Family Therapy in Lodi, NJ
I have been working with families for over 30 years. During this time I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and couples. Many people begin therapy to work towards moving aside obstacles or issues that prevent movement forward, whatever that looks like to them...it is all individual. Although my expertise has always been in working with adolescents dealing with social, emotional, family or school issues, I feel equally capable when working with a family, a couple or an individual towards their goal.
I have been working with families for over 30 years. During this time I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and couples. Many people begin therapy to work towards moving aside obstacles or issues that prevent movement forward, whatever that looks like to them...it is all individual. Although my expertise has always been in working with adolescents dealing with social, emotional, family or school issues, I feel equally capable when working with a family, a couple or an individual towards their goal.
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Sometimes you just need someone to listen. Sometimes you just need to “get it off your chest”. I believe counseling is what you make it. Whatever direction works best for you, is the one I will use. I will always meet you where you are and we will walk this journey together. I have worked with a multitude of people including teenagers, young adults, mature adults and elderly in many different areas including issues related to coming of age, depression, family conflict, incarceration and anxiety to name a few.
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Sometimes you just need someone to listen. Sometimes you just need to “get it off your chest”. I believe counseling is what you make it. Whatever direction works best for you, is the one I will use. I will always meet you where you are and we will walk this journey together. I have worked with a multitude of people including teenagers, young adults, mature adults and elderly in many different areas including issues related to coming of age, depression, family conflict, incarceration and anxiety to name a few.
My experiences within the field have taught me about diversity, culture, intricate family systems, how environment and biology play a role in how we learn, function, and behave.
As a professional psychotherapist we offer counseling, support and empowerment, and help you to navigate through the most challenging times in your life. If you experience stress, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, unstable relationships, or just want to feel fulfilled, empowered, or happier in any area of your life, We are here for you. We carefully guide you to obtain necessary coping skills to achieve your personal goals and emotional stability in all areas of your life.
My experiences within the field have taught me about diversity, culture, intricate family systems, how environment and biology play a role in how we learn, function, and behave.
As a professional psychotherapist we offer counseling, support and empowerment, and help you to navigate through the most challenging times in your life. If you experience stress, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, unstable relationships, or just want to feel fulfilled, empowered, or happier in any area of your life, We are here for you. We carefully guide you to obtain necessary coping skills to achieve your personal goals and emotional stability in all areas of your life.
Maria Mercedes Mejia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lodi, NJ 07644 (Online Only)
Are you struggling confidence, feeling guilty, anger, tired, worried, difficulties making decisions , or intrusive thoughts? My practice works with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, intergenerational trauma, parenting, relationships stressors, work stress/challenges, and/or life transitions. I also work well with parents that are feeling overwhelmed, and struggle with healthy communication due to their own childhood trauma or upbringings. You can work on strengthening problem solving, parenting skills, setting boundaries, and modifying behaviors that are no longer helpful.
Are you struggling confidence, feeling guilty, anger, tired, worried, difficulties making decisions , or intrusive thoughts? My practice works with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, intergenerational trauma, parenting, relationships stressors, work stress/challenges, and/or life transitions. I also work well with parents that are feeling overwhelmed, and struggle with healthy communication due to their own childhood trauma or upbringings. You can work on strengthening problem solving, parenting skills, setting boundaries, and modifying behaviors that are no longer helpful.
Rebecca Dombrowsky-Henriquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lodi, NJ 07644
In my twenty years of working in the mental health field, I've learned that it is not the situation that can render us helpless, but the meaning we create about the situation. The judgments we make about ourselves and others can make a situation worse, creating anxiety, depression, or undue stress. I specialize in providing therapeutic interventions to decrease self defeating patterns and negative self-talk. You will be engaged in a partnership as treatment goals are identified to personalize your care. I specialize in the following therapies: DBT, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness Meditation, Hypnotherapy, and Imago Couple Therapy.
In my twenty years of working in the mental health field, I've learned that it is not the situation that can render us helpless, but the meaning we create about the situation. The judgments we make about ourselves and others can make a situation worse, creating anxiety, depression, or undue stress. I specialize in providing therapeutic interventions to decrease self defeating patterns and negative self-talk. You will be engaged in a partnership as treatment goals are identified to personalize your care. I specialize in the following therapies: DBT, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness Meditation, Hypnotherapy, and Imago Couple Therapy.
