Therapists in Collingswood, NJ

The right fit with a therapist can be the most important factor in improving your mental health. I strive to provide a supportive environment in which my clients feel comfortable processing past experiences, exploring the present, and planning for the future. My approach to therapy is person-centered and relational and I tailor therapy to fit the unique needs of my clients. I will help you to explore the role of relationships in your life as they influence your overall well-being.

I believe that creating a safe space for growth is paramount and that making sure the client feels comfortable and heard is key in creating that space for growth and empowerment. I have experience in a collection of evidence-based practices- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and psychoeducation to name a few. I believe in the power of positive change through consistency, practice, patience, and support.

My work combines psychoanalytic therapy with helping people learn how to listen to the unique and creative way in which our body carries wisdom, information and unprocessed experiences. It is important for us to tell the story of what has happened to us and to have our stories held in a compassionate manner. If we already know our story and find ourselves still stuck in old behaviors, thoughts and patterns, then learning to listen and experience how our bodies hold meaning for what's still unresolved or unknown is a valuable skill.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist, I have specialized training in working with couples, families, and individuals. I work closely with clients as they navigate relational changes, e.g., loss of intimacy, emotional distance, betrayal, family conflict, parenting concerns, separation, divorce, and blended-family issues. I encourage my clients to openly talk about their feelings while constructively working toward greater closeness and intimacy with their loved ones. I believe that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client(s) is the foundation for gratifying therapeutic growth and change.

A bow of welcome to you! Taking the first steps of exploration into suffering, challenging life circumstances, overwhelming emotions, and conflicts with others takes courage, and I acknowledge that you have taken this difficult first step. I have been working in the field for almost 15 years and I’ve learned that my greatest teachers are the people with whom I work. I will work with you to create a safe and collaborative relationship to explore whatever it is that brought you to therapy. One observation that I have made over my years doing therapy, is that the “sicker” people are, the less they play.

Surviving a sudden cardiac arrest is a life changing experience of the highest order. While few understand the potential traumatic impact, I do because I suffered such an event several years ago. In response, I became a quick student of the psychological tools necessary to recover physically as well as mentally from a medical trauma. My ideal clients are individuals who want to not simply discuss symptom relief, but also the potential for post-traumatic growth. Check out my story here: www.sca-aware.org/survivor-stories/keep-your-head-above-water

I have four main specialty areas: Relationship Therapy - I love working with people in relationships that are struggling. Whether this is due to infidelity, parenting conflict, sexual incompatibility, navigating polyamory, thoughts of divorce, etc. Infertility & Postpartum Issues - Working with individuals and couples who are struggling with infertility or postpartum concerns. This may include exploring feelings regarding infertility options, parenthood, and loss. Autism Spectrum Disorder/Special Needs - working with these individuals regarding dating/relationship concerns and sexual education.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your current situation? When confronted with unchangeable circumstances, you may feel unable to do anything but wish your situation would change. I can help you move forward toward finding peace, happiness and a more satisfying life. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment to life stressors, relationships, and women's issues.

If you find yourself navigating difficult life transitions (work, relationships, loss, etc.) and are seeking to feel more connected with life or to manage these stressors with greater ease and confidence, please reach out. Clients experiencing grief, or who carry heavy worries or painful recollections of the past may find solace in individual sessions where we will identity the distress and make a plan for moving forward. You don't need to have specific symptoms to "deserve" therapy; we all deserve more peace. Catherine works primarily with adults in individual sessions, and has special expertise with caregivers.

Addiction, addiction recovery, relationship struggles, codependency, confidence, ACOA attendees, Al-Anon attendees. My clients are searching for a more spiritual path to healing and recovery. They desire happiness, freedom, and peace within.

I started Evolve Counseling and Wellness to help all people process their feelings and emotions, determine their strengths, and ultimately make changes to then evolve and move forward.

