Emotionally Focused Therapists in 07009
I have undergone post-graduate training in Psychodynamic, Emotionally Focused, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy.
Every day we make choices, big and small. In doing so, we create our ever-unfolding life story. I work with my clients to better understand what their unique "storyline" has been about; how their "script" originally got written; and how their present life challenges can be opportunities for discovering hidden strengths. These strengths are very important, as they will serve my clients in their next life chapter.
I have undergone post-graduate training in Psychodynamic, Emotionally Focused, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy.
Every day we make choices, big and small. In doing so, we create our ever-unfolding life story. I work with my clients to better understand what their unique "storyline" has been about; how their "script" originally got written; and how their present life challenges can be opportunities for discovering hidden strengths. These strengths are very important, as they will serve my clients in their next life chapter.
Sometimes, life can be overwhelming, and counseling is a positive first step toward overcoming these challenges. My objective is to help you acknowledge your strengths, celebrate them, and build on them while exploring any daily issues you encounter. I believe in developing meaningful and trustworthy relationships with my clients, and I will adapt to meet you wherever you are on your journey, allowing you to work towards your goals at your own pace. I have experience working with youth through adults in areas such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, social skills, trauma, relationship problems, stress, and family conflicts.
Sometimes, life can be overwhelming, and counseling is a positive first step toward overcoming these challenges. My objective is to help you acknowledge your strengths, celebrate them, and build on them while exploring any daily issues you encounter. I believe in developing meaningful and trustworthy relationships with my clients, and I will adapt to meet you wherever you are on your journey, allowing you to work towards your goals at your own pace. I have experience working with youth through adults in areas such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, social skills, trauma, relationship problems, stress, and family conflicts.
I see the counseling experience as being similar to solving a jigsaw puzzle. When an individual enters my office with a box of pieces, maybe having a partial picture, maybe some of the pieces seem lost; I see it as my responsibility to provide a safe and nurturing environment that allows the individual to explore the most difficult aspects of themselves so together the missing pieces can be found and the individual can create the whole picture they want to see.
I see the counseling experience as being similar to solving a jigsaw puzzle. When an individual enters my office with a box of pieces, maybe having a partial picture, maybe some of the pieces seem lost; I see it as my responsibility to provide a safe and nurturing environment that allows the individual to explore the most difficult aspects of themselves so together the missing pieces can be found and the individual can create the whole picture they want to see.
I am an experienced licensed drug and alcohol counselor and a licensed professional counselor. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings. I work with individuals with mental health issues or a substance use disorder. My goal is to help individuals to maximize their potential by helping them gain skills and support in their ongoing recovery process.
I am an experienced licensed drug and alcohol counselor and a licensed professional counselor. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings. I work with individuals with mental health issues or a substance use disorder. My goal is to help individuals to maximize their potential by helping them gain skills and support in their ongoing recovery process.
My ideal client is an individual who comes to therapy with a positive and open attitude to be an active and committed participant. While seeking out support, setting goals, addressing individual needs, and identifying areas for improvement. As a clinician, my goal is to provide a space where difficulties can be explored in a safe and trusting environment. Every client's individual goals and needs are the primary focus of the counselor/client relationship and are supported by rapport and trust building. My goal is for every client to partake in a therapeutic relationship that supports their continual growth.
My ideal client is an individual who comes to therapy with a positive and open attitude to be an active and committed participant. While seeking out support, setting goals, addressing individual needs, and identifying areas for improvement. As a clinician, my goal is to provide a space where difficulties can be explored in a safe and trusting environment. Every client's individual goals and needs are the primary focus of the counselor/client relationship and are supported by rapport and trust building. My goal is for every client to partake in a therapeutic relationship that supports their continual growth.
The human experience is characterized by a blend of uncertainty and challenges that arise, demanding our attention and resilience. These challenges manifest in various forms, often triggering feelings of anxiety, sadness, and a sense of loss and overwhelm. However, what if amidst these struggles lies an opportunity for empowerment? What if we could reframe our perspective, viewing each day as an avenue for growth, learning, and self-discovery? By harnessing the power within our everyday difficulties, we have the potential to transform our mindset, cultivate resilience, and ultimately thrive amidst life's uncertainties.
