EmblemHealth Therapists in Toms River, NJ
I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Pennsylvania in 1987. In recent years, I have worked at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Cooper University Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill, and Samaritan Health and Hospice. Before pausing my career in 2005 to focus on raising my family, I gained valuable experience at Charter Fairmount Behavioral Health, Bancroft Neurohealth, and The Therapeutic Center at Fox Chase. Throughout my career, I have provided behavioral health services to individuals across various age groups, including teens, young adults, adults, and older adults.
I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Pennsylvania in 1987. In recent years, I have worked at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Cooper University Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill, and Samaritan Health and Hospice. Before pausing my career in 2005 to focus on raising my family, I gained valuable experience at Charter Fairmount Behavioral Health, Bancroft Neurohealth, and The Therapeutic Center at Fox Chase. Throughout my career, I have provided behavioral health services to individuals across various age groups, including teens, young adults, adults, and older adults.
Rose J Testa LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toms River, NJ 08753
Therapy can be a wonderful process to examine self, reflect, and grow toward the direction of hope and healing. I offer a safe, supportive and private environment where you may explore and work through life challenges. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss,`the aftermath of trauma, or panic attacks therapy can be an viable source of comfort and healing. At times life gives us more than we can handle and the challenges seem to go beyond our ability to cope. It is at these times when therapy can be most beneficial.
Therapy can be a wonderful process to examine self, reflect, and grow toward the direction of hope and healing. I offer a safe, supportive and private environment where you may explore and work through life challenges. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss,`the aftermath of trauma, or panic attacks therapy can be an viable source of comfort and healing. At times life gives us more than we can handle and the challenges seem to go beyond our ability to cope. It is at these times when therapy can be most beneficial.
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.
Charles Graff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toms River, NJ 08753
Charles Graff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 7 years of experience in the mental health field. He enjoys working with people of all ages and has served young adults, adults, and seniors struggling with anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, anger management, stress, mood disorders, college life, and a variety of other mental health challenges. Charles earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University.
Charles Graff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 7 years of experience in the mental health field. He enjoys working with people of all ages and has served young adults, adults, and seniors struggling with anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, anger management, stress, mood disorders, college life, and a variety of other mental health challenges. Charles earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University.
Jessica-Rose O'Gara-Mankowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , CCS
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753
I am a (LCSW) and (CCS) in New Jersey with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, emergency psychiatric issues, addictions, gender, sexuality and LGBT-related issues, intimacy and relationship related struggles, eating disorders and related symptoms/behaviors, and ADHD and Spectrum disorders in both adults and children as well as overall struggles related to day to day stressors.
I am a (LCSW) and (CCS) in New Jersey with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, emergency psychiatric issues, addictions, gender, sexuality and LGBT-related issues, intimacy and relationship related struggles, eating disorders and related symptoms/behaviors, and ADHD and Spectrum disorders in both adults and children as well as overall struggles related to day to day stressors.
Lindsay Dunnells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753 (Online Only)
Lindsay Dunnells is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCSW, LCADC) who has worked in the behavioral health field with a focus on substance use disorders, anger and stress management, anxiety and depression, and healthy relationships since graduating from Columbia University School of Social Work in 2007.
Lindsay Dunnells is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCSW, LCADC) who has worked in the behavioral health field with a focus on substance use disorders, anger and stress management, anxiety and depression, and healthy relationships since graduating from Columbia University School of Social Work in 2007.
Jane Calabrese
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toms River, NJ 08753
Addiction and mental health disorders are often misunderstood. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and empowering awareness and meaningful change. There isn't a one size fits all approach and I use various techniques to meet unique needs of each individual. Successful treatment involves education and support. I have worked in a variety of settings over the past 20 years including hospital based programs, day programs, residential treatment programs, outpatient treatment programs, and within the criminal justice system.
Addiction and mental health disorders are often misunderstood. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and empowering awareness and meaningful change. There isn't a one size fits all approach and I use various techniques to meet unique needs of each individual. Successful treatment involves education and support. I have worked in a variety of settings over the past 20 years including hospital based programs, day programs, residential treatment programs, outpatient treatment programs, and within the criminal justice system.
ChatGPT said: ChatGPT As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about my profession and committed to helping clients achieve their personal goals. My expertise includes working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and general life stressors. I work with adolescents, adults, and families, and I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where our relationship is a partnership in the journey toward positive change.
