Therapists in Loch Arbour, 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.

Identify personal challenges and achieve goals. Gain a stronger sense of self-awareness, rediscover your inner strengths and connect to restorative practices. I can guide you on your journey from pain/survival to thriving and enjoying a fulfilling life. Soy Latina, hablo Espanol. My expertise is grounded in over 25 years of experience with strong intuition and empathic listening. I work with individuals and couples. I offer online Tele-therapy counseling. I am a writer and enjoy working with creative and artistic personalities. Restore, Recover, Renew!

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.

Many people I see have trouble coping with day to day living due to deeply rooted issues that have been troubling them for a long time. Others are dealing with issues that may be interfering with work, school or personal relationships. I have excellent results working with clients who are motivated to gain insight into difficulties in their lives in order to resolve existing conflicts.

I offer psychotherapy, life coaching, mentoring, career planning, and mindfulness-based stress management. I specialize in trauma therapy, from early childhood to seniors. This may include somatic approaches that can help you "tune in" to your feelings and strengths in ways that are healing, and that you can use at home, at work, or resting.

My goal in therapy is to support you, so that you can manage whatever life brings your way. Whether you are facing a specific life transition, like becoming a parent or starting college, or seeking support for ongoing challenges, such as difficulty communicating your needs or coping with anxiety, together we can work towards building the skills and insights needed to weather the changes. I aim to create a warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, valued, and supported.

I understand seeking therapy can be intimidating. With warmth and compassion I create a non-judgmental, supportive environment where you can safely express yourself and feel understood. You may be feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed or depressed and unsure of how to make positive changes in life. You do not have to figure it out alone; through our work together you will uncover hidden obstacles and revise self-limiting beliefs, enabling you to create an emotionally healthier present and a better future.

Being an adult is hard. Feeling all your feelings and carrying everyone else's while keeping all the family/work obligation balls in the air can leave you overwhelmed and under-appreciated. Are you struggling with your relationships at home or work or even with yourself? You're in the right place. Using a trauma-sensitive, integrated mind-body approach, you and I will uncover the inner strengths that help to heal wounds and move into a life with more peace and calm. Feel safe enough to tell your whole story and redefine yourself through weekly or Intensive sessions. Every human experience is unique. Your therapy should be too.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist with over 25 years of experience. (headway.co/providers/liz-cleerdin for scheduling). My career has encompassed many different developmental stages as well as diverse clients. I have worked with both individuals as well as parents and their child(ren) to improve parenting skills and family functioning. The concerns have been wide ranging. I have considerable experience working with traumatized clients. Focus is frequently of family-of-origin issues. More information about me and my practice: www.lizcleerdinlcsw.com

I specialize in working with adults who are overwhelmed, stressed, or feeling lost and disoriented. If you’re here, you have taken a powerful step towards finding the balance, clarity, and resilience you deserve. You are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, uncover your true potential and are seeking guidance toward a more authentic life. You need to find the right support to fit your needs. We use a collaborative approach rooted in empowerment to provide support and tools for navigating challenging times.

Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health care by providing creative solutions that make wellness accessible in every community. While we know that caring for your mental health & being vulnerable with someone you just met can seem scary, we do everything that we can to make each Ellie appointment as comfortable & as fun as possible. Ellie is here to provide you that support: a real person walking alongside you through life’s wildest moments.

I am passionate about working with women who are navigating a major life transition but are finding themselves exhausted by their inner critic, judging themselves to the point of being stuck and shut down from their creative expression. I value your internal sense of self as a significant resource to help alleviate your symptoms. Many women I see are looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy. My comprehensive training in psychotherapy and art therapy brings a unique element to my sessions in which we access and utilize your creativity to help problem solve and gain a fresh, new perspective.

I work with clients who are feeling stuck, isolated, and/or experience anxiety, depression, co-occurring diagnoses, and/or trauma. Clients who are looking to improve their relationship with themselves and others. As well as seeking to support to improve their coping skills and self-care, especially while facing significant life changes.

Beginning the therapeutic process takes courage, and can be a difficult first step to make. I believe that by using a direct approach, a safe environment is established that allows clients to process and grow. I enjoy collaborative relationships that enable clients to create and achieve desired goals.

Are you overly attentive to other people's moods/feelings? Is it difficult to trust others? Do you often feel not good enough? Is it difficult to know what you want because you worry so much about what is expected of you? Do you experience guilt often? Do you resist asking for help or mentorship due to fear of being criticized or judged? Is it very difficult to ask for what you need in relationships? Feel the need to fix or manage your closest relationships? Carrying resentment, avoiding conflict and fear of rejection is heavy, isolating, disempowering and keeps you stuck in a vicious shame inducing cycle.

It is not always easy to make the decision to reach out for help, but it can make all the difference in your life. In our personal efforts to find solutions to issues we are faced with, we can find ourselves repeating patterns over and over that keep us stuck and feeling isolated despite our many efforts to improve our situation. Connecting with a skilled therapist can help you to move beyond your struggles, move beyond repeating patterns and approach life in a different, more meaningful and effective way. I am licensed in NJ, NY, and FL. In network with Aetna and traditional Medicare.

Are you a survivor of trauma that still lingers in your body? Whether relational, eating disorder, or any other cause, traumatic experiences often create long-lasting nervous system dysregulation. To heal from past experiences you need more than catharsis and insight - you need to address the impact of trauma on your body and learn new ways of coping and relating to yourself and the world. That’s where I can help.

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.

I take a nonjudgmental, biopsychosocial approach with each client in order to address all components that could be leading to discomfort, dysfunction, or need for support in any area of life. Through various somatic trainings, and personal experience in utilizing these modalities over the last decade, my goal as a therapist is to offer compassionate understanding, as well as share with you the various tools that I've acquired along the way to support you in your self-regulation, healing, growth, and empowerment. I am trained in EMDR, Sand Play Therapy, DIR, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and meditations for brain health.