Therapists in Essex County, NJ
Justine A Asante
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040 (Online Only)
Using culturally sensitive, trauma informed, evidence-based therapy, we can work together to help you regain control of your life, emotions, and relationships by building on coping skills to make healthier choices.
Life can sometimes be a rollercoaster of events that can impede and disrupt our life and our relationships. You feel overwhelmed, confused, or have difficulty expressing your thoughts and feelings. You wonder why your situation has taken a toll on your self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence. Are you juggling multiple responsibilities (husband/wife, parent, career, caring for older family members, etc.) and feel like you are failing at everything? The waves of life has left you hopeless, helpless and gasping for air with no shoreline in sight. Are you ready to take back your life and improve your relationships?
Using culturally sensitive, trauma informed, evidence-based therapy, we can work together to help you regain control of your life, emotions, and relationships by building on coping skills to make healthier choices.
Life can sometimes be a rollercoaster of events that can impede and disrupt our life and our relationships. You feel overwhelmed, confused, or have difficulty expressing your thoughts and feelings. You wonder why your situation has taken a toll on your self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence. Are you juggling multiple responsibilities (husband/wife, parent, career, caring for older family members, etc.) and feel like you are failing at everything? The waves of life has left you hopeless, helpless and gasping for air with no shoreline in sight. Are you ready to take back your life and improve your relationships?
Simona Badger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07105
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide holistic, trauma focused and culturally sensitive therapy. I am dedicated to meeting the needs of the growing number of individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. I treat, adults and family. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, health concerns, grief, gender related issues, interpersonal conflicts, women's issues, life transitions, relationship challenges and traumatic experiences. Therapy can help one move toward understanding of who we are and why we are here. As one grows and learns about oneself life becomes more purposeful, meaningful, satisfying and joyful.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide holistic, trauma focused and culturally sensitive therapy. I am dedicated to meeting the needs of the growing number of individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. I treat, adults and family. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, health concerns, grief, gender related issues, interpersonal conflicts, women's issues, life transitions, relationship challenges and traumatic experiences. Therapy can help one move toward understanding of who we are and why we are here. As one grows and learns about oneself life becomes more purposeful, meaningful, satisfying and joyful.
The Bridge - Center for Wellbeing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Are you looking for a stigma-free and culturally sensitive environment where you can work on improving your mental health, heal, and grow? We are a nonprofit community-based organization providing accessible mental health care since 1971. Our amazing team of therapists now have openings in their schedule and are excited to meet you!
Are you looking for a stigma-free and culturally sensitive environment where you can work on improving your mental health, heal, and grow? We are a nonprofit community-based organization providing accessible mental health care since 1971. Our amazing team of therapists now have openings in their schedule and are excited to meet you!
Emanuel Aaron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07106 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with extensive experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders (psychiatric & biomedical). I am an empathic, culturally sensitive practitioner who understands that the process of finding someone who understands life situations may become overwhelming. I work with each of my clients to make sure that they get the support they need to process their feelings and emotions. I specialize in adults who experience difficulties with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with extensive experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders (psychiatric & biomedical). I am an empathic, culturally sensitive practitioner who understands that the process of finding someone who understands life situations may become overwhelming. I work with each of my clients to make sure that they get the support they need to process their feelings and emotions. I specialize in adults who experience difficulties with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Sharon R Evancio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
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.
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.
Eve Schott Taub
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, MA
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
My practice is built on the belief that anxiety, conflict and self doubt do not have to be an all encompassing part of anyone’s everyday life. My passion is to work with teens, couples, individual adults, and families. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, strength-based, solution-focused and culturally sensitive approach to counseling. I believe taking part in therapy is courageous and shows a willingness to grow and make positive change. I am continually impressed by the resilience of my clients and consider it my privilege to provide therapy.
My practice is built on the belief that anxiety, conflict and self doubt do not have to be an all encompassing part of anyone’s everyday life. My passion is to work with teens, couples, individual adults, and families. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, strength-based, solution-focused and culturally sensitive approach to counseling. I believe taking part in therapy is courageous and shows a willingness to grow and make positive change. I am continually impressed by the resilience of my clients and consider it my privilege to provide therapy.
Aisha Rauf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Short Hills, NJ 07078 (Online Only)
Informed by a culturally sensitive approach, we find ways to tap into your inner strengths to help you realize your personal and professional goals.
Are you feeling isolated? Anxious? Overwhelmed? From day-to-day challenges to unexpected life-altering events, a helping hand can be that life preserver in an increasingly stressful time.
Informed by a culturally sensitive approach, we find ways to tap into your inner strengths to help you realize your personal and professional goals.
Are you feeling isolated? Anxious? Overwhelmed? From day-to-day challenges to unexpected life-altering events, a helping hand can be that life preserver in an increasingly stressful time.
