Therapists in Skillman, NJ

At our practice, you will be supported by a dedicated team of compassionate and caring therapists. We are a trauma-informed, community-oriented practice that only uses evidence and research-based treatment modalities for depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and other life challenges and transitions. We believe in mind/body connection, so body-oriented skills are taught and incorporated into our therapy sessions. We will teach you/work with you on integrating mindfulness, meditation, grounding, and other effective coping skills to address emotional distress, change behavioral patterns and enhance relationships. All are welcome.

Finding the right therapist can be confusing and overwhelming. One of the most crucial aspects of therapy is feeling understood in a safe, comfortable environment. As a seasoned clinician, I work with clients in a supportive, nonjudgemental way. Individuals often repeat behavioral patterns learned growing up in their families. This can lead to low self esteem, depression, anxiety and unfulfilling relationships. Psychotherapy can help people grieve losses and navigate through transitions healthier ways. Individual, couples and family therapy can help identify ineffective couple and family patterns and eliminate longstanding resentments, loneliness and low self esteem.

I believe that each client that I work with deserves individualized care and attention as they reach out in times of stress or difficulty. I strive to make the process of seeking help as smooth and welcoming as possible. My approach to counseling is client-centered & integrates various modalities through an Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) framework. I meet clients where they are at and work collaboratively with them to establish realistic goals for treatment, to identify and build on strengths, and to create a supportive environment where clients feel safe to connect to their emotions or express vulnerabilities.

Sometimes life circumstances change, challenges or difficulties arise in one’s personal or professional lives, creating a sense of overwhelm, confusion, or uncertainty. Reaching out for help to resolve these difficulties is both courageous and proactive. I work with young adults and adults experiencing stress, worry, anxiety and depression related to various life transitions and relationship concerns. I help clients better understand their patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving which provides the foundation and the momentum for making purposeful and lasting changes.

I work primarily with adults and specialize in anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (including complex or developmental PTSD) as well as depression, relationship issues, performance enhancement and work stress. Please don't hesitate to call me if you have questions. You will find additional information on my website at www.drlaurakogan.com.

Therapy is a collaborative relationship, so we will work together to understand the unique issues that are important to you. My clients are adults in various stages of life, navigating relationships, work, difficult decisions and life transitions. Talking through these issues with a neutral professional who is able to listen and respond to your individual situation can lead to reduced anxiety, more effective ways to manage emotions and behaviors, and feeling in-control instead of resentful and overwhelmed.

Do you feel like your life is changing, but you don't know how to cope? Do you wonder where to go from here? Sometimes the way we think and the things we do that have worked in the past, don't work anymore. It takes a deeper exploration to find new ways of being one's true self in the world. We are a group psychotherapy practice specializing in working with grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions and the anxiety and depression that often accompany these issues.

Over the past 20+ years, I have been working with adults, adolescents, and children in individual, couples, and family therapy. I listen closely to my clients to understand their current problems and related symptoms, thoughts, and feelings. I work collaboratively with clients to investigate the history of their struggles and to create a plan for change. Using cognitive, behavioral, and emotion-focused approaches, I aim to facilitate healing, growth, and change. Having spent much of my career as a scientist-practitioner, my clinical work is informed by empirical findings. My treatment approach is reasoned, compassionate, and practical.

TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE! Does nothing relieve your obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, or anxiety? Come explore the latest innovations in emotional healing. Most psychotherapy methods rely upon talking, but talking alone is not always enough. The most effective procedures bypass the talking process and meet emotional needs at a deeper level. By addressing core emotional needs with non-touch, body-oriented procedures in conjunction with counseling, my approach offers direct access to the healthy person inside. I enjoy discovering the real person behind the emotional problems.

I am passionate about helping people and I sincerely believe that good counseling will transform lives. I am fully committed to providing high quality mental health services.

I provide therapy that is goal-oriented, compassionate, and collaborative. Whether you're dealing with old hurts that never fully healed, or a current problem or relationship issue that you haven't been able to sort out, I can guide you in gaining insight and clarity to help you move in the right direction. While I use a variety of treatment methods and modalities, the foundation of successful therapy is the therapeutic bond created from trust, caring, and respect. I would love the opportunity to work together to identify your goals and build a treatment plan that works for you.

The rug has been pulled out beneath you; your relationship is over. The life you once had is now gone and the future so uncertain. How could this have happened? Your emotional wounds so raw and painful.. it's hard to even get out of bed. The crying spells just can’t seem to stop no matter how hard you try to get through the day. Focusing on your work or daily tasks seems impossible. Your partner who once declared their love has now caused so much pain.Your confusion and heartbreak are unbearable at times. You can't help but be stuck in thoughts of the past and fears of the future;unable to be in the present moment. Lost & alone.

Do anxious thoughts dominate your mind? Does your default thinking gravitate towards the worst case scenario? Feel like you're always looking for the next bad thing to happen? Does it seem like you're trapped in the cycle of "what ifs?" If you are becoming increasingly overwhelmed with the stress and pressure of life, I'm here to tell you it's possible to move forward in life with hope and confidence. It's easy to feel out of control in such a fast paced world. You're trying to balance it all and it feels like too much. Carrying the load of being everything for everyone gets heavy. Are you ready to feel some relief?

Have you been struggling to find peace with yourself and in your relationships? Are you feeling more anxious or stressed lately and need help? Are you experiencing a life transition and feeling stuck or held back? I love to work with individuals, couples, and families to help them process their feelings and experiences so that they can live healthier lives. I take an empathic approach to each client and will tailor therapy to your individual and/or your relationship needs.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Assistant Professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey. As a licensed social worker I have 10 years of experience working with adults and teenagers. I have an extensive history working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, low sense of self-worth, and adjustment disorders as a result of major life transitions.

I bring warmth, openness, empathy, intelligent understanding, and a non-judgmental, down-to-earth approach to therapy. Through a relationship in which your experiences are validated and understood, I will help you tap into your innate strength and break the shackles of prior negative, self-defining experiences. You will have the opportunity to change your life and truly free yourself of ways that may have overwhelmed you and held you captive. In an interactive and responsive therapeutic relationship, we cannot predict precisely who will emerge: A strengthened person, free of disruptive influences from past trauma, a person who

My primary areas of expertise are with adults, adolescents, & families treating anxiety, eating, & mood disorders, family system difficulties, relationship challenges, various types of trauma, acute individual & family crisis, parenting skills for children/adolescents, complex parent/child relationships, chronic medical illness, and grief and loss including pet bereavement. I use systems theory, attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, CBT, and strengthening emotional fluency. I offer a roadmap with psychoeducation, therapeutic skills and experience alongside my care and connection toward renewal and healing.

Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Is your mood in the dustbin: depression and anxiety becoming too incapacitating? Has your relationship/marriage taken a turn for the worse? Are you at wit's end with personal/professional roadblocks? Are sadness and grief too much to bear? Are you worried about older family-member-concerns? I can help! My 25 + years of practice and expertise - using many approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, relationship-focused, health and wellness, communication skills, give you the opportunity to develop better skills for successful and meaningful change.

Are you overwhelmed and scared by the thought of divorce? Are you struggling in your relationship and don't know what to do? Are you worried about the impact on the kids? I help individuals, couples and families struggling with these issues find a way to navigate through stressful and overwhelming experiences. Imagine what it would be like to have the relationship you've always wanted or if you had the support you needed to make the difficult decision to leave your relationship and move forward in your life.