My style is personal and interactive with a strength-based approach rooted in respect for each individual I see.
Each person brings an unique set of strengths and challenges to our sessions. I listen to the unique needs and concerns and provide feedback based on exploration of those issues which interfere with a person's ability to live life to the fullest-whether it be the self-image of a child,concern of a parent, self-esteem of an adolescent, confusion of a young adult, life challenges of an adult, grief and loss of an older adult.
My style is personal and interactive with a strength-based approach rooted in respect for each individual I see.
Each person brings an unique set of strengths and challenges to our sessions. I listen to the unique needs and concerns and provide feedback based on exploration of those issues which interfere with a person's ability to live life to the fullest-whether it be the self-image of a child,concern of a parent, self-esteem of an adolescent, confusion of a young adult, life challenges of an adult, grief and loss of an older adult.
If you’re grappling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or lack of direction and are highly motivated to embrace change, you’re not alone. Life’s challenges can be overwhelming. It’s natural to feel lost or unsure at times, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I’m here to empathize with your struggles, empower you with guidance, and challenge you to overcome obstacles. Together, we’ll find clarity and strength, working towards a brighter, more hopeful future. Reach out today to start this transformative journey.
If you’re grappling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or lack of direction and are highly motivated to embrace change, you’re not alone. Life’s challenges can be overwhelming. It’s natural to feel lost or unsure at times, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I’m here to empathize with your struggles, empower you with guidance, and challenge you to overcome obstacles. Together, we’ll find clarity and strength, working towards a brighter, more hopeful future. Reach out today to start this transformative journey.
PBL Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lodi, NJ 07644 (Online Only)
Tending to your spirit, soul, and body to become your better self. Addressing the total person and becoming happy, healthy, and whole. If that is your goal for 2024, call and make an appointment. My name is Perla. I am a Christian therapist. My goal and purpose is to help others become their better self. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Andrews University. I have devoted the past ten years to helping others to achieve their full potential. I can help you!
Tending to your spirit, soul, and body to become your better self. Addressing the total person and becoming happy, healthy, and whole. If that is your goal for 2024, call and make an appointment. My name is Perla. I am a Christian therapist. My goal and purpose is to help others become their better self. I graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Andrews University. I have devoted the past ten years to helping others to achieve their full potential. I can help you!
I am a straightforward person who values humor and compassion in relationships. I will not dispense advice but will challenge you to think about yourself in new ways, encourage you to look at yourself honestly and talk about painful issues that you keep at a distance. My role is to help you figure out what needs to change in your life and then help you make those changes.The goal is for you to develop trust in your own wisdom and judgment so that you learn to look inside yourself for the answers you seek.
I am a straightforward person who values humor and compassion in relationships. I will not dispense advice but will challenge you to think about yourself in new ways, encourage you to look at yourself honestly and talk about painful issues that you keep at a distance. My role is to help you figure out what needs to change in your life and then help you make those changes.The goal is for you to develop trust in your own wisdom and judgment so that you learn to look inside yourself for the answers you seek.
Laura Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lodi, NJ 07644
Not accepting new clients
My approach is inclusive and flexible, carried out in joint collaboration with you or your family.
Life brings change and challenges, sometimes without warning or without our permission. Understandably, these periods can be stressful and frustrating for us and for our families. We do our best to respond to the curveballs that life throws at us in order to move forward. Sometimes, we find that we are not able to push forward as well as we'd like to. You are not alone-- and asking for support is okay. Although we can't stop change from affecting our lives, connecting with a trusted professional to share our story is the first step to regaining control and to letting go of some of that weight on our shoulders.
My approach is inclusive and flexible, carried out in joint collaboration with you or your family.
Life brings change and challenges, sometimes without warning or without our permission. Understandably, these periods can be stressful and frustrating for us and for our families. We do our best to respond to the curveballs that life throws at us in order to move forward. Sometimes, we find that we are not able to push forward as well as we'd like to. You are not alone-- and asking for support is okay. Although we can't stop change from affecting our lives, connecting with a trusted professional to share our story is the first step to regaining control and to letting go of some of that weight on our shoulders.