Kimberlee VanBurch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Change is not easy, change is necessary, change is the key. Without change, all things remain the same. I will work collaboratively with you to facilitate this process of change and help you to reach your personal goals. I have more than 2 decades of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of settings. My philosophy is that good mental health only occurs within a cultural context. As an anti-oppressive therapist, I employ a strength-based culturally sensitive, and holistic approach that allows me to support you through conflict and change.
Change is not easy, change is necessary, change is the key. Without change, all things remain the same. I will work collaboratively with you to facilitate this process of change and help you to reach your personal goals. I have more than 2 decades of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of settings. My philosophy is that good mental health only occurs within a cultural context. As an anti-oppressive therapist, I employ a strength-based culturally sensitive, and holistic approach that allows me to support you through conflict and change.
Mosaic Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Millburn, NJ 07041
Welcome to Mosaic. We are a diverse group of therapists who are extremely passionate about mental health and providing creative & culturally sensitive therapy. We commend you for taking the brave step to begin therapy. It is our sincere hope that our work together will encourage and support you, and help you to heal and grow. We all experience challenges and hardships. Sometimes those challenges turn our lives upside down and shatter our lives into pieces. Engaging in therapy can help you put the broken pieces back together to create a beautiful mosaic of a life that is filled with peace, hope, joy, meaning, and fulfillment.
Welcome to Mosaic. We are a diverse group of therapists who are extremely passionate about mental health and providing creative & culturally sensitive therapy. We commend you for taking the brave step to begin therapy. It is our sincere hope that our work together will encourage and support you, and help you to heal and grow. We all experience challenges and hardships. Sometimes those challenges turn our lives upside down and shatter our lives into pieces. Engaging in therapy can help you put the broken pieces back together to create a beautiful mosaic of a life that is filled with peace, hope, joy, meaning, and fulfillment.
Margaret Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
I will be a companion on the journey to assist with self-exploration in a non-judgmental, person-centered, trauma-focused, culturally sensitive manner that identifies the strengths that have assisted you thus far.
My ideal client would be someone who is sick and tired of being sick and tired of struggling mentally. This person would have years of experience with close relationship failure and consistent loss, have seen or been a victim of domestic violence, been verbally or physically abused as a child, and or experienced poverty. They will have either ignored the signs or continued to survive because of fear of what others would think. The person will need to understand what they are experiencing is not their fault, and their goal is to break free of the cycle that has continued for so long.
I will be a companion on the journey to assist with self-exploration in a non-judgmental, person-centered, trauma-focused, culturally sensitive manner that identifies the strengths that have assisted you thus far.
My ideal client would be someone who is sick and tired of being sick and tired of struggling mentally. This person would have years of experience with close relationship failure and consistent loss, have seen or been a victim of domestic violence, been verbally or physically abused as a child, and or experienced poverty. They will have either ignored the signs or continued to survive because of fear of what others would think. The person will need to understand what they are experiencing is not their fault, and their goal is to break free of the cycle that has continued for so long.
Ghalia Zelfo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, I offer a culturally sensitive, judgment-free environment.
Are you stressed, stuck, and burned out? Are past events haunting you? Stress, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and life happens. When life gets tough, a therapist is a great resource for help and support. I hope you will let me be a part of your journey and allow me to assist you in overcoming mental health obstacles.
Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, I offer a culturally sensitive, judgment-free environment.
Are you stressed, stuck, and burned out? Are past events haunting you? Stress, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and life happens. When life gets tough, a therapist is a great resource for help and support. I hope you will let me be a part of your journey and allow me to assist you in overcoming mental health obstacles.
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Payal Dalal
Licensed Master Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I am deeply committed to providing inclusive and culturally sensitive therapy and have worked with individuals and couples from various backgrounds.
Life can feel overwhelming or complicated. You may be feeling stuck or weighed down by work or relationships, or you may be struggling to change behaviors that prevent you from achieving your goals. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trouble with relationships, trauma, or other mental health issues, I am here to help. Seeking therapy is a step forward in working on yourself and gaining a better understanding of your thoughts and emotions.
I am deeply committed to providing inclusive and culturally sensitive therapy and have worked with individuals and couples from various backgrounds.
Life can feel overwhelming or complicated. You may be feeling stuck or weighed down by work or relationships, or you may be struggling to change behaviors that prevent you from achieving your goals. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trouble with relationships, trauma, or other mental health issues, I am here to help. Seeking therapy is a step forward in working on yourself and gaining a better understanding of your thoughts and emotions.
Minze Huang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
I use culturally sensitive approach when working with BIPOC & LGBTQ & immigrant groups.
You may feel lost and confused. You don’t know what happened exactly, but you know you are unhappy, and you want your life to get better. Maybe a lot of things make you worried; maybe you are stressed; maybe you want to achieve certain things, but you simply can’t (yet). Or you may come to therapy somehow knowing what you want.
