Therapists in South Amboy, NJ

A happier and healthier version of you can soon be your reality. Are you seeking growth and change in your life and finding it difficult? Are you or a loved on struggling with managing your emotions in healthy ways these days? Are life’s stressors or life transitions making it difficult for you to adjust and cope? Do you feel lost, sad, worried or unhappy with how things are currently going in your life? Do you or one of your loved ones cope with unhealthy behaviors, an addiction or substance abuse problem and you think it is time for a change? Are you seeking an alternative pathway to healing your inner self? You can get help.

The goal of therapy is not only to resolve a conflict or find an answer but to make a connection. I believe that the client drives the car of therapy while the therapist is in the passenger seat ensuring the ride is comfortable, the music is right and hazards or incomplete bridges are avoided. The brain and body should be aligned; therapy does just that. There does not always need to be a problem to go to therapy, the same way a car can use an oil change or detail before a long drive. It is hard to deal with emotional issues on your own, but more difficult to address and face them in therapy or even ask for help.

Practices that include modalities with Eclectic theoretical orientation. Counseling everyone regardless of background purely on presenting health issues. Using integrative approach to whole person restoration of functioning. Mindfulness, Cognitive,Logotherapy, Motivational Interviewing. Transfigurative Hypnotherapy is strictly for pain management, sleep disorder, anxiety and relaxation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We proudly embrace the ethical values of the APA, AACC, ACA and NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) that respectively advice counselor to practice within their competencies (training).

I am a Korean and English speaking Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, relationship and parenting children. In my practice I work with individuals, couples, and families.

I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My specialized experience and trainings are broad from: Gottman Marriage/Couples L1 L2 Psycho-education, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma, Gestalt , Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.

Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, starting therapy can be one of the most taxing and anxiety provoking things we can imagine. Many of us live day by day worried about what may happen or what has happened, and eventually it starts to consume how we think and behave. We start to lie to ourselves and others about what is happening, and we start to feel trapped and hopeless. Everyday seems to be a battle and we crave a release.

I'm a unique therapist that treats a wide array of mental health disorders. We focus on resolving past and current issues/trauma, finding solutions and eliciting organic change. If we are not solving your problems, I am wasting your time. My practice goes far beyond talk therapy, we do work. We explore childhood, adolescent and other lifetime experiences that impact our psychological functioning. To permanently resolve our disorders we must revisit and resolve these thoughts, feelings and events. I utilize DBT as part of my treatment approach and we engage from the first minute we meet.

Welcome! We provide psychotherapy to clients from NJ, MA, CT, and NY. Our clients come from diverse background with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting problems, career challenges, self-esteem/confidence issues, intellectual/developmental disabilities, Asperger/autism spectrum disorder, attention deficient, Trauma/PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and immigration/acculturation/adjustment issues. Our Goal is to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental environmental for our clients to be heard, supported, and motivated. Our multi-cultural therapists speaks many different languages.

Are you going through a major life transition that is leaving you feeling overwhelmed and alone? Maybe there is an issue that you have been facing for some time, and you can’t seem to find a solution. Regardless of what your specific situation may be, it is clear that you are ready to take the practical steps to seek assistance. Whether you are an adolescent/teenager, preteen/tween, or adult man or woman, I am the right person to guide your process of healing and self-empowerment.

Total Family Solutions provides strength based individualized therapy that supports the unique needs of each individual. Treatment is guided by a strength based approach. Services offered include individual, family and couples therapy. Total Family Solutions has three fantastic locations in Woodbridge, Voorhees, and Vineland, New Jersey.

Taharka Sankara holds a Masters of Social Work degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He is licensed in the State of New Jersey in the fields of Social Work and Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Counseling experience spans across various treatment modalities with diverse populations. Many years spent counseling adolescent and adult males with addictive and criminal behaviors in individual, group and family sessions to address the underlying issues of trauma, substance abuse and other co-occurring behavior and mental health disorders. He works primarily from a solution-focused, strengths-based, client-centered framework.

You have the power to change your story. Your past does not dictate your future. Be your own editor and rewrite your narrative. We welcome all people and invite you to join us in this journey towards healthier living. Our focus is on your unique possibilities and using your strengths to overcome challenges and change your path. You don’t have to face the difficulties of life alone. We provide a vast array of services and are ready to work with you in your personal journey towards a more confident, healthier and resilient future. Ready to take charge of your story?

“Day One or One Day?" We are here to help... As an integrated group practice, we offer interactive, strength-based, and culturally competent services designed to provide support and practical feedback. We help our clients effectively address personal as well as professional, life challenges. We utilize a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. We work with each individual to help them build upon their strengths to accomplish the personal and/or professional growth they have identified and set for themselves.

Adolescence is a complex journey; one that can trigger intense feelings of sadness frustration, self doubt, loneliness and fear. Without the proper tools to navigate these roads, a young female can find herself entangled in darkness. Although this period in her life will pass, the residual effect of her decisions and experiences as a teenager, can impact the path she continues on throughout her lifetime. Now more than ever, your daughter needs the appropriate support as she works to gain a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of herself and the world around her.

I am a modern and hip child/adolescent and adult psychotherapist looking to remove the stigma of therapy by making it accessible, solution based and engaging to young kids and teens. Therapy shouldn't be a punishment or a seen as a defeat. Yes of course, we will do hard work and it won't always be easy, but with years of experience and education, I am able to connect with my young clients and show them that together we can find a solution.

Providing my clients with a comfortable, open, non-judgmental environment is key to developing a trusting relationship. I have found it to be so important for my clients to recognize and build upon their own strengths. In our work together we can establish definable goals for treatment and uncover various patterns that developed over time. After obtaining a Master's Degree from Columbia University, I had the opportunity to work in both inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages who are dealing with anxiety, self-destructive behaviors, or adoption-related concerns.

**Note: Our office is currently accepting new patients and we look forward to hearing from you** Happiness, peace of mind, and satisfying relationships with others are things that most people strive to have in their life. In order to overcome emotional obstacles, you must first start with a therapist whom you can develop a trusting relationship- someone who creates a safe, comfortable, nurturing and non-judgmental environment where you can begin to rejuvenate, reconnect and renew.

Communication is conducted in various forms and I know it can be difficult to seek and maintain mental health services. The first step is identifying that there may be an issue affecting you from successfully managing your day to day activities. The second step is recognizing your not alone. At Hunter Counseling LCSW, PLLC, we help you explore the underlying conditions that may be impacting your ability to put yourself first and move forward. Together we will focus on your inner strengths and confidence; set realistic and tangible goals; and help you reach the outcome you want to achieve. Licensed in NY, NJ, NA, & RI. Let's Talk!