Therapists in Somerset, NJ

We are living in very trying times and it is perfectly normal to be feeling more anxious than usual with so much uncertainty. Now more than ever is the time to take the step to strengthen your coping skills in managing lifes' many challenges.

It is difficult to find the courage to seek help for the struggles you are facing. Once you are able to gain that courage we can work together to find strategies and solutions to assist you in reaching your potential in any area that is currently challenging for you.

“Day One or One Day?" We are here to help... As an integrated group practice, we offer interactive, strength-based, and culturally competent services designed to provide support and practical feedback. We help our clients effectively address personal as well as professional, life challenges. We utilize a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. We work with each individual to help them build upon their strengths to accomplish the personal and/or professional growth they have identified and set for themselves.

I am a cognitive therapist, trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy, with over 25 years of experience in individual and group therapy and clinical supervision. I am effective in engaging individuals, adolescents and couples in learning skills to: strengthen overall coping abilities, improve relationships, achieve valued life goals, and become their own therapists. Clients that I work with praise not only my skills and competence but also my warmth and wisdom.

My ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work in the therapeutic process. The client should be able to recognize that there are changes that need to happen and are willing to do what it takes to make therapy work for them. The main issues that I work with are anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. The goals of therapy would be to find a balance between where emotions no longer inhibit a person's ability to function on a daily basis.

My approach to therapy is both process and skill based, with emphasis on treatment that is tailored to the individual’s goals they wish to achieve.   I work with adults, teens, and adolescents to help them cope with a variety of stressors. I provide support to those struggling with their emotions, anxiety, life transitions, daily stressors, work stressors, relationships, parenting, and overall mood, so that they are manageable and have a reduced impact on their daily lives.

Relationship & Marriage Counseling: If you have grown apart as a couple, or there is constant fighting, or infidelity or addiction are issues, I can help bring you back together. We can improve communication, build trust, reduce anger, and recapture the spark you used to have. With a doctorate in psychology and over 30 years of experience, I can give you the most effective tools and strategies necessary to reconnect. Please visit my site, YourMarriageCounselor.com, where there is a free video on How to Find A Good Counselor. Or give me a call, (888)281-5850, and let's talk.

Today can be a new beginning. Have you been struggling, but also longing to live an authentic and more fulfilling life? What you have lived has built you in both challenging and beautiful ways. I believe our experiences can be a source of strength, but can also impact a person’s emotional well-being, self-esteem, and relationships. Therapy help you gain clarity on your values and goals, regulate your emotions, and reconnect with your authentic self. As a therapist, it is my honor to work with individuals to create a safe space to explore their concerns, as well as issues that may be holding them back.

Is anxiety disrupting the quality of your relationships? Are you feeling disconnected from family, peers or colleagues? Are you easily angered and feeling "on edge"? Do you feel overwhelmed with persistent worry? Are you caring for aging parents and experiencing burnout? Maybe your children are adults now and you're struggling to find your purpose. You may not remember a time when you didn't feel this way, but one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief! You're ready to manage your anxiety, interrupt habitual and troublesome relationship patterns, so you can enjoy authentic connection and healthy relationships.

We are living in very different times. Are stress, depression and anxiety eating you alive? Are you feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or lonely, despite all of your attempts at handling life alone? You deserve a break, and you owe it to yourself to try! I can help you with the transitions you face due to Covid, the change in seasons, college and job stress, break ups, divorce, raising kids, coming out as LGBT and, or chronic pain. I get it you may not know where to start. I myself have overcome many life's challenges. Breathe and take a shot! ... Art Therapy and talk therapy can provide a sense of relief, and I am here to support you!

My desire is to serve client’s who struggle with substance abuse. This is my speciality and there are many issues that surround substance abuse e.g. issues of self esteem, self worth, family of origin issues, traumas physical mental and sexual. There are also issues of neglect, abandonment and disconnection/dissociation from the self and from the inner child. In addition to my expertise in these areas I also counsel client’s for domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, depression and grief and loss. I believe that client’s need to have the ability to talk about these issues in a safe and nurturing environment.

I envision an adolescent or young adult who is navigating the complexities of their teenage and adult years and seeking support to address various issues and challenges. They may be experiencing difficulties such as academic stress, low self-esteem, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, family conflicts, or difficulties in relationships. Teens and young adults' desire a safe and non-judgmental space where they can express their thoughts, emotions, and concerns freely.

Whether you’re struggling with managing daily life, overcoming trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed, it is my number one goal to create a safe space that will help you feel comfortable and ready to address whatever has been causing you emotional distress. I will assist you learning healthy and positive skills to help you achieve your goals both in your mental health journey, and in life! I have a strengths-based approach that focuses on my client’ strength and resilience in the face of adversity. I also uses CBT, DBT skills, trauma informed care, is solution focused, and person centered.

Have you found yourself silenced by the overwhelming stress of life? Do you experience the frustration of not being truly heard by those closest to you? Have you been grappling with the rollercoaster of emotions without clearly understanding why? If you've reached a point where you yearn to regain control over your emotions and seek inner peace and self-love, you're not alone. I'm here to support and guide you on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Natalie Osoria, is a Licensed Clinical Social worker passionate about empowering her clients to overcome life’s challenges and achieve the goals they envision for themselves. Natalie has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds from various treatment settings, including inpatient residential and outpatient mental healthcare. She works with adults (ages 18 and up) and specializes in issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, substance use, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Life is a journey that can sometimes seem overwhelming with no supports. You feel stuck in patterns or behaviors, wanting new ways to meet life's difficulties. Feelings of powerlessness and vulnerability understandably lead to distress, impacting relationships you have with your partner, children, friends or coworkers. I believe we live in, and are a product of our relationships - not only with others, but with our own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is my belief that to operate authentically in connection to those around us, we must work to strengthen the most integral relationship we hold; the one we have with ourselves.

My ideal client is open to insight and a different perspective. They are perhaps ready for a change and will walk a path that may be uncomfortable at times. My ideal client has dealt with everything from existential crises, searching for life's meaning, addiction, behavior issues, trauma, and attachment issues, to name a few that stand out.

If you're ready to embrace change, I'd love to support you along your journey. My ideal client would be willing to work together consistently to address any needs, struggles, or issues, to build self-understanding, and to strive toward personal goals and happiness.

Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.