I use culturally sensitive approach when working with BIPOC & LGBTQ & immigrant groups.
You may feel lost and confused. You don’t know what happened exactly, but you know you are unhappy, and you want your life to get better. Maybe a lot of things make you worried; maybe you are stressed; maybe you want to achieve certain things, but you simply can’t (yet). Or you may come to therapy somehow knowing what you want.
Batsheva Hofman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nutley, NJ 07110
Tired of trying to figure it all out on your own? Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Hope is closer that it might seem! In a warm and supportive setting, I help my clients find relief as they heal unprocessed emotional pain. I work with people through their struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, trauma, or any any other problem they want to discuss in the context of a safe, authentic and accepting environment.
Tired of trying to figure it all out on your own? Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Hope is closer that it might seem! In a warm and supportive setting, I help my clients find relief as they heal unprocessed emotional pain. I work with people through their struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, trauma, or any any other problem they want to discuss in the context of a safe, authentic and accepting environment.
Ron Wasser
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
It is not easy being a parent, partner, earner or individual in the fast paced, competitive world of northern NJ and NYC. We can feel anxious, depressed, uncertain or lost in how we think and feel about ourselves, our relationships, our families, and our professional lives. We can want to make healthy and effective changes, but sometimes that can be hard to do alone and we need a trusted other that has the expertise to help us untie the knots we are caught in. Many of my clients are successful, but struggle with certain issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting, and professional life challenges.
It is not easy being a parent, partner, earner or individual in the fast paced, competitive world of northern NJ and NYC. We can feel anxious, depressed, uncertain or lost in how we think and feel about ourselves, our relationships, our families, and our professional lives. We can want to make healthy and effective changes, but sometimes that can be hard to do alone and we need a trusted other that has the expertise to help us untie the knots we are caught in. Many of my clients are successful, but struggle with certain issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting, and professional life challenges.
Rosalina Manaloto Tuazon-Mossey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Verona, NJ 07044
Are you grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or addiction due to past experiences or present struggles? Do you desire a supportive environment to navigate your emotions, acquire coping skills, and restore your self-esteem? This is the safe space for you to focus on healing, fostering resilience, and fostering healthier relationships, aiming for a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Are you grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or addiction due to past experiences or present struggles? Do you desire a supportive environment to navigate your emotions, acquire coping skills, and restore your self-esteem? This is the safe space for you to focus on healing, fostering resilience, and fostering healthier relationships, aiming for a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Kimberly J. Chandler
Counselor, PhD, PLPC, PLMFT
Verified Verified
Newark, NJ 07102 (Online Only)
Are you finding it hard to navigate everyday life? Are your relationships suffering? Are you simply exhausted? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please know you CAN live a different life. Anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, and many other issues are challenging. Handling these issues on your own may seem impossible. You do not have to go it alone when counseling is available. As a Black/African American therapist, I bring an inclusive approach to my work with all kinds of individuals, couples, and families.
Are you finding it hard to navigate everyday life? Are your relationships suffering? Are you simply exhausted? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please know you CAN live a different life. Anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, and many other issues are challenging. Handling these issues on your own may seem impossible. You do not have to go it alone when counseling is available. As a Black/African American therapist, I bring an inclusive approach to my work with all kinds of individuals, couples, and families.
Katie Burkert: Adults Teens And Seniors
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
I work with teens & young adults navigating anxiety, relationship issues, depression, ADHD, & life transitions in the workplace or home. I help clients develop insight & overcome difficult childhood experiences & self-defeating patterns by using a neurodiversity-affirming approach, CBT, ACT, & mindfulness interventions. With clients, I aim to create an engaging and warm space as you journey toward your most authentic self. Sometimes we just need someone who will listen and validate our individual experiences in a non-judgmental and empathetic way. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
I work with teens & young adults navigating anxiety, relationship issues, depression, ADHD, & life transitions in the workplace or home. I help clients develop insight & overcome difficult childhood experiences & self-defeating patterns by using a neurodiversity-affirming approach, CBT, ACT, & mindfulness interventions. With clients, I aim to create an engaging and warm space as you journey toward your most authentic self. Sometimes we just need someone who will listen and validate our individual experiences in a non-judgmental and empathetic way. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
Elizabeth Greenberg, Counselor, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Caldwell, NJ 07006
I work with adults who are experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety; loss; responses to trauma and individuals with bipolar disorder. My role is to help you develop skills to manage your emotions, instead of letting your emotions manage you.
I work with adults who are experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety; loss; responses to trauma and individuals with bipolar disorder. My role is to help you develop skills to manage your emotions, instead of letting your emotions manage you.
Christine Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07043
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
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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.