Helping you create the life that you want is my passion. Perhaps you want to work on your self-esteem, relationships, a struggling career, the demands of your family life...or the grief and change that comes with a separation, divorce or any kind of loss. I have been told that my therapeutic style is warm and engaging, and that my office provides an inviting space where clients can comfortably and safely explore their issues. I appreciate each and every person's journey and I understand the strength and courage required to change...and to reach out for support.

Do you ever have the feeling that if you could talk to someone you would feel less anxious, worried or depressed about a situation or issue? Do you ever feel that perhaps, if someone would listen to your concerns and "get it", you might be able to make "sense out of nonsense"? My clients are the drivers, directors and deciders of their talk sessions. You bring your areas of concern to the table and in a safe and trusting setting we join hands in a collaborative effort to make "sense out of nonsense". Pieces of the puzzle start to fit.

I am a clinical psychologist who works with individual children, adolescents and adults. I believe successful treatment is based upon a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Changing patterns of behavior, ways of thinking and relating to others can be daunting and requires a patient and understanding therapist who can help you tackle the problem from different angles.

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, nurturing and nonjudgmental environment in which my clients can openly express their emotional needs and find solutions to the challenges life brings. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years experience specializing in preteens, adolescents, young adults and families. I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, low self esteem, bullying, relationship and peer issues, academic issues, loss and divorce I believe the most success in therapy comes from focusing on the individual's needs and building on their strengths.

My goal is to help individuals and families uncover their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't always change difficult situations, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. Seeing a situation in a new way, becoming aware of what we can and cannot control, or learning coping skills for managing our circumstances can significantly improve our daily lives.

The opportunity for children and adolescents to build upon their strengths by developing a skill set related to their social and emotional world is empowering. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and parents with concerns related to learning disabilities, anxiety, attentional difficulties, and behavior challenges. Through a genuine care and consideration for the individual characteristics of the child and family, I strive to facilitate positive change and provide concrete tools with the goal of navigating one's inner and social world in a balanced and focused manner.

Now, more than ever, it is important to be armed with a strong social support network. Whether you are a teenager feeling isolated from your friends, a young adult feeling like your life has been temporarily put on hold, or an adult struggling to manage work and parenting roles, you are likely feeling the effects of this global pandemic. My goal is to support you. I am a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience treating adolescents and adults with concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, low self-esteem and coping with life transitions.

Before going into private practice, I was a Clinical Manager at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. After the September 11th attacks, I was retained by major corporations to provide counseling to employees suffering from trauma. In 1993, I co-founded the NYC Balkan Rape Crisis Task Force and traveled to Croatia to provide assistance to war survivors. In addition to my work experience, I have extensive post-graduate training... I have a Certificate from the Women's Therapy Centre Institute in Eating and Body Image Problems and from the Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of New Jersey in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

Do you want to feel better about yourself and your life? Are you challenged with relationship issues, low self -esteem or your body image? Are you suffering from grief, anxiety or depression? I am easy to talk to. I establish a safe, trustworthy relationship in which you can be yourself and express your deepest fears and concerns. Together, we examine self-defeating thoughts & behavior, identify life-transforming choices, learn new ways to manage disruptive feelings, cultivate effective communication skills and work on discovering joy, intimacy and meaning in life. Most importantly, I will help you love who you are and the life you are living.

I am a family therapist, supervisor, and educator, practicing in northern NJ. I have worked extensively with young children and adolescents and their families on a wide variety of issues. I have taught family therapy at the graduate/institute level. I believe all problems can be helped by improving our connections with others. Children's problems are always helped by strengthening the parent/child bond especially when crises like separation, divorce, illness and death arise. My work has evolved over the past 24 years to incorporate the body as well as the mind. I specialize in Family Therapy in Action and Supervision in Action.

Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step! Whether you are concerned about yourself, your child, a family member, or a friend, what has likely prompted the search that has brought you here is the hope that the quality of your life or the life of someone you love can improve. My approach is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and focuses not only on self-insight, but on translating insights into productive behavioral changes that can be seen as clear signs of progress and growth. Take a look around my website for more in depth information about my practice.

I offer a safe environment in which clients can learn and grow. Therapy with me is conversational. I encourage my clients to lead the conversation and I share my thoughts and insights as honestly and sportively as possible. I believe positive growth and change occurs when people feel safe enough to make changes in how they relate to themselves and other people. The more authentically a person knows themselves, the more empowered they are to make life-affirming decisions.

Are you struggling with RELATIONSHIP/MARRIAGE or ANXIETY problems? Are you concerned that the fighting +/or avoidance is leading to the end of the marriage? Or have you experienced the violation of trust as a result of an AFFAIR by your partner? Many couples wait too long to get the help for their relationship to get back on track. There is hope to heal these issues by learning essential skills to create healthy connections and allow the trust and love to come present. A number of tools are used to assess the health of a couple including the GOTTMAN RELATIONSHIP CHECKUP, an online assessment.

HELLO AND WELCOME! I provide psychotherapy to tweens, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Through an empowering based perspective, I focus on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, anger management and relationship problems. My expertise is in the area of eating disorders, specializing in improving body image, enhancing self-esteem, and addressing psychological aspects of bariatric weight loss surgery. Using a non-dieting approach leads to a healthier relationship with food. I facilitate a group for adults, identifying triggers as well as developing coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.

Working from a strength based perspective with over 20 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults I look forward to partnering with you to achieve your goals. An eclectic approach to counseling includes understanding that each situation is unique and requires an individualized course toward a positive outcome.

Your family doctor would not offer the same treatment to every patient dealing with physical pain. You should expect the same type of individualized and nuanced treatment when you or your family member experiences pain of an emotional nature. A licensed psychologist with 20+ years of clinical experience and an integrative orientation, I've modeled my psychological treatment approach on the family doctor paradigm. My goal is to explore, assess, identify, and then compassionately and collaboratively address the unique presenting life issues of each patient with knowledge, positivity, and creativity.

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.

I offer my clients a space to explore feelings using a creative and holistic approach. I use art, mindfulness, and meditation to help clients gain a deeper awareness into themselves and to facilitate a process of growth to help individuals become better versions of themselves. I work together with each client to set goals and set each individual up for success. As art can be sometimes intimidating I remind my clients that the art is there as their guide to help them go deeper and connect to themselves. There is no art experience needed and never judgment in the artwork.