Therapists in Monmouth County, NJ

Phyllis Alongi, PhD, LPC, ACS. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with numerous years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, and adults and over ten years of teaching experience. I believe therapy is about change; facilitated by focusing on an individual's strengths. I take a non-judgmental, empathetic approach to the therapeutic relationship and believe in the mind-body-spirit connection with mental health and wellness. I utilize a myriad of counseling modalities including Sandplay Therapy. A Clinical Supervisor since 2014. I offer quality, meaningful clinical supervision. I am a Reiki practitioner.

I assist clients in navigating life's changes and challenges in a positive, healthy manner. I utilize cognitive behavioral, trauma informed care, and mindfulness techniques to work with clients to manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, school related issues, peer interactions/social anxiety, family issues and other areas of concern.

How do we make sense of our stuff? This is a critical question. Life can be challenging and sometimes we can’t understand what we are experiencing and why. Much of our ability to overcome adversity originates from our mindset- how we process our experiences. It is the lens through which we view our reality. Essentially, what contributes to our overall well-being is not necessarily the absence of setbacks but rather how we respond to these experiences. I work with my clients to help them shift their mindset and to find meaning in all of life’s experiences.

I specialize in helping adolescents, adults and families with varying levels of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, grief, trauma, family dynamics and relationship issues, while working collaboratively with family members, schools and other support systems to ensure there is wrap-around support on a client’s journey. I am also passionate about assisting those who have experienced trauma by helping them overcome the psychological, relational and physical impact it has had on their lives and bodies through a holistic, whole body approach.

Finding a trustworthy and compassionate individual with whom you can be vulnerable and share your most fragile moments, is necessary in order for healing to occur. My approach is collaborative in nature and tailored to fulfill each client’s needs. My goal is to help the individual, couple, or family explore, identify, and change cycles that maintain suffering in life.

I have worked with adolescents experiencing a variety of challenges including life/college transitions, anxiety, self-harm, depression, grief/loss, behavioral issues, family dysfunction and parent/child conflict, school avoidance, and peer relationships. My approach to therapy is a person-centered, holistic approach with an emphasis on empowerment, collaboration, advocacy, and validation. With a focus on childhood, adolescent, and young adulthood, I have experience with a variety of challenges facing young people today and utilize only evidence-based modalities for treatment.

Navesink Psychological Services (NPS) was founded by Matthew G. Strobel, Psy.D., a certified school psychologist and licensed psychologist. We offer a range of services including individual and family therapy, evaluations, sport psychology (including Esports), and special education consultation/advocacy.

If you’re reading this congratulations on taking the first step towards achieving your goals. You’ve decided to reach out and sometimes that is the hardest part. For over 15 years I’ve enjoyed helping those navigate the path to healing. I believe a safe and empathic environment is the foundation to this path. My practice works with those facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, performance issues, adoption, and relationship conflict. After many years behind the athletic bench I also have a passion for working with athletes and performers seeking to enhance the mental side of their game or barriers that impact their performance.

Change is a natural part of life, but that doesn't always mean it is comfortable. Transitions can include adolescence, moving into adulthood, relocation, the birth of a child, marriage, break-ups, starting a new career, empty nesting, retirement or the loss of a loved one. These events are exciting opportunities to grow, but they can also lead to stress, anxiety, depression, or abuse of drugs or alcohol. Develop the path forward in a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space. Together we can explore ways to achieve a peaceful and fulfilled life. Change can be difficult. A commitment to try something different is the first step.

My experience and specialized interests include working with individuals who are dealing with employment-related matters in high-demand/high-profile industries; experiencing concerns related to body image, sex, and sexuality; diagnosed or suspect mental illness; identified as LGBTQIA; justice-impacted; and in the higher education community.

I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in individual and familypsychotherapy and chemical dependency. I work with all aspects of addiction, both individually and within a family system. Focusing on the awareness of the connection that often exists between family of origin and adult behavior, my treatment philosophy is tailored to helping clients to utilize the connection of these experiences in a positive way. I am committed to bringing empathy and compassion to the difficult and challenging therapeutic process that promotes growth and well-being. I feel privileged as a therapist to assist in one's journey of self-discovery and emotional fulfillment.

At Healing on Hudson, we maintain that therapy must feel warm, engaging, and connective, but can even be seen as humorous, optimistic, and enjoyable. I am an individual and family therapist with over fourteen years of experience. Formerly the Clinical Director of a leading eating disorder treatment center in Manhattan, I founded Healing on Hudson, a boutique and specialized group practice.

I will help you learn and develop skills to reduce stress and overcome the challenges you are experiencing. I will help you manage feelings of depression and elevate your mood. I will assist you in reducing the intensity of anger and anxiety. I will help you acquire and practice communication skills to improve your family and social relationships. Our work together will aid in your emotional, psychological, and physical growth. I will help you take action and make change.

I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who has over 25 years of counseling experience. I have provided counseling for adolescences and adults from many different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I am very sensitive to individual differences and will provide an atmosphere of trust, safety, and protect the confidentiality of my clients. It is my goal to assist individuals, couples, and families in identifying the issues and develop strategies for positive solutions.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, lonely and isolated? Do you find change to be difficult and unsure of where to begin? Are you looking for a form of therapy that is accessible, but you can still get quality services? Taking the first step towards healing can be difficult and a lot of self-doubt/ uncertainty can come up when seeking help. Journey of the Mind Mental Health Counseling is a fully virtual private practice with clinicians that are compassionate and are passionate about the work they do with their clients.

Kimberly Kirchofer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with 10 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families seeking help with anxiety, trauma, anger management, self esteem, depression, life transitions, family counseling, and relationship issues. Kimberly graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Kean University. Kimberly utilizes a collaborative approach tapping into relational, strength based, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, emotional, holistic therapies always catering to each individual’s needs.

The mind is where everything is processed which determines how an individual thinks, believes, and reacts to the game of life. Blurred vision does not discriminate. It can allow unwanted thoughts to take over and set the individual on a path that is not demonstrating a "Beautiful Expression of Life". Everything starts and ends in the mind therefore, the life scripts of your mind (way of thinking) needs to be accountable to living life more abundantly and loving yourself. This premise is crucial as one navigates life's relationships of spirituality, family, vocation, and leisure.

Hello and welcome to my practice. Asking for help is not easy, so I am so glad you are here! Therapists are not a one size fits all and finding the right fit for you, your family, and/or your child is so important for therapy to be successful. My approach with clients is always collaborative, genuine and warm, and I use both empathy and humor. I am client-centered, strengths based, and solutions focused. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities to correspond with the needs of each individual client, meeting them where they are at.

Adolescence is a complex journey; one that can trigger intense feelings of sadness frustration, self doubt, loneliness and fear. Without the proper tools to navigate these roads, a young female can find herself entangled in darkness. Although this period in her life will pass, the residual effect of her decisions and experiences as a teenager, can impact the path she continues on throughout her lifetime. Now more than ever, your daughter needs the appropriate support as she works to gain a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of herself and the world around her.