Helping you create the life that you want is my passion. Perhaps you want to work on your self-esteem, relationships, a struggling career, the demands of your family life...or the grief and change that comes with a separation, divorce or any kind of loss. I have been told that my therapeutic style is warm and engaging, and that my office provides an inviting space where clients can comfortably and safely explore their issues. I appreciate each and every person's journey and I understand the strength and courage required to change...and to reach out for support.

Welcome... I have over 25 years experience in understanding and enhancing clients' coping skills and problem-solving capabilities. What you can expect from me, in a timely manner, is the opportunity to learn effective skills that you can use immediately. We'll work together toward resolving what you want right from the start. I offer the current gold standard and best-practices treatments. We'll reach an understanding of your unique difficulties and support you in positive experiences-a model for everyday happiness. We'll use connections between important influences in your life to develop the meaningful change you desire.

If your life is not working out, I can help. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist & a Licensed Clinical Drug & Alcohol Counselor. Together we will discover what stops you in your life & together we will learn to get your life back. Under my care, you will eventually become your authentic self, powerfully letting go of the past. I am a DBT Therapist : my treatment is designed to get your life in working order quickly.

Do you want to feel better about yourself and your life? Are you challenged with relationship issues, low self -esteem or your body image? Are you suffering from grief, anxiety or depression? I am easy to talk to. I establish a safe, trustworthy relationship in which you can be yourself and express your deepest fears and concerns. Together, we examine self-defeating thoughts & behavior, identify life-transforming choices, learn new ways to manage disruptive feelings, cultivate effective communication skills and work on discovering joy, intimacy and meaning in life. Most importantly, I will help you love who you are and the life you are living.

If you are struggling with anxiety, feelings of unworthiness, a sense of loss & grief or relationship problems I can help. I have been working successfully with individuals, couples and families for almost 30 years. Together we will clarify your goals and through our mutual collaboration positive change can occur. If you commit to the process you will make a dramatic shift in your life; (stop repetitive, self-defeating behaviors; start to heal from deeply rooted pain which you may have previously been unable to resolve; learn to actively listen and genuinely hear what your partner, family member, client or boss is saying to you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years experience in the mental health field. I believe the therapeutic relationship, one in which you feel safe and supported, is the most effective way to get your life back in balance. Therapy should be a place where you can explore challenges while feeling fully accepted and understood. Together we can explore new ways of managing your distress, so that you can live a satisfying and fulfilled life. Whether you are battling depression, anxiety, addiction or relationship problems, therapy can help.

Do you ever have the feeling that if you could talk to someone you would feel less anxious, worried or depressed about a situation or issue? Do you ever feel that perhaps, if someone would listen to your concerns and "get it", you might be able to make "sense out of nonsense"? My clients are the drivers, directors and deciders of their talk sessions. You bring your areas of concern to the table and in a safe and trusting setting we join hands in a collaborative effort to make "sense out of nonsense". Pieces of the puzzle start to fit.

Have you dabbled in alcohol, drugs, or addictive behaviors until they became the “go to” solution for any situation you didn’t want to feel or go through? Do you bounce in and out of AA/NA even though you worked the 12 steps? Do you find yourself getting into bad positions with people, getting arrested, blacking out, not remembering things that happened? Do you numb out while your life spirals out of control? If you are struggling and looking for help, you’ve come to the right place. You don’t have to live this way!

Perhaps it seems that life feels harder than it should be, or you are unable to manage stress and your emotions in a way that you would like. Maybe you feel isolated or depressed, or are concerned about some of your habits, behaviors or relationships. The challenges and struggles you might be facing, although very painful at times, can actually be an invitation to engage in the journey of becoming a better version of your self. Whether you are dealing with difficult emotions, self-defeating behaviors, relationship/parenting issues, or just a feeling that something is off, attuned and compassionate therapy can help.

The many challenges you have faced in your life have led you to begin the process of seeking knowledge & insight into ways of overcoming these obstacles. No matter if it is a mood, behavioral or relational issue you are faced with, you want results! A lot may be on the line at this point in your life such as your marriage, your job or the well-being of you and your family. Regardless, it is time to do something about it!

As a systemic thinker, I am always looking at a person in relationship to their environment, and the people in it. With a strength-based approach in family therapy, I also use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral principles, while providing a safe and empathic environment for our work together. I have treated families, couples and individuals for 16 years with a broad scope of culture, age and relational issues. I have helped many people through transitional events that affect them throughout their lives; school, career, marriage, parenting, illness, loss, divorce and retirement. My interest is in the relationship you have with yourself and those around you.

HELLO AND WELCOME! I provide psychotherapy to tweens, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Through an empowering based perspective, I focus on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, anger management and relationship problems. My expertise is in the area of eating disorders, specializing in improving body image, enhancing self-esteem, and addressing psychological aspects of bariatric weight loss surgery. Using a non-dieting approach leads to a healthier relationship with food. I facilitate a group for adults, identifying triggers as well as developing coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.

As a clinician, my goal is to provide a safe and accepting atmosphere where issues can be explored with empathy. Clients often come to therapy with a need to find hope for their future as well as a path to restoration. I believe that the relationship we form together can be the basis of that path.

I have established a private practice that is a warm, nonjudgemental, confidential, and culturally sensitive setting. In this comfortable environment you will feel safe to explore and resolve any issues that have become to challenging for you to resolve on your own. I am an experienced professional, licensed by the State of New Jersey. Depending on your needs I provide individual, marital/couples, and/or family counseling. My education and experience include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and ego resolution, as well as spiritual counseling which make this a successful comprehensive service.

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. .

If you have experienced a loss, transition, relationship conflicts, parent-child dilemmas, depression, anxiety or another struggle which has left you feeling alone, sad, confused or even angry, I am here to help. Stability, loving relationships, proactive achievements and empathic parenting are all goals we can achieve together.

Welcome. I work with youth, adults and older adults having difficulties and hoping to make things better. I understand the importance of your feeling comfortable with me in order to share difficult thoughts and feelings. This is essential in working on such challenges as anxiety, depression, medical crisis, loss of loved ones, job stress and beyond. My style is empathic while being actively engaged. Your comfort with our collaboration will help choose life directions, decide how to get there and identify obstacles getting in the way. My practice includes daytime and evening hours.

My goal is to establish a positive therapeutic relationship with each client, and then using this to help you reach goals you may have or insight you may seek. Although each client is unique and my interventions are tailored to each individual, I typically work in a cognitive based format. Past experiences as well as future goals are typically a point of discussion with my clients, with this knowledge then being used to see how we can focus on making your lives better in the present.

Families evolve and change over time. As individuals age and grow, their roles within the family also change. The family can help - or hinder - individual and personal growth. Family work can help to make the family a positive source of support. Family work will help you to step back and observe emotional patterns and processes. There definitely can be family change with only one person in the room working with a therapist. In physics there is an adage: for every action there is a reaction.

Stepping into the therapeutic process is a brave endeavor. I treat every person as unique and utilize the best approach for my patient’s needs. My approach is objective and direct, while being warm and supportive. I focus on providing an empathetic environment that builds confidence and trust. I am a bilingual, bi-cultural therapist and can work with clients from a variety of backgrounds. I hold a masters degree in Counseling I am a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey.