Couples Counseling Therapists in Chatham, NJ

Many people I have seen over the years seek treatment for various reasons: to help improve their relationships (friends, partner , other family, work), to learn to cope with the relentless grip of grief from loss; to manage lifecycle challenges that surprise, shatter or engulf them; or to help clarify new paths they wish to forge.  My job is to help you navigate such challenges, while empowering you to discover your own wisdom and to trust the decisions you will make in your future and accept the circumstances of your past.  ​

I counsel clients who are dealing with difficult life challenges. Over time it's not unusual to feel swept away by intense thoughts and feelings. Increasing an awareness of our selves and others can reverse "feeling stuck" and turns us toward our challenges with more effective options and with a calmer sense of well being. I've been in private practice for 20+ years; and I enjoy building a genuine connection with clients that is so essential to successful therapy. Working in a collaborative relationship is an energizing experience for clients and me.

I am a New Jersey and New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided support to individuals, couples and families for over 19 years. In that time I have had the privilege to assist clients in working through issues surrounding self-esteem and self-worth, relationships, anxiety, trauma, grief and bereavement, parent coaching and support, life transitions, work stress, and physical illness. I truly believe effective psychotherapy provides us with comfort, insight and the tools to help find balance in our lives. .

During my 40+ years 0f practice here in Chatham my approach to psychological treatment has come to be informed by a number of modalities -- psychodynamic therapy, family systems therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness meditative practice, and, most of all, by my experience working with the people who have come to me for help. Life is challenging and it is certainly not easy to be a person. We are all born with a profound need for a sense of belonging/connection and of significance/substance. Those yearnings drive us to find fulfilling love and meaningful work, which demands constant effort and exposes us to uncertainty and loss. When losses and disappointments come in the realms of love and work and health, we are commonly subjected to debilitating, dispiriting feelings of insecurity, anxiety, and depression. If we do not handle these unbidden feelings wisely,, we may become angry in destructive ways, or we may withdraw from our responsibilities and our loves, or seek solace in drinking or drugs, or other escapist distractions that only make our lives and our painful feelings worse.

I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and related disorders using cognitive behavioral principles (CBT) with adults and teenagers. Problems treated include panic disorder, OCD, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety, trauma, specific phobias and depression. I frequently work with families and couples to address the impact of these difficulties on relationships, and collaborate with other treating professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, pediatricians, general physicians). My approach includes helping patients reach both insight as well as behavioral change for lasting and meaningful improvement.

Therapy can be a very rewarding and empowering experience, particularly when it is achieved in collaboration with a trusting, nonjudgmental, nurturing therapist. I enjoy being a therapist whom people feel comfortable with and can trust to help them. My work centers around helping children (ages 3+), adolescents, and families make positive changes in their lives. I work collaboratively with parents, as they are essential in the therapeutic process. Collaboration also often includes work with schools and other professionals.

Experience life in a new, more positively robust way. Learn how to live, love and laugh with abundance and leave your negative feelings behind. Therapy works. I can teach you how to make decisions that support living a happy and healthy life by avoiding unhealthy relationships, negative thinking, upsetting emotions and addictive behaviors. I will provide a safe space that is needed for healing. Together we will transform destructive cycles and grow towards a richer, more satisfying life. I think you will find me to be an open, responsive, insightful and non-judgmental person with a vast therapy "tool kit."

For the past decade, I have worked with individuals, couples , and families who are looking for a warm and supportive place to talk about their challenges, gain insight into their thoughts and actions, and learn how to cope and solve their problems. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults, but have experience in working with people from all ages and backgrounds.

I see psychotherapy as a journey in which two individuals, therapist and patient, co-create the story of the patient's life. In doing so, together they connect disconnected parts of the self, acknowledge and resolve internal conflicts, work through old losses, and discover new options for leading a more purposeful and meaningful life.

Do you feel lonely even though you are in a committed relationship ? Does it seem like you and your partner speak different languages and live different realities? Do you have the same fights over and over again and nothing ever gets resolved? These feelings can be overwhelming and scary. I want to help you begin to change your relationship so it can be a source of nurturing and support instead of a cause of stress and anxiety. I work with individuals and couples to help build connection, resolve conflicts, develop trust, and find happiness in their lives..

Your road to being emotionally well is the number one priority when you walk into my office door. I focus on working collaboratively with you to become your best self, live your best life, and have healthier relationships. Clients that I work with feel safe, comfortable and supported to explore their concerns. Together we will identify and work on goals targeting the change that you are seeking. I aim to help you regain focus on growth instead of feeling stuck and to find balance so you can get back to a place of peace instead of being in pieces.

Reaching out for help doesn’t always feel easy, and it can take courage to make the first step. Even if we have the conscious willingness to change, we may feel blocked or stuck. By creating a safe, genuinely caring, and non-judgmental environment, I help individuals, couples , and families navigate through hard emotional processes. I am a bilingual national board-certified clinical mental health counselor, specialized in empowering adults who experience a wide range of struggles like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, marital issues, peer and familial relationships, loss and grief, trauma, abuse.

Are your thoughts and feelings becoming overwhelming? Do you find yourself struggling with self doubt, feeling unheard/ misunderstood? A trusting, and comfortable relationship is a fundamental component in ensuring therapeutic success. My compassionate, client-centered approach enables me to tailor my practice to meet the needs of each individual. Through this individualized approach, I can assist you in understanding the underlying core components leading to your undesirable feelings, and just how these feelings impact the perception we hold of ourselves, as well as the world around us .

Therapy is successful when there is a good "fit" between client and therapist. The therapy "works" when the client feels that the therapist understands them and demonstrates the ability to help them improve their lives. With more than 25 years of experience with individuals, couples ,families and groups, I offer an approach tailored to the uniqueness of each individual person and the issues unique to them.

Life is hard, therapy doesn’t have to be. I take a strengths based, collaborative approach to therapy to treat depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and marital issues, trauma and PTSD among many other challenges that people face every day. I use evidence based methods to help my clients cope with stressors, improve relationships, manage symptoms and get more out of life. Contact me to discuss how I can help you.

People usually seek therapy during times of great stress, when their lives feel out of control, or when they are increasingly anxious or depressed, or when they feel stuck or dissatisfied, and are looking for change. My goal is to provide you a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere that will help you express yourself, explore and clarify your feelings, understand yourself and others, find options, and make changes in your life. I view psychotherapy as an active collaboration and seek to create a welcoming and comfortable base of strengthening support.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in bipolar disorder and their caregivers, depression and anxiety, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with academic and work stress, relationship problems, marriage and infidelity, substance abuse, and eating and body image problems. In my work I incorporate issues of attachment and parenting, femininity/masculinity, and concerns of culture, religion and self-esteem.

Sometimes what we are searching for already exists within us, we just need help finding it. In therapy I help you to reflect and reacquaint yourself with what you need to feel most alive. Through building self-compassion and mindfulness I can help you to feel more present in your life. My treatment approach combines active exploration and practical solutions to aid you in discovering an authentic and meaningful life. I will help you to highlight your personal strengths in order to better adjust to life transitions, improve relationships and better understand emotions/behaviors.