Therapists in Collingswood, NJ

I come to the practice of psychotherapy with a fresh take on what it means to serve and to heal. With a background that spans both the arts and the sciences, I’ve become rounded and grounded in analyzing problems from an integrative mix of perspectives.

I have four main specialty areas: Relationship Therapy - I love working with people in relationships that are struggling. Whether this is due to infidelity, parenting conflict, sexual incompatibility, navigating polyamory, thoughts of divorce, etc. Infertility & Postpartum Issues - Working with individuals and couples who are struggling with infertility or postpartum concerns. This may include exploring feelings regarding infertility options, parenthood, and loss. Autism Spectrum Disorder/Special Needs - working with these individuals regarding dating/relationship concerns and sexual education.

I'm moved by the longing of couples to be to be listened to with undivided attention, to be understood and accepted, to be seen in their virtues and appreciated, to be held with affection and delight, to be allowed to be themselves and shift from it's all about me to you need all the same things. Your criticism and force can step back when I help you care about your own wounds - that your partner can respect, but cannot heal for you. I walk with confounded parents to calm their reactions to their children's resistance. They feel ignored, failing to raise a caring and responsible son or daughter. Heart is heavy, values seem irrelevant. Unburden the heart so your children can hear your values, not your reactions. Couple and family difficulties have roots in old hurts where we managed with knee jerk reactions and attitudes of how things should be. I can help you hold perspective, where you value yourself when others discredit you, where you're open to feedback about what is not helpful without feeling criticized or angry. Therapy is not getting partners or children or peers to respond, it's being able to bring my values with conviction without being attached to the outcome

My work combines psychoanalytic therapy with helping people learn how to listen to the unique and creative way in which our body carries wisdom, information and unprocessed experiences. It is important for us to tell the story of what has happened to us and to have our stories held in a compassionate manner. If we already know our story and find ourselves still stuck in old behaviors, thoughts and patterns, then learning to listen and experience how our bodies hold meaning for what's still unresolved or unknown is a valuable skill.

Clients come to me when their style of helping others has caused them to lose themselves. They're: 1) stuck in relationships without boundaries, 2) consistently ignoring their own needs, and 3) confused about what self-love looks like for them. They need to replace their bitterness and burn-out with a brave, bold way of living that prioritizes their mental, emotional, and physical health. Ultimately, they dream of having the confidence to express their true feelings, assert healthy boundaries, and be kind to others without neglecting their own needs. That's where I come in...

Hi there, I'm Allyson! I am a warm, caring, and non-judgmental therapist. I have helped and enjoy working with folks dealing with anxiety, late dx ADHD, periods of life transitions, those dealing with relationship concerns, who are creatives, and those experiencing an imbalance in mental load/emotional labor. I use evidence-based practices and interventions tailored for your individual needs. Together, we will highlight your strengths and find insight into areas of concern- we will work to better understand where you become caught in old ways of thinking or behaving and learn how to move you closer to your most authentic self.

Current immediate availability! I am a solution focused, inclusive and nonjudgmental therapist. My goal is to help you feel better by focusing on you as an individual and your own specific needs. Collaborating with my clients helps to identify problems, build skills and focus on your personal goals of care. I focus on self care and self compassion and am here to support and guide you to the best version of yourself. I have a passion for working with family building (infertility, pregnancy and parenting), chronic illness, and young adults.

Blair compassionately helps clients navigate life’s challenges and stressors, including transitions, loss, and uncertainty. She incorporates an integrative approach informed by her client’s needs and goals. She enjoys helping clients redefine their identities, find their strengths, build healthy relationships, and tell their stories. Utilizing trauma-informed care and encouraging a mind-body connection, Blair supports clients through self-exploration and finding peace.

It is possible to feel better, to see change, and to regain confidence, control and balance in your family and your life. As a therapist working with adults, teens, and parents, I am relaxed, practical, and hands-on. My approach is direct and effective, focused on increasing the "tool box" of skills you, your family, or your child can use in difficult situations. Working together, we will set goals based on your immediate concerns, problem-solve solutions, try out new ways to think about and handle your problems, and we will make changes that are lasting.

I believe that creating a safe space for growth is paramount and that making sure the client feels comfortable and heard is key in creating that space for growth and empowerment. I have experience in a collection of evidence-based practices- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and psychoeducation to name a few. I believe in the power of positive change through consistency, practice, patience, and support.

As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I am dedicated to fostering healthier relationships and guiding individuals, couples, and families towards positive change. I create a safe space for open dialogue, helping you navigate challenges and discover resilience. I like to create a collaborative approach to ensure you're getting the most of our sessions together.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Sometimes our thoughts and emotions can feel really overwhelming. It can be really difficult to sort through it all. My hope is to be a safe space for you to grow, learn, and heal. I specialize in women's health. I am trained by Postpartum Support International on Perinatal Mood & Anxiety disorders. If you are experiencing struggles with pregnancy/postpartum, have a history of birth trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, low mood, chronic worry, a history of challenging experiences,I would be honored to help you navigate through it.

Depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns can affect us all, especially in these uncertain times. Let's work on developing a greater understanding of you and your trajectory in this life. Together we can set goals that meet the unique concerns that need to be addressed.

I have extensive experience working with clients with a history of trauma and/or PTSD, using short-term, evidence-based treatments (Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy) in which you set clear goals and have structured homework between sessions. I also love to work with clients in longer term treatment, building up a strong foundational relationship before slowly unpacking complex trauma and the various ways survivors learn to protect themselves over the years. I have experience working with veterans and civilians with histories of sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, combat trauma, and moral injury.

Congratulations on taking such a significant and courageous step in your self care. We can easily become stagnated by the struggles of our past or bounded by the worries of our future. My mission is to empower my clients through identifying and cultivating their strengths consequently building upon these qualities to achieve the vision and goals they have for themselves. I strive to foster a relationship that provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to share openly and freely.

A bow of welcome to you! Taking the first steps of exploration into suffering, challenging life circumstances, overwhelming emotions, and conflicts with others takes courage, and I acknowledge that you have taken this difficult first step. I have been working in the field for almost 15 years and I’ve learned that my greatest teachers are the people with whom I work. I will work with you to create a safe and collaborative relationship to explore whatever it is that brought you to therapy. One observation that I have made over my years doing therapy, is that the “sicker” people are, the less they play.

Kristen Curtis is a clinically based psychotherapist with 12 years of experience practicing in Collingswood NJ. Having recently relocated from Vermont Kristen continues to see clients from both Vermont and the Southern New Jersey region. Over the years Kristen has seen a variety of clients from diverse backgrounds sharing similar life struggles spanning relationship issues, personal loss, childhood abuse, mood disorders, anxiety and neurodiversity diagnosis such as ADD/ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Kristen is passionate about providing conscious and humanistic care to people of all walks of life.

As a mental health therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your fears and help resolve your challenges that you face in life through therapy. Whether your life challenges are depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, social media addiction/struggles or co-occurring issues, I am here to work with you through these challenges. I am a licensed professional counselor, as well as a certified school counselor that has worked in the mental health field for over 5 years. I have experience working with clients whom have struggled with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, co-occurring disorders and addiction.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist, I have specialized training in working with couples, families, and individuals. I work closely with clients as they navigate relational changes, e.g., loss of intimacy, emotional distance, betrayal, family conflict, parenting concerns, separation, divorce, and blended-family issues. I encourage my clients to openly talk about their feelings while constructively working toward greater closeness and intimacy with their loved ones. I believe that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client(s) is the foundation for gratifying therapeutic growth and change.