Therapists in New Jersey

Is your marriage CRASHING? Are you in need of a RELATIONSHIP REBOOT? (tm) Is your child testing limits? Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Dr. Castaldo is a nationally recognized relationship expert who has been featured on CNN, FOX, NBC, in Ladies Home Journal, Woman's Day, Redbook, & More magazines, and has authored 3 books. Founder of the Center for Family and Couple Solutions, she uses a unique solution focused, brief approach to help clients build solutions quickly. She has special expertise in Divorce Prevention, Remarriage, Step Parenting, Child Management, Behavioral Issues, Family Conflict, Depression, Anxiety, Adoption, & Women's Issues.

Even when we have tremendous anxiety and pain, the strength and resilience we desire already reside within us. During times of stress, grief or uncertainty, it is common to forget this and to adopt maladaptive styles of coping and communicating that tend to deepen our distress. Sometimes we fall back into negative thinking based on faulty core beliefs about ourselves and the world. I will hold space for you with empathy and non-judgment. You will be seen, you will be heard, and you will be supported in your growth.

My belief is life can be good. I have confidence that together you and I can bring health into your situation. As a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, I have over 20 years experience with individuals, families and couples resolving struggles and improving life. My training enables me to look at problems in the context of all areas of your life; including, but not limited to, family and other important relationships, jobs, illnesses, and stressors. I incorporate Christian spirituality, if that is your desire.

My goal is to help you live a happier,more peaceful life.In practice I use mindfulness based psychotherapy/coaching practices and cognitive/behavioral methods. Symptoms are often signs that old learned ways of coping no longer work and new strategies are needed. As a long time psychotherapist I can assist you in recognizing your strengths in a supportive environment and help you find more successful ways of dealing with changes and stresses you face.I treat clients with relationship conflicts, separation and divorce issues. I also treat depression, anxiety and stress related problems using a positive solution based approach.

Most people experience times in their lives when they need a little help. I've been in practice for over 20 years and I've helped many many patients through difficult periods such as divorce, illness, deaths and other tough life transitions. Whether you are struggling with relationship challenges, family issues, work problems, or finances; the insight and support of a trained professional can be extremely useful.

Nothing in life is permanent; dealing with change and loss is inevitable. I believe that how we cope with these life transitions often defines who we are and who we will become. Working with people dealing with grief and loss, as well as with people in the arts confronting creative challenges, has been the focus of my practice for over 30 years. I've also worked extensively with young people who are gifted but considered "quirky" or socially awkward, with the goal of helping them realize the value of what they have to offer others.

Do you want to feel better about yourself and your life? Are you challenged with relationship issues, low self -esteem or your body image? Are you suffering from grief, anxiety or depression? I am easy to talk to. I establish a safe, trustworthy relationship in which you can be yourself and express your deepest fears and concerns. Together, we examine self-defeating thoughts & behavior, identify life-transforming choices, learn new ways to manage disruptive feelings, cultivate effective communication skills and work on discovering joy, intimacy and meaning in life. Most importantly, I will help you love who you are and the life you are living.

In today's world, stress and anxiety can play a large role in the quality of one's life. A professional, supportive therapist can help you sort out issues and make changes in a different way than family and friends can. Whether you have a child who is struggling, or you are an adult trying to cope with relationships, depression or just balancing life, I can offer help and guidance. I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. I am also a certified expressive art therapist, which helps me a great deal in working with children/adolescents in addition to talk and play therapy.

As a culturally competent therapist, I enjoy working with a diversity of clients facing challenges ranging from ADHD, Anxiety, Divorce, Trauma, Self Esteem, Depression, and other life changes. My clients range from pre-teens to adults as young as their 50s. I enjoy an eclectic mix of modalities in addition to psychotherapy (talk therapy) ranging from play therapy, CBT, meditation, and mindfulness, dance movement therapy, confidence building, ecotherapy, and art therapy. Every client is unique and I believe that the therapeutic experience should be as well.

I believe that we all need an opportunity to understand ourselves, our experiences and our relationships with greater clarity. It is my professional goal to create a supportive and safe environment for individuals and couples to explore how they want to live, love and overcome challenges. My role is to provide tools and insights to help my clients enhance resiliency, inspire change, live more genuinely and understand themselves more completely. Choosing the right counselor for you can be a very important part of the journey. I hope to be a non-judgmental and compassionate resource along your journey.

As a therapist, coach, and founder of Fearless Love, specializing in relationships and intimacy, I work with clients on a variety of modern love challenges including courtship, communication tools, conflict resolution, narcissistic abuse, divorce, betrayal, and recovery. I support my clients to transition through stress, anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma to create a life they love. My mission is to educate and empower my clients to live more authentically, aligned with their values and purpose, and to reach their full potential.

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life's challenges? You're not alone. I'm here to offer you a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions, and to help you navigate through difficult times. As a licensed psychotherapist specializing in self-esteem, self-worth, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, divorce, breakups, and other life transitions. I provide personalized support to help you find your way forward.

Are you feeling stuck? Stressed? Depressed? Couple or relationship difficulties? Going through a painful divorce? Is it derailing your life? In practice for 25 years, I can help you feel better and resolve difficulties. In a warm and open atmosphere, I offer an approach tailored to each client’s needs for support, insight, and emotional regulation. Together we can address your unique concerns. I was trained in individual and marriage and family therapy in Manhattan at the Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute and have a graduate degree from Yale University.

Dr. Lisa Steiner, Ph.D. and staff at Wellsprings Counseling Center, LLC are passionate about helping people have joyful and fulfilled lives. We have experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples through various mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and relational struggles. Individuals and couples frustrated in their significant relationships have engaged our services to assist in restoring hope and fullness to their lives. People who have wrestled with adjusting to divorce or blended family challenges have sought our support. Adolescents and their parents have utilized our services to assist in being successfully launched into adulthood while navigating through pressures faced by today's youth.

I view counseling as a holistic and individual developmental process. Each individual that enters my office brings character and strengths as well as stressors and challenges. To me, it is important that together we build a trusting relationship that allows you to feel heard and validated. Having worked in both clinical and non-clinical settings, I have worked with a multitude of clients and have fostered a unique and special relationship with each, be-it child, adolescent or adult. Through our journey together, we will build upon the fundamentals of counseling: trust, communication, transparency and empowerment.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, difficulty with life transitions, relationship issues, and traumatic stress as well as young children with behavioral difficulties, anxiety/depression or who have experienced a traumatic event. My clients come to me for help moving through difficult times with the goal of emerging more fully aligned with their true self.

Much of my work has been dedicated to helping families experiencing major life transitions, focusing on healthy co-parenting, relationship challenges, divorce, and more. Not only do I consider myself a ‘safe place’ for all my clients, but I prioritize gender affirmation and have a comprehensive understanding of the complex ways in which the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as other diverse communities, have been impacted.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage Counselor for 30 years. I create a caring and trusting environment in which we can work together. I am an active participant in your problem-solving. I use Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help you change. I also believe strongly in Positive Psychology meaning that we recognize and enhance your strengths . I work with people who are anxious and depressed, relationship issues, and people who are experiencing loss of all kinds ( ie: death, divorce etc.). It takes courage to look at oneself, but it is worth the search.

Life is difficult, and so is the process of change, but please know that you do not need to be alone in these moments. Together we can help to improve your relationships, your thoughts and feelings, and assist you in obtaining what you want for your life. Please come in for a discussion. I have significant experience working with anxiety/worry, depression, anger issues, substance abuse (addictive behaviors), as well as interpersonal problems (i.e., divorce/separation, loss, marriage/love problems, and work/career-related issues). Please only email.