Therapists in Bergen County, NJ

As a School Social Worker I have direct experience working with teachers, students and parents. I am offering short-term treatment at this time to provide you with a safe space to express your concerns and help you to develop a mindful plan for optimum mental health. My private practice has provided support to many adolescents and their families, for those who are in need of on-going therapy to address social- emotional and relationship issues that have become magnified during Covid-19.

My goal is to help alleviate a client's suffering in any and all aspects of life. Treatments offered will be empirically based solutions to facilitate change in a non-judgemental environment and within a reasonable time frame.

Advance Counseling Center is an outpatient program within Advance Housing, Inc. that offers individuals and families an array of wellness services to support, enhance and improve their quality of life. All clinical staff use treatment interventions that incorporate research and evidenced-based practices. Group practice is informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT will help you or your loved on with ongoing conflicts in relationships; intense and rapid mood; difficulty stuffing emotions, then "blowing up" at others; inability to relax; impulsive or reactive decisions you often regret; avoiding responsibilities; and feeling overwhelmed.We have staff trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).

I am dedicated to cultivating positive, individualized, and compassionate therapeutic alliances with individuals, couples, and families. My areas of specialty include PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transition, personality disorders, and parenting support, including cases of parental alienation. My approach is collaborative and solution-focused, utilizing research supported interventions to achieve treatment goals. I am licensed in NY, NJ, PA, and licensed to practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology through PsyPact, enabling me to provide telehealth services in most US States.

Deeply committed to fostering well-being, my passion lies in supporting clients through life's complexities. I prioritize personalized care for adults, teens, and parents alike. I believe in providing a nurturing space where individuals find tailored guidance and families discover solidarity. With clinician-led parenting support groups, I aim to create connections, offer strategies, and foster a community where everyone feels understood and supported.

Given many stressors of modern life and demand to always be on top of our game, many of us are overwhelmed, suffering from unwanted emotions and feeling trapped in our circumstances. I offer supportive environment and goal-directed, biologically valid and clinically proven therapeutic approaches to help my clients re-establish healthy and functional relationship with their emotions, problem-solve through their circumstances and become "un-stuck" in their lives. In my practice, I combine elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, existential and biological/evolutionary perspectives.

I am a Certified Divorce Mediator, Master Hypnotherapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor, with over 25,000 clinical hours. I have specializations in many areas including working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have specializations in Autism and Forensic Psychology. I possess a Post Doctoral Re-Specialization in Forensic Psychology. I have provided intervention and mediation for the courts, the state, and private clients. Call for further information 201-364-8474.

Are you a law enforcement officer who has thought about speaking to a professional regarding a personal or family issue, but have never felt comfortable reaching out for help? The decision to seek outside help is never easy and the process is even harder for those in law enforcement because of serious and real concerns regarding confidentiality. I am completely independent from your department.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience in mental health. I received a BA in Clinical Psychology from The College of NJ in 2005 and my MSW from Rutgers University in 2011. I worked in community mental health and served clients living with traumatic brain injuries, chronic illnesses, substance use disorders, and disabilities. In my years as a hospice social worker, I counseled individuals, groups, and families of all ages through end-of-life issues such as grief, discomfort, advocacy, communication, and planning. Eventually, I made the switch to becoming a therapist.

Seeking counseling therapy takes courage, willingness to invite change, exploring difficulties, and learning new strategies. We will work together to learn healthy coping skills, to assist you in navigating challenges faced throughout life's journey. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of self-doubt, negative beliefs, or a sense of hopelessness, counseling therapy will provide a safe space to talk. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered to manage whatever comes your way.

I have 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and counseling, assisting individuals through a myriad of social, emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. As a practicing School Psychologist I have experience assisting teens and families with diagnoses of anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, and learning disabilities. I also work clients struggling with peer issues and gender and sexual identity. I practice through an eclectic lens, believing that therapy should be tailored to each individual. I work collaboratively with my clients to find and develop a treatment plan that will help clients achieve their goals.

Alicia DeFilippis is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of New Jersey who is experienced in providing therapeutic care to children, adolescents, and adults from diverse and multicultural backgrounds with a broad range of psychological and behavioral disorders. These include depression, anxiety, ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, trauma, and chronic stress. Alicia completed her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Fordham University.

How can I help you? I work with adults and young people who are facing difficulties in their personal relationships, are suffering from anxiety, depression, effects of trauma, low self-esteem, or other mood/personality disorders. Please contact me if you are looking to improve your overall mental health, or have other specific target goals that you are having trouble with attaining on your own.

People find a therapist because they are looking to improve their lives and relationships in some way. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve this growth and improvement; to move from a place of emotional pain or discomfort towards one of well-being and peace. It is my belief that every individual who embarks on therapy has strengths that we can embrace and build upon. My style is collaborative...an active partnership between therapist and client. Together we will explore your feelings, experiences and personal goals.

Maryclaire Mena has over 30 years of helping college students, young adults and adults with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, school and work problems and family issues.

I am a seasoned therapist with over thirty years of experience. I specialize in clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, disordered eating, and life transitions. For all of us, life brings various challenges. We may struggle with current experiences, as well as the way we are carrying the past with us. We all possess strengths and, in our work together, we will uncover those and provide opportunities to manage challenges.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) specializing in anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships. My goal is to to assist clients in gaining self-awareness, and to provide empathetic and useful strategies for managing the challenges of every-day life. I have over 20 years of experience working with school-aged children, adolescents and adults.

Becoming a psychotherapist has always been my dream. I enjoy the positive rapport I am able to build with my clients and the support I am able to provide to those who may need it most. I have been in the Social Work field for 10+ years and have extensive experience working with those affected by homelessness, incarceration, severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse. I have experience providing mental health services and crisis intervention to the community and within a private practice setting.

Have you been feeling that life has become a struggle? Have you faced a traumatic or life changing event? Whatever the reason, the decision to see a therapist and talk about these issues can be difficult. Contacting a psychologist can be the first courageous step in a process of growth and healing. I am a licensed psychologist with 14 years of experience helping people deal with depression, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, immigration and acculturation, marital problems, aging, caregiving, and loss.