Therapists in Hazlet, NJ

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.

YOU can call me Cathy. In many ways, there is still a stigma around receiving mental health services. For some, their previous experience (or experiences of loved ones) has made it difficult to reach out for help. I’m here to tell you the field of mental health has evolved, much like I have as a psychotherapist throughout my career. During my studies at Monmouth University, I learned to pride myself on being authentic with clients, in and out of session, meaning I aim to “practice what I preach” every day. My clinical approach with clients is collaborative and client-centered.

At Counseling for Total Well-Being, I will work with you in a very safe and confidential environment to explore and examine problem areas causing discontent and unhappiness. I will assist you in learning new coping skills and tools in order to manage difficulties and help resolve problems. Change can and does occur as I witness growth and progress in individuals I work with everyday. Sometimes an empathic ear along with an objective, professional perspective is all that is necessary to help you begin to discover options, set goals and get you back to feeling hopeful, confident and happy once again.

You are not alone! If you are searching for help managing feelings of anxiety, depression, or if you have been through trauma or even managing chronic illness, help is available! Together, we can get through it and reach your goals! Many changes come with the onset of these issues, and it can be debilitating to a person's lifestyle, self-esteem, relationships, and mental health. Together, we can process these changes, address fears, and collaborate to work as a team. I am certified in working with mood disorders as well as adjustment and chronic illness. I'm happy to help, and excited to help bring healing to your life!

My practice is dedicated to anxiety disorders with emphasis on OCD and OCD Related disorders. As such, approximately 85-90% of the clients that I am currently treating have this diagnosis. I have treated a significant amount of individuals and families who have been afflicted with the aforementioned challenges. This includes in an office setting, out in the community, and in the homes of the client. I'm up-to-date on the latest treatments. I treat clients on the Autism Spectrum, in all capacities (anxiety related and otherwise.) I also provide clinical supervision to other therapists on how to effectively treat their own clients.

I welcome all clients who are looking to improve their overall mood and quality of life. I will provide you with support and unconditional positive regard as we work together to explore and challenge the thinking patterns and behaviors that feel familiar yet aren't working in your relationship with yourself and others.

I believe in a holistic approach with an appreciation that the mind, body, brain and spirit are intimately intertwined and impacted by one another. Therefore, I focus as much on client’s strengths as I do on their challenges. My approach is primarily psychodynamic, helping clients bring unconscious thoughts and behaviors to the conscious, helping clients shift to more effective and fulfilling patterns of functioning.

Vanessa is a solution-focused psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ, MA and FL specializing in Narcissistic Abuse and Cult Abuse, whose mission is to help individuals uncover their true potential and move forward toward all of their goals. Her team specializes in working with individuals and couples focusing on the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, marriage or interpersonal relationship problems, alcohol or drug abuse, low self-esteem, or anyone in need of developing new ways to cope with life’s every day challenges. Go to tellatherapist.net or Insta: vanessareiserlcsw TikTok:vanessareiser

Specializing in overcoming trauma and managing anxiety, depression, and automatic responses! If you are going through a painful experience or dealing with difficult life issues, therapy works! Relief is possible. Changing your life is possible! The relationship you build with yourself can set the tone for everything around you. Things can seem hopeless, and perhaps you feel that the closest people in your life don't understand. Maybe you've suffered a loss, and it’s taking a toll. Maybe things have been rough for a long time now. Maybe there’s a pattern you’re trying to break. I can help!

Navigating life's challenges can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and uncertain. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, stress, family dynamics, the complexities of dating and relationships or coping with grief know that you don't have to face these journeys alone. I'm dedicated to providing a supportive, understanding, and confidential environment where you can openly express yourself and explore your challenges. My practice is built on the belief that everyone deserves a space where they are truly heard, validated, and given the tools to transform their struggles into stepping stones for growth.

You feel like something is holding you back...whether it's at work, in your relationship, as a parent, or just in where you thought your life would be by now. For the most part your life, career, or marriage is ok;but you envision better. You want to feel the depth and intimacy you once felt with your partner and stop the ongoing arguments. You want to stop holding back at work; or feeling inadequate as a parent because you just don't know what to do next about your child's behavior. You are stressed and overwhelmed, feeling like no one truly gets it. Your relationships are well enough, but you are missing depth, connection and meaning. Perhaps you are waiting for motivation to strike you? As you wait, the days, months, and years fly by and you remain stuck, vowing that next week...month...year...or time, things will be different. Why wait? You deserve NOW. You want to thrive in your life and change the way things feel at this moment. You want to stop repeating the same patterns, arguments, and situations that keep you unhappy. Perhaps you can do it alone, but what if nothing changes? There is a better solution. Seeking outside support is a sign of strength and readiness for change

BeginWithin was officially co-founded in 2006 in Red Bank, NJ, by Donna Gallagher, MS, RD and Marnie Fegan, Psy.D., to provide a healing environment that was not only professional, but also warm and welcoming. Currently, in addition to Donna and Marnie, our supportive treatment team has grown to include the following specialists: Carly Rosenstein, LPC, Molly Leach, LCSW, Elisa Clark, LCSW, Emily Rice, LPC, Kait Fortunato Greenberg, RD, LD, CEDRD, Leanna Clark, RDN, Grace Engels, RDN, and our wonderful office manager, Jeanne Roberts.

Hello there! My name is Carolyn, and my life's work is helping my clients work through difficult issues, manage symptoms of mental illness, and reach all of their goals. For over 20 years, I have helped clients achieve learn techniques to manage anxiety and depression, achieve balance and improve function in all areas of life. I particularly like working with individuals who are experiencing conflict in the family or relationship realm, and I have worked with any and all issues one could think of in these areas. My interventions are practical, realistic, and you are the most important team member in your treatment!

Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center, LLC was conceived in 2000 in a tiny office in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey by Gretchen Morgan and Mary Pat McGeehin. Their search for effective treatment led them to include the use of Sand Play Therapy, EMDR, yoga and therapeutic group work with their clients. This was in response to the expanding body of research which illustrated that the mind-body connection was integral to the healing of mental health issues. In 2004, they expanded their practice to include like-minded affiliate clinicians and moved to a larger facility in Eatontown, New Jersey.