Grief Therapists in Medford, NJ

Susan K. Childers is a seasoned business professional in the mental health counseling field. As a member of several national and state counseling associations and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in NJ and PA, she has served in private practice for 18 years. Utilizing evidence-based practices and interventions to transform problem issues into healthier living, Susan works with families, couples, adolescents, and women who have experienced life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and career issues. She offers a faith-based option.

Casey Sponring is a Licensed Associate Counselor who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from Cairn University with a Master's degree in Counseling. Casey utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic approach in order to help client's understand their internal experience and envision change. She does this by helping them identify their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and beliefs. Casey believes in empathetically supporting each client through their present struggles towards healing and growth.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Clinical Supervisor in the State of New Jersey with a focus on developing practical skills to assist clients with their mental health needs through a warm, compassionate, supportive and empowering approach. I understand that with each client, needs differ, but the goal of finding our true, authentic selves is universal. As an LPC, I assist people of all walks of life find stability, support, and hope for the future through an affirmative lens – helping clients who struggle to find acceptance among their communities and within themselves.

Hello! My name is Dr. Erica Johnson and I'm excited for the opportunity to help you explore and process the pieces of your life that may seem stressful, overwhelming, confusing, or that just need a little more tender, love, and care. I understand that making the decision to pursue therapy can be daunting, so I commend you for having the courage to take this first step in exploring the options that are available to you. I am here and happy to help support you in safely managing your mental health needs.

Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, struggling with infertility, recently experienced a loss or trauma, are adjusting to motherhood and parenting or experiencing general women’s issues - you are deserving of a safe space to explore your experiences and emotions.

Are you seeking a happier life? Sometimes we realize that our way of handling challenges is just not working. Major loss or life changes are hard. For some of us, the disconnection we experience with loved ones actually prevents us from feeling loved. Maybe you are a parent with a child that struggles, and you’re just not sure what else to do. Therapy can help with personal and relationship challenges. Therapy can give you the tools and strategies to help you live the life you want and and the life you deserve.

Life can be difficult and most of us are doing the best that we can given our circumstances. Sometimes, things become too stressful and we need outside help. Taking the first step can be scary, but it also shows a level of courage. Ironically, the solutions we may be looking for reside within us- we just need a little help to discover them. With over 27 years experience as a social worker, I have worked with women and female teens of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. I am also able to communicate in Spanish.

You deserve to be happy! If you feel depressed, worried, anxious, overwhelmed, or just unsatisfied with your life, therapy can help. Often people have had one or more experiences in their past that interferes with their ability to be happy in the present, or they just need to learn new skills and behavior patterns to cope with changes in their life. I can help you realize your full potential for happiness. My particular specialties are working with people experiencing trauma or loss, recovering from toxic family environments, struggling with emotion dysregulation, or belonging to marginalized communities.

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with my Master's degree in Social Work and obtained my clinical license. I have been providing individual, couples and family therapy for 30 years. My areas of expertise include mood and anxiety disorders, grief, low self esteem, relationship problems, infertility and many other issues. I use a variety of treatment modalities tailored to meet the needs of the client. I also offer Equine Assisted Therapy. I have great admiration and compassion for my clients as I recognize the courage it takes to explore challenges in their lives and make changes within themselves.

I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families. I work from a strength based perspective and focus on identifying goals and then taking small achievable steps to work towards progress and a sense of accomplishment. I use play techniques with children to elicit their perspectives and develop a plan for building new understandings. I strive to support the development of problem solving skills and strategies for coping. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation and other current strategies such as mindfulness with both children, families and individuals to bring about positive changes.

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Life Coach. I have 30 years experience providing crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy services to all aged individuals exposed to childhood trauma and life altering experiences. I provide a safe nurturing environment to help my client heal and provide guidance to assist them in achieving an authentic, productive, rewarding and happier lifestyle.

The decision to seek therapeutic support can change your life. It is my privilege to be part of your journey. Together we will explore what matters to you. We will approach each and every step at a pace that is most comfortable to you. It is our shared goal to collaborate and work toward making meaningful, lasting change in your life. Your time matters to me, it is my commitment to help you develop new strategies and skills every time you are in my office. I am ready to face the future with you.

At moments in our lives, we may find ourselves trying to survive overwhelming relationships and experiences. Through identifying patterns and giving language to personal experiences, we can develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the ways our brains and bodies survive the world around us. Jessica offers a non-judgmental space for exploration into the way we feel, think, and move through the world. Jessica received her Master's degree from Bryn Mawr College and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIA TELETHERAPY AND IN PERSON** Annette M. Pineiro is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in individual, couples, and family counseling. She provides therapy to clients of any age, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability. Her goal as a therapist is to create a warm, safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can share their stories. Annette supports her clients to reach realistic goals by providing them with motivation, empathy, and effective coping skills.

Bringing 35 years of personal and professional attention to matters of the heart, mind, and (more recently) body, Dr. Slobodnik seeks to enrich ordinary life and relationships outside the cultural definitions of mental health.

Feeling able to connect and communicate is the foundation of any relationship. The need to feel heard and understood is universal to all people. The relationship between the client and the therapist is a very unique one. I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one in which the client and the therapist both take active roles. The therapist provides a safe, nonjudgmental and nurturing environment in which the client is able to better understand who they are, what has brought them to this point in their life, and where they would like to see themselves in the future.

I have been working in the field of psychology since 1995 and have vast experience working with clients of all ages and with challenging issues. I believe that the key to successful therapy begins with an empathetic and sincere relationship between the client and therapist. My approach is somewhat eclectic, meaning I tailor my approach to meet the needs of my clients. I employ a biopsychosocial model coupled with psychoeducation, humor and cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal therapy as a foundation. As a former Division I athlete, I am sensitive to the challenges athletes face and also practice sports psychology.

Do you struggle with your relationship with your body? Do you often feel anxious or irritable? Do you frequently compare yourself to others and always feel 'less than?' Do you feel caught in a vicious cycle of anxiety and avoidance and can't find your way out? Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD later in life, or think you may have undiagnosed ADHD? If you answered 'yes' to ANY of these questions, I can help. Struggling with your mental health can feel so isolating - please know you're not alone.

I am a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a NJ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, and Director of Community Counseling Service of South Jersey LLC. Primarily a psychotherapeutic counselor for the last 25 years, I am also a published author, present personal growth workshops, lecture at conferences, and conduct professional supervision for my colleagues. The MSW initial next to my name means I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work. The LCSW initial means I have been licensed by the state of New Jersey to practice Clinical Social Work.