Family Therapy in Hillsdale, NJ
In my free time, I am busy enjoying time with my family and friends.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I am a firm believer that our past affects us, but it does not define us. My therapeutic approach is designed to understand where you come from while helping you work toward your future goals. I utilize various therapeutic techniques to engage my clients toward change and an insight-oriented lifepath. I strive to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with all my clients based on trustworthiness and transparency.
In my free time, I am busy enjoying time with my family and friends.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I am a firm believer that our past affects us, but it does not define us. My therapeutic approach is designed to understand where you come from while helping you work toward your future goals. I utilize various therapeutic techniques to engage my clients toward change and an insight-oriented lifepath. I strive to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with all my clients based on trustworthiness and transparency.
Anna Flores Locke
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Once you join the Charlandra family, you will always be part of a community that cares for you.
Trouble conceiving? Can't get pregnant? Feel isolated, alone, and ashamed? I've been there, I get it. Infertility is the beast that can ruin your life, your marriage, and your sense of self. Don't give up, until you become the mother you are meant to be. I am here for you every step of the way. The family building journey is hard, you need support, you need comfort, and most importantly you need a counselor who truly gets it. I'm proof that you can battle the infertility beast and win. I will show you how to do the same, and finding meaning in your pain. Your time is now! Don't give up and don't do it alone.
Once you join the Charlandra family, you will always be part of a community that cares for you.
Trouble conceiving? Can't get pregnant? Feel isolated, alone, and ashamed? I've been there, I get it. Infertility is the beast that can ruin your life, your marriage, and your sense of self. Don't give up, until you become the mother you are meant to be. I am here for you every step of the way. The family building journey is hard, you need support, you need comfort, and most importantly you need a counselor who truly gets it. I'm proof that you can battle the infertility beast and win. I will show you how to do the same, and finding meaning in your pain. Your time is now! Don't give up and don't do it alone.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of experience providing Individual and family therapy.
I help Individuals explore their thoughts and feelings that lead to distorted beliefs, by helping them gain a greater understanding of how negative thoughts can stop them from being their best self. I have expertise working with those affected by trauma, codependency, abuse, anxiety and depression.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of experience providing Individual and family therapy.
I help Individuals explore their thoughts and feelings that lead to distorted beliefs, by helping them gain a greater understanding of how negative thoughts can stop them from being their best self. I have expertise working with those affected by trauma, codependency, abuse, anxiety and depression.
Joyce A Taormina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsdale, NJ 07642 (Online Only)
I specialize in, but not limited to, areas of anxiety, depression, women’s issues, relationship issues, marital, family and grief.
Are you experiencing difficulties with life issues, circumstances and the current present-day crisis that may be provoking increased anxiety and frustration? Do you need to talk about your feelings, be heard and validated by a compassionate, trusted professional?
I specialize in, but not limited to, areas of anxiety, depression, women’s issues, relationship issues, marital, family and grief.
Are you experiencing difficulties with life issues, circumstances and the current present-day crisis that may be provoking increased anxiety and frustration? Do you need to talk about your feelings, be heard and validated by a compassionate, trusted professional?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Trauma and Stress Reduction. I provide trauma-informed, general psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, family, work, and academic problems, and those who wish to resolve traumatic events, sexual abuse, and/or domestic abuse. People have varying reasons to seek therapy, but generally they are experiencing discomfort in one or more areas of their everyday life. This discomfort may be experienced as depression, anxiety, anger, sleeping and eating problems, compulsive behaviors, and/or relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Trauma and Stress Reduction. I provide trauma-informed, general psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, family, work, and academic problems, and those who wish to resolve traumatic events, sexual abuse, and/or domestic abuse. People have varying reasons to seek therapy, but generally they are experiencing discomfort in one or more areas of their everyday life. This discomfort may be experienced as depression, anxiety, anger, sleeping and eating problems, compulsive behaviors, and/or relationship issues.
