Therapists in Somerset, NJ
Monae McConnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, 200hour, RYT
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, anger, depression, mood disorders, Trauma and PTSD.
It is sometimes difficult to admit to yourself that you need help. Finding a therapist that you can connect with and who would understand the struggles that you maybe experiencing is difficult and overwhelming. Therapy is a collaborative process and finding the right therapist is the first step. I have 7 years experience in the mental health field. I have a variety of experience in different settings and with different populations and age groups. I've worked as a mental health clinician in outpatient, residential treatment centers, hospital crisis stabilization units, and the prison system.
I have experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, anger, depression, mood disorders, Trauma and PTSD.
It is sometimes difficult to admit to yourself that you need help. Finding a therapist that you can connect with and who would understand the struggles that you maybe experiencing is difficult and overwhelming. Therapy is a collaborative process and finding the right therapist is the first step. I have 7 years experience in the mental health field. I have a variety of experience in different settings and with different populations and age groups. I've worked as a mental health clinician in outpatient, residential treatment centers, hospital crisis stabilization units, and the prison system.
Jean Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873 (Online Only)
Also, working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, fears and phobias.
Everyone experiences ups and downs in life and sometimes it is difficult navigating life's twists and turns. As a licensed counselor, I have experience working with teens and adults of all ages as well as couples at different stages in their relationship. Whether you are a teen experiencing teenage issues such as bullying, peer pressure, social media addiction or an adult dealing with family crisis or life changes, Brown's Counseling and Consulting can provide the counseling and individualized support necessary to handle these challenges. Building an alliance and a relationship is foundational to therapy. Also Clinical Supervisor.
Also, working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, fears and phobias.
Everyone experiences ups and downs in life and sometimes it is difficult navigating life's twists and turns. As a licensed counselor, I have experience working with teens and adults of all ages as well as couples at different stages in their relationship. Whether you are a teen experiencing teenage issues such as bullying, peer pressure, social media addiction or an adult dealing with family crisis or life changes, Brown's Counseling and Consulting can provide the counseling and individualized support necessary to handle these challenges. Building an alliance and a relationship is foundational to therapy. Also Clinical Supervisor.
Ayah Issa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08875 (Online Only)
I work with individuals just like you who are struggling with the never-ending cycle of sadness or depression.
It just won't stop. Life feels like a constant fight to stay above water. The sadness, the pain, the monotony of it all, is dragging you down. It's a constant fight against depression, but you aren't sure why. Once upon a time, you felt the possibility of happiness and joy, but now it's all about going through the motions, fighting against the sadness. And it's getting harder and harder to fake it. You're starting to wonder about the meaning of life; what the purpose of all of this is. You've tried coaching, talking to friends, maybe even some therapists, but nothing is sticking and you desperately need help getting out of this fog.
I work with individuals just like you who are struggling with the never-ending cycle of sadness or depression.
It just won't stop. Life feels like a constant fight to stay above water. The sadness, the pain, the monotony of it all, is dragging you down. It's a constant fight against depression, but you aren't sure why. Once upon a time, you felt the possibility of happiness and joy, but now it's all about going through the motions, fighting against the sadness. And it's getting harder and harder to fake it. You're starting to wonder about the meaning of life; what the purpose of all of this is. You've tried coaching, talking to friends, maybe even some therapists, but nothing is sticking and you desperately need help getting out of this fog.
Tammy Dorff
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
I have a diverse practice in which I work with adults, children, adolescents and couples who are struggling with a variety of different issues. These include depression, anxiety/panic attacks, relationship problems, school and behavioral issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, low self-esteem, stress, sexual orientation and gender identity concerns, struggles with spirituality, self-injurious behavior, adoption, dealing with medical problems, grief and loss, trauma, and coping with divorce and its aftermath. My ideal client is one who wants help and is feeling ready to do the work necessary to improve and enrich his or her life.
I have a diverse practice in which I work with adults, children, adolescents and couples who are struggling with a variety of different issues. These include depression, anxiety/panic attacks, relationship problems, school and behavioral issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, low self-esteem, stress, sexual orientation and gender identity concerns, struggles with spirituality, self-injurious behavior, adoption, dealing with medical problems, grief and loss, trauma, and coping with divorce and its aftermath. My ideal client is one who wants help and is feeling ready to do the work necessary to improve and enrich his or her life.
Joshshea Bonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFT, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
My ideal client is seeking therapy because they are feeling sad. It almost feels like depression. The client is not sure how to stop feeling this way. They also don't know why they are feeling this way. They want to learn what is making them feel sad. The client would like to learn strategies to help identify triggers and learn coping skills to decrease the depression.
My ideal client is seeking therapy because they are feeling sad. It almost feels like depression. The client is not sure how to stop feeling this way. They also don't know why they are feeling this way. They want to learn what is making them feel sad. The client would like to learn strategies to help identify triggers and learn coping skills to decrease the depression.
