Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Liberty Corner, NJ

Hello, Let me introduce myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), as well as licensed School Psychologist here in New Jersey and in Montana. My path in life has pass through several different careers; I was a New York City school teacher, New Jersey School Psychologist, and currently working as a psychotherapist. Although trained to treat a variety of disorders, my passion lies in treating adults that have had childhood relational injuries - childhood trauma. I am trained in EMDR, Somatic healing, DBT. In all my experience I have learned that it is truly the relationship between therapist and client that matters most.

Margaret Schantz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2017. Margaret has an MSW degree from Rutgers University. Margaret has had the opportunity to provide individual and group therapy in a variety of settings with both adolescents and adults from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Most recently, xe has been a program director for an intensive outpatient program that serves clients experiencing an acute level of symptoms and has also worked as a clinician within that program.

I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Centenary University and my Master’s degree in Teaching Special Education from New Jersey City University and my Bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College.

Are you grieving a loss or recovering from a traumatic experience? Do you struggle with anxiety and depression? Are these struggles impacting your relationships, your marriage? With 20 years of experience, I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss and relationship issues. You may be exhausted from the roller coaster ride of emotions, restless sleep, and normal day-to-day tasks that keep piling up. Let me help you work through this difficult time so that you can experience a greater sense of hope, peace, meaning, fulfillment, purpose and direction in life.

Are life’s stressors impacting your sense of well-being, your family life or other relationships? Anxiety and depression can immobilize us, leaving us feeling a loss of control and sometimes we just can't make things better on our own. Together we can identify which obstacles are preventing you from achieving your personal goals and then determine how to help you overcome those obstacles. By understanding our past and how we have come to our current situations, we can better prepare and take charge of our lives. Understanding and accepting ourselves is the pathway to freedom and happiness.

We all face challenges at some point. Therapy is a way to work through these challenges in order to have the life you want to live. I offer a warm, supportive, non-judgmental environment to help clients identify their goals and assist them in achieving their desired outcomes. I have over ten years of experience, which includes working with adolescents, adults, families, and group therapy. My experience has been with clients struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting issues, career stressors, and family conflict.

I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in the field of mental health. As a supervisor for an agency contracted by the State of NJ, I worked directly with youth/families suffering from the impact of mental health challenges. I am an Intensively Trained DBT therapist. Extensive research has shown that Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is the most effective approach in treating emotional dysregulation. With my ability to gain rapport and target client's goals quickly, I help individuals attain a better quality of life through self acceptance, but at the same time, make changes in order to achieve their personal goals.

My name is Stephanie & I have provided therapy exclusively via telehealth for the last 3 years (previously in person). If you have been struggling with depression or anxiety, particularly if related to a traumatic experience, I would love the opportunity to work with you to reduce your mood- or anxiety-related symptoms, & to help you experience a present that is not negatively impacted by events from your past. I place a high value on authenticity, empathy, & self-awareness as critical parts of the therapeutic process & aim to validate my clients’ experiences without judgment & provide the most basic of needs: to feel seen and heard

Accepting New Clients. My style is warm, safe, direct, and nonjudgemental. I truly believe that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is build upon safety, trust, and respect. I strive to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental, and warm environment where clients can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. I like to use a variety of evidenced-based practices with each person I work with, based on your individual needs. Being a child of first generation immigrants and from the South Asian community, I truly understand and respect the religions and cultures.

The most important aspect of counseling is to have a safe place to express what is causing you emotional discomfort. No two people are alike. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I customize my approach to fit you and your specific needs. The focus of my practice is working with adults (18 and up). Let’s work together to get to the root of the problem.

Are you unhappy, struggling to enjoy anything in your life? Are you waking up feeling exhausted, wondering where to get the energy to make it through your day? Are you worrying about everything, feeling so stressed and overwhelmed that it is hard to stay focused? Do you know what you must do but can’t find the energy or motivation to complete anything? Do you feel that you aren’t good at anything? Does your anxiety and worry affect everything you do? You don’t have to continue feeling this way; you deserve to be happy and feel good about yourself.

Is it possible that you are currently wanting to make a change in your life or are dealing with feelings of sadness or stress? Have you been carrying around pain that you are ready to let go of? Have you been living your life with fear or anxiety and want to conquer it? These experiences can feel complicated and scary sometimes, and that is okay. I am here to help you navigate what can sometimes feel like very rough waters. Therapy is a great place to start making the changes you have probably thought about making for quite some time.

Kristen Premian is a Licensed Associate Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Disaster Response Crisis Counselor, and Clinical Certified Trauma Professional in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2022. She received her master's degree from Kean University in clinical mental health and her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Treatment. Kristen previously worked in inpatient psychiatric settings, community mental health, and intensive outpatient facilities.

I often hear from clients that they appreciate how radically nonjudgmental I am in our work. I believe that everyone does the best that they are able to, with what they know. I am an active therapist, who provides praise and positive feedback often, but I also hold clients accountable in an effort to assist them in reaching their goals. Clients report that they feel as if they make progress in each session, due to our focus on creating and attaining small and realistic goals. My practice also focuses on supporting parents of adult children with eating disorders, and providing level of care and treatment placement consultations.

All are welcome to reach out. I offer a free 35 minute intro session, I invite you to email me to schedule a time. I specialize in Trauma, Relationship Challenges, Suicide, Emotion Regulation, Anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Work Challenges & Eating Disorders. My current work & previous experience includes: NASA, DEIB Specialist (Current); Berklee College of Music Boston, Resident Director (2023); University at Buffalo, Assistant Director of Counseling (2020-21). Dartmouth, Research Coord. (2020). Cornell University, Psychologist (2016-2019).

Do you ever feel like you should be happy, but something just doesn't feel right? Life can be tough, and it's okay if the person you show to the world doesn't match how you feel inside. If you've ever felt really overwhelmed, had lots of negative thoughts, or just felt really shut down or numb, you're not alone. I get how hard it can be to deal with anxiety, sadness, tough experiences, and tricky relationships. These things shape us, but they don't have to control us. You deserve to be happy, and I believe we can take charge of feeling better.

Accepting New Clients! My style is warm, authentic and collaborative and I have great passion in helping you assess situations, behaviors and emotions with the goal of finding effective management and empowerment within your own life. I look forward to creating a collaborative space to work on your goals.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist experienced in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, depression, and related mood disorders throughout the lifespan. I use a warm, collaborative evidence-based approach to treatment. I am a compassionate and insightful clinician with an abiding commitment to improving the emotional health of individuals and their families. With a particular dedication to marginalized groups, I support transgender and gender nonconforming individuals through medical, legal and social transitions.

Are you pregnant, ready to enjoy the 'pregnancy glow,' or a new mom, hoping to 'enjoy this stage while it lasts?' Yet inside, you feel alone, in need of support. You are not sure if you ate lunch today, cannot recall the last time you had a decent night's sleep, and are in constant worry. Perhaps you are concerned about your baby's health, have undesirable thoughts popping up, or feel detached and alone. You have a strong desire to speak to someone and find support, but the idea of finding someone who you are comfortable with appears daunting and far too exhausting.