Depression Therapists in 07039
Tamara L Walker
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
Yes, the world may be becoming more complex, but that doesn’t mean that we cannot create new habits that make our lives a bit simpler. Helping to strengthen and develop successful coping strategies to improve life situations. My passion is to ultimately empower others to manage their own lives independently. Some people struggle with rejection, anxiety, depression; others are looking for help in processing their emotions or just need an extra ear. Sometimes just talking with someone and being able to process with one who is nonjudgmental is what we all need. Let's seek clarity and meaning together.
Yes, the world may be becoming more complex, but that doesn’t mean that we cannot create new habits that make our lives a bit simpler. Helping to strengthen and develop successful coping strategies to improve life situations. My passion is to ultimately empower others to manage their own lives independently. Some people struggle with rejection, anxiety, depression; others are looking for help in processing their emotions or just need an extra ear. Sometimes just talking with someone and being able to process with one who is nonjudgmental is what we all need. Let's seek clarity and meaning together.
Shana Spier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039
If you are experiencing anxiety around physical and emotional intimacy, depression, body image, self-esteem and eating disorders, fertility issues, pregnancy and sexual desire, infidelity and/or performance anxiety, I want to help.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, anxious, frustrated, helpless? Are you struggling with emotional and physical intimacy in your relationships? Do you struggle to feel close to others and to yourself? Have you experienced sexual assault or trauma? Do you wish you could feel less afraid to express what you need and how you feel? Struggling with these feelings often leaves us feeling stuck, exhausted, unfulfilled. They can also accompany more serious emotional or behavioral symptoms. Therapy can help you cope with and resolve the disturbing experiences and pain that are causing you distress.
If you are experiencing anxiety around physical and emotional intimacy, depression, body image, self-esteem and eating disorders, fertility issues, pregnancy and sexual desire, infidelity and/or performance anxiety, I want to help.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, anxious, frustrated, helpless? Are you struggling with emotional and physical intimacy in your relationships? Do you struggle to feel close to others and to yourself? Have you experienced sexual assault or trauma? Do you wish you could feel less afraid to express what you need and how you feel? Struggling with these feelings often leaves us feeling stuck, exhausted, unfulfilled. They can also accompany more serious emotional or behavioral symptoms. Therapy can help you cope with and resolve the disturbing experiences and pain that are causing you distress.
Brittany Ruane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
Sometimes, when we feel anxious or depressed, life can appear to come to a standstill. The rest of the world is moving, but we feel stuck or fearful of moving forward. As your therapist, I will provide a safe space for you to explore what may be holding you back. I will help guide you towards making positive changes and choices.
Sometimes, when we feel anxious or depressed, life can appear to come to a standstill. The rest of the world is moving, but we feel stuck or fearful of moving forward. As your therapist, I will provide a safe space for you to explore what may be holding you back. I will help guide you towards making positive changes and choices.
Joshua Massler
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
Massler has worked closely with children, adolescents and adults diagnosed with a myriad of disorders including but not limited to the following: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Self-Esteem Issues, Adjustment Related Concerns, and Marital/Relationship Issues.
Dr. Joshua M. Massler is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the state of New Jersey. He received his doctorate degree from NYU Steinhardt School of Education in Applied Psychology, with a specialization in child and adolescent psychology and graduated with honors. Dr. Massler established his own private practice in 2003 and has since become one of the most sought after clinical psychologists in New Jersey and has been featured in numerous media publications. Dr. Massler is wholly committed to every child, adolescent and adult he treats and provides unparalleled attention to every patient he works with.
Massler has worked closely with children, adolescents and adults diagnosed with a myriad of disorders including but not limited to the following: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Self-Esteem Issues, Adjustment Related Concerns, and Marital/Relationship Issues.
Dr. Joshua M. Massler is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the state of New Jersey. He received his doctorate degree from NYU Steinhardt School of Education in Applied Psychology, with a specialization in child and adolescent psychology and graduated with honors. Dr. Massler established his own private practice in 2003 and has since become one of the most sought after clinical psychologists in New Jersey and has been featured in numerous media publications. Dr. Massler is wholly committed to every child, adolescent and adult he treats and provides unparalleled attention to every patient he works with.
Murray Bartky
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
Thirty plus years of experience utilizing psychodynamic psychotherapy in adult, marital (couples), child, and family therapy. Further training and supervision was gleaned at the Institute for Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis of N.J. Although my orientation is eclectic, I lean towards an interpersonal interactive approach with my clients, unless contraindicated. Being devoted, helpful and constructive in working together with clients to achieve whatever goals one has such as the following: relief from stress or depression, improving emotional connections & intimacy, coping with conflict, adversity, and success, & confidence building to feel hopeful and passionate about loving, working, and living life.
