Brainspotting Therapists in Spring Lake, NJ
Melissa R Giuttari
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit." ~B.K.S. Iyengar * * * A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body and a healthy soul. My goal is to partner with you in looking at your life-story, and identifying and overcoming the blockages to a peaceful way of being. Psychotherapy is a wonderful opportunity to find balance and restore a sense of wholeness and perspective on our purpose in life. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space in my practice for this to occur.
"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit." ~B.K.S. Iyengar * * * A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body and a healthy soul. My goal is to partner with you in looking at your life-story, and identifying and overcoming the blockages to a peaceful way of being. Psychotherapy is a wonderful opportunity to find balance and restore a sense of wholeness and perspective on our purpose in life. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space in my practice for this to occur.
Kimberly Kirchofer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Kimberly Kirchofer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with 10 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families seeking help with anxiety, trauma, anger management, self esteem, depression, life transitions, family counseling, and relationship issues. Kimberly graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Kean University. Kimberly utilizes a collaborative approach tapping into relational, strength based, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, emotional, holistic therapies always catering to each individual’s needs.
Kimberly Kirchofer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with 10 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families seeking help with anxiety, trauma, anger management, self esteem, depression, life transitions, family counseling, and relationship issues. Kimberly graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Kean University. Kimberly utilizes a collaborative approach tapping into relational, strength based, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, emotional, holistic therapies always catering to each individual’s needs.
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Jonathan T. Mason, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eatontown, NJ 07724
I am also a certified Brainspotting therapist and offer this method for trauma re-processing.
Finding the right therapist can be a sensitive and challenging process. This can add to the uncertainty and confusion that may have caused you to seek help to begin with. I offer a free 30 minute consultation to take the pressure out of this experience. I invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to determine whether I am the right "fit" for you. My goal is for my clients to leave my office with a sense of empowerment, clarity, and courage to persevere through life's challenges. I believe that everyone is capable of true healing. It would be my honor to walk with you along this path of transformation.
I am also a certified Brainspotting therapist and offer this method for trauma re-processing.
Finding the right therapist can be a sensitive and challenging process. This can add to the uncertainty and confusion that may have caused you to seek help to begin with. I offer a free 30 minute consultation to take the pressure out of this experience. I invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to determine whether I am the right "fit" for you. My goal is for my clients to leave my office with a sense of empowerment, clarity, and courage to persevere through life's challenges. I believe that everyone is capable of true healing. It would be my honor to walk with you along this path of transformation.
Jessica DeMaio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
I am also trained in brainspotting and incorporate other trauma informed interventions into treatment based on individual needs.
Often when we struggle, we are having a normal reaction to abnormal circumstances. The world we live in can feel unsupportive of just how hard it is to be a human. I feel it is a privilege to help my clients realize their innate wholeness and courage and I approach the therapy relationship with a genuine, compassionate, and non-judgmental style. I work best with clients who are struggling with the impact of trauma, emotion dysregulation, dissociation, self injury, depression, anxiety, and issues specific to the LGBTQIA+ population.
I am also trained in brainspotting and incorporate other trauma informed interventions into treatment based on individual needs.
Often when we struggle, we are having a normal reaction to abnormal circumstances. The world we live in can feel unsupportive of just how hard it is to be a human. I feel it is a privilege to help my clients realize their innate wholeness and courage and I approach the therapy relationship with a genuine, compassionate, and non-judgmental style. I work best with clients who are struggling with the impact of trauma, emotion dysregulation, dissociation, self injury, depression, anxiety, and issues specific to the LGBTQIA+ population.
Kimberly Kahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712
I’m intensively trained in DBT, Brainspotting 1 and 2, and perinatal mental health through PSI.
You’re a quirky, empathic, sensitive and creative woman who is finally ready to motivate and find meaning, but stuck in a negative spiral and struggling with emotions. Many creative and empathic women struggle with highly sensitive temperaments and appear typical on the outside but often feel like a hot mess and struggle in their relationships, parenting, careers, health. We can’t get rid of emotions, nor do we want to! It’s what makes us human! Anyone can benefit from learning ways to better regulate or express emotions. Anxiety and emotions can suck, which is why you may choose to use food or something else to numb or distract.
I’m intensively trained in DBT, Brainspotting 1 and 2, and perinatal mental health through PSI.
You’re a quirky, empathic, sensitive and creative woman who is finally ready to motivate and find meaning, but stuck in a negative spiral and struggling with emotions. Many creative and empathic women struggle with highly sensitive temperaments and appear typical on the outside but often feel like a hot mess and struggle in their relationships, parenting, careers, health. We can’t get rid of emotions, nor do we want to! It’s what makes us human! Anyone can benefit from learning ways to better regulate or express emotions. Anxiety and emotions can suck, which is why you may choose to use food or something else to numb or distract.