ChatGPT said: ChatGPT As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about my profession and committed to helping clients achieve their personal goals. My expertise includes working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and general life stressors. I work with adolescents, adults, and families, and I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where our relationship is a partnership in the journey toward positive change.
Ocean Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, teens, couples and families. Recognizing your need for help with life's challenges and choosing to begin therapy takes hope and a great deal of courage. My practice offers a safe, warm and calming environment where you can share your life story and begin the journey of healing, growth and change. I can help you with life's transitions, relationship and communication issues and personal growth, specializing in women's empowerment and strengthening families.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, teens, couples and families. Recognizing your need for help with life's challenges and choosing to begin therapy takes hope and a great deal of courage. My practice offers a safe, warm and calming environment where you can share your life story and begin the journey of healing, growth and change. I can help you with life's transitions, relationship and communication issues and personal growth, specializing in women's empowerment and strengthening families.
Leslie Small
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753 (Online Only)
Leslie Small is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience. He has worked with adults, teens, couples, and other populations dealing with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and many other concerns. Leslie has spent time in community mental health and private practice settings. His broad background enables him to assist a wide range of people.
Leslie Small is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience. He has worked with adults, teens, couples, and other populations dealing with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and many other concerns. Leslie has spent time in community mental health and private practice settings. His broad background enables him to assist a wide range of people.
If you are struggling with depression and anxiety, emotions related to traumatic experiences, or other life challenges, I am here to work with you to help you better manage your emotions and stressors in your life. I am here to help you heal from painful or traumatic experiences and to learn how to cope with and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety so that you are able to live an improved quality of life.
If you are struggling with depression and anxiety, emotions related to traumatic experiences, or other life challenges, I am here to work with you to help you better manage your emotions and stressors in your life. I am here to help you heal from painful or traumatic experiences and to learn how to cope with and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety so that you are able to live an improved quality of life.
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In my journey becoming a counselor I have gained skill with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Some topics I am able to work on with clients are trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, identity issues, LGBTQAI, difficult transitions, and family issues. Along with talk therapy, I provide art therapy and will provide some play therapy techniques when appropriate. Clients can look forward to learning new skills and strategies, processing issues, and making changes when ready. I always make this a collaborative process with my clients and look forward to creating a plan and setting healthy goals with you.
In my journey becoming a counselor I have gained skill with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Some topics I am able to work on with clients are trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, identity issues, LGBTQAI, difficult transitions, and family issues. Along with talk therapy, I provide art therapy and will provide some play therapy techniques when appropriate. Clients can look forward to learning new skills and strategies, processing issues, and making changes when ready. I always make this a collaborative process with my clients and look forward to creating a plan and setting healthy goals with you.
Danielle Lehtonen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toms River, NJ 08753
My ideal client is any teen or adult who is interested in gaining more insight about themselves. I specialize on helping individuals struggling with mental health, substance use, relationships, employment, or just feeling as though they need support. I work well with clients in all stages of change and believe that with mutual respect, understanding, and genuineness we can work collaboratively to identify individual needs & goals throughout therapy.
My ideal client is any teen or adult who is interested in gaining more insight about themselves. I specialize on helping individuals struggling with mental health, substance use, relationships, employment, or just feeling as though they need support. I work well with clients in all stages of change and believe that with mutual respect, understanding, and genuineness we can work collaboratively to identify individual needs & goals throughout therapy.
My ideal client would typically range from teenage to young adulthood. Main issues would include mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and situational stressors. Their needs would include exploring and processing their past, overcoming barriers and increasing their self efficacy, and moving into a life that better serves them and their values. The goals would include maintaining safety and stabilization, building a support system, and learning/implementing various skills and strategies. My ideal clients would want a better life for themselves.
My ideal client would typically range from teenage to young adulthood. Main issues would include mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and situational stressors. Their needs would include exploring and processing their past, overcoming barriers and increasing their self efficacy, and moving into a life that better serves them and their values. The goals would include maintaining safety and stabilization, building a support system, and learning/implementing various skills and strategies. My ideal clients would want a better life for themselves.