Elizabeth Smith
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
I have experience treating a variety of clients from young children, teens, parents, and grandparents. I have assisted them through traditional treatment as well as custody evaluations, bonding evaluations, reunification therapy, and learning assessments. In treatment, I have used EMDR skills to treat high levels of anxiety. My experience with depression and other mood disorders has spanned almost 20 years of practice in psychology. I work collaboratively with my clients. There is no question or experience too big or small for us to examine and unlock together.
I have experience treating a variety of clients from young children, teens, parents, and grandparents. I have assisted them through traditional treatment as well as custody evaluations, bonding evaluations, reunification therapy, and learning assessments. In treatment, I have used EMDR skills to treat high levels of anxiety. My experience with depression and other mood disorders has spanned almost 20 years of practice in psychology. I work collaboratively with my clients. There is no question or experience too big or small for us to examine and unlock together.
Institute for Personal Growth
Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873
Thinking of therapy? Ask us for the first session free, for a limited time. IPG has roughly 30 therapists over three NJ offices: Highland Park, Freehold, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for concerns ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We have a special focus on the LGBTQ community, including transgender/GNC youth, but we see clients from all walks of life. We also have many other niche specialties such as sex therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and eating disorders.
Thinking of therapy? Ask us for the first session free, for a limited time. IPG has roughly 30 therapists over three NJ offices: Highland Park, Freehold, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for concerns ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We have a special focus on the LGBTQ community, including transgender/GNC youth, but we see clients from all walks of life. We also have many other niche specialties such as sex therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and eating disorders.
Lilah Galdi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR, CGRS, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873 (Online Only)
Lilah has provided services to those with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss and addictions from adolescents to dual diagnosis to older adults in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Lilah utilizes a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, The Grief Recovery Method, EMDR and a trauma-focused approach to help clients feel supported, validated and making improvements towards their goals.
Lilah has provided services to those with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss and addictions from adolescents to dual diagnosis to older adults in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Lilah utilizes a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, The Grief Recovery Method, EMDR and a trauma-focused approach to help clients feel supported, validated and making improvements towards their goals.
Sophia Fountoukidis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873
Life's challenges are diverse and dynamic. They can manifest as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, or a myriad of other forms. Every human bears their unique burdens and just as no two struggles are identical, no pain should ever be underestimated. Therapy is not solely about alleviating pain, it's about becoming empowered to live one's best life. It's about learning the tools and strategies to navigate life's storms, to find your inner strength, and to embrace your authentic self. It's a transformative process that can lead to profound self-discovery and personal growth.
Life's challenges are diverse and dynamic. They can manifest as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, or a myriad of other forms. Every human bears their unique burdens and just as no two struggles are identical, no pain should ever be underestimated. Therapy is not solely about alleviating pain, it's about becoming empowered to live one's best life. It's about learning the tools and strategies to navigate life's storms, to find your inner strength, and to embrace your authentic self. It's a transformative process that can lead to profound self-discovery and personal growth.
Lessons N Sessions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JDs, LCSWs, LPCs
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
“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.
“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.
Candice Covington- Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
"Aging is Inevitable but Growth is a Function of Choice." These are trying times and making time for yourself and your needs may be the first step towards growth, change, and a peace of mind. I have been treating individuals,couples, and families for over 20 years in a variety of settings including in-home based therapies, private community clinics, outpatient hospital based clinics, and private practice. The first step can be the most difficult. The fit between therapist and client is critical.
"Aging is Inevitable but Growth is a Function of Choice." These are trying times and making time for yourself and your needs may be the first step towards growth, change, and a peace of mind. I have been treating individuals,couples, and families for over 20 years in a variety of settings including in-home based therapies, private community clinics, outpatient hospital based clinics, and private practice. The first step can be the most difficult. The fit between therapist and client is critical.
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Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873 (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Childhood Trauma and PTSD. I offer EMDR and DBT among other treatments for these issues. Sometimes in life we find ourselves in a place where we need to talk with someone else about the burdens that we are carrying in our hearts and our minds. We know that we can't continue to go on this way but we don't know what to do to get out of it. At Grace Space Counseling, you will find the support and help that you need to bridge the gap from existing to thriving in your life.
I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Childhood Trauma and PTSD. I offer EMDR and DBT among other treatments for these issues. Sometimes in life we find ourselves in a place where we need to talk with someone else about the burdens that we are carrying in our hearts and our minds. We know that we can't continue to go on this way but we don't know what to do to get out of it. At Grace Space Counseling, you will find the support and help that you need to bridge the gap from existing to thriving in your life.
Shashi Jain
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
I am a licensed psychologist, with 30 + years in the field of clinical psychology. I also work with diverse population, using multi-cultural perspective in addressing Individual and family situations. I love to know people's strengths even when they feel hopeless. I believe that Therapy is a team effort from beginning to end and I am there to support and be with.
I am a licensed psychologist, with 30 + years in the field of clinical psychology. I also work with diverse population, using multi-cultural perspective in addressing Individual and family situations. I love to know people's strengths even when they feel hopeless. I believe that Therapy is a team effort from beginning to end and I am there to support and be with.
