Korean Therapists in Old Tappan, NJ

Life can be full of unexpected challenges and obstacles. At Empower Counseling Center, we believe that through counseling you can be empowered to make positive changes and lead a healthier and more fulfilling life. I am an English and Korean speaking licensed professional counselor. I received my MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University. I strive to create a safe and open space for clients seeking to more effectively manage and navigate everyday life.

I am a Korean and English speaking Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, relationship and parenting children. In my practice I work with individuals, couples, and families.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and New Jersey who provides individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults in English and Korean. I specialize in treating relational difficulties, depression, anxiety, trauma (emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and neglect), as well as stress and trauma related to immigration, racial and ethnic identity, as well as other identity issues. My approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing elements from various modalities, such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).

Dr. Kim is a bilingual (Korean/English) clinical neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist. He has a private practice in Englewood. He works as a clinical director of Clinical Psychology Externship program in Korean Medical Program, Holy Name MC in Teaneck. He received his PhD in clinical psychology from Yeshiva University. He completed a clinical fellowship in Clinical Psychology at Yale University, Psychiatry Dept, and a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the Nathan Kline Institute (NKI) for Psychiatric Research, which is affiliated with the NY State Office of Mental Health.

I’m a licensed psychologist providing virtual psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and families in New York and New Jersey, as well as in the 35 and counting PSYPACT states (please see the list below). My areas of specialty include anxiety, trauma, ADHD, early childhood issues, and immigrant family dynamics. I also help adults navigate various life transitions and parenting issues to foster connection, balance, and growth.

I focus on working towards goals, having control over strong feelings, recognizing triggers and properly dealing with them, improving confidence, revisiting the past and heal from it, working on altering destructive behaviors, building relationship skills, and working towards rebuilding bonds with others. I hope people can forgive or accept themselves as they are, be empowered to face and overcome their challenges in their lives with confidence, change their lives, and cultivate a more meaningful life through effective and collaborative counseling.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialization in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Help is available for other types of mood, anxiety, and related disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized disorder, and specific phobia. 한국어를 사용하시는 분들께는 한국어로 테라피서비스를 제공하고 있습니다. I am also an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Department of Psychiatry), where I conduct clinical research on sleep and cognitive impairment.

Did you ever wonder what your life would have looked like if you had made some decisions differently? Did you ever have anyone to help or guide you, unconditionally, in exploring all your options in making those decisions? My focus as a therapist is about learning your strengths and resilience to find the best version of yourself, identify and validate all layers of your emotions, and help you create solutions for life's challenges. I enjoy working with individuals looking to build a strong sense of self, who may be struggling to balance their own needs with the needs of others.

We fear being vulnerable. We run from difficult feelings. We seek approval of others. We feel ashamed of our emotional baggage. Worst part is, we often try to hide these under our mask because of shame, fear, and anxiety. But hiding in shame only makes us feel worse about ourselves with isolation, emptiness, and a sense of self-hatred. In my practice, I support my clients to feel accepted, validated with no judgement. To promote healing and growth, I sit through difficult emotions until self-acceptance and self-compassion is communicated and received in a safe space.

Have you ever felt this way? You felt too exhausted to try more and had no clue about what was left inside yourself. When your good intentional choices failed you, you wondered what went wrong and didn't know what to choose anymore. Life can bring an unexpected storm that makes you feel defeated, or overwhelmed within the high waves. Don't give up yet because this will be your opportunity to find your way out of the maze. You may still feel uncomfortable sometimes but not desperate any more, and even motivated to take on those challenges.

Tina Joen, MFT-LP holds a Master’s Degree from Alliance University. Embracing the belief that family dynamics and patterns intricately shape individual experiences, Tina approaches her practice with a focus on the interconnected set of relationships that define each client’s journey.

길은 길로 연결되어 있습니다. 저는 어린시절 경험한, 복합외상에서 벗어나기 위해 상담공부를 시작했고, 상담사의 길을 선택하였습니다. 저의 미션은 한국에 살고 있는 한국인뿐만 아니라 전 세계에 흩어져 살고있는 디아스포라의 한국인을 대상으로, 운디드 힐러로서, 깨어지고, 무너져 가는 가정을 일으켜 세워, 행복하고 기쁜, 개인과 부부로 살아가도록 돕는 일입니다. 사람은 누구나 변화하고, 자신의 문제를 해결할 수 있는 잠재력을 가지고 있습니다. 따라서 내담자가 긍정적인 삶의 변화를 추구해 나가도록 최선을 다해 도울 것입니다. 내담자와 치료적 동맹관계를 맺고 함께 동반 성장해 나갈 것입니다. 이 과정을 통해 보다 행복한 삶을 영위해 가도록 도울 것입니다. 한 사람과의 관계를 소중히 생각합니다. 길에서 만난 사람들과 만들어 갈 아름다운 세상을 기대합니다. 감사합니다.

Esther Doh, MA, LPC is on staff at Wellsprings Counseling Center, LLC. Wellsprings is passionate about helping people have joyful and fulfilled lives. We have experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and couples through various mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and relational struggles. Individuals and couples frustrated in their significant relationships have engaged our services to assist in restoring hope and fullness to their lives. Adolescents / children and their parents have utilized our services to assist in being successfully launched into adulthood while navigating through pressures faced by today's youth.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of psychological and interpersonal challenges in life, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, life transition, relationship problems, and developmental disorders. I believe that psychotherapy is a process in which client and therapist collaborate in order to help client to improve self-understanding, overcome painful emotions, and discover new and widened perspectives about himself/herself, others, and life. I facilitate client's discovery and development of balanced and integrated personality so that he/she can transcend his/her psychological conflicts.

Many of life's challenges stem from difficulties in navigating our relational, social, and cultural worlds. You may be struggling with distress related to relationships, emotion regulation, racial trauma, cultural identity, or self-worth. These problems can present as depression, anxiety, PTSD, somatic symptoms, or couple distress. You may have already tried many different ways of solving your problems before seeking professional help. Sometimes, the symptoms you present with are a result of trying to adapt to impossible situations.

Dr. Bernice Tak is a Psychologist in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2009. Dr. Tak conducts comprehensive psychoeducational, psychological, neuropsychological, and developmental assessments, specializing in learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Tak also has significant training and experience in providing therapy for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, experiences of abuse and trauma, relational and marital conflicts, parenting difficulties, daily stress, etc.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and one of the owners of a group practice called Inspire Wellness. Inspire Wellness is made up of 25 clinicians with various specialties. We have offices throughout Bergen County offering therapy, Sport Psychology, Neuropsychological Testing, and Forensic Psychology. Working in a group decreases the likelihood that we run a waiting list and allows clients to find a clinician with the specialty and approach that fits their specific need. We have a full office staff that are able and willing to answer your questions and will assist you in dealing with your insurance needs.

Are you feeling down most of the time? Do you constantly worry about your future? Do you have problems relating to others? If some of these questions speak to you, you may want to talk to a trained therapist, who can help you to sort out the things in your life and help you to regain the lost time you spent alone. Some of the feelings you may have are quite normal. However, it becomes a problem when such emotions and feelings impede the daily functioning of your life, such as inability to work, difficulties with family relationships and friendships.

Diane Park is a Licensed Master Social Worker (Licensed in NY and NJ) who employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to provide comprehensive support to her clients, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.