Therapists in Egg Harbor Township, NJ

I specialize in working with children, tweens/teens, and families who are experiencing a variety of concerns, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, parenting, school concerns. Together we can work on methods that will help motivate, educate, inspire, and support your personal growth.

Hello and welcome to my friendly practice. I can greatly reduce your worry and anxiety, obsessive negative thoughts, and moods of depression. You will develop timeless skills to eliminate panic attacks, struggles with low self-esteem, resentments, and debilitating anger. My practice offers diagnostic evaluations, dialectical behavioral therapy and coping skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral modification, marriage counseling, family counseling, social skills training, life coaching, and medication management together with your prescriber when requested. I am a Child, Adolescent and Teen Crisis Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor.

I am a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in treating adults with mood concerns, depressive feelings, anxiety, anger issues, stress management, trauma, self-esteem, relationship distress and substance abuse support (members affected & those in sustained recovery). Using respected theories including Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT & DBT,) Humanistic, and Psychodynamic Theory, treatment is tailored to focus on the specific needs and concerns of the client. My approach is to help you find practical, realistic, and sensible solutions to difficulties, taking into account your particular life circumstances.

Making the decision to seek out help and pursue therapy takes courage! Whatever the issues are that are leading you to take this step, it is a privilege to work with you on your path to healing and recovery. My approach is one of compassion, empathy and nonjudgment, while my clients often say I have a knack for giving them a push when needed. I work best with adults looking to address trauma/PTSD, history of substance use issues, family dynamic issues, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and self-injury.

Elysian Counseling believes it is essential to work through past traumas and to look at how community and family systems develop identity and, at times, may perpetuate behaviors that keep people in a cycle of self-defeat, poor choices, and a feeling of being stuck. We use an integrative approach with a look at the root causes of the issues you may be experiencing. Together we build a safe and strong therapeutic alliance, and explore techniques tailored to your needs and goals to achieve optimum wellness. See our counselor bios below or Visit: https://elysiancounseling.clientsecure.me/

Your words and experiences are important! They help connect the ways your past may be affecting your present. In therapy, we create a unique safe space where you can express your most intimate thoughts and feelings. We look at your experiences with curiosity to give you space to get to know yourself better or discover different ways to manage stress. You will develop an idea of ​​the patterns that have been difficult to change. Together, we will go beyond the surface to understand the roots of the problems and create lasting change. We understand the importance of a life of inner peace, happiness, satisfaction and tranquility.

Now accepting new clients // Weekdays and evening appointments available. I strive to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, children and families. **I am fluent in Spanish** Me esfuerzo por aportar una combinación eficaz de experiencia, pericia, claridad, preocupación y acción al proceso de asesoramiento para maximizar los resultados y brindar sanación genuina y plenitud a las personas, los niños y las familias. // I am trained to conduct effective immigration evaluations.

I work with many types of clients, but my niche is working with adults with mental health issues, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders, as well as gambling disorders. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have PTSD and trauma, and specialize in working with veterans, as well as first responders. For the past 6 years, I have been working as a Readjustment Counselor at the South Jersey Vet Center. I hold a certification as an LCADC (Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor), and am also an ICGC-II (International Certified Gambling Counselor level 2).

We all have a story. Your story may have some significant challenges to overcome. Problems with romantic partners, your family, and your own internal struggles can add up day after day until it gets overwhelming. And any trauma or loss you’ve experienced in the past doesn’t help. But your story doesn’t have to be a tale of woe. And you don’t have to change it all by yourself. That's why we’re here. Using a combination of traditional and modern neuroscientific approaches, we help you heal from the past, live more fully in the present, and find the best parts of yourself.

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Based-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TB-CBT) to counsel children/adolescents adults, families, and couples working with diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, stress, trauma/abuse (physical and sexual), domestic violence, grief /loss, relationship difficulties, and parenting/family concerns. I provide parenting training, mental health and substance abuse treatment. If personal challenges at home, at school, or at work are getting out of hand, or if your child is struggling with concentration, discipline, rebelliousness, I can help you!

I am so glad you are here, taking the first step toward living a better life. My name is Rebecca, owner of Counseling by the Coast, LLC, and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health world. I am deeply committed to helping individuals, teens, and families navigate life's challenges. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages who are facing difficulties such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relational challenges, and trauma.