Lynne Einhorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873
Today can be a new beginning. Have you been struggling, but also longing to live an authentic and more fulfilling life? What you have lived has built you in both challenging and beautiful ways. I believe our experiences can be a source of strength, but can also impact a person’s emotional well-being, self-esteem, and relationships. Therapy help you gain clarity on your values and goals, regulate your emotions, and reconnect with your authentic self. As a therapist, it is my honor to work with individuals to create a safe space to explore their concerns, as well as issues that may be holding them back.
Today can be a new beginning. Have you been struggling, but also longing to live an authentic and more fulfilling life? What you have lived has built you in both challenging and beautiful ways. I believe our experiences can be a source of strength, but can also impact a person’s emotional well-being, self-esteem, and relationships. Therapy help you gain clarity on your values and goals, regulate your emotions, and reconnect with your authentic self. As a therapist, it is my honor to work with individuals to create a safe space to explore their concerns, as well as issues that may be holding them back.
Amy Kavanaugh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
I have a passion for working with kids and families. I am fascinated with the ways kids communicate and love finding the best ways to connect. I enjoy partnering with kids and families to figure out the best ways to overcome behavioral and emotional difficulties so everyone can grow and flourish. When I work with adults, I partner with them to understand, process, and overcome difficulties and traumas they have experienced so they can productively move forward. My work is influenced by cognitive behavioral and family systems theories, and I utilize EMDR when appropriate.
I have a passion for working with kids and families. I am fascinated with the ways kids communicate and love finding the best ways to connect. I enjoy partnering with kids and families to figure out the best ways to overcome behavioral and emotional difficulties so everyone can grow and flourish. When I work with adults, I partner with them to understand, process, and overcome difficulties and traumas they have experienced so they can productively move forward. My work is influenced by cognitive behavioral and family systems theories, and I utilize EMDR when appropriate.
Jeffrey Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, CCATP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
I have a particular interest in working with veterans, diverse peoples of trauma, geriatrics, and integrated health care. The ideal client is full of surprises and motivated to explore the limits of their potential. S/he will cross-examine, wholeheartedly endorse, and bring into the open what has yet to be uncovered. S/he will personalize what they notice/receive and share candid feedback on how to keep existing or try out new habits. S/he will utilize the available time to make use of what's keeping them stuck.
I have a particular interest in working with veterans, diverse peoples of trauma, geriatrics, and integrated health care. The ideal client is full of surprises and motivated to explore the limits of their potential. S/he will cross-examine, wholeheartedly endorse, and bring into the open what has yet to be uncovered. S/he will personalize what they notice/receive and share candid feedback on how to keep existing or try out new habits. S/he will utilize the available time to make use of what's keeping them stuck.
Melissa Cramutolo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.
Brianna Freno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, Domestic Violence, and Anxiety. My ideal client is ready to be open and accepting of the therapeutic process, committed to participating and collaborating. My ideal client is looking to either begin or continue their healing journey from the past to gain a more insightful and healthy perspective on life in the now and future.
I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, Domestic Violence, and Anxiety. My ideal client is ready to be open and accepting of the therapeutic process, committed to participating and collaborating. My ideal client is looking to either begin or continue their healing journey from the past to gain a more insightful and healthy perspective on life in the now and future.
Gina DiNiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
It is hard to say what my ideal client is because I believe that I am capable of working with various types of people and that each person is unique. Even with a "challenging" client, I have learned a lot and found value in the work. With that being said, my ideal client has a history of trauma that has impacted their ability to connect with others and themselves. They are struggling with body image, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety about how others are perceiving them. They want to be empowered to advocate for themselves when necessary and create a wellness routine that serves as a preventative measure for mental health problems.
It is hard to say what my ideal client is because I believe that I am capable of working with various types of people and that each person is unique. Even with a "challenging" client, I have learned a lot and found value in the work. With that being said, my ideal client has a history of trauma that has impacted their ability to connect with others and themselves. They are struggling with body image, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety about how others are perceiving them. They want to be empowered to advocate for themselves when necessary and create a wellness routine that serves as a preventative measure for mental health problems.
Lori Sequeira
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
My specialty is in relationships and sexual satisfaction. I work with individuals and couples addressing issues with intimacy, sexual desire, challenges to sexual functioning, and sexual pain. Therapy is about you and living a fulfilling life. Therapy offers you a special time and place to take care of you, as well as the relationships that you are a part of. Understanding the importance of relationships and their contribution to emotional and physical health leads me to greatly value the significance of the work that I am a part of.
My specialty is in relationships and sexual satisfaction. I work with individuals and couples addressing issues with intimacy, sexual desire, challenges to sexual functioning, and sexual pain. Therapy is about you and living a fulfilling life. Therapy offers you a special time and place to take care of you, as well as the relationships that you are a part of. Understanding the importance of relationships and their contribution to emotional and physical health leads me to greatly value the significance of the work that I am a part of.
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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.