Far too often we are weighed down by heavy emotions; intrusive thoughts and conditioned patterns. Through my varied experience I have been able to witness firsthand--that even in the most dire circumstances positive change is possible. My philosophy is to provide you with patience; positivity and pragmatism while varying the therapeutic approach to fit your current needs. To foster motivation and facilitate insight, I utilize a combination of strength-based techniques. I also believe in the significance of incorporating your interests and creativity (e.g. art, music, theatre and humor) into sessions.

I value creating a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and encourage a non-judgmental space, where you can speak freely about what is occurring and can truly understand that you are not alone. As Ram Dass stated, “We’re all just walking each other home.” I have experience working with adolescences, adults, couples, and families. I work with an array of ages, with a focus on depression, anxiety, behavioral and familial issues, relationship/couple issues, LGBTQ+ issues, grief/loss, PTSD, chronic health issues, and severe and persistent mental illness.

I specialize in working with folks with ADHD and other neurodivergent-types in NJ and PA but also heavily work with anxiety, depression, and issues surrounding activation and assertion. So I'm very action-oriented in my approach and that's because I believe when we see and experience change it can help build momentum. People are resilient, creative, and adaptive but sometimes we get stuck. (And when we neurodivergent folks get stuck we get really stuck!) Let's work to build awareness, strategies, and change!

I believe life is about finding balance between acceptance and growth. As a therapist I work with clients from pre-adolescence to later adulthood struggling to create the life they want to live. First and foremost, my job is to help you reach YOUR goals, and, sometimes, help you figure out what exactly those are. I primarily treat individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, OCD, emotion dysregulation, personality disorders, relationship issues, and difficulty adjusting to life transitions. Additionally, I have experience working with executive dysfunction/ADHD, learning disabilities, and family conflict.

Are you looking to care for your stress, anxiety, depression or attention issues in a holistic way: blending lifestyle, natural, and medical treatments? If so, we may be a great fit for your health journey. Hi, I’m Dr. Jen Abraczinskas. I'm a family and integrative medicine physician who specializes in the holistic treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, and attention issues with my practice Spring & Spruce. Optimizing our overall health state can have huge effects on our mental well-being, and I am excited to guide patients on their journey.

I'm moved by the longing of couples to be to be listened to with undivided attention, to be understood and accepted, to be seen in their virtues and appreciated, to be held with affection and delight, to be allowed to be themselves and shift from it's all about me to you need all the same things. Your criticism and force can step back when I help you care about your own wounds - that your partner can respect, but cannot heal for you. I walk with confounded parents to calm their reactions to their children's resistance. They feel ignored, failing to raise a caring and responsible son or daughter. Heart is heavy, values seem irrelevant. Unburden the heart so your children can hear your values, not your reactions. Couple and family difficulties have roots in old hurts where we managed with knee jerk reactions and attitudes of how things should be. I can help you hold perspective, where you value yourself when others discredit you, where you're open to feedback about what is not helpful without feeling criticized or angry. Therapy is not getting partners or children or peers to respond, it's being able to bring my values with conviction without being attached to the outcome

I have extensive experience working with clients with a history of trauma and/or PTSD, using short-term, evidence-based treatments (Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy) in which you set clear goals and have structured homework between sessions. I also love to work with clients in longer term treatment, building up a strong foundational relationship before slowly unpacking complex trauma and the various ways survivors learn to protect themselves over the years. I have experience working with veterans and civilians with histories of sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, combat trauma, and moral injury.

I'm excited to work with you on your journey towards mental and emotional wellness. My therapy philosophy centers around meeting you where you are today, and supporting you every step of the way as you navigate life's ups and downs. I believe that everyone deserves to prioritize their own wellbeing, and my goal is to help you achieve that. Together, we can explore the emotions you experience - from anxiety to depression to relationship challenges to prenatal pregnancy and postpartum stages of life and beyond. We will work on developing healthy coping mechanisms to help you navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience.