Therapists in 08723
Tony Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Brick, NJ 08723
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, depression, divorce, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need help from a professional to learn how to cope with many of life’s challenges. I would love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, depression, divorce, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need help from a professional to learn how to cope with many of life’s challenges. I would love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Free To Be Me, Creative Counseling Center LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brick, NJ 08723
I'm a strengths based play therapist who believes that EVERYONE has GREATNESS inside of them! My goal when working with children and families is to focus on their strengths to build positive self esteem and to help restore peace and balance to the family unit. I specifically work with children who are trying to process change, divorce/separation, bullying, social rejection, grief, and school anxiety, just to name a few. I help children to recognize their own greatness, develop coping and problem solving skills, process trauma, and provide parents with the tools to help manage behaviors and emotionally support their kids at home.
I'm a strengths based play therapist who believes that EVERYONE has GREATNESS inside of them! My goal when working with children and families is to focus on their strengths to build positive self esteem and to help restore peace and balance to the family unit. I specifically work with children who are trying to process change, divorce/separation, bullying, social rejection, grief, and school anxiety, just to name a few. I help children to recognize their own greatness, develop coping and problem solving skills, process trauma, and provide parents with the tools to help manage behaviors and emotionally support their kids at home.
Christina Duggan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Brick, NJ 08723
This is my 24th year as a private psychotherapist. I specialize in the treatment of emotional/behavioral issues. I treat children, adolescents, and adults. I am an individual, couples, and family therapist. I am also a divorce mediator. I can also provide evaluations for hormone therapy, gender reassignment surgery, and medical marijuana. Give me a call and we can discuss your situation. I hope my positive energy can help you!
This is my 24th year as a private psychotherapist. I specialize in the treatment of emotional/behavioral issues. I treat children, adolescents, and adults. I am an individual, couples, and family therapist. I am also a divorce mediator. I can also provide evaluations for hormone therapy, gender reassignment surgery, and medical marijuana. Give me a call and we can discuss your situation. I hope my positive energy can help you!
Giovanna Badami
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Brick, NJ 08723 (Online Only)
Hi there! I am Giovanna Badami, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, the founder of Blossom Healing NJ. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT), and a board certified, registered art therapist (ATR-BC). I am also a clinical supervisor for counseling and art therapy graduate students. I believe our true self is essentially good in nature and capable of growth and productivity. I like to allow space for discovery and recovery by combining clients’ imagination and wisdom to fulfill their own potential of wellness. Healing can start here. Blossom /ˈbläsəm/ (verb): to develop in a healthy way.
Hi there! I am Giovanna Badami, MA, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, the founder of Blossom Healing NJ. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT), and a board certified, registered art therapist (ATR-BC). I am also a clinical supervisor for counseling and art therapy graduate students. I believe our true self is essentially good in nature and capable of growth and productivity. I like to allow space for discovery and recovery by combining clients’ imagination and wisdom to fulfill their own potential of wellness. Healing can start here. Blossom /ˈbläsəm/ (verb): to develop in a healthy way.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.