Female Therapists in Avon By The Sea, NJ

Are you having a hard time managing your thoughts or emotions? Do you find that your past keeps coming back to interrupt your present? Taking the first step toward wellness can feel overwhelming in the beginning. The good news is that you no longer have to continue this journey alone. Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, fertility challenges or parenting stress, family discord or recovering from unhealthy or abusive familial or romantic relationships, we can find a way through this tough time together.

I believe all people have the capacity to change and the power to do so. For over a decade, I have been assisting children, adolescents and adults to find their inner strength and identify personal goals for change and growth. I work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict and significant life changes. I also assist parents whose children are struggling behaviorally and emotionally with identifying their own set of coping skills and effective parenting techniques. I provide support to post partum mothers who are learning to navigate and transition to a brand new chapter in their lives.

WELCOME! Make this your year of growth! I would love to be a part of your journey. I work with adults and adolescents who want to overcome depression, anxiety and low self-esteem as well as eating and weight related issues and body image concerns. Change can be tough so I want to honor the courage you are showing by thinking about therapy. The work we can do together will help you heal from past wounds and move forward in your life. Together we create healing change in a respectful manner where you can find peace.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's Degree from William Paterson University in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. I have over 7 years of experience in talk therapy working with individuals, couples, and families in partial care programs, intensive outpatient, and outpatient agency settings. In my last role at Center for Children's Behavioral health I served as program director while maintaining a client caseload. My clinical approach is integrated and incorporates a variety of different theoretical orientations including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and more.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience providing clinical services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings including private practice, outpatient treatment, and in-home/community. I have clinical experience in the areas of trauma, anxiety, substance use, self-esteem, stress management, family, and child/adolescent behavioral challenges.

I've worked as a therapist for ten+ years doing a combination of Intensive In-Home Counseling, private practice, and working in schools for children with behavioral/academic/psychiatric issues. I’m pleased to now work exclusively in private practice where I offer individual as well as group therapy; I currently run three social skills groups for people with Autism: 2 for Adults, and 1 for HS teens. I believe in working with the family as well as the child when working with adolescents. I enjoy working with adolescents as well as adults, and appreciate the unique differences of each client.

Therapy is a great opportunity for individuals to improve their overall quality of life. As a therapist I provide unconditional support and listening in a relaxed and comfortable therapeutic environment. I work with a large variety of age groups and offer individual, couples and family therapy sessions. I specialize in treating patients with anxiety and depression and help others with developing healthy coping skills to alleviate everyday stress. I also teach individuals how to use effective strategies to help improve communication skills as well as their relationships with others.

I offer a cognitive-behavioral, client centered approach to counseling. Using a combination of therapies and approaches, I provide a nurturing, safe environment where clients can freely explore and express their thoughts and feelings and learn how to take control of them and their lives. Supportive Psychotherapy techniques lay the foundation for a successful experience toward a client's journey to self-awareness, insight, and healthy relationships with both the self and others. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths and I welcome the opportunity to assist you in acheiving your goals.

I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker trained by the IFS institute. I take an integrative approach to therapy, emphasizing healing mind, body, and soul. I believe that therapy should be enjoyable and non-judgmental. I am told that I create a collaborative and compassionate environment where my clients and I are able to tap into deep inner wisdom, provide insight, and apply concrete methods to heal and move forward. The result? Becoming brave enough to build a deep connection to your truest self and live authentically. Spirituality is incorporated, as desired.

Karen B. Donahue, Psy.D., is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in Wall Township. Areas of specialty include clinical and forensic psychology. Given her passion for helping individuals and families with emotional adjustment and stability, Dr. Donahue focuses her clinical practice in helping people gain insight and skills to live a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life. She strives to be supportive and empathic of familial needs, and provide high quality services to individuals experiencing difficulty in life transitions. Expertise in the field of mental health diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and evaluation.

You can be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously. It has been my honor to work with couples, families and children of all ages for almost 20 years. I believe therapy is a place to grow not only when there is a crisis but when you are ready for a change. I love working to increase your connections with yourself and others around you. This alone can help the feelings of stress and anxiety that often fill our mind daily. My goal is to create a safe environment to help you you navigate some of life's hurdles.

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.

I'm Dorothy and my pronouns are she/her. I have an anti-racist, queer-affirming, inclusive therapy practice. I practice from a client centered strengths based focus - we are all just humans trying to figure out how to navigate life. My therapy style is a combination of understanding and validating causes and developing a plan to cope and build a life that you experience as worth living.

CLINICAL SUPERVISION AVAILABLE Therapy can help you change and improve your life. A therapist is an unconditional, non-judgemental listener. I am committed to your goals and want to make therapy comfortable and refreshing. I work with a variety of age groups, including children and adolescents, and conduct individual and family sessions. CERTIFIED CLINICAL ANXIETY TREATMENT PROFESSIONAL (CCATP)

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialized training in neuropsychology, I focus on brain-behavior relationships and the use of evidence-based practices. I completed my postdoctoral training in neuropsychology at Yale University. I have also trained at Weill-Cornell Medical College and Columbia University in the treatment and evaluation of neurobehavioral disorders. At present, I am an adjunct professor at NYU in the department of Applied Psychology. In my practice, I employ cognitive-behavioral techniques to help patients understand the relationships between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to create and meet their individual goals and visions. I will help to create an environment that will nurture the collaborative effort needed to meet your treatment goals. I feel that my exposure and experiences have equipped me with the cultural, social awareness and sensitivity necessary to treat individuals from all cultures challenged with adversity. I am passionate about preventative approaches and have developed a curriculum to educate adults and teenagers about healthy relationship dynamics.

The minute you start talking about it, it becomes easier. Rachel is a clinical psychotherapist, specializing in treatment for adolescents/adults. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Delaware, and later earned her Masters of Social Work from Monmouth University. With extensive experience in clinical practice, working with individuals, groups and couples, Rachel is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a varied spectrum of patients. She believes the success in therapy develops from a good balance between the patient and therapist as well as the individualized treatment approach.

Kimberly Kirchofer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with 10 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families seeking help with anxiety, trauma, anger management, self esteem, depression, life transitions, family counseling, and relationship issues. Kimberly graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Kean University. Kimberly utilizes a collaborative approach tapping into relational, strength based, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, emotional, holistic therapies always catering to each individual’s needs.