Living Well Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Wall, NJ 07719
We pull from various forms of treatment including; CBT, DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Compassion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.
Feeling as though life is too much to handle? Struggling to cope and come up with effective coping strategies? Let us help you...At Living Well Counseling, our goal is to provide a nurturing environment which is safe and supportive. We strive to develop specific, goal oriented strategies to help our clients cope with life circumstances; to promote long lasting personal growth. Our belief is that by increasing self-compassion, personal validation, and mindfulness techniques, clients can achieve their desired results, with supportive non-judgmental guidance.
We pull from various forms of treatment including; CBT, DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Compassion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.
Feeling as though life is too much to handle? Struggling to cope and come up with effective coping strategies? Let us help you...At Living Well Counseling, our goal is to provide a nurturing environment which is safe and supportive. We strive to develop specific, goal oriented strategies to help our clients cope with life circumstances; to promote long lasting personal growth. Our belief is that by increasing self-compassion, personal validation, and mindfulness techniques, clients can achieve their desired results, with supportive non-judgmental guidance.
Joanne Sullivan Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Manasquan, NJ 08736
I focus on the mind/body connection, am a Reiki Master/Teacher and use Brainspotting along with more traditional interventions such as CBT and ACT.
Welcome to a place of healing and growth! Times that feel challenging and painful provide you with the opportunity to rearrange your life so that your journey is more peaceful and fulfilling. But to do this, it helps to have a guide; someone who knows the terrain so that you can find the best way forward. I have been this guide in an outpatient setting to many adults challenged by anxiety, depression, grief, and a history of trauma. As a hospice volunteer, I have also worked with families at the end of life. I look forward to the opportunity to serve as your guide as well.
I focus on the mind/body connection, am a Reiki Master/Teacher and use Brainspotting along with more traditional interventions such as CBT and ACT.
Welcome to a place of healing and growth! Times that feel challenging and painful provide you with the opportunity to rearrange your life so that your journey is more peaceful and fulfilling. But to do this, it helps to have a guide; someone who knows the terrain so that you can find the best way forward. I have been this guide in an outpatient setting to many adults challenged by anxiety, depression, grief, and a history of trauma. As a hospice volunteer, I have also worked with families at the end of life. I look forward to the opportunity to serve as your guide as well.
Lindsey Capelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, SAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Manasquan, NJ 08736
I pull from various forms of treatment including; CBT, DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Looking to generate change and improve your life? Take that first step.... Allow me to help you, so you can start on your new found life... taking that first step with my support.
I pull from various forms of treatment including; CBT, DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Looking to generate change and improve your life? Take that first step.... Allow me to help you, so you can start on your new found life... taking that first step with my support.
Elizabeth Ann DiGiose
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, NCC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Tinton Falls, NJ 07727
In addition to talk therapy, I am certified in Brainspotting, a technique that can access issues, events and programming and release them quickly and efficiently.
How would you like to imagine your future self? Accepting. Forgiving. Peaceful. Independent. Healthy. Calm. Patient. Motivated. Balanced. Achieving. Excelling. Determined. Performing. Successful. Present. Mindful. Non-reactive. Honest. Sober. Healed… I’d like to help you get there. I work with men and women who are motivated to make changes.
In addition to talk therapy, I am certified in Brainspotting, a technique that can access issues, events and programming and release them quickly and efficiently.
How would you like to imagine your future self? Accepting. Forgiving. Peaceful. Independent. Healthy. Calm. Patient. Motivated. Balanced. Achieving. Excelling. Determined. Performing. Successful. Present. Mindful. Non-reactive. Honest. Sober. Healed… I’d like to help you get there. I work with men and women who are motivated to make changes.
Geraldine 'gerry' Marie Viggiani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712
I know how severely these challenges can impact your life so I utilize evidenced based therapies like DBT, trauma/compassion focused therapies, EMDR and Brainspotting that provide the relief you need.
Simply being a woman can be stressful! Add in trauma with its intrusive thoughts, and intense emotions or anxiety or depression with its worry and regrets, and it feels like your spinning out of control, it's too much. Maybe you just had a baby and you should be happy but you're anything but. No-one gets you and the mommy guilt is agony. Possibly your birth experience was even frightening and you cant stop reliving it. Tackling treatment might feel scary, but know that I "get you". I listen and will be by your side, teaching you the skills to cope so you can live the life you want to live, present and at peace.
I know how severely these challenges can impact your life so I utilize evidenced based therapies like DBT, trauma/compassion focused therapies, EMDR and Brainspotting that provide the relief you need.
