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Are you unhappy with your life? Do you long for a better, more loving and intimate relationship? Are you feeling that you are not fulfilled in your career? Do you want more out of your life? Are you repeating the same self-destructive patterns of behavior that are preventing you from living the life you want. Imagine your life where you are able to change your life story and live the life you want.
If you are an individual adult or couple, teenager or college age person and are struggling in your life, therapy can help. You can learn to live in a happier, less stressful way. In our work together, you can begin to heal and enjoy your life once again.
I am a therapist who been able to help people who have suffered from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work difficulties, among other issues.In addition to individual and group therapy, I also provide couples therapy which enables couples to improve their communication skills and reach a deeper level of intimacy.

Michael Hessdorf
“Trauma, relationships, anxiety,low self esteem are resolved in therapy through psychodynamic, EMDR. Ind, couples and group therapy. ”
Call or Email Michael Hessdorf for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 671-8117
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Pay By:
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 33 Years
- License: New Jersey / 44SC05004600
- School: New York University School of Social Work
- Year Graduated: 1990
I am certified in EMDR and I am a certified group psychotherapist
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: EMDRIA - EMDR certified therapist
- Certificate Date: 2021
- Certificate: CGP-American Group Psychotherapy Association / Certified Group Psychotherapist
- Certificate Date: 2019
Endorsements
"Warm, Competent and Talented Therapist"
"Mike is a colleague whom I have known for 20 years. He is a friendly and compassionate therapist. He is trained in EMDR and is a skilled group therapist. "
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP, CAMS-II
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, ACS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MBA
Michael Hessdorf's Groups
Improving Your Life/Creating Healthy Relationships
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Do you long for a better, more loving and intimate relationship? Are you feeling that you are not fulfilled in your career? Do you want more out of your life? Are you constantly repeating self-destructive behaviors. Do you want to be better at dealing with difficult people. Imagine your life where you are able to change your life story. You are in a loving relationship. You are working in a career that feels satisfying and fulfilling. You are living a life that you knew, deep inside of you, was always a possibility..
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Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Stress
Issues
- Child
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Finding a more meaningful life
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- LGBTQ+
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Group
Last Modified: 19 Mar 2023