Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Plainsboro, NJ

At our practice, you will be supported by a dedicated team of compassionate and caring therapists. We are a trauma-informed, community-oriented practice that only uses evidence and research-based treatment modalities for depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and other life challenges and transitions. We believe in mind/body connection, so body-oriented skills are taught and incorporated into our therapy sessions. We will teach you/work with you on integrating mindfulness, meditation, grounding, and other effective coping skills to address emotional distress, change behavioral patterns and enhance relationships. All are welcome.

For the past 25 years, my life's work has been moving people into mental, emotional and spiritual wellness. I rise early to give people strategies for healthy living. When your mental, emotional and spiritual wellness is aligned, you're moving forward and reaching for what's ahead with courage and strength!

My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.

I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.

My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.

Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.

You have had days that make you feel like switching off the sun, crawling underneath your skin, and checking out from this catastrophic cantankerous world. You have been emotionally shipwrecked by life, fragmented by negative experiences, and you feel broken beyond repair. Yesterday was too much, today you're drowning in the sea of despair; and, tomorrow should not see the light of day. Existing feels like too much to ask, survival seems impossible, and you're thinking, "I can't do this..." Maybe you can't, but we can, and we will. You may feel alone, but you are not alone. You may sway and bend, but you will never break.

Similar to how people workout their bodies, the brain also needs to be exercised and maintained. Therapy allows you to not only better yourself, situation or life but it allows you to cleanse your mind and stay mentally healthy. Mental health is something that can impact an individual’s life in numerous ways; such as daily activities, relationships, personality or even cause physical symptoms to arise. Coming from a culturally diverse background, my mission professionally is to create awareness for mental health in minority communities that may view mental health as a taboo.

Ready for something to change, but not sure where to start? I'm here to help. My name is Aubri Kaufman and I believe therapy is a collaborative experience towards growth, healing, and self-acceptance. I'm a person-centered therapist, meaning I prioritize treating my clients with the respect and empathy they deserve as we work together to overcome challenges and meet your goals.

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.

My approach integrates mindfulness, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, to support individuals in managing anxiety and stress in a safe and nurturing environment. I have a specialized skill set in career coaching, drawing from a successful marketing career before transitioning to psychotherapy. I offer focused guidance on life transitions, particularly those associated with parenthood, caring for aging parents, and navigating long-term relationships.

You want to move past racing thoughts and avoiding your life. Past sadness and low motivation. Past the same draining arguments with your partner. Past experiences that follow you and won't stay in the past. And past big decisions that get you stuck. You are looking to get out of feeling overwhelmed. You want to learn how to get more control. You want more than mediocre cookie-cutter therapy. You want therapy that is personalized for you and about you. You want therapy that fits into your stressful life. Even if asking for help is hard for you, you’re at a point where you are ready to do it because you want something to change.

A therapy relationship is a real relationship, between equals. I take a collaborative approach, recognizing that people already know themselves, or have the potential to know themselves, better than anyone else, and yet we all have blind spots that can contribute to suffering. I work together with clients who are coping with depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, trauma--both PTSD and complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and self-harm behavior or other impulsive behaviors. I am intensively trained in DBT, and can teach you a variety of healthy coping skills to address any behavior or difficult emotions.

**CURRENTLY NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS.** W.O.W. Counseling & Consulting, was created to assist you overcome challenges and achieve personal goals. For persons who feel stressed out by issues that are never-ending, who are coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, loss, debilitating shame, relationship issues, career challenges, or other life transitions; WOW Counseling can help you process, validate, and if necessary, reframe your experiences, as you learn new, positive behaviors, and make changes.