I'm a clinical psychologist with 27 years of experience. I treat anxiety, depression and stress. I'm also a sex therapist and couples therapist. I help individuals and couples of any sexual orientation work through individual and partner-related sexual issues like sexual compatibility, desire discrepancy, infidelity repair, chronic interpersonal conflict, and exploration of alternative sexual styles like open relationships.

Do you want to feel better emotionally, and about yourself and your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or mood swings? I can help you to start to feel less distressed. Clients tell me that I am easy to talk with. I establish a safe, trustworthy relationship in which you can be yourself and express your deepest fears and concerns. You can learn new ways to manage your overwhelming feelings. We will reduce painful feelings, look at self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, improve communication skills, identify and make life-transforming choices, and work together on developing the happiness you deserve in your life.

What can we do to bring about change in our life? Working with a therapist can have far reaching benefits. Through compassionate and collaborative exploration, my goal is to help you build increased self-awareness and form new understandings of your past and present. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for in-depth work with children, adolescents, adults and couples.

I have been married to my best friend for over thirty-six years. During that time I have been blessed with two children (a son and daughter) and two wonderful grandchildren. Since 1989 I have worked throughout the tristate area as a counselor. After many years of working as a life-coach, as well as a spiritual/religious counselor, I decided to go back to school to attain a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked extensively in the criminal justice system with adults and troubled youth throughout Essex and Hudson County, and as a substance abuse counselor in Dover New Jersey, as well as East Orange, where

When you feel depressed and as though all hope is lost, when you struggle to overcome your challenges with addiction, anxiety, abuse or need to find your identity, I am there to give you a hand during these challenging times so that you do not have to go through them alone and acquire the necessary guidance that will aid you in overcoming these and any other challenges that may arise.

Are you struggling with your emotions and/or your children's schoolwork during this pandemic? I am a highly skilled licensed psychologist and I work extensively with children and adults in diverse settings. I specialize in addressing the needs of those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD behaviors, mood disorders and learning disabilities, and believe strongly in using cognitive behavioral strategies.My expertise in diagnosing and treating learning disabilities has made me uniquely qualified to treat individuals who are having difficulty coping with life because of cognitive and/or emotional challenges.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Caitlynn’s experience of working with clients of varying ages provides a unique perspective on stages of development and how life experiences can manifest across a life span. Her training coupled with my desire to continually acquire knowledge provides her with a solid foundation to begin working with clients and adapt as the clients’ needs change. She is here to not meet you where you’re at, but meet you where you dream and to work with you to develop and utilize the tools necessary to discover those dreams.

Change and well being are possible. Relationships and circumstances of life often present challenges that overwhelm us mentally, emotionally, and physically. As a result we develop blocks in our thinking, feelings, and develop physical symptoms that cause distress and prevent us from functioning at an optimal level. I am dedicated to understanding your unique experiences and history. Together we develop a plan creating a well balanced integration between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Development of trust and the practice of mindful awareness enables self reflection, clarity of perspective and compassionate understanding of your history as it impacts present day choices.

I have always maintained the belief that individuals who seek clinical support are the healthy ones- they recognize that something is wrong and want to make a change. Becoming aware is the first step to moving forward. However, awareness without action can create, frustration, depression, anxiety and an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. It is my job to navigate your complicated and conflicted emotions/behaviors to bring you to a place where you can make healthy choices and decisions. My goal is to teach you strategies that will break the cycle to create a new way of being - to live in the present and plan for the future.

Empowerment, empathy, compassion, & trust are the cornerstones upon which I build a safe healing space to overcome obstacles. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) & Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to assist clients with life's navigation by making healthier emotional choices & achieving unconditional acceptance. I have completed Level 1 & 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and when working with couples I channel my skills towards building a strong base to increase relationship intimacy through healthy communication, conflict resolution, & making life dreams come true.

From one perspective, therapy can be a journey, a path less traveled or a continuous process of learning, unlearning, finding, and creating parts of ourselves as we discover what makes us feel authentic and "whole". I value guiding individuals toward developing connections and insight into their own thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Goals for treatment that I can help you explore may be to voice an internal struggle, alleviate a sense of emotional hurting, unearth obstacles to greater life satisfaction, and/or experience an alternative way of expressing feelings and thoughts using imagery and metaphor.

Working from a strength based perspective with over 20 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults I look forward to partnering with you to achieve your goals. An eclectic approach to counseling includes understanding that each situation is unique and requires an individualized course toward a positive outcome.

Hello and welcome. It is easy to become upset when we experience hardships and lack a safe and supportive environment in which to work through them. Nor does it help when, owing to circumstances beyond our control, we find it difficult to be ourselves and lose touch with what makes us "us." What has been found helpful in such circumstances is a trusting and respectful relationship with a therapist. Such a relationship, and the insight it promotes, can facilitate growth, empowerment, and positive change. ***Please Note: I accept AETNA in my New York office.***

I enjoy working with individuals, groups and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss issues, etc. I am interested in working with children (10+), adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and People of Color who are ready and willing to work on repairing their relationships with self and others (peers, partners, family and friends).

I'm motivated to help people get past their pain and become who they were meant to be. Doing this requires trust, curiosity, careful listening, thoughtful feedback, and a commitment to what is most alive in you. The reward for me is that I get to be present when the next, better, freer and more flexible version of you comes into the world. It's exciting, meaningful work.

I am a graduate of the MSW program at San Jose State University, with a focus on health and mental health, and have been a practicing social worker since 1995. I have worked extensively with families coping with disability, loss, behavioral challenges, and interpersonal communication difficulties. Since coming to the East Coast, I have been working with people coping with chronic stress, illness, economic and social challenges, and vocational difficulties. I provide a warm and supportive environment for clients who seek to heal.

If you are a member of the LGBTQ community you may want a therapist who is as well. It can be difficult to find someone with whom you feel comfortable and confident in sharing your deeply personal feelings and experiences uncensored. I am compassionate, relatable, unassuming and honest. I aim to normalize thoughts and behaviors while counseling my clients to make the changes they need to increase their self-awareness and the way they relate to challenging people, situations, and relationships.

Struggling with relationship issues, anxiety and depression? I help couples and individual adults and adolescents in a safe and growth promoting environment. A caring clinician, a resident of Montclair for more than 30 years, I have been in practice for more than 30 years. In addition to other venues, I have been a psychotherapist at University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ for more than 15 years. I provide services in English as well as in Spanish. .