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Yulia Braginsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hackensack, NJ 07601 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I specialize in helping women managing life transitions and recovering from mood and anxiety disorders. I have worked with women to help them to successfully move through life challenges including motherhood, balancing family life and career, and dealing with losses. I hear from some women how overwhelmed they are. Yet, women are resilient and I have skills, passion and experience to help make their lives more fulfilling. Clients appreciate my empathy, authenticity, sense of humor, and my understanding of different cultures.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I specialize in helping women managing life transitions and recovering from mood and anxiety disorders. I have worked with women to help them to successfully move through life challenges including motherhood, balancing family life and career, and dealing with losses. I hear from some women how overwhelmed they are. Yet, women are resilient and I have skills, passion and experience to help make their lives more fulfilling. Clients appreciate my empathy, authenticity, sense of humor, and my understanding of different cultures.
Maria Domingo Akeju
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Family systems therapy.
My clients want to realize how to use their inherent strengths to make the internal shift necessary to help them achieve the equilibrium that they need in their lives.
Family systems therapy.
My clients want to realize how to use their inherent strengths to make the internal shift necessary to help them achieve the equilibrium that they need in their lives.
William Defilippo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hackensack, NJ 07601 (Online Only)
Bill uses many treatment modalities ( family systems theory, structural family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, behavior modification) but lands on the one that is uniquely suited for you during your presentation.
Bill DeFilippo is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience providing mental health services to adults, children, families, and couples. He is an advocate for strengthening one's ability to understand and improve oneself in an often complex world. He prides himself on the ability to quickly develop rapport with clients as they journey together toward achieving greater life balance. Bill's specialties include—but are not limited to—life stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family discord, and relationship dysfunction.
Bill uses many treatment modalities ( family systems theory, structural family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, behavior modification) but lands on the one that is uniquely suited for you during your presentation.
Bill DeFilippo is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience providing mental health services to adults, children, families, and couples. He is an advocate for strengthening one's ability to understand and improve oneself in an often complex world. He prides himself on the ability to quickly develop rapport with clients as they journey together toward achieving greater life balance. Bill's specialties include—but are not limited to—life stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family discord, and relationship dysfunction.
As a licensed clinician of 24 years and uppermost in my treatment is concern for my clients well being, their trust in me, and the use of my expertise in helping them become a well functioning individual. The issue of confidentiality is of prime importance in working with people. My motto is, 'the client first', and I work at their pace and use their needs to mutually assess, explore and cultivate treatment goals and options. On an as need basis I will contact other family members to carefully understand the family system and know the family world of the client.
As a licensed clinician of 24 years and uppermost in my treatment is concern for my clients well being, their trust in me, and the use of my expertise in helping them become a well functioning individual. The issue of confidentiality is of prime importance in working with people. My motto is, 'the client first', and I work at their pace and use their needs to mutually assess, explore and cultivate treatment goals and options. On an as need basis I will contact other family members to carefully understand the family system and know the family world of the client.
-challenges which include family dynamics, couples counseling, anger management, life transitions, stress management, work/life balance, and parenting skills.
I am a licensed psychologist in NJ and NY and I have been working as a clinical psychologist for 13 years to improve my patients' quality of life, strengthen their relationships, and develop self awareness, emotional stability, and a positive sense of self. I welcome individuals, couples, and families, as well as young adults and adults. My patients often come to me seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and depression; I help them to develop better coping skills, mindfulness, and improved adjustment and communication skills. At times in life, many of us will require guidance in various areas to navigate interpersonal challenges:
-challenges which include family dynamics, couples counseling, anger management, life transitions, stress management, work/life balance, and parenting skills.
I am a licensed psychologist in NJ and NY and I have been working as a clinical psychologist for 13 years to improve my patients' quality of life, strengthen their relationships, and develop self awareness, emotional stability, and a positive sense of self. I welcome individuals, couples, and families, as well as young adults and adults. My patients often come to me seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and depression; I help them to develop better coping skills, mindfulness, and improved adjustment and communication skills. At times in life, many of us will require guidance in various areas to navigate interpersonal challenges:
Advance Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Teterboro, NJ 07699
We are currently accepting referrals for individual, family, couples, and group therapy.
