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Pathways Neuropsychology Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08755  (Online Only)
Paul Santasieri is a Licensed Professional Counselor certified in individual and marriage and family therapy, with over 25 years experience in the field. Paul graduated from The College of NJ with a Masters in Counseling. Prior to coming to Pathways, Paul was a full time Lecturer in Psychology at Ocean County College. Prior to that, Paul was the Supervisor of Student Personnel Services at Colts Neck High School. Paul specializes in all facets of therapy including, individual, marriage and family and an emphasis on adolescents.
Paul Santasieri is a Licensed Professional Counselor certified in individual and marriage and family therapy, with over 25 years experience in the field. Paul graduated from The College of NJ with a Masters in Counseling. Prior to coming to Pathways, Paul was a full time Lecturer in Psychology at Ocean County College. Prior to that, Paul was the Supervisor of Student Personnel Services at Colts Neck High School. Paul specializes in all facets of therapy including, individual, marriage and family and an emphasis on adolescents.
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Ally Kaykov
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08755
My personal style of counseling could be best described as integrative/eclectic counseling. I incorporate various approaches and techniques to help my clients to achieve their goals. I offer my unique holistic view on therapy and life in general that utilizes comprehensive array of research and practices from both America and Europe. I believe that the best results could be achieved if my clients participate actively in our therapeutic process, both during sessions and outside them. Let me help you to achieve balance and personal happiness that you deserve and live your life to your fullest potential.
My personal style of counseling could be best described as integrative/eclectic counseling. I incorporate various approaches and techniques to help my clients to achieve their goals. I offer my unique holistic view on therapy and life in general that utilizes comprehensive array of research and practices from both America and Europe. I believe that the best results could be achieved if my clients participate actively in our therapeutic process, both during sessions and outside them. Let me help you to achieve balance and personal happiness that you deserve and live your life to your fullest potential.
(732) 333-8214 View (732) 333-8214
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Tony Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08755
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.
(848) 233-3897 View (848) 233-3897
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Moshe Bleich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toms River, NJ 08755
Life is full of challenges and has its share of ups and downs. Often, life takes us to unexpected places and we are challenged in figuring out what are our next steps should be. The unpredictability of life can leave us overwhelmed, anxious, trigger our obsessive thoughts and even lead us to question the meaning of life and what our role and purpose in life is.
Life is full of challenges and has its share of ups and downs. Often, life takes us to unexpected places and we are challenged in figuring out what are our next steps should be. The unpredictability of life can leave us overwhelmed, anxious, trigger our obsessive thoughts and even lead us to question the meaning of life and what our role and purpose in life is.
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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.