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Anna Kress
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08542  (Online Only)
I believe that a strong and positive therapeutic relationship can help you overcome challenges and envision new possibilities. My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. I love to help people get unstuck and develop a deep sense of self-compassion and self-trust. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma, therapy can be a safe space to feel supported and discover new tools.
I believe that a strong and positive therapeutic relationship can help you overcome challenges and envision new possibilities. My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. I love to help people get unstuck and develop a deep sense of self-compassion and self-trust. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma, therapy can be a safe space to feel supported and discover new tools.
(732) 733-2837 View (732) 733-2837
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Anita McLean
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08542
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples from different backgrounds. Mental health can be compromised by chronic stress that negatively affects our mind and body. Stress can result from living challenging workplace environments, family difficulties, personal emotional problems, the experience loss or trauma. I have particular expertise in helping those living in intense high pressure environments stressors that may have caused depression and anxiety, identity concerns, relationship problems, workplace conflicts or academic difficulties, family problems, and serious mental health challenges.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples from different backgrounds. Mental health can be compromised by chronic stress that negatively affects our mind and body. Stress can result from living challenging workplace environments, family difficulties, personal emotional problems, the experience loss or trauma. I have particular expertise in helping those living in intense high pressure environments stressors that may have caused depression and anxiety, identity concerns, relationship problems, workplace conflicts or academic difficulties, family problems, and serious mental health challenges.
(732) 603-1764 View (732) 603-1764
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Odile McKenzie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08542  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to let go of past hurt or are you stuck? Are you struggling to move forward from a past relationship? Do you keep choosing the wrong partner, but you don’t know why? Are you feeling single and shame? Are you feeling alone in your pain? Is shame, anger, low self-esteem, resentment, sadness or anxiety holding you back? Do you notice that you’re engaging in the same maladaptive behaviors as your parents? Do you want to better understand who you are and why you cannot break your patterns? Do you need new tools to help you cope with the challenges of life? Allow me the opportunity to support you
Are you struggling to let go of past hurt or are you stuck? Are you struggling to move forward from a past relationship? Do you keep choosing the wrong partner, but you don’t know why? Are you feeling single and shame? Are you feeling alone in your pain? Is shame, anger, low self-esteem, resentment, sadness or anxiety holding you back? Do you notice that you’re engaging in the same maladaptive behaviors as your parents? Do you want to better understand who you are and why you cannot break your patterns? Do you need new tools to help you cope with the challenges of life? Allow me the opportunity to support you
(929) 357-2179 View (929) 357-2179
Photo of Odile Psychotherapy Service,LCSW,PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 08542, NJ
Odile Psychotherapy Service,LCSW,PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MHC-LP, MHC, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08542  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to let go of past hurt or are you stuck in the same patterns? Are you struggling to move forward from a past relationship? Do you keep choosing the wrong partner, but you don’t know why? Are you feeling single and ashamed? Are you feeling alone in your pain? Is shame, anger, low self-esteem, resentment, sadness or anxiety holding you back? Do you notice that you’re engaging in the same maladaptive behaviors as your parents? Do you want to better understand who you are and why you cannot break your patterns? Do you need new tools to help you cope with the challenges of life? Allow us the opportunity to support you
Are you struggling to let go of past hurt or are you stuck in the same patterns? Are you struggling to move forward from a past relationship? Do you keep choosing the wrong partner, but you don’t know why? Are you feeling single and ashamed? Are you feeling alone in your pain? Is shame, anger, low self-esteem, resentment, sadness or anxiety holding you back? Do you notice that you’re engaging in the same maladaptive behaviors as your parents? Do you want to better understand who you are and why you cannot break your patterns? Do you need new tools to help you cope with the challenges of life? Allow us the opportunity to support you
(347) 246-4101 View (347) 246-4101
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Richard M Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08542
I help adult gay men live without fear, pain, confusion, and self-destructive behaviors. Their symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, and self-loathing get in the way of the life they want to live. They worry I will judge them for how they are living their lives. However, they want to overcome their inner limitations, use of drugs, porn, "dating" apps, overachieving, and live a life with deeper connections, real freedom, and dignity.
I help adult gay men live without fear, pain, confusion, and self-destructive behaviors. Their symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, and self-loathing get in the way of the life they want to live. They worry I will judge them for how they are living their lives. However, they want to overcome their inner limitations, use of drugs, porn, "dating" apps, overachieving, and live a life with deeper connections, real freedom, and dignity.
(609) 910-5616 View (609) 910-5616
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Legacy Counseling,LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08542
Life throws curveballs. Relationships crumble, stress takes hold, past experiences resurface, and sometimes, we just feel lost. But seeking help isn't a weakness – it's a proactive step towards a brighter future. Legacy Counseling, LLC champions the power of outpatient therapy. This approach empowers you to maintain your daily routine while receiving expert guidance and support. Ideal for busy individuals, outpatient therapy offers the flexibility you deserve, on your terms. Our therapists, are masters at tailoring evidence-based therapy to your unique needs.
