Suicidal Ideation Therapists in New Jersey

We all need some help at times. I enjoy working with people that are willing to work. You should be ready to do some easy homework, to discuss the issue sending you to therapy. In general you should be ready to feel supported and held.

To fully heal, you must move through the emotions, not around them or shutting the door on them. I understand that seems scary but I am here to help you not do it alone. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is face your pain and move towards healing. I am person-centered and focus on how to create an individualized approach because everyone is unique and has different needs. I want you to feel comfortable and safe to explore your emotions within therapy. I am here to support you through your journey and am excited to help you find peace within your everyday life.

Clients who work with me are tired of experiencing life with anxiety and depression; they recognize that a change is necessary, and they're ready to engage. Their goals may include the need to experience joy, hope, love, respect and success. Often, they struggle building successful close and intimate relationships, communicating their needs, and/or or achieving academic and career success - in other words, life goals.

It's not easy making that first phone call to speak to a therapist. In fact, it can be quite scary! I place a strong emphasis on authenticity and the client/therapist working relationship. My ideal client population would be those who do not feel heard or understood by others. I believe that we all have a purpose in life, and sometimes we may need assistance locating it.

Welcome! I specialize in working with people who experience anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms. I am also further trained in supporting suicidal and self-harming behaviors.

When we face serious issues we may shut-down, shame or over blame ourselves/others for the problem. Absence of healthy coping skills/emotional balance can lead to an unhappy walk through life. Therapy allows the opportunity for growth to understand personal thoughts, feelings and behavior. Together, we can re-discover healthy control, coping skills, peace, hope, and emotional balance. Perhaps for the first time, you will love, trust and feel comfortable within your own skin. I like to look at change through a developmental lens where we have the courage to break unhealthy habits and replace them with more effective skills.

I use a person-centered approach and DBT strategies to identify and move toward resolving the issues most important to you. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist, I provide body-mind interventions to support those suffering with PTSD. I've also helped people with depression, anxiety, bipolar, self injury, and suicidal ideation . The people with whom I've worked have been able to identify hope, learn to cope with stressful situations, find emotion regulation, and extinguish unwanted behaviors .

We as people endure a lot of pain, carrying this pain with us can become heavy, so heavy that it bleeds out onto our daily lives, our routines, onto our relationships, and onto the many things we love and desire to keep safe. Being willing to be present and accept that organizing these life problems will only aid us to reduce the persistent chaos and overwhelming feelings. This is where we start. I am flawed, I am human, and I have done the hard work, and continue to do the hard work on a daily basis. I am also committed to develop a strategic plan alongside you in your journey to building you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship issues,psychological trauma,and traumatic grief. I am trained in EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Psychodynamic and Family Therapies. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy.

Matthew’s experiences include: a warm approach dealing with mood disorders including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder and extensive experience with people struggling with opiate, sedative, and alcohol addiction focusing on developing motivation for sobriety in early addiction. Matthew also has experience working with clients leaving suicide wards and assisting in their return to regular life.

***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. We believe that an accountable ally is one of the greatest agents of change. We welcome the opportunity to be that ally. With decades of experience working in private practice with Children, Adolescents, Adults and families, we are confident we will help you negotiate the challenges of the change process. Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Grief, Trauma, Divorce and Hostile Domestic and Abuse Situations. Turn The Page LLC provides the option of Teletherapy to assist those with limitations on mobility and in response to the changing needs and methods of communication.

I take a client-centered approach to counseling & work to provide a safe, non-judgmental, & validating environment to build trust with my client’s & to foster our therapeutic relationship. I believe that life is a balance of acceptance & change & I work with my clients to explore areas of their lives causing them difficulty & to find balance between the processes of acceptance & the change necessary to foster improvements in one’s life. I can help the client explore the complexities of this balance & teach & provide the skills necessary to enact these changes. I have a therapy dog in training that is in office with me for appts.

As a non-traditional/philosophical therapist, I specialize in empowering men, who are ready to break through the chains of society’s expectations of what a “True Man” is supposed to look-like or portray. I help men facilitate their feelings-of-anger/ experiences-of-anxiety/ thoughts-of- suicide / and moments-of-depression into vehicles of change, instead of feeling hopeless/ isolated/ & defeated. My therapeutic framework focuses on problem-solution skills & development, where men shed the shackles of mental health stigma to live a healthier/more productive life.

***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Working from a strength based perspective with over 20 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults I look forward to partnering with you to achieve your goals. Whether providing Psychotherapy or Reunification Therapy, an eclectic approach to counseling includes understanding that each situation is unique and requires an individualized course toward a positive outcome.

Have you lost a loved one to suicide and are now having difficulty finding anyone who understands what you are going through? Suicide loss survivors often feel significant guilt and responsibility for the suicide . They can also feel abandoned and betrayed by the deceased. Well-meaning friends, family members, and therapists may try their best to help but often exacerbate the pain and confusion the survivor is feeling. Imagine feeling understood by someone who has been there and can guide you along the path of recovering from the suicide of your loved one. I would like to be that person for you.

Hi there! My name is Melanie and I’m a licensed clinical social worker. I have a master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University and have been working with clients in New Jersey for over 8 years. I have experience working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, suicidal ideation , self-harm, eating disorders, and grief and loss. I can also help you navigate daily life stressors, transitions, relationship and communication challenges, and fostering self-compassion.

I first started therapy as a client, scared and unsure what the journey would entail. The experience changed my life. Therapy empowered me to better understand myself, and eventually I came out as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Now, I love working people from all walks of life — guiding them to self-discovery, introspection, and mental wellness.

Do you feel as if your emotions rule your life? That others don't understand you? The Behavioral Therapy Collective was created in order to offer compassionate, thoughtful, ethical and effective care to you or your loved ones. We work with high school aged adolescent, adults and families. All members of our team have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which is the evidence based treatment used to treat complex emotions. People who struggle with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behavior, depression, symptoms of borderline personality disorder benefit from DBT.

My ideal client is someone who wants to work on building a life worth living and freeing themselves from the heaviness of mental illness. I love to work with those that are working through trauma and those that may be coping in ineffective ways like self-harm or suicidal ideation . I enjoy working with women's issues, including histories of abuse (sexual, emotional, physical, and psychological).