My post-graduate training and experience includes insight-oriented therapies (psychoanalytic and psychodynamic), couples, family, parent/child (dyadic), Internal Family Systems, expressive arts, infant mental health and therapeutic/restorative yoga.
Psychotherapy is a practice of deep listening and a process that provides the opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Therapy can help you feel connected, grounded and deeply understood; it facilitates the opportunity to work through current and older challenges, which are impacting you (and possibly your loved ones) in the present. My style is holistic, eclectic and relational. I provide a safe environment, listen deeply and engage genuinely with the individuals, couples and families I meet. I believe that we each possess the innate ability to transform our lives so we can flourish, create, connect, accept and thrive.
My post-graduate training and experience includes insight-oriented therapies (psychoanalytic and psychodynamic), couples, family, parent/child (dyadic), Internal Family Systems, expressive arts, infant mental health and therapeutic/restorative yoga.
Psychotherapy is a practice of deep listening and a process that provides the opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Therapy can help you feel connected, grounded and deeply understood; it facilitates the opportunity to work through current and older challenges, which are impacting you (and possibly your loved ones) in the present. My style is holistic, eclectic and relational. I provide a safe environment, listen deeply and engage genuinely with the individuals, couples and families I meet. I believe that we each possess the innate ability to transform our lives so we can flourish, create, connect, accept and thrive.
Loren A. Galese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
I believe everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives with encouragement, positive regard and by building effective lines of communication. My specialty areas include Self esteem in adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, stress and life changes, family conflict and relationship conflict. I believe in person center therapeutic approach, helping the client feel safe while giving them the tools to work towards overcoming their challenges in life.
I believe everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives with encouragement, positive regard and by building effective lines of communication. My specialty areas include Self esteem in adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, stress and life changes, family conflict and relationship conflict. I believe in person center therapeutic approach, helping the client feel safe while giving them the tools to work towards overcoming their challenges in life.
Nazeli M. Mouradian-Afarian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
I believe in family strength and I am dedicated to provide therapy that promotes individual growth and resiliency in clients and their family system.
When unresolved lifelong challenges cause feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, proper diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve general well-being. My clinical experience encompassed serving families and individuals who are going through life cycle changes such as developmental delays, ADHD, coping with grief/loss, adjustment to divorce, parenting support, adoption, chronic pain, and family estrangement. I aim to empower my clients to discover their best selves by utilizing my clinical expertise, and providing them with essential tools needed to attain their highest level of independent functioning.
I believe in family strength and I am dedicated to provide therapy that promotes individual growth and resiliency in clients and their family system.
When unresolved lifelong challenges cause feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, proper diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve general well-being. My clinical experience encompassed serving families and individuals who are going through life cycle changes such as developmental delays, ADHD, coping with grief/loss, adjustment to divorce, parenting support, adoption, chronic pain, and family estrangement. I aim to empower my clients to discover their best selves by utilizing my clinical expertise, and providing them with essential tools needed to attain their highest level of independent functioning.
I tailor therapy to meet your specific needs and expectations. You may be looking for help with relationships among family members or want to learn specific parenting techniques. You may be recovering from a traumatic life experience or uncomfortable and debilitating issues related to self-esteem, family and peer relationships, as well as career choices. I can help you better understand some of the reasons why you are unable to move to forward towards growth and independence at whatever your age.
I tailor therapy to meet your specific needs and expectations. You may be looking for help with relationships among family members or want to learn specific parenting techniques. You may be recovering from a traumatic life experience or uncomfortable and debilitating issues related to self-esteem, family and peer relationships, as well as career choices. I can help you better understand some of the reasons why you are unable to move to forward towards growth and independence at whatever your age.
Our Art Therapy practice is a special place for children, teens and adults for self discovery, emotional wellness, building self-esteem and expressing feelings. Our NJ team is highly trained in development challenges, self regulation, moods, anger management, bereavement, chronic illness, divorce, PTSD and anxiety.
