Therapists in Cherry Hill, NJ

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families. Parents have questions about what they, and their child, are going through. I am able to provide answers through psychoeducation and years of experience. Children with behavior issues in school or at home or adolescents with new behaviors and problems with grades or social issues. These are the families I get to help through very stressful times. Improving the quality and functioning of individuals and families through improved communication, learning parenting techniques, advocacy, and providing CBT to help with anxiety, depression, and/or behavior and educational problems.

Choosing to seek therapy requires bravery and trust, it is my mission and privilege to honor your healing journey. I understand the debilitating strain of having unresolved issues and not necessarily knowing where to begin. I believe in the process of psychotherapy as it will help you to understand yourself and others better. I will focus on what matters to you, and we will work together to identify and challenge anything that is no longer serving you, while replacing those issues with strategies that are personalized to your specific situation at a pace that is comfortable to you.

I understand how stressful life is and how incredibly difficult asking for help can be. In my nine years of working in the counseling field, I have learned that it is essential that the people I work with feel comfortable talking about the thoughts, feelings, and experiences that are negatively impacting their quality of life. I embrace the ideals of patience, empathy, understanding, and the absolutely essential element of humor to help people overcome the obstacles that keep them from achieving their goals.

With clients dealing with any issues whether that may be anxiety, depression or family problems, I like to use a person centered approach to build rapport with that client to make them feel comfortable in what may be a very uncomfortable time for them. The client's I work with who are successful are motivated for treatment and willing to focus on the positive re-framing and restructuring of their negative and intrusive thoughts.

Thank you for visiting my profile and considering me to help you through this most important journey. My clients call me Dr. Dave and I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of professional experience. I am also the Director of the Hopewell Springs Counseling Center. My specialties include the assessment and treatment of a multitude of issues including anxiety (e.g., worries/fears, panic, OCD, trauma), depression (e.g., sadness, poor self esteem, hopelessness, loss of interest/pleasure), relationships/couples, anger, and stress management. I utilize the latest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Let’s connect today.

Welcome! I am here to help you with your anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. My name is Dr. Mike, and I'm a Licensed Psychologist in NJ and Pennsylvania. My experience includes serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (UMDNJ). Following my tenure with UMDNJ, I joined the Hopewell Springs Counseling Center and currently serve as the center's Assistant Director. I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University, and also completed a fellowship at the VA in Maryland with a focus on evidence-based treatment.

We are located in Marlton, NJ. and have specialized in working with Christians for 30+ years and enjoy serving those of other faiths. We work well with those having some capacity for insight (those who understand or are willing to learn how their past experiences influence present and future decisions and relationships). We are adept at helping those with psychological and spiritual problems. We serve men and women from adolescence onward through individual, couple, family, and group counseling. We provide supervision for those pursuing licensure as clinical social workers, professional counselors, and psychologists.

TELETHERAPY NOW AVAILABLE FOR NEW AND EXISTING CLIENTS. I have a passion for providing evidence-based treatments for needs across the lifespan, including therapies specific to Coronavirus related stress for individuals and families. I have dedicated my training to ensure I can help anyone regardless of their problems and life situation. I use a holistic approach, taking into account every aspect of a client's life to explore ways to improve their situations through integrated care. I take pride in being able to provide treatment that matches specifically to individual and family in order for them to lead happy and healthy lives.

Do you think about food most of the day? Do you feel shame when you eat certain foods? You are not alone. This used to be me. I work with those who are struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating and body image. Whether you feel out of control around food or ashamed of your body, I am here to help guide you to a place of freedom from the shame and guilt. We will work together to fight the eating disorder, and get your life back! I use an empathetic, but challenging approach to best help you reach your goals.

At the heart of my practice is a belief in the innate capacity for individuals to heal and grow. If you are seeking to embark on a journey of self-discovery, I offer a supportive and collaborative environment for exploration. Together, we will delve into your unique strengths, values, and deepest desires. Healing is a deeply personal process, and I honor the uniqueness of each individual's journey. I work hand in hand with my clients to provide the best treatment specifically for YOU!

My ideal clients are people who have been unable to find someone they can pull back the veil covering their heart because of past betrayals, lack of trust, cultural roadblocks, or some other barrier that keeps the true source of their burden hidden. You are looking for a space where you can be honest, not with me, but with yourself. You're looking for someone who can listen without judgment and accompany you on your healing journey. You are seeking someone to either walk with you through your journey and hold you accountable for the goals you set for yourself or for someone who can simply listen with an open mind.

I don't know that I could choose my ideal client. I have worked with both individuals and families. In this field, you do not have the luxury of choosing who you would like to work with or who is your " ideal" client. I just began working with children, and I have been enjoying every second of it. Every single person who comes through the door or logs on for their sessions through telehealth, keep an open mind, be open to suggestions, and view everything as a learning experience that will further your career and expand on your knowledge.

Heart-centered counseling grounded in cutting-edge science. Psychotherapy in a non-judgmental environment for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger, grief and loss, and more. Do you feel like you are fumbling through life but want to become the person you intend to be? Are you frustrated, upset, down, and worried? Are you in a bad relationship? Do you just need someone to think through a major life change? Together we will work to come up with a plan to improve your life and bring increased hope and happiness. Counseling by a psychologist who will work hard to understand you and your outlook on life.

When it comes to your well-being, it is important to have a knowledgeable professional that you can turn to. I bring an authentic and safe space to clinical settings and have experience working virtually in offices, schools, and within the community. I believe strongly in creating a trusting environment, which is fundamental to the foundation of our work together. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship stress you're not alone. Together we can work on getting to the root cause of your challenges and explore life's triggers in a creative way.

Life can be challenging but it doesn't have to stay that way. In fact, I believe that through life’s hurdles, we develop resourceful ways to cope. That's why in my practice I aim to highlight what has worked in the past as well as explore behaviors that are no longer beneficial. I am deeply passionate about being an active participant in your growth and reaching a place where we are no longer just surviving, we're thriving. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, addiction, and eating disorders. These things can be challenging but I am committed to addressing them in a collaborative manner.

My ideal client would be an individual with anxiety who deals with overthinking and people-pleasing behaviors. They realize the negative impact that this has had on their mental health and relationships with others. Their ability to prioritize themselves has diminished and cannot feel good about themselves without validation and affirmations from others. They are coming into therapy to try and get that power back that has been overtaken by the hyper-fixation of what others might think and feel about them

If you are skeptical about psychotherapy because so many therapists endlessly talk about feelings, dwell on the past, or have abstract theories that only they understand, then my sensible approach is for you. I teach you ideas to help you cope with difficult situations, challenging people, unfair burdens, acts of disrespect, disapproval, rejection, and states of deprivation. I teach you ideas and strive to get you in and out of therapy. In my view therapy should be problem-focused, efficient, sensible, and teach you how to help yourself. I do not want you to grow dependent on a psychotherapist but rather learn how to depend on you.

Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com

Congratulations on starting your process of change. It wasn't easy to do. I imagine there were many starts and stops along the way. This is common for most people. You are now starting to explore what changes you would like to make. I have worked with adults who want to make lifestyle changes that bring out their best qualities for the past 38 years. Do you want to have a better relationship? Do want to be calmer? Do you want to be less depressed? Do you want to stop addictive behaviors? If these sound like the changes that you are interested in making, please contact me.