I am a licensed therapist with extensive experience treating a broad range of mental health issues. Some of which include anxiety, panic attacks, posttraumatic stress, social anxiety and phobias, depression, anger problems, and relationship difficulties. Your experience will begin with a formal evaluation to define your situation and will result in a treatment plan carefully tailored to identify your therapeutic goals and objectives. This is provided in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
I am a licensed therapist with extensive experience treating a broad range of mental health issues. Some of which include anxiety, panic attacks, posttraumatic stress, social anxiety and phobias, depression, anger problems, and relationship difficulties. Your experience will begin with a formal evaluation to define your situation and will result in a treatment plan carefully tailored to identify your therapeutic goals and objectives. This is provided in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
Cheryl A. Lemanski, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08754
I have experience helping emergency service workers and their families as well as children, adolescents and adults discover hope and achieve their goals. Support, encouragement, feedback and off hours availability as well as an eclectic style of counseling is what I offer. We may laugh together and we may cry together. Together we will work hard to reach your goals. "Symptoms are opportunities to examines one's life, to reconsider one's values and habits, to re-evaluate one's personality and relationships, to expand awareness, and to change." L. Hammer MD
I have experience helping emergency service workers and their families as well as children, adolescents and adults discover hope and achieve their goals. Support, encouragement, feedback and off hours availability as well as an eclectic style of counseling is what I offer. We may laugh together and we may cry together. Together we will work hard to reach your goals. "Symptoms are opportunities to examines one's life, to reconsider one's values and habits, to re-evaluate one's personality and relationships, to expand awareness, and to change." L. Hammer MD
Bethany Mccarthy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toms River, NJ 08753
Therapy is a delicate balance of acceptance and change. I use a person-centered approach to create a validating environment in which you can open up, feel genuinely cared for, and develop a trusting therapeutic relationship. I can guide you through the complex process of change. I am a practitioner of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which I have extensive training and experience with, and also use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Trama Focused therapy.
Therapy is a delicate balance of acceptance and change. I use a person-centered approach to create a validating environment in which you can open up, feel genuinely cared for, and develop a trusting therapeutic relationship. I can guide you through the complex process of change. I am a practitioner of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which I have extensive training and experience with, and also use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Trama Focused therapy.
Are you troubled and stressed in a relationship, but don't know how to change things? Do you say yes when you want to say no? Are you covering up your pain with destructive behaviors? Do you judge yourself harshly and feel you are just never good enough? Negative thoughts, anxiety and low self esteem can be an enormous burden, making it a crushing chore to just get through the day. They affect your relationships, your ability to work, and can lead to substance abuse, over-eating and other behaviors that can pull you into a downward spiral.
Are you troubled and stressed in a relationship, but don't know how to change things? Do you say yes when you want to say no? Are you covering up your pain with destructive behaviors? Do you judge yourself harshly and feel you are just never good enough? Negative thoughts, anxiety and low self esteem can be an enormous burden, making it a crushing chore to just get through the day. They affect your relationships, your ability to work, and can lead to substance abuse, over-eating and other behaviors that can pull you into a downward spiral.
Christine Leotta Selby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toms River, NJ 08753
Everyone deserves to be seen and heard for who they truly are. Sometimes, due to life experiences and events, we lose track of who we are. We are left feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, sad, lost, angry, and not ourselves. Let's work together and explore all the possibilities your life has to offer you.
Everyone deserves to be seen and heard for who they truly are. Sometimes, due to life experiences and events, we lose track of who we are. We are left feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, sad, lost, angry, and not ourselves. Let's work together and explore all the possibilities your life has to offer you.
We Level Up NJ Addiction Rehab & Detox Therapy
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753
Nationally Recognized Therapy at We Level Up Treatment Center. Free 24/7 hotline & assessments. Get help, take your first step to get better! Your call is FREE. We're top addiction & behavioral experts backed by Joint Commission's Accreditation pending held by top 10% of treatment centers. Specializing in the treatment of alcohol & substance abuse along with dual-diagnosis mental health cases like depression, mood, & thought disorders. Treatment via cutting-edge therapy programs using advanced evidence-based modalities for improved recovery results. Offering on-site medical detox programs via world-class specialists to counseling.
Nationally Recognized Therapy at We Level Up Treatment Center. Free 24/7 hotline & assessments. Get help, take your first step to get better! Your call is FREE. We're top addiction & behavioral experts backed by Joint Commission's Accreditation pending held by top 10% of treatment centers. Specializing in the treatment of alcohol & substance abuse along with dual-diagnosis mental health cases like depression, mood, & thought disorders. Treatment via cutting-edge therapy programs using advanced evidence-based modalities for improved recovery results. Offering on-site medical detox programs via world-class specialists to counseling.
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