don't have to keep hurting. I am ready to help.

My job is to find the big picture in my clients’ lives that made them who they are today. As we talk I listen for themes and work with my clients to understand where the patterns came from and how the past is making their lives hard now. We all have a choice of being a victim or a creator in our lives. Victims live in the past which makes their lives harder but creators find ways to live in the now and find happiness, integrity and joy every day. I would like the honor of accompanying you on this journey. My “toolbox” includes traditional therapy as well as Hypnosis and EFT (tapping therapy).

It is often said that life is a journey in which you experience "ups and downs." Unfortunately for many who experience a down time, there are difficulties overcoming barriers when trying to go back "up" again. I want to meet you where you are when you are overwhelmed by those barriers. I want to walk with you and work with you toward an improved quality of life while helping you arm yourself with the necessary tools to navigate through any future barriers.

I am an empathetic practitioner who assumes a person-centered approach to therapy, focusing on the individual and unique needs of each client while simultaneously cultivating a strong therapeutic rapport. I believe it is important to help clients access their inner strengths in order to build real-life skills to assist them in coping with life stressors and creating desired positive changes. Additionally, I strive to create an environment characterized by openness, trust, mutual respect, and confidentiality. I work with clients on concerns relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, and major life changes.

I have the privilege of participating in people's journey through life as a mental health therapist. This responsibility is taken with utmost importance and genuine care. I am experienced in treating individuals, families, and couples. The ultimate goal is to help them develop the life they seek. This is accomplished by building a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. I have extensive experience with depression, anxiety, ADHD, disruptive behaviors, mood disorders, adjusting to adolescence, child development and parenting, and addiction recovery. I have training in evidenced-based practices, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT).

“It’s okay to ask for help.” Whether are going through a stressful time in life, you have low self-esteem, you experienced trauma, you are anxious and/or depressed, you can get through it, and you can have professional support along the way.

I value the opportunity to walk alongside you as you make your own way through life's journey. Filled with ups and downs, trauma and joy, life has a way of overwhelming us at times. It can often be helpful to have someone present with us in our pain, sitting with us as we process and seek growth. I believe in holistic care, looking at individual strengths, backgrounds, and beliefs that empower you to become the best version of yourself, connected and authentic in your engagement with the world around you. **If calling from a Hospital or other facility, please dial 734-787-5872 as your phone number may be marked as 'spam'**