Family Therapy in Wildwood Crest, NJ

Good day to you! My educational background is in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology with a Post Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. I began my career in providing behavioral and mental healthcare services in 2004. Since that time, I have devoted myself to helping youth, adolescents, and adults address neurodiverse needs. In June of 2016, I founded Beautiful Minds to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of youth, families, and adults living in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

I am a NJ Licensed Psychologist & a NJ Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor with more than 30 years experience. I use a biopsychosocial model of assessment. I have worked in a number of places including: a domestic violence shelter, prisons, drug treatment facilities, colleges, a high school, nursing facilities, Joint Base MDL & Disability Determinations. I provide Telemedicine Only treatment (not face to face). for State of NJ Residents Only. We meet through a therapy portal. I do not provide couples, or family therapy, or treatment in Spanish. Emails with a phone number typically get a faster response.

Hello! I am a doctorate level Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years experience working with people of all ages with a variety of issues and concerns. I named my practice Vantage Point Counseling because a vantage point is a place or position affording a good view of something. My goal is to help you do just that: I want to help you achieve wellness and enhance your ability to cope, overcome barriers or past experiences, and experience the change you're looking for.

If you are ready to learn to be joyful and find a new meaning in life, I am here to support you in therapy. Are you currently experiencing challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Are you looking forward to learn better ways of communicating, and how to get along with others? Are you ready to learn better coping skills, get your self-confidence back, and finally put yourself first? I am here to support you on your healing journey. My clinical experience is in individual, couples and family therapy. I specialize in supporting clients who are in relationship with high earning partners.

As family therapist, you can count on me to consider the challenges you are facing, and work to help you identify resources needed for both personal and relational healing. My therapeutic model is Contextual Family Therapy, an approach that considers issues of fairness in relationships, family of origin loyalties, and the balance of give and take (reciprocity) as a path to relational fulfillment. Recognizing that each person brings his/her unique view of life, you can expect that I will be open and work to help you realize the fullness of your potential as an individual and/or relational partner.

I work with adolescents and adults, specifically those who are looking for support around experiencing anxiousness in their family dynamics, relationships, and path. I offer support around navigating challenges and healthy development. In turn, clients are able to increase their self-worth and confidence to embody who they want to be and live a rewarding life.

The adults and teenagers I work with, individually and with family supports involved, have made the conscious decision to meet with me in hopes of feeling better in whatever way is genuine to them, whatever they may be up against emotionally, mentally and behaviorally. In return, I find fulfillment and pride in developing a trusting, empathetic, and effective therapeutic partnership with the goal to process issues at hand, find accessible and effective solutions, and help them get back on track to a happier, healthier life!

Surfside Recovery Services Inc is a Non-Profit organization that only sees folks suffering from addiction and their families. Ian Koch is a Masters level Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Nationally Certified Addiction Specialist and a person in long term recovery. He has been focused on helping addicts/alcoholics and their families recover from addiction for over 15 years. Check out SoberNJ.com for more info.

Areas of specialty include: developing communication strategies focused on improving relationships in step-families/blended families, and for individuals and couples. Additional areas of treatment include: counseling divorce/separation and break-up issues, infidelity, restructuring life following a loss, catastrophic event, managing cancer survivorship and developing coping strategies following life transitions (loss of job/graduating from college), supportive treatment for infertility struggles, as well as, treatment for anxiety, depression, and stress. My extensive nursing background, coupled with my Masters Degree therapy training and experience, have given me a deeper depth of empathy and understanding of life's challenges.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I aim to help those who may be at a point of feeling voiceless, hopeless and at times lost. I provide clients with an empathetic, nurturing approach, while also encouraging self-reflection and working towards being your best self. I began my career working in psychiatric unit and crisis units, psychiatric community homes, and currently working with children, adolescents, and adults addressing their mental health needs. I enjoy creating a therapeutic relationship that allows for honesty, enthusiasm, and success.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile! I do not believe that I have one ideal client. I work well with the younger population, especially when it comes to things like bullying and anxiety, because I have the most experience with this group and with these problems. What I am looking for in an "ideal client" is the drive to improve oneself. By seeking out a therapist and attending therapy a client has already taken steps to help themselves and in doing so has become my ideal client. A person that wants the help to change or grow in some aspect of their lives.

Shore Counseling of Cape May Court House began in 2007 with the mission to provide counseling services to individuals, adolescents, couples and families. We strive to offer affordable treatment in a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere where patients feel secure, connected and heard on their journey to healing. Together, our knowledgeable and compassionate team dedicates their extensive expertise to helping individuals overcome a wide array of issues.

Ready to dive deeper into yourself and just be you? As a licensed professional counselor, I believe understanding and loving your authentic self is the key to happiness and stability in life. I’ve been practicing for over two decades and work with adults 18-99+ who want to understand themselves better and live their lives to the fullest. My solution-focused approach combines left-brained schema theory and some right-brained art expression when feeling stuck. I will always work with you to tailor the dialogue and treatment plan to meet your needs. Congratulations on taking that first step!

Psychotherapy is a process of resolution, discovery, and relationship. My approach to treatment allows the opportunity for dialogue in a safe, relaxed and confidential environment. While suffering is an unavoidable aspect of our lives, I assist my clients in gaining an understanding of their own strengths and abilities to overcome many difficulties.

Do you struggle with feeling under-appreciated in your closest relationships? Do you believe you give so much, only to be let down by those who you care the most about? Do you seem to have a pattern of attracting people who hurt you? Is it hard to get others to listen to you? I understand and I am here to help! My professional identity focuses on unraveling patterns of interpersonal dysfunction, often triggered by trauma and adverse experiences in both childhood and adulthood. My goal is to help you achieve a sense of increased personal wellness and overcome the unhealthy relationship patterns you seem to be stuck in.

Empowering children, adults and families to overcome obstacles that hinder them from living their best life motivates me. Helping others understand the possibility of change, benefits of personal growth and becoming their best self is evidenced throughout my nonjudgmental, strengths based approach to counseling. Since therapy is an individual process, I utilize a combination of evidenced based treatment modalities and approaches to meet individuals unique needs.

Sometimes life is just overwhelming and challenging. Whether you're experiencing a major life change or feel something is missing in life, therapy is an opportunity to uncover the path of moving forward. We all need help at different points in our lives. Whether it is struggling with relationships, addiction, depression, anxiety, fear, anger, or emotional pain, everyone deserves to heal and grow through our hardships.

For the last 20 years, I have worked passionately to help people overcome trauma, adversity, attachment challenges, and struggles with depression and anxiety. No one should have to struggle alone. I use a strength-based method to help process what has led you to where you are now and to create a plan to move you to where you want to be.