Emotionally Focused Therapists in Bernardsville, NJ

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Photo of Anna Kronfeld Therapist Family Addiction Anxiety: In Person Online, Licensed Professional Counselor in Bernardsville, NJ
Anna Kronfeld Therapist Family Addiction Anxiety: In Person Online
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Emotional Freedom Techniques ( EFT ) can be life altering with boundary exercises that will teach you to live within your "Hola Hoop," strengthening your relationships.
The words often heard: "Why are they trying to control me? Everyone is doing that. Most people don't care. I don't care. Everyone has dysfunctional families. Is my partner causing my stress and driving me away ? Is anxiety just part of life? Could it just be me and my partner?" Are these your thoughts? Do these words circle in your mind? Are you stuck in this loop that keep's repeating? Do you feel stuck, frustrated and resentful? Does change seem out of your grasp? Is change something you might think about? Is change something that happens for everyone else so you just don't think about it? Do think about it today.
(973) 791-6463
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Karin Elizabeth Lehr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
I teach EFT TAPPING, breathing practices, guided imagery and other relaxation tools, as well as meditation.
Life, work, relationships and family issues can create challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming. I can help! My approach is to offer empathy, insight and new strategies, in a warm, supportive setting. The clinical practices I use are grounded in Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to help you cultivate strengths, improve functioning, enhance satisfaction in your relationships and increase your overall sense of happiness and well being. I teach strategies that make things more manageable and help you feel like you're in charge of your life again!
(862) 701-4603
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Ellen Jay Lewis
Counselor, MA, NCPsyA, DD
Verified
Verified
Anxiety and depression can stop you from living life to the fullest. You just don't feel like yourself. You suffer and your relationships suffer. Often you feel stuck and hopeless but aren't clear on the cause. Conflicts that are lodged in your unconscious don't become clear until you start to talk. Talking to an experienced therapist offers you a safe place to say everything. If talking is hard and you don't know where to begin, it is my job to help you.
(908) 970-9805
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Frank Thewes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, or feeling held back by past experiences? Do you feel like something is missing in your life or that you need to make important connections or breakthroughs to live your life more fully? Do you feel stuck in the past, afraid to live your life, or lack of motivation? Do you feel like low self esteem or insecurity are holding you back? Are there unresolved issues in your relationships with your parents or your partner? We can focus on what you need to break the patterns and move forward. Featured in Newsweek, HuffPost, FOX News, and Men’s Health.
(848) 420-9806
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Alex Wieselman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EdS, LMFT, PhD
Verified
Verified
My specialized education allows me to see a broad range of clientele. Individuals, couples, and Marriage & Family Counseling, & LGBTQ clients also. Each unique person feels safe and comfortable as we work together addressing any and all issues that had them seek my services. I've found helping others to help themselves a key to successful experiences in work together. Available for my clients outside of meeting time for discussion through my direct private line. I'm devoted to the profession & help make a diifference , I am always welcoming to anyone who would like to understand more about my approach, and philosophy.
(973) 425-5086
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Leigh Kolodny-Kraft
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, CSAT-S, CCTP, CCGC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a solution focused Addictions and Trauma Therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that you want to celebrate. While we can't change situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve life challenges. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to my client's individual needs to attain the personal growth they are striving for. I recognize that for many change feels unattainable. However, In a nonjudgmental environment I can help you develop the confidence and skills to carry out change in a non-threatening way.
(862) 235-0986
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Karen E Cutaneo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I appreciate you taking an interest in my practice. Whether new to counseling or having had experience in the past, therapy is a courageous step to personal growth and change! I respect that each person has unique needs. With training in a variety of therapeutic approaches including interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, emotion theory and affective neuroscience, body-focused approaches, and transformational studies, an individualized plan will be developed to meet your goals. I am inspired by those individuals who have had difficult life experiences or challenging situations. My most rewarding experience continues to be a facilitator of growth and change in a safe accepting environment.
(973) 610-1268
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Babita Spinelli
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP
Verified
Verified
Babita has a waitlist until May 2022. You feel stuck and frustrated that you can't control the chaos or balance it all. You just feel so exhausted from trying so hard to make all the pieces in your life "fit" and you are not sure how to feel happier. You may even have noticed some depression or increased anxiety. You know you need to do something, but just not sure where to begin. I get it! As a team, we will move you forward to a healthier, more balanced and empowered space. You do not need to manage this alone.
(347) 884-7316
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Jessica L Larsen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are struggling with anxiety, sadness, grief, excessive worry, obsessional thinking? Do you feel your challenges are overwhelming? Do you wish you could just enjoy your life again? I work with clients with a range of troubles and challenges to overcome their difficulties and reclaim their lives. I am specialized to work with both adults and children using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is a science based approach, which means it is proven to help you feel better and get on with living your life. I am a warm, personable, humorous, compassionate psychologist here to support you through your most difficult of times.