The human experience is characterized by a blend of uncertainty and challenges that arise, demanding our attention and resilience. These challenges manifest in various forms, often triggering feelings of anxiety, sadness, and a sense of loss and overwhelm. However, what if amidst these struggles lies an opportunity for empowerment? What if we could reframe our perspective, viewing each day as an avenue for growth, learning, and self-discovery? By harnessing the power within our everyday difficulties, we have the potential to transform our mindset, cultivate resilience, and ultimately thrive amidst life's uncertainties.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and as a therapist, I act as a mirror to help clients self-examine, reflect, and practice new skills. I start by building a safe and supportive therapeutic environment that fosters the use of interpersonal effectiveness skills, mindfulness practices, and coping skills. These techniques and practices can help each individual feel confident to handle the mental and emotional challenges that occur on a daily basis.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and as a therapist, I act as a mirror to help clients self-examine, reflect, and practice new skills. I start by building a safe and supportive therapeutic environment that fosters the use of interpersonal effectiveness skills, mindfulness practices, and coping skills. These techniques and practices can help each individual feel confident to handle the mental and emotional challenges that occur on a daily basis.
Life can be overwhelming, full of surprises, and stressful. We may wonder how to face these struggles, experiences of sadness or anxiety, or difficulties in relationships. Often we find ourselves feeling this way after changes in our family, the loss of a job or retirement, or the death of a loved one. There are times when we all need extra support to make it through the challenges we are facing. Therapy can help empower us to recognize inner strengths, develop effective coping skills, and enable personal growth.
Life can be overwhelming, full of surprises, and stressful. We may wonder how to face these struggles, experiences of sadness or anxiety, or difficulties in relationships. Often we find ourselves feeling this way after changes in our family, the loss of a job or retirement, or the death of a loved one. There are times when we all need extra support to make it through the challenges we are facing. Therapy can help empower us to recognize inner strengths, develop effective coping skills, and enable personal growth.
Susan J Hodos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 (Online Only)
Listening to the narrative of every person's life is fascinating to me. I am empathic, interactive and am a firm believer that good therapy brings results that make people feel more comfortable, empowered, and gives you the strength that is needed to grow. Therapy begins with identifying destructive themes that repeatedly arise, and interfere with one's life. I believe that therapy should be transformative, and provide a healing experience. I am particularly skilled in working with panic disorder/, depression, divorce conflict, and trauma, including sexual abuse.
Listening to the narrative of every person's life is fascinating to me. I am empathic, interactive and am a firm believer that good therapy brings results that make people feel more comfortable, empowered, and gives you the strength that is needed to grow. Therapy begins with identifying destructive themes that repeatedly arise, and interfere with one's life. I believe that therapy should be transformative, and provide a healing experience. I am particularly skilled in working with panic disorder/, depression, divorce conflict, and trauma, including sexual abuse.
Tessa A. Vining
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
About Me: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor in NJ with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, families, and couples. My work over the years, particularly with people struggling with addiction, has demonstrated how physical and emotional trauma can affect our well-being and how a holistic approach can offer long-lasting healing and transformation.
About Me: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor in NJ with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, families, and couples. My work over the years, particularly with people struggling with addiction, has demonstrated how physical and emotional trauma can affect our well-being and how a holistic approach can offer long-lasting healing and transformation.
Christopher J Ratte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, IFS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Recovery is not a solitary journey; it is about connection with self and others. As we enter into the process of therapy you will have the opportunity to experience inner connection and awareness leading to Self expansion and outer growth. I believe strongly that our primary task is to continue your journey of self exploration; to seek the wealth of potential, strength, compassion, understanding, and openness that lies within. It is your ability to connect with these that will serve as your greatest asset in obtaining whatever goals you have coming into therapy.
Recovery is not a solitary journey; it is about connection with self and others. As we enter into the process of therapy you will have the opportunity to experience inner connection and awareness leading to Self expansion and outer growth. I believe strongly that our primary task is to continue your journey of self exploration; to seek the wealth of potential, strength, compassion, understanding, and openness that lies within. It is your ability to connect with these that will serve as your greatest asset in obtaining whatever goals you have coming into therapy.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Are you dealing with a life change, anxiety, feelings of loss? Feeling stuck and wanting to make positive changes in your life but have no idea where to start? Seeking help is the first step, this is where change begins. I work with adolescents, adults and seniors from diverse backgrounds dealing with a wide range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and adjustments of all kinds.
