Grief Therapists in Chatham, NJ

I am a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders in young adult, adult and aging populations. I have a certificate in aging as well as training in loss and bereavement .

It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment for all of my clients. As a psychotherapist, I believe the most influential vehicle in supporting and helping my clients exists within my clients and is accessed through our therapeutic relationship. I hold all clients in a positive regard and aim to help clients identify and use their own strengths to solve their personal struggles. Let's face it, we all go through periods of self-doubt and high stress. To struggle is human.

As a wife and mother, I bring my life experiences into my counseling in the form of empathy and understanding. My work with clients includes identifying stressors that are interfering with their ability to thrive in their unique environments. I also help my clients uncover strengths that can be used to cultivate coping skills and new perspectives. Sometimes that means exploring relationships, honing communication skills, or processing grief to make meaning after loss . I am committed to meeting my clients where they are when they walk through the door and then working from there.

Kathy specializes in grief and loss related not only to death but also loss of identity that is often associated with divorce, empty nest, retirement, declining health, and loss of independence. She is pursuing certification in Perinatal Mental Health, including pre- and postpartum mood disorders, infertility, and perinatal loss .

My approach to therapy is to create the most safe and comfortable environment for you to be yourself and share your story. I believe what really works in therapy is a real person connecting to a real person, unconditional support, direct and compassionate feedback, a bit of humor, a solution oriented approach, and lastly your active participation in the treatment process.

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 provide supportive psychotherapy for teens and adults needing help with particular struggles and challenges they are facing. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders and substance abuse related disorders. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental environment to help my clients work through their issues. Life absolutely has its challenges but together we can work through these difficulties to achieve acceptance and fulfillment in one's life.

Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, unfocused? Would you like to gain more control of your stress, feel happier, gain confidence and balance? It is not uncommon to have physical, emotional, and mental health concerns exacerbated by day-to day-stressors, or a life change or transition. We all can become overwhelmed and struggle with difficult emotions at times. Whether you are looking for therapy to address fear, anger, anxiety, sadness, a specific situation, a health concern, traumatic event, grief , or major stressor; there is hope. Let me help you.

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, Luli helps individuals, couples, and families navigate through hard emotional processes. She is a bilingual national board-certified clinical mental health counselor, specialized in empowering adults and adolescents who experience a wide range of struggles like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, marital issues, peer and familial relationships, loss and grief , trauma, abuse.

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. .

Welcome! Making the decision to enter therapy can be challenging, yet fulfilling and life altering. I welcome the opportunity to work with you or your family in navigating that process. I provide a nonjudgmental, discrete, safe, compassionate environment to facilitate growth and change.

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.

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.

If you are facing difficulties in your life, choose the path toward change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and families . 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. Utilizing CBT and other evidence based methods, I can help you develop strategies to cope with the issues that are interfering with your ability to pursue your goals and get more out of life. Contact me to discuss how I can help.

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.

It has been my privilege for the last 30 years in assisting my clients in resolving a variety of challenges - anxiety, depression, unresolved grief , unresolved trauma (both childhood and adult), marital problems and divorce recovery. Often when faulty learning (i.e., Stinkin' Thinkin') results from traumatic events or unhealthy relationships, effective help requires applying psychological, social and spiritual resources.

I work primarily with children through young adults. Most of my clients are dealing with life changes such as adjustments to a life transition, chronic concerns such as depression, anxiety, loss , trauma and relational issues. I also work with emotional and behavioral concerns such as emotional regulation, anger management and impulse control.

Welcome to my psychotherapy practice. As an experienced psychotherapist, I've observed that low self esteem, chronic illness, relationship difficulties, anxiety and depression can make every day a grind. I use cognitive-behavioral and insight-oriented methods paired with relaxation techniques. These diverse approaches will arm you with a new set of skills that will help you cope better with your challenges and live a more fulfilled life. I've dedicated over 3 decades to helping people get unstuck from self-defeating patterns. 50% of my practice is dedicated to work with couples with a high degree of success.

My goal is to provide a warm and supportive environment for my clients, in which we will work collaboratively to identify the factors contributing to stress and create a plan to develop coping skills and empowerment. Children, adolescents and adults engage with me in a process to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and overall stress that leads to greater fulfillment and enjoyment in life. My participation in this field is my passion, and I consider it my privilege to work with each of my clients.