Therapists in 07451

My approach is collaborative, viewing therapy as a shared journey towards healing and growth. Together, we will work to develop insight, cultivate self compassion, process trauma and loss, and expand your coping skills to navigate the challenges you face with greater confidence and resilience. I am passionate about my work, and strive to create an open and accepting space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences.

I am dedicated to helping individuals develop the skills to resolve interpersonal and psychological issues. I have specialty training in anxiety and depression, family therapy, grief/bereavement counseling, borderline personality disorder, and in health psychology; including pain and symptom management, anxiety reduction and adjustment to illness. I work with adolescents in the area of dealing with blended family issues, school avoidance, self harm and social anxiety. Regardless of the specific therapeutic issue, I take an individualized approach and focus on cultivating growth, insight and self-compassion.

Do you and your partner argue all the time? Do you feel a growing distance from one another? Is there a lack of trust because of cheating or not living up to commitments? For more than 30 years I've helped hundreds of couples and individuals build stronger and healthier relationships. As a licensed couples therapist and certified sex therapist I use a variety of proven techniques to help people solve conflicts, improve communication and ignite a spark in their sex lives. Together, we'll work to decrease anger, blame and defensiveness, replacing them with assertiveness, compassion and mindfulness. I work with diverse couples.

I work with individuals and couples of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, couples in crisis, professional dilemmas, parenting issues and more. I also specialize in coping with pain, fatigue, insomnia, and chronic illness including chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, and fibromyalgia.

Board Certified Diplomate/ Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist , specializing in Acute Traumatic Grief; an abrupt, unexpected, sudden disruptive event, loss/death of a loved one, resulting in traumatic symptoms. Desire to recognize/develop your attributes to it's maximal potential for a more fulfilling purpose despite any obstacles faced? Relationships, negative thoughts, lack of direction/habits can interfere with attaining goals. It often takes someone outside of yourself to identify&conquer such impediment. Approved Clinical Supervisor accredited by the Center for Credentialing & Education, providing Individual, Couples, Family therapy to children, teens, adults & SW Supervision to Young Professionals building on theirLSW/LAC ClinicalHour.