Thirty plus years of experience utilizing psychodynamic psychotherapy in adult, marital (couples), child, and family therapy. Further training and supervision was gleaned at the Institute for Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis of N.J. Although my orientation is eclectic, I lean towards an interpersonal interactive approach with my clients, unless contraindicated. Being devoted, helpful and constructive in working together with clients to achieve whatever goals one has such as the following: relief from stress or depression, improving emotional connections & intimacy, coping with conflict, adversity, and success, & confidence building to feel hopeful and passionate about loving, working, and living life.
Elise (Hadassah) Nerenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
It takes courage to recognize when life's challenges, such as depression, anxiety, or relationship struggles begin to hinder your daily functioning. I applaud you! By coming here to look for a therapist you've taken your first step towards healing. In our sessions together, you'll find a safe place where your feelings and challenges can be shared openly and without judgment. Together we will empower you to make better decisions and lead your best life.
It takes courage to recognize when life's challenges, such as depression, anxiety, or relationship struggles begin to hinder your daily functioning. I applaud you! By coming here to look for a therapist you've taken your first step towards healing. In our sessions together, you'll find a safe place where your feelings and challenges can be shared openly and without judgment. Together we will empower you to make better decisions and lead your best life.
Amy B Brecher
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdM, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transition? I believe that therapy can be transformative. Seeking therapy is an incredibly brave action to take, and I am here to actively and empathically listen to you without judgment, help you make sense of difficulties, and work through them by taking big issues and making them more manageable. I seek to help you find strength and empowerment through expressing and understanding your life's unique narrative, and together, through the therapeutic process, we will work to help you lessen life's stress, grow as a thinking, feeling individual, and thrive in your relationships.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transition? I believe that therapy can be transformative. Seeking therapy is an incredibly brave action to take, and I am here to actively and empathically listen to you without judgment, help you make sense of difficulties, and work through them by taking big issues and making them more manageable. I seek to help you find strength and empowerment through expressing and understanding your life's unique narrative, and together, through the therapeutic process, we will work to help you lessen life's stress, grow as a thinking, feeling individual, and thrive in your relationships.
Lauren Elizabeth Perler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
Hi There! I am a clinical social worker with 15 years of experience, and I provide individual and couples therapy to individuals ages 17 and up who are struggling with Covid 19 related stress, depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, chronic medical conditions, life stressors, and relationship challenges. I will strive to help you feel more present each day and to embrace your inner strength with a goal of guiding and helping you to reach your goals.
Hi There! I am a clinical social worker with 15 years of experience, and I provide individual and couples therapy to individuals ages 17 and up who are struggling with Covid 19 related stress, depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, chronic medical conditions, life stressors, and relationship challenges. I will strive to help you feel more present each day and to embrace your inner strength with a goal of guiding and helping you to reach your goals.
Christine Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
Susan L Saunders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NCPsyA, ACS
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
What gets in the way of having a satisfying life? Repetitive behaviors, thoughts, and feelings can be troubling. How can problems be resolved? Through talk therapy! Individuals, couples, and families enter treatment with concerns: issues in relationships, addictions, careers, school issues, depression, anxiety, parenting, child/adolescent issues, phobias, and many others. I work collaboratively with clients to resolve issues that prevent having a fulfilled life or reaching goals or accomplishments. For over 25 years I have worked with adolescents, families, individuals, couples, and young adults. Why not discuss your concerns?
What gets in the way of having a satisfying life? Repetitive behaviors, thoughts, and feelings can be troubling. How can problems be resolved? Through talk therapy! Individuals, couples, and families enter treatment with concerns: issues in relationships, addictions, careers, school issues, depression, anxiety, parenting, child/adolescent issues, phobias, and many others. I work collaboratively with clients to resolve issues that prevent having a fulfilled life or reaching goals or accomplishments. For over 25 years I have worked with adolescents, families, individuals, couples, and young adults. Why not discuss your concerns?
Carol Rothstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
With over 20 years' experience of working with children, adolescents, adults and families, I have seen it all. Beginning any new venture can be a difficult task, but I will help you through the process with empathy, humor and understanding. In my practice I have helped clients with a wide variety of issues, including managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning problems, social issues, divorce, self esteem and parenting. Let me help you navigate through the trying times in your life.
With over 20 years' experience of working with children, adolescents, adults and families, I have seen it all. Beginning any new venture can be a difficult task, but I will help you through the process with empathy, humor and understanding. In my practice I have helped clients with a wide variety of issues, including managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning problems, social issues, divorce, self esteem and parenting. Let me help you navigate through the trying times in your life.
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Jilyan Lane-Cruz
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
As a Nationally Certified Counselor I focus on areas related to depression/anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, school issues, social and emotional development, grief and loss, cultural concerns, and family conflict.
Currently Not Accepting New Clients. I strongly believe that everyone has a need to be heard and express themselves. As your counselor, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you vent and have someone to listen to. Whether you are a child or adult, I am here to assist you in doing the hard work of strengthening your ability to maneuver through life’s tough challenges.
As a Nationally Certified Counselor I focus on areas related to depression/anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, school issues, social and emotional development, grief and loss, cultural concerns, and family conflict.
