Female Therapists in Paterson, NJ

Now offering psychological immigration psychological evaluations! Every person faces life transitions and events that may be out of our control. What matters most is how we respond to these challenges. My approach is to offer a safe, healthy and understanding environment tailored to individual need. I strive to focus on your strengths and enhance coping skills as we work collaboratively through the therapeutic process.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified in Perinatal Mental Health. I am passionate about working with those who have experienced traumatic life events and supporting them along their journey toward healing. My practice is deeply rooted in meeting people where they are by working from a Trauma-Informed, culturally humble, humanistic approach.

My focus is assisting clients needs by assessing them via zoom, telephone, or personal interview. My unique ability give opportunity to understand, and evaluate each client case by case. I promote mind conscious awareness tools that would enable the client to have in order to develop on a level that's conducive to what they are encountering. My technique fall under the CBT guidelines, and are structured to help the client discover themselves, allowing change to manifest. I focus on the WHY, and the clients ability to see results, starting from within. My goal is the client, and what's in there best interest.

I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child Studies from Montclair State University, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work at Rutgers University. My goal in working with clients is to empower clients to rebuild their sense of self-efficacy and human agency over their lives. I utilize a strength based, resiliency focused, and solution focused approach in working with clients in meeting each client's unique needs in therapy with individually tailored interventions.

Hello and welcome! Congratulations, you’ve made the first step. Let me help you follow through. In working with me, you will be provided with an authentic, safe, and comfortable environment where you are free to be yourself while we explore what led you here. My experience spans children, teens, adolescents, and adults from different socio-economic, cultural, educational, and other diverse backgrounds. With us working together, If you are committed to the work, positive changes will follow.

Hello! Welcome to my page. I'm grateful to connect with you on the path towards emotional well-being. I earned my degree from Seton Hall University (go pirates!). I have worked in various settings: Detox/Residential for those struggling with addiction & PHP/IOP/OP for those struggling with mental health. Believing in self-discovery & growth, I guide individuals through life's challenges & help them embrace change. Going on this journey requires courage & self-compassion. Together, we'll navigate the path & gain insight along the way. Please note I am a NJ therapist & can only see patients who are located in NJ.

In our collaborative sessions, we will delve into your past experiences, beliefs, and thinking patterns that may be hindering your progress. Together, we will identify and challenge negative thoughts or behaviors, replacing them with healthier and more adaptive alternatives.

I am a trauma-informed therapist and licensed social worker working towards getting my clinical license. I have an undergraduate degree from Stockton University in social work specializing in children. And I have a master's degree from Monmouth University in social work specializing in clinical work with children and families. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults struggling with many issues, such as anxiety, ADHD, developmental disorders, learning delays, peer relationships, self-worth, and much more.

My name is Maria and I am a licensed social worker with ten years of experience in social services. I received a master’s in social work from Rutgers University in 2011 and a bachelor of arts in psychology from TCNJ in 2005. I am currently receiving clinical supervision and working towards my LCSW. I have provided mental health and substance abuse counseling, in-home and community-based care with seniors and adults who have developmental disabilities, psychiatric case management, brain injury rehabilitation and recreational rehabilitation with veterans.

Choosing to prioritize your mental health is not always easy and can be an intimidating step. Although sometimes difficult, it is important because you matter! I hope to be a part of helping you in your journey. I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a Licensed Associate Counselor. I have a background in treating clients with various challenges such as, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, disabilities, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders. I am trained in a variety of therapies and, as a result, utilize an eclectic approach. You are the expert on yourself!

I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), working towards my clinical license under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW). I am a Rutgers University graduate with a clinical concentration and a passion for helping each individual, from children to older adults, of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds, for building upon their strengths to promote their well-being for a positive treatment outcome. I work in a therapeutic alliance with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, substance use, and co-occurring mental health issues to improve and support their well-being.

I enjoy my profession as a therapist. Every person faces life transitions and crises. All that we can control is how we respond to these challenges. My approach is to try to understand each client's unique needs, discover and mobilize the client's strengths, and enhance their coping skills. I strive to help my client use the precipitant, what brought them to therapy, to grow as a person from the therapy experience. My approach is to listen to my client, help them process their feelings, empower them to see that they have choices, and choose emotionally healthy options.

With 25 years of experience working with people of all cultures and backgrounds, I believe that learning more about oneself is a gift for our inner health. Therapy can be an important resource for clarifying concerns and formulating strategies which could lead to positive choices. My approach is open, non-judgmental and interactive. Therapy does not need to be a long term process but can be an effective tool for developing better coping mechanisms. I have experience working with children and adolescents; and adults.

NO Waitlist! I can begin right of way to work with you on feeling less stressed, depressed, and anxious . Give me a call so that we can start your journey to feel better. With new coping skills, perspectives, and refocus on what’s important, you can live a more balanced life. Let's work on this wellness together.

Life presents us with obstacles. Some of these challenges originate in our past while others unexpectedly arise in our present. These obstacles often leave us in a state of despair, which we may experience as grief, fear or simply, "stuck". These challenges when properly analyzed, hold opportunities for self-awareness and personal growth. In our sessions, we will draw from evidence based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psycho-dynamic Therapy and Positive Psychology. Psychotherapy provides us with the insight to understand our situation and the perspective and skills to discover opportunities and choices that were previously unavailable.

Therapy can provide support and encouragement during difficult crossroads in your life. It helps promote personal growth and healing and cultivates emotional and behavioral wellness to those who are ready to make positive changes.

I focus on short-term solution focused healing: Personal Rebalancing, Relationship Resolution Issues, Emotional Management Support, and Interactive Healing. I will help you realign your thinking and or successfully recover after life, relationships, and trauma have negatively impacted your well-being. Are you in need of a safe space to heal, recover, and share your thoughts? Over 25 years of experience providing counseling, writing books, lecturing, and hosting healing retreats. I walk you through your self-health journey with compassion. Visit me at youtube (Sheila Robinson-Kiss).

Hello! My name is Veronica, I am a licensed social worker in the state of New Jersey. I am a self-reliant individual with a genuine passion in supporting individuals and families deal with special life circumstances. As a clinician, I show patience, respect, compassion, empathy, and possess excellent people and communication skills. I have a lot of experience working with families and caregivers of children with special needs.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, a major life crisis that has you isolated, feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or fearful of the world around you. Did you know that beyond the fear is freedom? What does that freedom look like for you? Let's find out together! The process of therapy can help you develop the tools and insight needed to take control and make positive changes in your life and/or relationships. I believe that a genuine connection between a therapist and a client is a key component of the therapeutic process.