Life throws curveballs. Relationships crumble, stress takes hold, past experiences resurface, and sometimes, we just feel lost. But seeking help isn't a weakness – it's a proactive step towards a brighter future. Legacy Counseling, LLC champions the power of outpatient therapy. This approach empowers you to maintain your daily routine while receiving expert guidance and support. Ideal for busy individuals, outpatient therapy offers the flexibility you deserve, on your terms. Our therapists, are masters at tailoring evidence-based therapy to your unique needs.
(862) 260-8102 View (862) 260-8102
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Philip Andrew Libby
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD ABD, MA, LP, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08542
Have you been wanting to make meaningful changes in your life but feel hesitant to start therapy? I know how courageous making this move is, and provide a relaxed, supportive atmosphere as you explore your emotional life. I partner with you to identify your goals for personal growth. Together we create a safe space for you to clarify patterns of behavior and thinking that may be bogging you down. We can look at repeated sources of disappointment or dissatisfaction so that you can grow away from them and into a more vibrant relation to yourself, others, and the world.
Have you been wanting to make meaningful changes in your life but feel hesitant to start therapy? I know how courageous making this move is, and provide a relaxed, supportive atmosphere as you explore your emotional life. I partner with you to identify your goals for personal growth. Together we create a safe space for you to clarify patterns of behavior and thinking that may be bogging you down. We can look at repeated sources of disappointment or dissatisfaction so that you can grow away from them and into a more vibrant relation to yourself, others, and the world.
(848) 253-3583 View (848) 253-3583
Photo of Paola F. Volquez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 08542, NJ
Paola F. Volquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08542  (Online Only)
I understand the vulnerability, trust and courage it takes to engage in psychotherapy and confide your deepest worries, fears and desires in someone. I also know that it can be challenging to nourish your self-esteem and experience positive emotions when you feel consumed by excessive worry and the recurrent distress of traumatic events. You don’t have to do this alone. Together we will work on developing the mechanisms you need to cultivate inner peace and harmony as you weather some of your life’s transitions.
I understand the vulnerability, trust and courage it takes to engage in psychotherapy and confide your deepest worries, fears and desires in someone. I also know that it can be challenging to nourish your self-esteem and experience positive emotions when you feel consumed by excessive worry and the recurrent distress of traumatic events. You don’t have to do this alone. Together we will work on developing the mechanisms you need to cultivate inner peace and harmony as you weather some of your life’s transitions.
(631) 540-1174 View (631) 540-1174
Photo of Linda Gilbert McDonald, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 08542, NJ
Linda Gilbert McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08542
Courage. That is what I hear when I am contacted for consultation. We collaborate in a supportive environment to face challenges like being single (again), grief, strengthening a marriage, #MeToo, anxiety, codependency, impostor syndrome or burnout. Together, we understand and transform barriers that block you from what you want in life. I have extensive training in the treatment of trauma/neglect. I have experience working with people from a variety of ethnicities, religious/spiritual backgrounds and sexual orientations. We will mindfully, focus on the present and briefly visit the past when it is influencing the present.
Courage. That is what I hear when I am contacted for consultation. We collaborate in a supportive environment to face challenges like being single (again), grief, strengthening a marriage, #MeToo, anxiety, codependency, impostor syndrome or burnout. Together, we understand and transform barriers that block you from what you want in life. I have extensive training in the treatment of trauma/neglect. I have experience working with people from a variety of ethnicities, religious/spiritual backgrounds and sexual orientations. We will mindfully, focus on the present and briefly visit the past when it is influencing the present.
(609) 630-0984 View (609) 630-0984
Photo of Pamela Farrell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 08542, NJ
Pamela Farrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08542
Not accepting new clients
One size never fits all. Using a collaborative approach, I work to help clients identify goals and areas for change. Building on your unique strengths and resilience, we will work to integrate and enhance skills needed to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship and sexual issues. My goal is to help clients explore past interpersonal patterns and relational dynamics in a safe therapeutic setting, in order to create more positive and fulfilling experiences for the future. Additionally, I use psycho-education to deepen an understanding of healthy communication skills, boundary management, emotion regulation and increased distress tolerance.
One size never fits all. Using a collaborative approach, I work to help clients identify goals and areas for change. Building on your unique strengths and resilience, we will work to integrate and enhance skills needed to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship and sexual issues. My goal is to help clients explore past interpersonal patterns and relational dynamics in a safe therapeutic setting, in order to create more positive and fulfilling experiences for the future. Additionally, I use psycho-education to deepen an understanding of healthy communication skills, boundary management, emotion regulation and increased distress tolerance.
(908) 287-2067 View (908) 287-2067
Culturally Sensitive Therapists

How does culturally sensitive therapy work?

A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.

How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?

Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?

While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.

Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?

Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.