Currently Not Accepting New Clients. I strongly believe that everyone has a need to be heard and express themselves. As your counselor, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you vent and have someone to listen to. Whether you are a child or adult, I am here to assist you in doing the hard work of strengthening your ability to maneuver through life’s tough challenges.
David Aichroth LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, AMTP
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
I am accepting new clients - Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with gambling, alcohol, drug, shopping addiction? If so, don't hesitate to call. I am both a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor in the state of NJ. My 23 years of experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction.
I am accepting new clients - Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with gambling, alcohol, drug, shopping addiction? If so, don't hesitate to call. I am both a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor in the state of NJ. My 23 years of experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction.
David M Zimmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
My background includes working with teens, families, and adults on issues including executive functioning skills, parenting, depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, academic achievement, gender and sexuality and more.
Please call me for an initial courtesy phone consultation. In our initial discussion, we can talk about how we can work together to achieve your goals and identify target areas. I offer a productive, contemporary approach to counseling informed by person-centered therapy, using a combination of cognitive, dialectical behavioral techniques, and positive psychology. My practice extends from New York City to New Jersey, where I provide services to individuals and families in Livingston and the surrounding areas.
My background includes working with teens, families, and adults on issues including executive functioning skills, parenting, depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, academic achievement, gender and sexuality and more.
Please call me for an initial courtesy phone consultation. In our initial discussion, we can talk about how we can work together to achieve your goals and identify target areas. I offer a productive, contemporary approach to counseling informed by person-centered therapy, using a combination of cognitive, dialectical behavioral techniques, and positive psychology. My practice extends from New York City to New Jersey, where I provide services to individuals and families in Livingston and the surrounding areas.
Melanie Wexler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
Welcome! My name is Melanie and I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) at the Massler Center for Psychological Wellness. Throughout my experience, I have had the pleasure of working with motivated individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, ADHD, OCD, ASD, gender identity, and completing activities of daily life.
Welcome! My name is Melanie and I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) at the Massler Center for Psychological Wellness. Throughout my experience, I have had the pleasure of working with motivated individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, ADHD, OCD, ASD, gender identity, and completing activities of daily life.
Priyanka Upadhyaya
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
As a licensed psychologist & coach, I can be that partner and guide you by integrating evidence based therapies like CBT, psychodynamic therapy & mind-body techniques well known to relieve symptoms of stress, depression & anxiety.
Are you juggling many balls wondering which one you might drop? Maybe you’re stressed about work, your boss, or about your relationships. You see it getting to you, your partner, or the well being of your children. Are you busy, socially visible and active, but feel “tired all of the time”, stuck or lacking a sense of purpose and meaning?
You want to feel healthier, satisfied with your life and relationships, maximize your potential, wake up in the morning embracing your day with direction and purpose. Imagine what that life could look like.
As a licensed psychologist & coach, I can be that partner and guide you by integrating evidence based therapies like CBT, psychodynamic therapy & mind-body techniques well known to relieve symptoms of stress, depression & anxiety.
Are you juggling many balls wondering which one you might drop? Maybe you’re stressed about work, your boss, or about your relationships. You see it getting to you, your partner, or the well being of your children. Are you busy, socially visible and active, but feel “tired all of the time”, stuck or lacking a sense of purpose and meaning?
You want to feel healthier, satisfied with your life and relationships, maximize your potential, wake up in the morning embracing your day with direction and purpose. Imagine what that life could look like.
Michael Overland, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
Sometimes you do everything you're supposed to do and things go right. Sometimes you do everything you're not supposed to do and everything goes right. But what happens when almost nothing goes right? It's disheartening, disorienting, and undermines confidence. What can follow is anxiety (fear and threat come with disorientation), depression (apathy and hopelessness come with being ineffective). You may feel the world is conspiring against you. Often self-deprecation seeps in. You beat yourself up as you feel you've let yourself down, a self-betrayal informing you that you must be defective and inadequate.
Sometimes you do everything you're supposed to do and things go right. Sometimes you do everything you're not supposed to do and everything goes right. But what happens when almost nothing goes right? It's disheartening, disorienting, and undermines confidence. What can follow is anxiety (fear and threat come with disorientation), depression (apathy and hopelessness come with being ineffective). You may feel the world is conspiring against you. Often self-deprecation seeps in. You beat yourself up as you feel you've let yourself down, a self-betrayal informing you that you must be defective and inadequate.
Wendy J Lazarus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem, parenting.
Life can be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, angry, hurt, worried or having intrusive negative thoughts, talk therapy helps. As your therapist, I can assist you in working through these challenges in order for you to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgmental space where teens and adults can speak freely and feel heard.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem, parenting.
Life can be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, angry, hurt, worried or having intrusive negative thoughts, talk therapy helps. As your therapist, I can assist you in working through these challenges in order for you to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgmental space where teens and adults can speak freely and feel heard.
Ranjana Hari
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
These approaches are highly effective in treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, relationship issues, and low self-esteem.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
These approaches are highly effective in treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, relationship issues, and low self-esteem.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.