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Dr. Hyosook Park
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, DMin, QMHP-A, AMFT
Verified Verified
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
길은 길로 연결되어 있습니다. 저는 어린시절 경험한, 복합외상에서 벗어나기 위해 상담공부를 시작했고, 상담사의 길을 선택하였습니다. 저의 미션은 한국에 살고 있는 한국인뿐만 아니라 전 세계에 흩어져 살고있는 디아스포라의 한국인을 대상으로, 운디드 힐러로서, 깨어지고, 무너져 가는 가정을 일으켜 세워, 행복하고 기쁜, 개인과 부부로 살아가도록 돕는 일입니다. 사람은 누구나 변화하고, 자신의 문제를 해결할 수 있는 잠재력을 가지고 있습니다. 따라서 내담자가 긍정적인 삶의 변화를 추구해 나가도록 최선을 다해 도울 것입니다. 내담자와 치료적 동맹관계를 맺고 함께 동반 성장해 나갈 것입니다. 이 과정을 통해 보다 행복한 삶을 영위해 가도록 도울 것입니다. 한 사람과의 관계를 소중히 생각합니다. 길에서 만난 사람들과 만들어 갈 아름다운 세상을 기대합니다. 감사합니다.
길은 길로 연결되어 있습니다. 저는 어린시절 경험한, 복합외상에서 벗어나기 위해 상담공부를 시작했고, 상담사의 길을 선택하였습니다. 저의 미션은 한국에 살고 있는 한국인뿐만 아니라 전 세계에 흩어져 살고있는 디아스포라의 한국인을 대상으로, 운디드 힐러로서, 깨어지고, 무너져 가는 가정을 일으켜 세워, 행복하고 기쁜, 개인과 부부로 살아가도록 돕는 일입니다. 사람은 누구나 변화하고, 자신의 문제를 해결할 수 있는 잠재력을 가지고 있습니다. 따라서 내담자가 긍정적인 삶의 변화를 추구해 나가도록 최선을 다해 도울 것입니다. 내담자와 치료적 동맹관계를 맺고 함께 동반 성장해 나갈 것입니다. 이 과정을 통해 보다 행복한 삶을 영위해 가도록 도울 것입니다. 한 사람과의 관계를 소중히 생각합니다. 길에서 만난 사람들과 만들어 갈 아름다운 세상을 기대합니다. 감사합니다.
(201) 574-5730 View (201) 574-5730

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Joy Mental Fitness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
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환영합니다! 저희 상담소에서는 NJ, MA, NH, ND, DE, CT 주민들에게 심리치료를 제공합니다. 우울증, 불안증, 분노 조절, 자녀 양육 문제, 직업 문제, 자존감/자신감 문제, 지적/발달 장애, 아스퍼거 증후군, 자폐증 스펙트럼 장애, 주의력 결핍, 정신적 외상, 외상후 스트레스 장애, 반항성 행동장애, 또는 이민/문화적응/적응 장애들과 같은 광범위한 사항들과 다양한 배경을 지니고 있는 내담자들을 치료하고 있습니다. 저희 심리 치료사들은 영어, 중국어, 그리고 한국어에 능통합니다.
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Dr. Kahlen Kim
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
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I will gently encourage you to confront your challenges, explore neglected aspects of your psyche, and liberate yourself from old patterns of behavior that may have once served you but now act as barriers to your growth.
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Sarah Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
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Esther Doh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
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Hea-Kyung Kwon
Licensed Psychoanalyst, DA, LP, LCAT
Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
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Dr. Paul Groenewal (Inspire Wellness)
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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Tony Han
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Westwood, NJ 07675
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(917) 983-2486 View (917) 983-2486
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Verified Verified
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(201) 645-4031 View (201) 645-4031
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Mee-Hyea Kim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030
At times, unconscious patterns get in the way of being your best self. Work, school, relationships, health, family, addiction, or financial stressors affect your daily life. Maybe you need a confidant, coach, or ally, to help guide you through difficult times and manage day to day stress. I believe that by building increased insight and awareness into these patterns leads to emotional growth, emotional wellbeing and mental resilience.
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(551) 210-4573 View (551) 210-4573
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Institute for Peace and Transformative Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LSW, LMFT, LAC
Verified Verified
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Our clinical team has experience supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups. Through individual therapy and couples/family therapy, we use a variety of approaches to help you meet your goals. We also specialize in play therapy with children 0-7. If you are feeling overwhelmed with some of life's challenges, or you have a child who is having difficulties at home or at school, we invite you to work with us to support your resiliency and growth. Together, we can move from surviving to thriving.
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Rivia Mind
Verified Verified
Jersey City, NJ 07306
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(646) 974-9837 View (646) 974-9837
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Couples Therapy: Resolution Counseling Ctr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jersey City, NJ 07306
You want your committed relationship to work, you want to communicate more effectively, and you want to enjoy life with your spouse or partner. Our team of therapists specialize in Gottman Method couples counseling, an approach that distills decades of relationship research into practical strategies that promote healing and connection. Our approach starts with a thorough assessment and customized treatment plan that will equip you and your partner to move in a better direction. We are LGBTQ-affirming. View openings and request your first appointment: www.resolutioncc.com/team
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(201) 793-8899 View (201) 793-8899
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Cathy Hong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, ACS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Do you feel "stuck"? Do you just want someone to listen and help you process all the complex emotions you're feeling? The road to a happier, healthier life can be riddled with obstacles and barriers that just seem impossible to overcome, but with the right support, people of all ages can reach their goals. On this journey, you've done the hardest part which is recognizing the need for support and seeking it!
Do you feel "stuck"? Do you just want someone to listen and help you process all the complex emotions you're feeling? The road to a happier, healthier life can be riddled with obstacles and barriers that just seem impossible to overcome, but with the right support, people of all ages can reach their goals. On this journey, you've done the hardest part which is recognizing the need for support and seeking it!
(201) 331-9505 View (201) 331-9505
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E. Christina Kim
Psychologist, PhD, LMHC, LMSW
Verified Verified
Fort Lee, NJ 07024  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a clinical psychologist/psychoanalyst with a specialized focus on children, adolescents, adults, and families, I accompany my clients in meeting their personal goals and in improving relationships.I am particularly sensitive to multicultural issues and I work collaboratively with each client based on their specific needs. I specialize in different forms of psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and psycho-dynamic therapy. I also work with individual patients using EMDR, a therapeutic technique to clear traumatic experiences which get "stuck" in emotions, body and brain and cause symptoms which bring clients into therapy.
As a clinical psychologist/psychoanalyst with a specialized focus on children, adolescents, adults, and families, I accompany my clients in meeting their personal goals and in improving relationships.I am particularly sensitive to multicultural issues and I work collaboratively with each client based on their specific needs. I specialize in different forms of psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and psycho-dynamic therapy. I also work with individual patients using EMDR, a therapeutic technique to clear traumatic experiences which get "stuck" in emotions, body and brain and cause symptoms which bring clients into therapy.
(718) 705-4718 View (718) 705-4718

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Behavioral Issues Therapists

What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?

No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.

What therapy types help with behavioral issues?

Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.

How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?

Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.

How effective is therapy for behavior issues?

Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.