Therapists in Westfield, NJ

I have an interactive approach involving nonjudgmental listening and insightful feedback. I specialize in depressive, anxiety, trauma and stress disorders, as well as couples and family therapy. I work with adolescents (12-17), young and middle aged adults and seniors. I have clinical training and experience in CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and trauma-informed therapy; mindfulness training; bereavement, grief and loss; and families in transition. I utilize the Gottman Method for couples and help clients manage conflict, deepen friendship and intimacy, and develop tools to work through fights, prevent escalation and avoid relapse.

My ideal client would be willing to work with me systemically, meaning someone willing to look beyond themselves and think, “Why is this happening?” instead of just thinking they are the problem. For example, if someone is coming in to work on depression and anxiety, my ideal client would be willing to explore the underlying issues contributing to the depression and anxiety instead of someone who is only looking for coping skills and such.

Throughout the therapeutic process, I will work with you on nurturing your needs and self-worth. I consider myself a relationship specialist that tunes into underlying relational issues to improve the understanding of oneself and their relationship to other interrelated systems. My approach is to track cycles of interactions and help one to better understand previous patterns and re-establish better connections and raise internal and external awareness. I utilize an open and flexible manner to understand challenges, promote insight, and cultivate growth and change.

Are you feeling stuck? Is it starting to impact the relationship with yourself or others? My clients are caring, well-intentioned, and often overextended individuals dealing with various responsibilities (career, education, relationships, health, friendship, family, financial stress, etc.) I help my clients establish healthy coping strategies for their stress and anxieties to restore their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. My office is a safe space to be human. It's truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they work through their challenges and embrace the aspects of life that are most important to them.

The path to parenthood is often bumpy. Whether you’re planning for a baby, coping with a loss, adjusting to parenthood, or have been trying for a while - you are not alone.  We provide evidence-based psychotherapy for all those involved in the parenthood journey - men, women, and couples. Our competent and nurturing therapists will team up with you to create an effective, cohesive plan to address your needs and reduce your stress.  We help treat all kinds of family-building challenges, from mild parenting stress and worry, severe perinatal depression and anxiety, traumatic birth experiences, to grieving the loss of a child.

Are you overwhelmed and scared by the thought of divorce? Are you struggling in your relationship and don't know what to do? Are you worried about the impact on the kids? I help individuals, couples and families struggling with these issues find a way to navigate through stressful and overwhelming experiences. Imagine what it would be like to have the relationship you've always wanted or if you had the support you needed to make the difficult decision to leave your relationship and move forward in your life.

I am available to come alongside my clients in their pain, challenges, and also successes. I provide a compassionate ear that understands the reality of the patterns that we can get caught in. I believe I can work with you towards growth, self-compassion, and empowerment. I recognize the challenges that come from living in a world that consistently pushes us to find our validation from the outside. Therefore I can help individuals, couples, and families to begin a journey of healing and repair that will benefit their relationships, past, present and future.

I love working with moms, young adults, and couples. I support clients navigating infertility and going through IVF and other treatments, or people who are pregnant and in the postpartum stage. I work with young adults who want to gain clarity on work and career issues or define who they are and the life they want to live. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team

My ideal client is a young adult facing overwhelming life challenges. They might feel lost amid trauma, loss, or big changes, even though they seem okay to others. They struggle with emotions like sadness and stress and need a safe place to talk, heal, and learn healthy ways to cope. They want to find peace and purpose, and they seek support to understand themselves better, grow, and face life with confidence. They're ready to explore, heal, and become the best version of themselves, knowing they don't have to do it alone.

"I'm so overwhelmed." "I'm not coping well." "I am so alone." "I'm really scared." "I feel I have no control." "I'm so angry." "I'm trying really hard to stay positive, (or sober/clean), but I don't know how much longer I can". Do any of these resonate with you? If you are finding it hard to feel grounded or connected, please know you are in no way alone. If managing daily uncertainty & unknowns have affected you emotionally and physically, mind and body both need your special attention. Navigating life transitions is challenging. However, our toughest challenges present opportunities for extraordinary growth.

I believe strongly that clients come in all different shapes and sizes and from different walks of life. Therefore, I do not have an ideal client, as my wish is to help anyone who needs it regardless of their experiences, needs, and goals. I welcome the experiences I will gain from having diverse clients.

An ideal client for a mental health professional would be an individual with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc., who demonstrates the motivation to change and improve their well-being. This client should be committed to attending therapy sessions regularly, keeping appointments, and actively engaging in the therapeutic process to manage or overcome their diagnosis.

A client who is continuously present physically and mentally for treatment is ideal. Despite setbacks and stressors, they still move forward, only taking a moment. Their issues can be environmental, situational, or psychological.

I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, Domestic Violence, and Anxiety. My ideal client is ready to be open and accepting of the therapeutic process, committed to participating and collaborating. My ideal client is looking to either begin or continue their healing journey from the past to gain a more insightful and healthy perspective on life in the now and future.

My ideal clients have self-awareness or the humility to be honest about themselves. It takes courage to own your strengths and challenges, but if we can talk about their truths, then we can work on manifesting them in their lives.

I believe that psychotherapy and coaching are gifts you give yourself. For the past 20 years, I have helped many competent, well-educated men and women whose lives, while "good on paper," are unsatisfying. They feel empty despite successes and have difficulties maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones. My clients feel stuck in their lives and want to make productive changes. I help them examine the ways they repeat the patterns which only lead us to disappointment. I can help you identify these roadblocks to happiness and guide you to create the life you want and deserve.

My aim is to help you feel less alone and more equipped to manage the uncomfortable experiences that stem from the wide-ranging impact of depression and anxiety. You may find that you are constantly doubting yourself, feeling you don't belong, avoiding people/events, feeling disconnected in relationships, or using maladaptive coping mechanisms. My approach to therapy focuses on building a connected and safe therapeutic relationship where we adjust unhelpful beliefs, process feelings, increase insight, and set goals to help you move towards increased resiliency and self-confidence.

I enjoy working with relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety and trauma. I specialize in working with adult survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma. My ideal client is someone who is ready to gain insight into their experiences, and to work towards personal growth. I will help you feel empowered, and more fulfilled.

Are you finding personal or work relationships to be difficult or unsatisfying? Are you feeling stuck in negative patterns and having trouble sorting it out on your own? Psychotherapy can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and loss, adjustment, substance abuse and more. My goal is to help clients overcome obstacles holding them back, building self-awareness, strength and resilience.