Therapists in Franklin, NJ

Therapy is like talking to your best friend, only better! I have more than fifteen years of experience working with individuals, couples and families using a whole-person approach tailored to the unique needs of each person. My work rests on the foundation of a honest, caring, nonjudgmental and compassionate therapeutic relationship. I am primarily Trauma Focused Psychodynamic. In my work, I consider physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing utilizing mindfulness, religious/spiritual beliefs, CBT, medication, EFT and EMDR, as appropriate.

There are so many reasons you may have found your way here, but I am so happy you did! Together, we will work to solve current problems and improve resilience & confidence to tackle future challenges. We will work together to help you develop insights, skills, and healthier, more fulfilling patterns and connections. Together we will explore your story & the meaningful relationships in your life to help get you on the path to a happier, healthier you.

Life can be overwhelming, and we all can benefit from space to process, and grow from it. Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of NJ with 15 years of work experience in the mental health field working with teens, adults, first responders, healers and spiritual healers. She has experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, anger, marital/ relationship stress, narcissistic abuse recovery, addictions, co-dependency, selflove deficit, people pleasing, disconnection from self, self-esteem, and generational challenges.

In my years of experience I have come to realize so much about living in the world robs us of our ability to acknowledge our own magic. Therapy should be a safe place for you to begin to reclaim that magic and learn how to discover your own power. By using a "bottom to top" approach to identify how long held, negative beliefs, have kept you reliving and repeating the past, you can finally live in the present. I provide a safe, non judgemental space for you to work through trauma and reclaim the power inherent in you.

Sometimes life can be hard to navigate when you’re not sure what to do or where to turn. It can help to have someone else there to guide and support you on your journey. I work with individual clients with concerns including anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. My specialty is in trauma counseling, however many issues are often intertwined and overlapping. By integrating modalities including strengths-based, solution-focused therapy, EMDR, and/or other approaches, I can adjust to meet the needs of each individual.

As a licensed creative arts therapist (drama, art, music, movement, play. creative writing) my skills are especially suitable for clients who have been through levels of trauma (domestic violence, divorce, dating abuse, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, self-harm, anxiety. etc.). In addition, I work with high-functioning kids/teens on the autism spectrum. I have found that the visual and physical work of role-playing, scene-work, improvisation, simple drawings, and video work increases their skills to recognize facial cues and feelings. Through play, these clients build self-esteem, social skills, deepen their emotional range and gain empathy.

When you realize you're struggling at some point in your life, that awareness indicates an opportunity for growth. Reaching out for assistance is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of your strength. It shows your readiness to address what's needed so you can move through the challenge at hand. Stress, anxiety, past traumas, life transitions, relationship challenges, etc., can knock anyone off balance.

Gina is a licensed professional counselor with over seven years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse fields. Gina has worked with a wide span of ages and topics, with most of her experience being with adolescents and adults. She has experience with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, trauma related, co-occurring disorders and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, she offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each of her clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth.

We all struggle sometimes. Life can be unpredictable and it's ok to not feel "ok". Anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses can occur, whether biologically or due to life events, and it's ok to ask for help. It is human nature to seek happiness and wellness, and sometimes we need a little help and guidance to get there.

I am a strengths-based clinician providing a compassionate and non-judgmental culture of care for the treatment of anxiety and depression often associated with the challenges of daily life. My practice is based on the fundamental belief that all individuals deserve to feel respected, accepted and "heard." As such, my clinical approach to therapy is client centered and starts with building a trusting relationship so that we may work together to help you attain the quality of life that you desire. To move forward in the direction we want to go takes only one small manageable step to get started. Therapy will then move at your own pace

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience located in Montclair, New Jersey. I offer a range of therapeutic approaches depending on your needs. Together we will target the issues that bring you into therapy and seek solutions in a timely manner.

Hello. I am a seasoned psychotherapist with 38 years of humbling and varied experience. My style is engaging and kind. Please know that when you initially call, together we will schedule an initial one session consultation with no pressure to continue/or not. The purpose of this initial meeting is for me to get enough information to get a sense of you and what you are looking for and for you to get a sense of me and to ask any questions you might have. After this session, I will give you my impressions. Based on the information shared, I will make specific recommendations. Together, we will figure out which direction is best.

Hello. My name is Laura Leone and I am in private practice that offers a lovely out-patient office setting. I have been involved in emotional health education and training for decades and completed my Master's in Mental Health in 2012. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey and my passion includes serving children, adolescents, adults and families to assist and assess in bringing stabilization and effective intervention in a timely manner. In addition to assisting with behavioral challenges, I serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Brianna helps children and families in all phases of life. After navigating her own infertility journey and IVF, Brianna became committed to helping families process and cope with the unique barriers and stressors of expanding their family. Whether through adoption, surrogacy, use of donor gametes, embryo donation, various assisted reproductive technology. Brianna provides a safe therapeutic space to help families manage expectations, grieving the loss of how one envisioned adding to their family, during the perinatal period, the transition into parenthood, and support across the lifespan. Brianna also provides parent coaching.

I have been working in the field of adolescent mental health and substance abuse counseling for over 14 years. I started my career working in a mental health partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program for adolescents and eventually came to specialize and work with adolescents and their families with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders in an intensive outpatient program which I coordinated, before moving on to work with adolescents in a high school setting.

My job is to help you step into your personal power. Life can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. Shifting thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you can lead a more satisfying and joyful life. Such emotions as grief, depression, anxiety, anger and fear often block you from enjoying a full life. Changing thoughts that manifest negative emotional states, learning more effective communication methods, stopping addictive or self destructive behaviors, and learning stress management techniques are some areas where I offer assistance. I specialize in the treatment of trauma from childhood abuse, as well as PTSD that is the result of other traumatic experiences.

There is no on-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed space for you to feel comfortable and work collaboratively with me through psychodynamic approaches to individual and relationship therapy.

Whether it's for navigating a difficult time in your life, struggling to achieve your goals, or even feeling overwhelmed by current events, everyone needs support. The type of support I provide combines motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies filtered through a trauma-informed, feminist, anti-oppression, and empowerment lens. In my practice, I strive to create a safe space that is culturally-sensitive and is affirming of all identities and spiritual paths, with a special interest in the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, as well as adolescents.