Therapists in 08753
Max Laffend: Couples, Adults, LGBTQ
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toms River, NJ 08753
As a Queer/LGBTQ individual who has worked extensively within my community, I have learned that everyone has their own idea of what it means to suffer, but we need not approach it alone nor without help. First and foremost, I believe that individual needs and each relationship is unique; this informs the work I do with clients. If you are not feeling seen or heard in your relationships with others, be they romantic or otherwise, we can work together to build the needed skills for you or you and your partner to better navigate needs. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
As a Queer/LGBTQ individual who has worked extensively within my community, I have learned that everyone has their own idea of what it means to suffer, but we need not approach it alone nor without help. First and foremost, I believe that individual needs and each relationship is unique; this informs the work I do with clients. If you are not feeling seen or heard in your relationships with others, be they romantic or otherwise, we can work together to build the needed skills for you or you and your partner to better navigate needs. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
Natalie Germoso Powell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Maintaining healthy relationships and boundaries can often be complicated. While we can't change difficult situations my goal is to help you navigate life's challenges in order to achieve and maintain healthy and balanced outcomes. As a therapist with over 11 years of real world experience I have gained valuable knowledge in working with both individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds and different walks of life. I am familiar with concerns that commonly impact women including body issues, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, as well as post-partum, and low self-esteem.
Maintaining healthy relationships and boundaries can often be complicated. While we can't change difficult situations my goal is to help you navigate life's challenges in order to achieve and maintain healthy and balanced outcomes. As a therapist with over 11 years of real world experience I have gained valuable knowledge in working with both individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds and different walks of life. I am familiar with concerns that commonly impact women including body issues, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, as well as post-partum, and low self-esteem.
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Infidelity Therapists
How does therapy for infidelity work?
A skilled infidelity therapist will provide a safe space for clients to communicate their feelings and concerns. The goal is to be completely honest about what led to the cheating and how it has affected the entire family to prevent it from recurring in the future. The therapist will help the clients work on rebuilding mutual trust and respect and developing better communication and conflict-resolution skills. If the goal is to remain a couple, clients will learn the “danger signs” for their specific relationship, and they will make a renewed commitment to be faithful.
How long does therapy for infidelity take?
Recovery from infidelity can take time, and it can vary from person to person. Generally, a therapist will want to see the clients at least once a week for around six months. Then the sessions can be arranged as needed, depending on the clients’ individual needs. While therapy may end or shift to an as-needed basis, it can take up to two years or more for some clients to fully recover from infidelity.
How does therapy help the partner who was cheated on?
When a client discovers their partner’s infidelity, their trust in the relationship and in the life they had together may be shattered. They often experience mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They don’t always want to stay in the relationship; they may feel ambivalent or may even want to leave. Therapy gives these clients a safe and healthy way to communicate all of their complicated emotions and concerns.
How does therapy help the partner who committed infidelity?
Infidelity often occurs when one or both partners’ emotional needs are not being met in the relationship. Therapy can help this client understand why they cheated and figure out how to address those unmet needs without resorting to infidelity in the future. This can lessen (but not entirely eliminate) the risk of repeated infidelity. Clients who cheat may also feel intense guilt about deceiving their partners, a sentiment that they can work through in therapy.