Our Art Therapy practice is a special place for children, teens and adults for self discovery, emotional wellness, building self-esteem and expressing feelings. Our NJ team is highly trained in development challenges, self regulation, moods, anger management, bereavement, chronic illness, divorce, PTSD and anxiety.
Dr. Jerry Opthof
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LPC, LCADC, NCC, CSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Are you facing obstacles in your relationships, work, and/or education? These obstacles may be, feeling stuck; general unhappiness; sadness; high anxiety; anger; low motivation; confusion; and difficulty adjusting after a disappointment, failure, or loss. You do not have to hit bottom for the change to begin. You have taken the first step by looking for help. I am a licensed therapist who uses the most effective methods available for improving your mood, reducing your stress or improving your relationships. I help you find solutions to a wide range of life challenges.
Are you facing obstacles in your relationships, work, and/or education? These obstacles may be, feeling stuck; general unhappiness; sadness; high anxiety; anger; low motivation; confusion; and difficulty adjusting after a disappointment, failure, or loss. You do not have to hit bottom for the change to begin. You have taken the first step by looking for help. I am a licensed therapist who uses the most effective methods available for improving your mood, reducing your stress or improving your relationships. I help you find solutions to a wide range of life challenges.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
When your world has gone dark, I can help you find the light again. You’ve lost a loved one and hoped you’d be feeling better by now, but you’re not. You didn’t expect grief to be this hard. You might be afraid to talk about your loved one out of fear of feeling like a burden, fear of being judged, or worrying about upsetting others who are also grieving. While everyone else in your life may have expectations on how you should be grieving or living your life; I don’t. With me you'll be able to share what troubles you the most about your loss instead of keeping it inside. Together I can help you find a path out of darkness.
When your world has gone dark, I can help you find the light again. You’ve lost a loved one and hoped you’d be feeling better by now, but you’re not. You didn’t expect grief to be this hard. You might be afraid to talk about your loved one out of fear of feeling like a burden, fear of being judged, or worrying about upsetting others who are also grieving. While everyone else in your life may have expectations on how you should be grieving or living your life; I don’t. With me you'll be able to share what troubles you the most about your loss instead of keeping it inside. Together I can help you find a path out of darkness.
Parenting is hard, working is stressful, attempting to date during a pandemic is challenging and juggling EVERYTHING is exhausting. You don't have to keep all of these balls in motion alone. I create a professional, working relationship with each of my clients to give them the perspective, space and freedom to deconstruct the hurdles that they are facing, because trying to accomplish that by yourself is nearly impossible. Let's see what IS possible.
Parenting is hard, working is stressful, attempting to date during a pandemic is challenging and juggling EVERYTHING is exhausting. You don't have to keep all of these balls in motion alone. I create a professional, working relationship with each of my clients to give them the perspective, space and freedom to deconstruct the hurdles that they are facing, because trying to accomplish that by yourself is nearly impossible. Let's see what IS possible.
Lisa S. Karmin, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Making the decision to enter into therapy is often challenging. Choosing the right therapist to work with can make all the difference along that path . If you are experiencing dissatisfaction in your relationships and/ or in your day to day life albeit work or whatever you are engaged in, I am here to help you along your journey. If you are feeling stuck and unhappy with life choices, together we can work towards problem solving and achieving your goals .
Making the decision to enter into therapy is often challenging. Choosing the right therapist to work with can make all the difference along that path . If you are experiencing dissatisfaction in your relationships and/ or in your day to day life albeit work or whatever you are engaged in, I am here to help you along your journey. If you are feeling stuck and unhappy with life choices, together we can work towards problem solving and achieving your goals .
Hi! My name is Michelle Vallario, LCSW, owner of and sole practitioner at MIND Your Health Psychotherapy, LLC. After many years practicing social work in the acute care setting, followed by several more years providing individual psychotherapy as part of a group practice, I opened my own private practice in March 2018. At MIND Your Health Psychotherapy I used my educational background as a social worker to shape my clinical approach. I consider each patient as a part of his/her environment and tailor treatment to each patient's individual and specific needs.
