Therapists in Skillman, NJ

I am an experienced licensed professional counselor who places an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and the individual strengths of each client. I bring an openness, positivity, and a sense of humor to each session. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy in which the individual goals of each client are the focus.

Accepting New Clients! Welcome. Starting therapy can feel scary and vulnerable. My goal is to provide an accepting and non-judgmental environment for you to process your feelings. We will work together to find the right approach to meet your goals. Together we will overcome grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I also have a special interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ population.

Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with. Our Intake specialist will help

Hello my practice focuses on adults who maybe struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, eating disorders, and other issues. I’ve helped individuals with health concerns and life transitions. I utilize a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused, Strength Based Perspective, EMDR and Spirituality. Working together you can achieve goals and feel better about yourself and life.

Like our fingerprints, there are no two people who will have the exact experiences, pain, struggles or stories. Everyone's pain will show up differently and everyone's story will have a tale that needs to be told. What is the same for most people is the need and want to find release from their pain, healing from their stories and a future to look forward to. When we work together, this is always our goal although our path to get there may look different from your friend, co-worker or family member. This is treatment designed for you and your unique story and needs.

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.

After graduating from Rider College with a Masters Degree in counseling I had the opportunity to work for Carrier Clinic in their Dual Diagnosis Unit. My responsibilities included conducting assessments for depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders and addiction. I developed curriculum for therapeutic groups and managed group therapists working in the program. Following that experienced I worked for an IOP (Intensive Out Patient that is were may times people go after an inpatient hospitalization) in Freehold, New Jersey handling individual and group therapy.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live a life that is truly fulfilling? Difficult experiences, unexpected events, and navigating personal identity can often pose challenges to living life to the fullest capacity. Together we will explore your life's story. We'll collaborate to find out what might be holding you back, where and who you desire to be, and steps you can take to get the most out of life.

How has pain colored your lens? Clouded your thoughts and decision making? Impacted your interpersonal relationships? Work/School life? Most people don't realize that if pain goes unattended; it impacts every area of our lives; including how we see and experience the world and the people in it. Unattended to pain opens the door to destructive behavior patterns and declining motivation. Pain can show up in addictions, somatic/psychotic manifestation, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, etc. When explored with the aide of a professional, that same pain can be utilized to help you discover the best version of yourself.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” I believe that every individual has within themselves the resources they need to take actions towards creating the changes that will align with their values and purpose. Being a bicultural individual, I am able to see things from two different perspectives, which helps me remain open and adaptable to various personal values and ways of life. I pride myself on my ability to create a space where you would feel comfortable and understood to express your concerns and emotions freely.

Welcome Traveler. Jasmine Dragon Counseling LLC (JDC) offers telehealth sessions for adolescents and adults in search of guidance and a creative approach to battling mental health challenges and relational stressors. Through play therapy and expressive arts interventions, JDC supports clients to process emotional pain and learn effective coping techniques to manage depression, anxiety, stress, ADD/ADHD, grief, and PTSD symptoms. A JDC approach to counseling is one that establishes a safe space for active collaboration to target problems and facilitate healing through the creative arts process and exploration of cultural artifacts.

Reena comes with an extensive background working with both adults and adolescents. She has worked with a diverse population in the mental health field which incorporates families, couples, addictions, mental health (anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, etc.), dually diagnosed, and developmental disabilities including but not limited to autism and Asperger's Syndrome. She also has experience with grief and death and dying in which she uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to empower clients with difficult and advancing medical conditions to gain insight into their life values now, and in the future as things may progress with their medical condition.

My goal as a therapist is to help individuals find effective ways in which to lead healthy, happy and successful lives. My clinical perspective is collaborative and open, using an individualized approach to treatment in order to focus on the personal strengths and styles of each client. I am experienced in working with older adolescents and adults in a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, developmental, grief, health, work and school adjustment, relationship issues, family conflict, and parenting.