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Welcome! I'm Samantha, owner of Creative Purpose Counseling & Art Therapy in Caldwell, NJ. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT). I have worked with individuals ages 5-95 in various settings, but my true passion is helping people find their voice, increase self-esteem and create the life they wish to lead. This may mean breaking down relationships, getting a handle on emotions, or having a safe outlet to process trauma
Welcome! I'm Samantha, owner of Creative Purpose Counseling & Art Therapy in Caldwell, NJ. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT). I have worked with individuals ages 5-95 in various settings, but my true passion is helping people find their voice, increase self-esteem and create the life they wish to lead. This may mean breaking down relationships, getting a handle on emotions, or having a safe outlet to process trauma
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Looking for a change in your life? Are you having anxious thoughts more regularly and feeling down more often? Therapy can help change your thought patterns and help you develop more positive ways to cope. Our practice offers in-person sessions and Telehealth. Our practice works with all ages from children, teens, college students and adults.
Looking for a change in your life? Are you having anxious thoughts more regularly and feeling down more often? Therapy can help change your thought patterns and help you develop more positive ways to cope. Our practice offers in-person sessions and Telehealth. Our practice works with all ages from children, teens, college students and adults.
Jacqueline Marie Gallios
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Not accepting new clients
We are all filled with expectations and hopes, but sometimes things happen that keep us from our plans, from being happy, or just... from being. Perhaps fear, sadness, or grief have kept you stuck for a while, which has l eft you feeling depressed, anxious, or hopeless. This is completely understandable; our experiences can certainly shape us, but they do not have to define us. With compassion and warmth, I will help you explore your upbringing, problems of self-esteem, and communication style. In doing so, I am committed to helping you get the relief you have long needed, and deserve.
We are all filled with expectations and hopes, but sometimes things happen that keep us from our plans, from being happy, or just... from being. Perhaps fear, sadness, or grief have kept you stuck for a while, which has l eft you feeling depressed, anxious, or hopeless. This is completely understandable; our experiences can certainly shape us, but they do not have to define us. With compassion and warmth, I will help you explore your upbringing, problems of self-esteem, and communication style. In doing so, I am committed to helping you get the relief you have long needed, and deserve.
Barbara Sime, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I offer an eclectic treatment approach in a warm, comfortable, confidential environment. My specialties include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues and Life transitions. My therapeutic techniques are derived from over 20 years of training, education and employment in the field of mental health. I employ client driven, solution focused techniques which are based upon each client's individual needs and goals. I also try to provide clients with useful Dialectical Behavioral Techniques to ease symptoms and improve coping strategies. My ultimate goal is to help others improve their quality of life.
I offer an eclectic treatment approach in a warm, comfortable, confidential environment. My specialties include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues and Life transitions. My therapeutic techniques are derived from over 20 years of training, education and employment in the field of mental health. I employ client driven, solution focused techniques which are based upon each client's individual needs and goals. I also try to provide clients with useful Dialectical Behavioral Techniques to ease symptoms and improve coping strategies. My ultimate goal is to help others improve their quality of life.
Dr. Christopher Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Not accepting new clients
Distress can look very different person-to-person. You may feel anxious in social situations, unsafe because of past trauma, at a loss with your intimate partner, or increasingly concerned about your relationship with alcohol and other substances. Perhaps you're feeling misunderstood or marginalized by others, or facing structural barriers that lead to feelings of helplessness and low self-worth. If any of these circumstances speak to you, it's important to have an affirming space where you can share your experience without judgement, to feel safe and at ease, and to discover new ways of overcoming adversities in your life.
Distress can look very different person-to-person. You may feel anxious in social situations, unsafe because of past trauma, at a loss with your intimate partner, or increasingly concerned about your relationship with alcohol and other substances. Perhaps you're feeling misunderstood or marginalized by others, or facing structural barriers that lead to feelings of helplessness and low self-worth. If any of these circumstances speak to you, it's important to have an affirming space where you can share your experience without judgement, to feel safe and at ease, and to discover new ways of overcoming adversities in your life.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.