Parenting Therapists in Cape May Court House, NJ

I have been in the field over 20 years, my career started out as a musician and through providing music therapy in hospitals, came to find a love of counseling and pursued my masters degree and licensure as a professional counselor. The majority of my experience has been in community mental health and addictions treatment outpatient counseling, providing care to individuals, couples, and families in-office and over telehealth. Additionally, I have worked with college/university students as a professor and a campus counselor, as well as created a ACES based trauma focused parenting class and workshops to create healthy workplaces.

My ideal client spends a lot of energy worrying about, regretting, and resisting change—and arrives at therapy eager to make peace with something new and scary. They include new parents adjusting to raising kids, college students who are adjusting to life on campus, parents who struggle with their newly empty nest, and many others. In short, anyone whose life or family is entering a new phase. I see clients of all ages. Adults take respite with me by working through their changes in their lives, families and careers—while kids enjoy learning new skills with me in a friendly environment (which involves playing lots of games!)

Are you pregnant or have you had a baby in the past two years? Do you wish that was you? Wherever you are on your journey to or in motherhood, you deserve support and peace of mind. Maybe you thought getting pregnant would be magical... and then struggled with infertility and loss. Or maybe you thought the same about pregnancy, until anxiety almost crushed you. And then when you think you're ahead of the game and expecting postpartum to be hard, you're left feeling unrecognizable. If you are, you're not alone. Let me help you overcome these emotions and begin to feel like yourself again!

If you are ready to learn to be joyful and find a new meaning in life, I am here to support you in therapy. Are you currently experiencing challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Are you looking forward to learn better ways of communicating, and how to get along with others? Are you ready to learn better coping skills, get your self-confidence back, and finally put yourself first? I am here to support you on your healing journey. My clinical experience is in individual, couples and family therapy. I specialize in supporting clients who are in relationship with high earning partners.

Areas of specialty include: developing communication strategies focused on improving relationships in step-families/blended families, and for individuals and couples. Additional areas of treatment include: counseling divorce/separation and break-up issues, infidelity, restructuring life following a loss, catastrophic event, managing cancer survivorship and developing coping strategies following life transitions (loss of job/graduating from college), supportive treatment for infertility struggles, as well as, treatment for anxiety, depression, and stress. My extensive nursing background, coupled with my Masters Degree therapy training and experience, have given me a deeper depth of empathy and understanding of life's challenges.

​Reading generic paragraphs of why each therapist may be the best fit for you may be overwhelming. Regardless of the motivation to seek therapy, you are looking for someone that you feel comfortable with and feel that you can trust. A relaxing environment where you feel at ease and validated. At Mindfully Active, we offer an array of therapy modalities and therapists that specialize in specific niches. When you sign up, we match you with the best therapist fit to treat your needs.

I match your internal motivation for change by working collaboratively alongside you to help encourage you to think deeper and build connections that will assist you in gaining a better understanding of your underlying issues. My approach to therapy is person-centered strengths-based and solution-focused, by offering a kind, compassionate, yet straightforward approach. I strive to be transparent in communication and provide an ethical and safe space for you to practice being vulnerable so you can be the person you want to be.

Thank you for considering a new therapeutic relationship. These are unique times that have brought many different stressors to an already chaotic world. Please value your self-care at this time and feel free to reach out if you need psychological support or guidance. My clients typically include those who are seeking a long-term therapeutic relationship, as well as those who are hoping to address a specific issue in a limited time. I utilize an integrated, tailored approach. Always kind, supportive and non-judgmental, I will also provide direct feedback needed to facilitate change.

Empowering children, adults and families to overcome obstacles that hinder them from living their best life motivates me. Helping others understand the possibility of change, benefits of personal growth and becoming their best self is evidenced throughout my nonjudgmental, strengths based approach to counseling. Since therapy is an individual process, I utilize a combination of evidenced based treatment modalities and approaches to meet individuals unique needs.

Sometimes life is just overwhelming and challenging. Whether you're experiencing a major life change or feel something is missing in life, therapy is an opportunity to uncover the path of moving forward. We all need help at different points in our lives. Whether it is struggling with relationships, addiction, depression, anxiety, fear, anger, or emotional pain, everyone deserves to heal and grow through our hardships.

There's a freedom in finding your flow and therapy can provide that healing space. It is an honor to assist you on your journey, be it a short term or lifestyle goal. Island Therapy gives you a safe space in which to bring forth what has always been a part of you and help you recognize your inner wealth with curiosity and kindness to create shifts towards increased fulfillment, sense of purpose and progress.