Therapists in New Jersey

I'm a mental health professional with a passion for helping individuals and couples, navigate life's challenges. My role is to walk with you as you take steps towards life changes, healing, and growth. I have over ten years of experience in treating men and women with a broad range of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We will identify coping skills and increase mindfulness to help you move forward, releasing challenges that weigh you down.

Grounded in the principles of Buddhism, I integrate meditation and mindfulness into my therapeutic approach, guiding individuals through the complexities of mental health challenges with compassion and insight. Continuously honing my skills, I bring a diverse toolkit to my practice, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt techniques, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT

I believe in the power of consistent support and structure to guide clients on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. We're plugged into a fast paced world where we are bombarded with issues when we have responsibilities of our own. We go to war with our emotions and thoughts which makes it hard to tend to what excites us. When our minds are constantly running, it can feel impossible to be engaged in the present moment let alone dig deeper. I place a strong emphasis on emotional processing, anxiety management, and the exploration of feelings related to dependency and fear of loneliness.

I am a compassionate and empathetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker, dedicated to supporting individuals who are facing the stresses and challenges of life. I understand that everyone experiences difficult times, and I believe in the power of personal strengths and the potential for growth and healing. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can feel hopeful and empowered. Through our journey together, I will assist you in discovering your unique strengths and guide you in developing the necessary skills and tools to cope with your mental and emotional health.

In my experience as a therapist, I find that many people are looking for someone who will provide a safe space to talk, listen, and support them. My goal is to provide children, preteens/tweens, adolescents/teenagers, adults, and elders, as well as, families and couples with the skills and tools to help them reach their own personal goals. With these skills, you will become a better communicator, develop confidence, and utilize positive responses to daily life problems.

I have found that my clients gain the deepest rewards when we work through difficult and dynamic issues. I work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. We all grow and evolve through our life. There are times we struggle through a transition and our time together will incorporate your existing strengths with therapy-enhanced skills that we create together. I have developed strong relationships with psychiatrists, attorneys, schools, and court representatives. I can help you through this...let's get to work!

At times we find ourselves at a difficult crossroad, uncertain how to grow and change in the face of our distress. With 35 years in private practice, my goal is to help individuals and couples find a path to unknot conflicts and develop more resilient and expansive modes of living. Many of the people I work with are embroiled in addictive behaviors such as alcohol and substance misuse, gambling, sex addiction and pornography. Others struggle with painful traumatic personal histories, chronic and acute illnesses, grief and loss. And still others are mired in destructive relationship patterns that undermine the quality of their lives.

Hello! I hope your day is going okay. I compliment you on seeking to improve your psychological health. I have experience working with adults, elderly, military veterans, children, and families at different stages of life as an agent of support and guidance. My professional life also includes a commitment to helping everyday people build resilience. I am also a military veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Army. I am able to partner with you for learning life-long coping skills, improving chronic stress, establishing quality relationships, and for creating optimism.

Are you ready to care for yourself? To look inward and be fully present? There is incredible value in bringing awareness to your experiences so that you may make informed decisions on what you need to show up as your best self in every aspect of life. We will work together to identify your therapy goals and build self-awareness, self-care, and healing through reflection, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness and mind-body (polyvagal-informed) practices. To learn more about therapy and explore if we are a good fit, I encourage you to schedule a free 15 minute consultation at www.theyouinitiative.com

Some of human suffering is about the way we experience the events of our lives rather than the things themselves. Therapy offers an opportunity to bring awareness to our experiences and change our relationship to them rather than try to change the events themselves. Through this approach, we gain a sense of control in our lives and positively experience and influence its direction. If we believe that we have power within us to achieve health and happiness, then the events in our lives that cause us pain and suffering can be seen as an opportunity to learn about ourselves and experience personal growth.

We are collectively experiencing trauma due to events like the pandemic, climate change, violence in our communities, and political strife. Trauma therapy techniques can help us explore how direct or indirect challenges are impacting our lives. Together, with kindness and compassion, we will gain a deep understanding of your life experience and identify, augment, and employ your strengths to the fullest. Individual growth and stability are possible when we are willing to look at all aspects of ourselves and apply that learning and understanding when navigating our lives in the chaotic world we live in.

I take a compassionate approach to therapy for individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I can help you to address various mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the best therapist for yourself or your adolescent can be challenging. If you are seeking extra guidance and support through a difficult situation or you are ready to move in a new direction in your life, I would be happy to work with you to achieve your goals. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach to each of my clients' needs. Using mindfulness and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapies, you will begin to create the life you want. If you or your child struggles with anxiety or depression, I will help guide you how to manage these symptoms in a healthier way.

Although quite wonderful, sometimes being human is HARD. I'm licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with over 20 years full-time, clinical experience. I utilize evidence-based modalities to assist clients in finding new ways to better manage emotions, bring balance back, and help when things get rough. My client's ages range from early adulthood through the elderly, 20-80+. i work with individuals, couples and families in a safe, collaborative environment of self-discovery and growth.

My practice is a psychodynamic approach utilizing verbal therapy, art psychotherapy, and mindfulness. As each client has their own individual and unique experience, backgrounds, and personalities as does the treatment I provide. I work together with my clients to determine their goals and what approaches work best for them. I specialize in working with children/adults/families experiencing grief, teenagers who are transitioning from high school to college, youth and adults feeling overwhelmed and anxious.

If you are here today because you are contemplating taking the first step toward prioritizing yourself, I applaud you. You are halfway there and the first step is always the hardest. On your therapeutic journey, we will work as a team so that you never feel alone. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most significant part of therapy and together we will focus on creating a vision where you can learn to validate and trust yourself. In our work together I will emphasize positive self-regard and empathy through a nonjudgmental stance.

I'm Danielle Rees, a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of experience. My journey includes providing therapy across outpatient, school, and hospital settings, catering to clients of all ages. Let's collaborate to establish a secure environment for your growth. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or challenges in managing stress, I'm here to impart techniques that can assist you. I believe in integrating mindfulness, yoga, art, and evidence-based interventions to aid you in managing your symptoms effectively.

We all face struggles in life. Maybe relationships or sexual behavior seem "crazy” or consuming. Or, you might struggle with extreme eating habits, internet use, spending or another kind of compulsive behavior. Maybe your job exposes you to daily risk and tragedy and you're feeling the weight of it. Either way, you probably struggle to manage emotions, anxiety, loneliness, grief. All my clients deal with these kinds of things. It’s no coincidence they've also usually dealt with abuse, family dysfunction or trauma. Many have PTSD, C-PTSD or dissociative disorder.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! As a counselor, I feel it is imperative to create an environment which enables clients to truly express what their thoughts and feelings are; a person must feel comfortable in their therapeutic setting. Counseling does not need to be a fear-provoking or anxiety-inducing experience, rather it should be a place a client looks forward going to in order to become the best version of themselves possible. I enjoy using various therapeutic modalities with clients, including Cognitive Behavior, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused, Solution Focused, and Psychoanalytic Therapies, among others.