Hi! My name is Michelle Vallario, LCSW, owner of and sole practitioner at MIND Your Health Psychotherapy, LLC. After many years practicing social work in the acute care setting, followed by several more years providing individual psychotherapy as part of a group practice, I opened my own private practice in March 2018. At MIND Your Health Psychotherapy I used my educational background as a social worker to shape my clinical approach. I consider each patient as a part of his/her environment and tailor treatment to each patient's individual and specific needs.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Kimberly Castillo, LPC, is a compassionate therapist at LifeStance Health, dedicated to helping clients throughout New Jersey. With a focus on empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard, she creates a supportive and encouraging environment where clients feel safe to explore their emotions. Kimberly is adept at providing constructive confrontation when necessary, helping clients to face and overcome their challenges. She serves a wide range of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Kimberly specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Kimberly Castillo, LPC, is a compassionate therapist at LifeStance Health, dedicated to helping clients throughout New Jersey. With a focus on empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard, she creates a supportive and encouraging environment where clients feel safe to explore their emotions. Kimberly is adept at providing constructive confrontation when necessary, helping clients to face and overcome their challenges. She serves a wide range of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Kimberly specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Whether you are a Medicare or private insurance subscriber, call me at (201)594-9900 and inquire about addressing your Depression, Anxiety, Marriage, Relationship or Transgender Issues, Or, if you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, my team of solution-focused therapists is ready, willing and capable of helping you to finally become the person you were meant to be. I look forward to initially discussing your issues with you to start you on your journey.
Whether you are a Medicare or private insurance subscriber, call me at (201)594-9900 and inquire about addressing your Depression, Anxiety, Marriage, Relationship or Transgender Issues, Or, if you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, my team of solution-focused therapists is ready, willing and capable of helping you to finally become the person you were meant to be. I look forward to initially discussing your issues with you to start you on your journey.
Samantha Tinter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Are you juggling multiple responsibilities? Feeling pulled in 99 different directions? Wondering if there is any escape from the stress and frustrations that can overwhelm us? Your pleasure of the day should not be grocery shopping without your kids in tow. It is so easy to lose our identity, especially now that we are trying to be all things to all people. Adulting in 2020, right? Up until now you have managed to kind of, sort of, keep it all together but it is obvious that this is not sustainable. Self-care should not be a luxury! Let's carve out time to focus on you and increase your bandwidth to be able to enjoy your life!
Are you juggling multiple responsibilities? Feeling pulled in 99 different directions? Wondering if there is any escape from the stress and frustrations that can overwhelm us? Your pleasure of the day should not be grocery shopping without your kids in tow. It is so easy to lose our identity, especially now that we are trying to be all things to all people. Adulting in 2020, right? Up until now you have managed to kind of, sort of, keep it all together but it is obvious that this is not sustainable. Self-care should not be a luxury! Let's carve out time to focus on you and increase your bandwidth to be able to enjoy your life!
Finding someone to talk to, the first step in therapy, is often the most difficult. I understand that the idea of opening up to someone, let alone a stranger, can be daunting, so I would like to offer you time, patience, empathy, and understanding. Life is a journey full of obstacles which may lead to depression, anxiety, confusion, or unhappiness. Sometimes we forget that we are the ones that know ourselves best. Therapy is a way to help yourself be the happiest you can be, and my role as a counselor is to walk that path with you.
Finding someone to talk to, the first step in therapy, is often the most difficult. I understand that the idea of opening up to someone, let alone a stranger, can be daunting, so I would like to offer you time, patience, empathy, and understanding. Life is a journey full of obstacles which may lead to depression, anxiety, confusion, or unhappiness. Sometimes we forget that we are the ones that know ourselves best. Therapy is a way to help yourself be the happiest you can be, and my role as a counselor is to walk that path with you.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.