Simply being a woman can be stressful! Add in trauma with its intrusive thoughts, and intense emotions or anxiety or depression with its worry and regrets, and it feels like your spinning out of control, it's too much. Maybe you just had a baby and you should be happy but you're anything but. No-one gets you and the mommy guilt is agony. Possibly your birth experience was even frightening and you cant stop reliving it. Tackling treatment might feel scary, but know that I "get you". I listen and will be by your side, teaching you the skills to cope so you can live the life you want to live, present and at peace.
Rachel Lynn Fornicola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, Mindfulness, and other useful modalities to help you regain control and a more positive outlook on the future.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed all day or most of the day? Do you find yourself going through the motions instead of taking a step back and enjoying the moment? Are you sick of feeling this way and ready to begin taking small steps to establish a new perspective and a greater sense of self? If so, I think you found yourself in the right place.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, Mindfulness, and other useful modalities to help you regain control and a more positive outlook on the future.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed all day or most of the day? Do you find yourself going through the motions instead of taking a step back and enjoying the moment? Are you sick of feeling this way and ready to begin taking small steps to establish a new perspective and a greater sense of self? If so, I think you found yourself in the right place.
Cristina DeFuria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Brick, NJ 08723
I am also trained in the Brainspotting, effective for a wide variety of emotional and somatic conditions often related trauma.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Certified Family Mediator working with individuals, couples and families for over 15 years. Individual counseling includes self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, academic & career choices, depression and anxiety. Couple and Family counseling is dynamic, including pre-marital counseling, family planning, parental burn out, parenting issues, in-law matters, intimacy issues, low sexual desire, infidelity (emotional, physical and internet) recovery, divorce adjustment, and blended family issues, as well as individual issues.
I am also trained in the Brainspotting, effective for a wide variety of emotional and somatic conditions often related trauma.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Certified Family Mediator working with individuals, couples and families for over 15 years. Individual counseling includes self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, academic & career choices, depression and anxiety. Couple and Family counseling is dynamic, including pre-marital counseling, family planning, parental burn out, parenting issues, in-law matters, intimacy issues, low sexual desire, infidelity (emotional, physical and internet) recovery, divorce adjustment, and blended family issues, as well as individual issues.
Self Elements Psychotherapy & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brick, NJ 08723
I have been working in the Social Work field for over twenty years specializing in children, adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience in diverse issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions and family dynamics. My approach is both traditional and non-traditional, which led to obtaining my certification in both EMDR and Brainspotting. These treatment modalities can greatly assist in the processing and healing from issues that are deeply-rooted and often not fully resolved with talk therapy alone. I have expanded to include highly-skilled therapists who share in my enthusiasm and love for this work.
I have been working in the Social Work field for over twenty years specializing in children, adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience in diverse issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions and family dynamics. My approach is both traditional and non-traditional, which led to obtaining my certification in both EMDR and Brainspotting. These treatment modalities can greatly assist in the processing and healing from issues that are deeply-rooted and often not fully resolved with talk therapy alone. I have expanded to include highly-skilled therapists who share in my enthusiasm and love for this work.
Mindful Healing & Trauma Recovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Brick, NJ 08723
As trauma specialists, we offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Strength-Based, Exposure/Response, Ketamine- Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Somatic Interventions, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT),Brainspotting Intensives, Trauma Informed Yoga, & Meditation Workshops.
Welcome to Mindful Healing & Trauma Recovery, offering you Comprehensive & Quality Therapy & Wellness services in NJ. My name is Kristina Weaver, LCSW, CCTP, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, & founder of MHTR. At MHTR, our trauma therapists are here to guide you every step of the way! Specializing in trauma, and treating a multitude of mental health challenges, our approach allows for a safe, holistic, and calming experience for our patients. We provide an understanding of how trauma affects all parts of our body & mind, normalizing the trauma responses, aiding in our clients healing.
As trauma specialists, we offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Strength-Based, Exposure/Response, Ketamine- Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Somatic Interventions, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT),Brainspotting Intensives, Trauma Informed Yoga, & Meditation Workshops.
Welcome to Mindful Healing & Trauma Recovery, offering you Comprehensive & Quality Therapy & Wellness services in NJ. My name is Kristina Weaver, LCSW, CCTP, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, & founder of MHTR. At MHTR, our trauma therapists are here to guide you every step of the way! Specializing in trauma, and treating a multitude of mental health challenges, our approach allows for a safe, holistic, and calming experience for our patients. We provide an understanding of how trauma affects all parts of our body & mind, normalizing the trauma responses, aiding in our clients healing.
