In Person Therapists in Allendale, NJ

As a therapist, I will work with you to achieve a better understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing, and to discover more adaptive coping mechanisms. My style is non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate. I tailor the therapy to the individual needs of the client (play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or insight-oriented treatment). I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, which include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, self-injurious behavior, and trauma. I particularly enjoy working with young adults struggling to deal with the pressures of college life.

The future you deserve. You know it's out there - but how do you get there? If you're searching for a therapist, there's a good chance you're experiencing emotional pain. You may have suffered a loss or experienced trauma. Perhaps you are dealing with a pattern of troubled relationships, or a tendency toward underachievement at work or school. It may be that you're struggling with a difficult life transition, or a history of self-sabotaging behaviors that has kept you from achieving your goals and finding peace.

Finding the right therapist can be a long, confusing process. How can you be sure that the person you’re choosing has the right experience or training to effectively help you or your loved ones? As a therapist with a decade’s worth of experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents, and families suffering from the effects of anxiety, depression, academic challenges and parent-child conflict.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MSW and LCSW), Susan has worked with women and their families around issues of pregnancy, birth and parenting since 1987.  Susan counsels individuals and couples on many issues.  She has in-depth experience in the areas of women and children's health including pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting issues as well as pediatric health concerns -- illness, palliative and hospice care.  She has led parenting groups that focus on new motherhood as well as bereavement groups for parents.

As a strengths-based therapist, I believe that every individual has the potential to achieve the highest version of themselves through a combination of knowledge, insight and behavioral change. Whether you are struggling to navigate a difficult life event, seeking greater self-compassion or wanting to understand how to break old patterns of thinking or relating that are no longer serving you, I will help you to identify the barriers and develop the understanding and skills you need to move forward.

Accepting New Clients! As a mental health therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges, gain self-awareness, and lead fulfilling lives. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or any other mental health concern, I am here to help. My ultimate goal is to empower you to make positive changes in your life and develop the skills you need to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

We provide therapy to our community that needs professional assistance to help navigate the rigors of life. If you've thought about therapy but didn't have the time, could not afford it or had to wait months to see someone. Give us a call, we will schedule an appointment within a short window of time.

I believe all of us have an inbuilt propensity for healing and personal growth. As a psychotherapist, I consider my main task as helping you in removing barriers in order for you to reach your fullest potential. I strive not only to aid in allieviating symptoms and emotional pain, but to join in on a journey with you for long-standing individual change. You may currently feel stuck and view change as a daunting and arduous task. I strive to create an inviting and safe environment through my sense of humor, compassion, and encouragement.

The Psychotherapy Referral Service is the clinical branch of the Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies. Referrals are provided at affordable rates to therapists in private practice. Referrals are made to affiliates and candidates of the Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies, all of whom are professionals with state licenses and/or certifications. Fees for psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy are based on a sliding scale and are agreed upon by the patient and the therapist.

As a licensed psychologist for 17 years, I'm devoted to the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I've worked in various medical and educational settings and am licensed in NJ, NY and FL. I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of psychological and behavioral disorders, including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, school refusal, divorce, adolescent issues, & behavior disorders. I am skilled in psychological testing of children, adolescents, and their families and conduct psychoeducational evaluations for school placement. I am available for in-person and virtual sessions.

Thomas Ogden wrote "The most fundamental human need is that of being and becoming more fully oneself...becoming more fully present and alive to one's thoughts, feelings and bodily states; becoming better able to sense one's own unique creative potentials and finding forms in which to develop them; feeling that one is speaking one's own ideas with a voice of one's own; becoming a larger person in one's relationships with others; developing more fully a humane and just value system and set of ethical standards."

I take an eclectic approach to helping children, teens, young adults, families and couples lead happier, healthier lives. My specialties are in working with those who have experienced relational difficulties, life transition, loss or trauma. From the child who is having trouble dealing with their parents' divorce to the family of a teenager that longs for more open communication to a young adult facing what can come with emerging into the "adult" world, I provide a supportive, nurturing environment in which my clients can grow and move beyond the challenges they face in life.

Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma, abuse, and neglect.

My belief is that therapy is a collaborative process in which both myself and the client must work together for long lasting results. I believe in the importance of addressing individual needs and strengths throughout the treatment process. I have experience in using play therapy as well as behavioral and cognitive approaches to help children as young as five years old to grow and heal. I work together with parents to help them better understand and relate to their children's emotional needs and promote positive behavioral change.

We often hear that healing and growth is not linear. Working on ourselves and our relationships is an ongoing process with its ups and downs. Just when we think we're out of the woods, life reminds us of its unpredictability. If life is consistently inconsistent, how can we best adjust, work towards acceptance, and reduce our suffering? Our willingness to work towards self improvement can shift like the wind and when our motivation and energy dwindles, so does our trust in ourselves and those around us. As fear, anxiety, sadness, and even hopelessness settles in, tackling simple tasks seems unattainable.

Sometimes situations become too difficult for us to handle on our own. Receiving support and guidance can be helpful in building self confidence and strength to handle situations that arise, and address conflicts. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, experienced in working with adults and young adults, treating a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship conflicts, pregnancy, postpartum, and divorce.

Vanessa is a solution-focused psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ, MA and FL specializing in Narcissistic Abuse and Cult Abuse, whose mission is to help individuals uncover their true potential and move forward toward all of their goals. Her team specializes in working with individuals and couples focusing on the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, marriage or interpersonal relationship problems, alcohol or drug abuse, low self-esteem, or anyone in need of developing new ways to cope with life’s every day challenges. Go to tellatherapist.net or Insta: vanessareiserlcsw TikTok:vanessareiser

Are you looking to become your best self? To conquer anxiety or depression or come to terms with past experiences or future worries? I would love to guide you on your journey to overall wellness! I have been an LCSW for 17 years, working with people ages 18-100+. Join me at my practice, Live Life Therapy, LLC and together we can achieve your personal goals!

Effective therapy begins with the client-therapist relationship. In my practice I create a safe space for discussion surrounding life’s inevitable challenges. The foundation of my sessions is empathy, and from an empathic perspective I seek to guide clients toward finding their own inner strength in the face of difficulty, complex emotions, loss, and traumatic situations. I am a highly sensitive therapist and I am skilled in treating highly sensitive people. Using a strengths-based approach, I can help foster understanding and resilience to move through negative experiences and self-defeating patterns into a place of empowerment.