Advance Counseling Center is an outpatient program within Advance Housing, Inc. that offers individuals and families an array of wellness services to support, enhance and improve their quality of life. All clinical staff use treatment interventions that incorporate research and evidenced-based practices. Group practice is informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT will help you or your loved on with ongoing conflicts in relationships; intense and rapid mood; difficulty stuffing emotions, then "blowing up" at others; inability to relax; impulsive or reactive decisions you often regret; avoiding responsibilities; and feeling overwhelmed.We have staff trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).
We are currently accepting referrals for individual, family, couples, and group therapy.
Advance Counseling Center is an outpatient program within Advance Housing, Inc. that offers individuals and families an array of wellness services to support, enhance and improve their quality of life. All clinical staff use treatment interventions that incorporate research and evidenced-based practices. Group practice is informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT will help you or your loved on with ongoing conflicts in relationships; intense and rapid mood; difficulty stuffing emotions, then "blowing up" at others; inability to relax; impulsive or reactive decisions you often regret; avoiding responsibilities; and feeling overwhelmed.We have staff trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I am a big family person.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I strive to create a non-judgmental environment for my clients where they feel welcomed, respected, heard, and have the support they deserve while collaboratively working towards their goals. The most rewarding part about being a mental health counselor is being able to witness individuals bettering themselves and overcoming obstacles whether they are big or small. As a counselor, I know that every individual is unique; therefore, I work with the client based on their needs and at a pace they are comfortable with, while also trying to challenge them in making steps towards their progress.
I am a big family person.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I strive to create a non-judgmental environment for my clients where they feel welcomed, respected, heard, and have the support they deserve while collaboratively working towards their goals. The most rewarding part about being a mental health counselor is being able to witness individuals bettering themselves and overcoming obstacles whether they are big or small. As a counselor, I know that every individual is unique; therefore, I work with the client based on their needs and at a pace they are comfortable with, while also trying to challenge them in making steps towards their progress.
InStride Health offers every patient and family a dedicated, multidisciplinary care team including a psychiatrist, therapist and exposure coach who work together throughout treatment.
InStride Health specializes in treating young patients whose anxiety or OCD is causing significant impairment in life (ie., school avoidance, social isolation, family disruption, and physical manifestations.) Practicing evidence-based treatment (CBT, ACT, components of DBT) with an emphasis on exposure, the InStride team empowers youth to face their fears and build resilience.
InStride Health offers every patient and family a dedicated, multidisciplinary care team including a psychiatrist, therapist and exposure coach who work together throughout treatment.
InStride Health specializes in treating young patients whose anxiety or OCD is causing significant impairment in life (ie., school avoidance, social isolation, family disruption, and physical manifestations.) Practicing evidence-based treatment (CBT, ACT, components of DBT) with an emphasis on exposure, the InStride team empowers youth to face their fears and build resilience.
I am a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with a profound commitment to holistic and culturally competent therapy. My practice encompasses virtual counseling, interactive workshops, and tailored programs designed to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and enhance emotional well-being. Drawing on my background in art, I incorporate creative methods into the therapeutic process, which significantly aids in emotional healing and personal growth.
I am a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with a profound commitment to holistic and culturally competent therapy. My practice encompasses virtual counseling, interactive workshops, and tailored programs designed to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and enhance emotional well-being. Drawing on my background in art, I incorporate creative methods into the therapeutic process, which significantly aids in emotional healing and personal growth.
Dr Stanley M. Spergel is a licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist and fellow of the American Orthopsychiatric Association with offices in Teaneck and Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. He is the founding director of the Family Resource Center and has been in both group and individual private practice since 1981. Dr Spergel specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults using a variety of treatment modalities and has a special interest in hypnotherapy.
Dr Stanley M. Spergel is a licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist and fellow of the American Orthopsychiatric Association with offices in Teaneck and Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. He is the founding director of the Family Resource Center and has been in both group and individual private practice since 1981. Dr Spergel specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults using a variety of treatment modalities and has a special interest in hypnotherapy.
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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.