Family Therapy in Hoboken, NJ

LANI SOMMER-PADILLA, LCSW, is a New Jersey state licensed psychotherapist focusing on individual, couples and family psychotherapy. Among her areas of expertise are marital and family relationship issues, parenting adolescents, school refusal, and the treatment of depression and anxiety.

Our philosophy is simple; one size does not fit all. What works for you is what works. At Skeleton Key you can expect our experienced professionals to practice a non-judgmental, client centered approach to therapy. Our focus is on you. Your personal growth and wellness are the primary concerns. All of our Therapists utilize evidence-based modalities clinically proven to be effective, we will custom tailor them to meet your specific needs.

I am invested in providing a safe and compassionate space for you to begin a journey of healing and self-discovery. As a therapist, I understand that seeing a therapist can be both terrifying but also liberating. It is my honor to guide you through this process with unconditional positive regard, respect, and no judgement. My experience (residential, hospital, schools, in-community) has shaped my deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each person; I tailor my therapeutic techniques to suit your specific needs and goals.

I believe that therapy is a partnership! There are times in our lives when we need to get an empathetic, objective, and professional perspective for the many challenges life brings our way. I have been working with people just like yourself, in the process of healing, for over 15 years.

I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I have an eclectic approach to working with and helping meet the needs of those I serve. This approach is guided by psychodynamic principles to understand and address the underlying issues leading to one's challenges. A crucial piece to my approach is consultation and collaboration with parents to facilitate the improvement of children's development and psychological well-being, as well as that of the family.

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, feelings of low self-worth or want to make changes in your life we are here to help you. We will support you on your counseling journey but also challenge you and bring insight into your situation to show you where blindspots may occur. If you are in a new relationship and don't want to sabotage where things are going or are newly engaged or married we are here to help you transition to the next stage of your life. Our office works with a lot of clients experiencing a quarter life crisis figuring out the many challenges that happen after college into a work life balance.

Do you repeat patterns of behavior that are unproductive or self sabotaging? Are you sleepless at times and preoccupied with the same script in your head? Perhaps you need assistance overcoming problems with relationships whether professional, peer, family or romantic. It's important for you to have a good quality of life and feel a sense of well being at all ages. I can help you work through the life experiences that make you uncomfortable and anxious. The fact that you are uncomfortable is good news. You are ready for change.

Your teen is going through a difficult time in their life. Teenage years are filled with self doubt, questioning identity, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, relationship problems, family conflict, and school difficulties. A lot of teens keep their feelings and issues inside. It is normal for them to start to share less with their parents. Therapy can help your teen to open up to a professional about the issues they are experiencing and to process their feelings better so that they can feel their best. As a teen therapist, I build rapport rapidly with teens and they enjoy having a safe place to talk about their problems.

Our life is composed of relationships. Whether romantic, platonic or familial, the dynamics of those connections often elucidate and define who we are. As a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I work from a systemic framework to help you understand how your patterns of relating were developed, and how to overcome dysfunctional behaviors.

I am a licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, parents, and families. I provide both psychotherapy and parent consultation and conduct neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations. My style is collaborative, empathic, and direct. I work with a range of clinical issues, including anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship concerns, parenting, family stress, life transitions, and behavioral, attention and learning problems. I am passionate about working with individuals and parents to strengthen resilience in coping with life's challenges and enhancing quality of life.

Arianna specializes in working with children and adolescents who experience anxiety, communication challenges, challenging behaviors, and struggles with focus and attention. She has extensive experience in the field of special needs and believes in taking a whole child approach, including family members in the process, to reach therapeutic goals.

I have been working with families, individuals and couples for 35 years to identify and explore recurring patterns that prevent a person from living a rich, fulfilling and meaningful life. I collaborate with clients, using a Family Systems framework, to explore those issues that are contributing to relationship conflict, work difficulties and low self-esteem that often result in anxiety, depression and addiction. Our work together will explore roles, patterns, and conflicts in one's family of origin as well as how they continue to impede one's life in the present.

Therapy can be scary for some and trusting someone with some of your deepest thoughts and feelings may be something you are not used to. New Zen Counseling is about each individual and your challenges and needs will be heard. I thrive on building connections with people because through connections we build trust. With trust, we can process how we can improve. Therapy is not just about what is going wrong, but also what is going right. I have experience in various settings including hospitals, schools, residential programs, and in-home services.

Hey, my name is Marrium Guirguis and I am here to help you wherever you are in life. I believe we all have a story to tell and regardless of how similar two experiences sound, they will still be very different from each other and deserve to be heard, validated and worked with uniquely. Throughout my career, I have specialized in working with adults and adolescents 14+ with PTSD, Anxiety, working with survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence, family dynamics, supportive therapy through challenges, people with disabilities, and young couples.

My psychoanalytic training and my 20 years work experience has taught me the importance of understanding the full individual and his/her own unique experience in the world. In therapy, I provide a supportive environment that focuses on symptom-reduction while also exploring underlying roots of emotional discomfort. I encourage self-exploration, emotional processing and self-acceptance. I believe in helping clients understand how their past experiences impacts their lives, and in utilizing the therapeutic relationship to foster clients' growth and self-fulfillment. I find psychotherapy to be powerful and exciting and I consider it a privilege to help people strive for their potential.

I created JK Therapy to help individuals & families live the best life they can by making them aware of the conscious and unconscious reasons they face challenges. By gaining this knowledge through the therapeutic process, you will begin to restructure your life for the better; diminishing and ultimately ridding yourself of the reasons you began therapy. Visit www.jktherapy.com today to learn more and sign-up to my mailing list.

I have been helping clients realize their full potential in a caring and supportive atmosphere for over 20 years. Most of my time has been spent in private practice in Hoboken, NJ. I believe in tailoring my approach to the client, keeping in mind what techniques are most successful for specific issues. My style is feedback oriented as I believe meaningful interaction is critical to success for the client. I offer individual, marriage/couples, and family psychotherapy utilizing a solution-oriented approach. My areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, relationships and grief counseling.

Pronouns include she/they; 1st person references include I/We. I am devoted to helping humans (beings/persons) live in full health, wellness and presence and believes in limitless possibilities. I work with each person at their pace - meeting them where they are/as they are – ‘walking’ together on the journey through Life. The client-therapist relationship is a partnership – mutually growing and supporting the client(s) in their wholeness. Utilizing a Strengths Perspective, clients are seen in their power, while at the core of the relationship, is their unique insight and understanding of them Self & the Collective

My name is Dr. Kerry Pitter. I am a licensed psychologist in NY & NJ. I serve as the Clinical Director of Progressive Option Support Services. At times, people experience frustration, confusion, conflicts and stresses which appear to be insurmountable. If this is your story, then we are so pleased that you've taken the first step towards wellness. If you are suffering with anxiety, depression, diminished self-confidence or stress resulting from strained relationships with family, friends, romantic partners, or co-workers, don't endure it alone. Our team of therapists are trained to address a myriad of mental health issues.