Therapists in Passaic, NJ

In my practice, I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment where a trusting therapeutic relationship can be built. This has been, in my 18+ years of experience, the most effective way to ensure we can do meaningful work to achieve your goals. In this therapy journey, I hope to support and challenge you along the way, working collaboratively to help you live a more fulfilling life. Through my gentle guidance, clients are encouraged to be more open and introspective by identifying goals, becoming more aware of their maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, and empowering them to work towards their needs and wants.

At Rivia Mind, we focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. We are a treatment center that offers up to date, evidence based treatment for a wide range of psychological struggles that get in the way of you living life to the fullest. A consultation begins with a comprehensive evaluation and a personalized treatment plan to help you reach your goals.

I am a bilingual therapist (fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin) licensed in both Texas and New Jersey. I work collaboratively with my clients – individual, parents, couples, and families – using a relational, humanistic and client-centered therapeutic approach. As a culturally-competent and trauma-informed therapist, my priority is to create a non-judgmental, compassionate, safe, and inclusive space for all my clients. I am passionate about helping individuals recognize their possibilities, inner strengths and feel empowered.

You’re realizing the past still hurts. Painful experiences in your childhood colored your inner world gray... Lingering wounds like childhood trauma, narcissistic parents, enmeshment in your family, and betrayal trauma impact how you see yourself and interact with others. You want to break free of old pain but don’t know where to start. You are not alone. Many high functioning adults deal with the hidden aftereffects of dysfunction in their family of origin. They inhabit roles of perfectionist, people-pleaser, or high achiever attempting to compensate for deeply internalized self-blame, shame, or inadequacy.

I am a Licensed Psychologist specialized in working with young to middle-age adults, particularly graduate students and young professionals in New York and New Jersey. As a therapist of color, I recognize the importance of honoring and respecting the intersectionality of your identities. My work with clients primarily focus on multicultural challenges, addressing relationship concerns, managing and reducing anxiety, healing from intergenerational trauma, and fostering a strong sense of self. My style is an integration of CBT and process-oriented therapies from a multicultural framework. I also offer Boundary Coaching to AAPI women.

Board Certified Diplomate/ Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist , specializing in Acute Traumatic Grief; an abrupt, unexpected, sudden disruptive event, loss/death of a loved one, resulting in traumatic symptoms. Desire to recognize/develop your attributes to it's maximal potential for a more fulfilling purpose despite any obstacles faced? Relationships, negative thoughts, lack of direction/habits can interfere with attaining goals. It often takes someone outside of yourself to identify&conquer such impediment. Approved Clinical Supervisor accredited by the Center for Credentialing & Education, providing Individual, Couples, Family therapy to children, teens, adults & SW Supervision to Young Professionals building on theirLSW/LAC ClinicalHour.

Are you a high achiever? But despite how much you have accomplished, you still feel that you are hindered by low self-esteem? Do you often feel confused or ashamed when thinking about your childhood experiences? I understand how isolated you may feel when you are not able to get the help you need. Isolation leads to feelings of loneliness and that heavy feeling is such a huge burden to carry. Imagine working with a warm, compassionate, and validating therapist, who can hold your hand, while processing your childhood stories with you. Together, we make the unconscious conscious, and eventually, help you become your authentic self.

Hi there! Each of us navigates life uniquely, and you possess the greatest expertise in your own journey. I believe in the power of a client-centered approach, where together, we will explore your strengths, values, and aspirations. I bring a holistic and integrated approach to supporting individuals toward healing and growth. As an LCADC, I am also committed to providing empathetic, evidence-based care to support the families of those affected by addiction to achieve lasting positive change. Building an authentic relationship based on trust, respect, and confidentiality is paramount in my practice.

Are you struggling with irritability, depressed mood, overwhelming anxiety, or even preoccupations with how others perceive you in the world? Do you wish you could step into life without reviewing the worried thoughts in your mind? Perhaps you have feelings of sadness, guilt, shame or find yourself growing impatient with your loved ones or the world around you. Carl Jung once said: Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. Are you ready to discover new ways to walk out this life of yours?