(551) 258-8928
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Paul Klouse
Counselor, LAC
Verified
Verified
Life can be overwhelming at times. When events don’t go as planned or relationships fall apart, it can be helpful to process with a caring professional. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I am an empathic listener who guides and empowers my clients to lead emotionally, relationally, and physically healthy lives.
(908) 975-1554
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Vanessa Morgenthaler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SAC
Verified
Verified
I believe that building genuine connections is paramount in the therapeutic relationship. Our meetings will be personalized to your needs, and you will be met with compassion, authenticity, warmth, & humor in a judgment-free environment. I enjoy helping clients of all ages to better understand and navigate stressors while building resilience, self-awareness & self-sufficiency.
(973) 874-1428
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Clara Fajardo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards changing your life! I care deeply about my clients and prioritize listening, understanding, empathy, and solutions. Everyone wants to feel better - but how do you get there? Whether you are managing a transitional crisis, a long-term series of ups and downs, or are not even sure what you are dealing with but just don't feel your best, I am here to support, encourage, and help you pinpoint what is feeling off and how to go about fixing it.
(917) 970-1385
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Cassandra Tarentino
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Life challenges us all at one time or another. Are you struggling with a difficult life transition, such as divorce, loss, career or health issues, or supporting a love one through a difficult time? Is anxiety or depression getting in the way of a deeper more fulfilling experience of life? I can meet you where you are and assist you in making the changes you want to see in your life. I provide support and guidance as well as a safe space. I am a welcoming, empathetic professional using a mindful, client-based approach to therapy. Through creativity and humor we can collaborate on your journey to having more joy in your life.
(908) 388-9237
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Shannon Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, CEDS- S, NCC, DRCC
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed therapist & clinical supervisor with 14 + years of experience in working with those struggling with eating disorders & co occurring mental health struggles. Now more than ever, it is easy to feel stressed, alone and misunderstood. I work with my clients to address feelings of anxiety, depression, low self esteem, & most recently difficulties with the pandemic and feelings of isolation. You have the power to help yourself and my goal is to help you get there. My work involves identifying the areas in your life that may require change or improvement, and guiding you there with encouragement & accountability.
(973) 604-8575
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Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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Getchel Lubke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I believe that we all need an opportunity to understand ourselves, our experiences and our relationships with greater clarity. It is my professional goal to create a supportive and safe environment for individuals and couples to explore how they want to live, love and overcome challenges. My role is to provide tools and insights to help my clients enhance resiliency, inspire change, live more genuinely and understand themselves more completely. Choosing the right counselor for you can be a very important part of the journey. I hope to be a non-judgmental and compassionate resource along your journey.
(201) 992-5882
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Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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Kirsten Brannen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
Verified
Treatment is tailored to the individual (or couple) using the best & most effective (ie: gold standard) for the presenting concerns, I have advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) & Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT ), which are effective & complimentary to each other.
Are you feeling stuck or finding it difficult to move past certain events that happened to you or around you? Do you feel your life and/or relationships are drastically different because of the events or circumstances? Are you avoiding people, places or things as a result? Do you and your partner seem to be stuck in a negative loop and find it hard to be there for one another? Do you long for things to be different? Life can certainly be challenging but it can also get better, let me help with nonjudgmental support, guidance in the art of self awareness. Learn new ways to process, relate and cope so you can begin healing & thriving.
(973) 319-7312
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Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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Sarina A Mulleavey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Therapies I offer: CBT, DBT, EFT , EMDR, Solution Focused, Guided Meditation & Yoga.
I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My experience and trainings are broad from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma Therapy, Empty Chair, Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.
(848) 224-6305
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Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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Patricia A Hucko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I work within an Emotionally Focused Theoretical Model.
What clients have taught me over 20 years in practice is that to be genuinely heard and understood is a lost art in our busy technological world. Whether we are deeply hurt due to relational trauma, painfully grieving the loss of meaningful attachment or trying to survive the distress that comes from living life with spouse/ child who has been diagnosed with ASD. In these tumultuous times we frequently yearn for "another" who can professionally "Hold us Well" & Provide a "Soft Place to Fall" while we sort out the tangled web of internal confusion.
(908) 287-1833
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Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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Carter S Townsend
Psychologist, PsyD, RYT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you "run" anxious? Feel weighed down and overwhelmed? Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work stress, grief and loss, and addictions are experiences that can knock a person off center and create feelings of hopelessness, exhaustion, fear and anger. My integrated approach to wellness will allow you to find healing, hope and balance through individualized sessions that look for solutions, introduce new tools for managing life's curve balls and increase your ability to be in charge of your life.
(201) 903-9513
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Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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Leah Kinder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I often hear from clients that they appreciate how radically nonjudgmental I am in our work. I believe that everyone does the best that they are able to, with what they know. I am a very active therapist, who provides praise and positive feedback often, but I also hold clients accountable in an effort to assist them in reaching their goals. Clients report that they feel as if they make progress in each session, due to our focus on creating and attaining small and realistic goals. I take an individualized approach to each case, and attempt to tailor each client's treatment to meet their needs most successfully.
(862) 310-6818
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Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.