Tara L Moyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MFA
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
Teens and young adults trying to find their way in the world are under great pressure these days. I specialize in the transition from the last few years of high school to whatever comes next, and post-college transitions. Sometimes, young adults can be critical of themselves. They may struggle with relationships, uncertain of the rules for healthy versus unhealthy dynamics. They may feel alienated or have uncertain goals. Thought patterns might seem circular, annoying, or just unhelpful. ("Am I too much? I can't measure up, am not good enough.") I can help provide direction and guidance through these periods of transition.
Teens and young adults trying to find their way in the world are under great pressure these days. I specialize in the transition from the last few years of high school to whatever comes next, and post-college transitions. Sometimes, young adults can be critical of themselves. They may struggle with relationships, uncertain of the rules for healthy versus unhealthy dynamics. They may feel alienated or have uncertain goals. Thought patterns might seem circular, annoying, or just unhelpful. ("Am I too much? I can't measure up, am not good enough.") I can help provide direction and guidance through these periods of transition.
Solutions Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Neptune City, NJ 07753
I like working with people who are struggling. I believe that we all go through hard times; we struggle with life events as well as things that are more internal such as depression or anxiety. I believe that each person has an innate potential to grow but that we often live life on autopilot continuing to do the same things that perpetuate our struggles and pain. Therapy is a chance to slow down and look at these struggles. It is a chance to intentionally explore them and how to deal with them.
I like working with people who are struggling. I believe that we all go through hard times; we struggle with life events as well as things that are more internal such as depression or anxiety. I believe that each person has an innate potential to grow but that we often live life on autopilot continuing to do the same things that perpetuate our struggles and pain. Therapy is a chance to slow down and look at these struggles. It is a chance to intentionally explore them and how to deal with them.
Aileen Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712
Aileen is an experienced, skillful, and intuitive psychotherapist. She is warm, welcoming, and joyful. She creates a safe space for you to open up to your most vulnerable, authentic self. She believes in fostering joy in a world that can often be hard to face. Working with each client in the full context of their lives, Aileen empowers her clients to recognize the unique gifts and tools that can allow them to achieve success. She will work with you to identify immediate needs and provide guidance in uncovering the conscious and unconscious barriers keeping you from making progress towards a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Aileen is an experienced, skillful, and intuitive psychotherapist. She is warm, welcoming, and joyful. She creates a safe space for you to open up to your most vulnerable, authentic self. She believes in fostering joy in a world that can often be hard to face. Working with each client in the full context of their lives, Aileen empowers her clients to recognize the unique gifts and tools that can allow them to achieve success. She will work with you to identify immediate needs and provide guidance in uncovering the conscious and unconscious barriers keeping you from making progress towards a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Shaping Lives Health and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , CCS
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
I am a (LCSW) and (CCS) in New Jersey with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, emergency psychiatric issues, addictions, gender, sexuality and LGBT-related issues, intimacy and relationship related struggles, eating disorders and related symptoms/behaviors, and ADHD and Spectrum disorders in both adults and children as well as overall struggles related to day to day stressors.
I am a (LCSW) and (CCS) in New Jersey with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, emergency psychiatric issues, addictions, gender, sexuality and LGBT-related issues, intimacy and relationship related struggles, eating disorders and related symptoms/behaviors, and ADHD and Spectrum disorders in both adults and children as well as overall struggles related to day to day stressors.
Megan Gregory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brick, NJ 08724
I am a Licensed Clinical social worker with over 16 years of experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families. I also have a lot of experience working veterans, active military and law enforcement . I am very passionate about helping others . I provided a warm, empathetic, non judgmental enviornment where a trusting relationship is built so we can begin to do the work to help bring out the positive changes in your life. I use a multi-modal approach, taking each client's individual needs into consideration.
I am a Licensed Clinical social worker with over 16 years of experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families. I also have a lot of experience working veterans, active military and law enforcement . I am very passionate about helping others . I provided a warm, empathetic, non judgmental enviornment where a trusting relationship is built so we can begin to do the work to help bring out the positive changes in your life. I use a multi-modal approach, taking each client's individual needs into consideration.
Jennifer M Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brick, NJ 08723
The journey through life's many transitions - successes and challenges, partnered and single, chronic illness and loss - and the feelings of anxiety, depression, fear that they evoke in us can cause us at times to feel alone and powerless. I would be honored to accompany you on your healing journey - whether your goal is to bring you closer to what you want personally or professionally, closer to those you love, or back to yourself - and I will work with you, at your pace, in a safe, nurturing environment. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". - Lao Tzu
The journey through life's many transitions - successes and challenges, partnered and single, chronic illness and loss - and the feelings of anxiety, depression, fear that they evoke in us can cause us at times to feel alone and powerless. I would be honored to accompany you on your healing journey - whether your goal is to bring you closer to what you want personally or professionally, closer to those you love, or back to yourself - and I will work with you, at your pace, in a safe, nurturing environment. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". - Lao Tzu
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How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.