Marriage Counseling Therapists in Brielle, NJ

I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in individual and familypsychotherapy and chemical dependency. I work with all aspects of addiction, both individually and within a family system. Focusing on the awareness of the connection that often exists between family of origin and adult behavior, my treatment philosophy is tailored to helping clients to utilize the connection of these experiences in a positive way. I am committed to bringing empathy and compassion to the difficult and challenging therapeutic process that promotes growth and well-being. I feel privileged as a therapist to assist in one's journey of self-discovery and emotional fulfillment.

Change is a natural part of life, but that doesn't always mean it is comfortable. Transitions can include adolescence, moving into adulthood, relocation, the birth of a child, marriage, break-ups, starting a new career, empty nesting, retirement or the loss of a loved one. These events are exciting opportunities to grow, but they can also lead to stress, anxiety, depression, or abuse of drugs or alcohol. Develop the path forward in a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space. Together we can explore ways to achieve a peaceful and fulfilled life. Change can be difficult. A commitment to try something different is the first step.

Navigating the world of emotions can be complex and intricate. There are moments in life when we are overwhelmed or unsure. These moments carry the potential to be transformational. I offer a wide range of services to support people of all ages. www.RootedWorks.com

Phyllis Alongi, PhD, LPC, ACS. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with numerous years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, and adults and over ten years of teaching experience. I believe therapy is about change; facilitated by focusing on an individual's strengths. I take a non-judgmental, empathetic approach to the therapeutic relationship and believe in the mind-body-spirit connection with mental health and wellness. I utilize a myriad of counseling modalities including Sandplay Therapy. A Clinical Supervisor since 2014. I offer quality, meaningful clinical supervision. I am a Reiki practitioner.

Kimberly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals, couples and young adults within her private practice. Kimberly’s therapeutic approach is client-centered, focusing on individual strengths and empowerment for the process of change. She is direct but supportive throughout the process.

Dr. Tara is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about her work. To help people grow, heal, and overcome obstacles brings her great joy. Her expansive knowledge makes her a well-known expert in her field. She believes that her clients possess the capacity to heal, but sometimes they need the right environment to foster their true potential. She is holistic and views each person as an individual. Dr. Tara has extensive experience and is well versed in several counseling modalities and understands that each person's needs are unique.

Sheana Ditri is a Licensed Associate Counselor who is dedicated to helping her clients develop skills that support healing, growth and emotional wellness in a non-judgmental, holistic environment. Sheana meets individuals where they are, working with clients to create individualized plans aimed at reaching milestones and personal goals. She believes that everyone has the capacity for emotional development and helps individuals form healthy relationships with their surroundings, themselves and others.

Cheryl Manfredi, LCSW has over 20 years experience working with adults and couples. She is a certified psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with four years post graduate training in Object Relations Therapy. "Therapy frequently promotes a more deeply experienced sense of self and others through gradual awareness and honesty with ourselves. "Through listening, witnessing, recognizing and understanding, therapy becomes a greenhouse for the self to develop more fully."

I know that choosing the right psychologist for your needs is a big step; one that takes courage. I treat each person and their concerns with respect, confidentiality, and nonjudgmentally. I have expertise in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); skills I honed during my training at Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital. This approach allows you to better understand how your thinking patterns may lead to unnecessary distress in your life. We work together to set goals in many areas of your life: anxiety, fears, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, obsessions/compulsions, to name a few.

Over the course of my career I have had the advantage of working with very diverse populations; high school students , the military , and compulsive gamblers . I have used many techniques to help my clients but the most important "tools" are the ones that empower individuals and that they will use regularly . My approach is eclectic based on my experience and what is practical.All clients have a resilency that is often lost in the course of everyday life and especially in situations that erode their strengths . Understanding how to uncover and recover their strengths in a valuable tool.

Asking for guidance is not always easy to do. Realizing it’s time to reach out takes great courage and I am here to help. When we have a better understanding of ourselves, we have a better chance of accepting who we are and recovering from what we have been through on this journey we call life. My approach as a therapist is to help my clients gain insight, change negative patterns/ behaviors and to find fulfillment in life. I offer a safe, empathetic, and judgement free space.

Megan Marshall earned her Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University in 2010. She has extensive experience treating the emotional, mental and spiritual needs of her clients. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as treatment approaches to a variety of behavioral health issues. Clients benefit from her ability to stand out of judgment and work shoulder to shoulder with them towards wellness and recovery.

Cheryl Manfredi, LCSW has 20 years experience working with adults and couples. She is a certified psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with four years post graduate training in Object Relations Therapy. "Therapy frequently promotes a more deeply experienced sense of self and others through gradual awareness and honesty with ourselves. "Through listening, witnessing, recognizing and understanding, therapy becomes a greenhouse for the self to develop more fully.