Therapists in East Brunswick, NJ

We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.

My goal as a clinical psychologist is to foster change by helping my clients to develop insight into their thought patterns and to understand how one's thinking impacts on behavior and current emotional functioning. Through the use of cognitive behavioral strategies, and exploration of current and past relationships, I work with my clients to help them develop the necessary tools and insight to improve their overall emotional health. I believe in working in conjunction with other mental health professionals, physicians and schools to maximize client success.

Deciding to come for counseling can be a difficult decision. A supportive and nurturing environment is waiting when you come into the office. Together, we will create an atmosphere of trust and comfort that will allow you to explore your needs while I support you in finding solutions. My 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults dealing with issues of anxiety, depression and grief, to name a few, will help me to tailor treatment to what works best for each individual or family. My knowledge also expands to working with children, adolescents and families going through chronic and terminal medical illness.

I am here to help you achieve your goals and restore hope. Collaboratively, we will identify current struggles and work towards a resolution that will ultimately bring a sense of balance to your life. A relaxed environment that is free from judgement is what you can expect in our work together.

Standing in our truth is one of the most difficult things a person can do and it is one of the most courageous. Congratulations on taking steps on your healing journey. I have focused my therapeutic work on encouraging and validating individuals to discover and "stand in" our authentic selves. Sometimes it is the first time we are feel like ourselves, while other times we are in need of rediscovering ourselves. No matter what, it is a crucial part of our healing journey. I focus my therapeutic work on Trauma Informed modalities, such as EMDR and TF-CBT, along with customizing treatment based on your individual goals.

Life is a hard journey and can take a toll on all of us, and it helps to have someone in your corner. As a team, we will work to understand your struggles, solve problems, and find empowerment and healing. Your story matters and your dreams count. I commit myself to offering you a warm, confidential, non judgmental therapeutic environment. Whether you are having identity issues, trying to navigate a relationship, or learning to find your voice, I am honored to be by your side.

Life is a series of choices and decisions that often lead us to uncharted destinations and exciting opportunities. Sometimes this can feel overwhelming and obstacles may occur to block our path or keep us stuck and unable to seize the opportunities within our reach.

Life is full of obstacles that at times feel impossible to overcome. In therapy, we will work together to equip you with coping skills that best suit you to make tackling these obstacles possible. Depression, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem are common hindrances that therapy can help find long term solutions enabling you to live to your fullest potential.

Have you arrived at a transition in your life that leaves you feeling unsettled, disappointed or depressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed, resentful or stressed because of demands placed on you due to a loved one's changing needs? Are you searching to find meaning or purpose in your life after retirement? Transitions often are accompanied by loss even joyful transitions can be challenging. Let me help you live your best life by accepting you where you are, letting you set the pace of your counseling journey and supporting you as you explore unresolved issues, express difficult emotions and find your strengths.

I am a firm believer in encouraging positivity, bolstering self-efficacy, and cultivating independence in others. My typical client is a child, adolescent, or young adult (age 3 to 29) who may be struggling academically, socially, or with developing effective emotional coping skills. Often, the individuals I see have difficulty with attention, concentration, organization, and with meeting the daily demands required of them at school. I also offer much support to parents who may be frustrated with their attempts at connecting with their kids and who are in need of guidance relating to discipline techniques and behavior management.

You have the power to change your story. Your past does not dictate your future. Be your own editor and rewrite your narrative. We welcome all people and invite you to join us in this journey towards healthier living. Our focus is on your unique possibilities and using your strengths to overcome challenges and change your path. You don’t have to face the difficulties of life alone. We provide a vast array of services and are ready to work with you in your personal journey towards a more confident, healthier and resilient future. Ready to take charge of your story?

Achieving healing and wellness is possible. The challenges we face in our everyday lives can leave us stuck repeating the same patterns or forming negative perceptions about ourselves or the world. I work under the basis that we can learn to adapt, heal and live a more fulfilled and satisfied life. Together, we will create that path and cultivate the skills necessary to do this. I am available to help children, preteens/tweens, adolescents/teenagers, and adults with issues including, but not limited to ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, identity issues, life transitions, and trauma.

Taharka Sankara holds a Masters of Social Work degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He is licensed in the State of New Jersey in the fields of Social Work and Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Counseling experience spans across various treatment modalities with diverse populations. Many years spent counseling adolescent and adult males with addictive and criminal behaviors in individual, group and family sessions to address the underlying issues of trauma, substance abuse and other co-occurring behavior and mental health disorders. He works primarily from a solution-focused, strengths-based, client-centered framework.

Welcome! Seeking therapy is both an exciting and anxious step. Whether you are new to counseling or wanting a fresh start, I am committed to helping you. I believe that within each of us is the strength to overcome even the most difficult of circumstances. Giving up is not an option. I will work with you to figure out what you need to get better even if its not with me. My wish for you is to be the person you want to be and live the life you've always wanted to live. I will get you there.

Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety or brought down by depression? Do you experience flash backs of a traumatic event? Are you struggling with family transitions and stress? It takes courage to reach out for help and I commend you for recognizing and starting your healing process. I am a licensed social worker under supervision for my clinical social work license with a master's in social work. I am here to help you move your life in a positive direction while facing your daily challenges. I have experience in treating a diverse population.

One Step at a Time Therapy Center (OST) is a group practice offering quality, tailored psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our passion is to help all of our clients become the best versions of themselves. We believe in a variety of holistic approaches to self improvement and healing. Visit our website at www.onesteptherapycenter.com to learn more about us!

How can you become more clear about your goals, desires and dreams and more effective at reaching them? Those are the questions that drive my work with clients. Sometimes the tools are cognitive - addressing how you look at life and yourself. Sometimes the work is about emotions, honoring your feelings and working through the sadness and unfairness of things that happened in the past. I love when a client believes they see something in a new and more powerful way. Sometimes the key is to find a way to experience hope that things can be better.

Welcome to my webpage! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years experience helping people deal with a variety of difficult life situations and problems. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress; have experienced a major loss, like death or divorce; or are adjusting to the pressure of being the primary caregiver to elderly parents or children, I will work with you to overcome all of these challenges.

My main focus is to partner with you to help you achieve your goals. I obtained my master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, where I completed an Area of Emphasis in children, youth, and families. Since then, I have worked with clients of all ages facing challenges with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, family issues, and self-harm. You can read my full bio at https://onesteptherapycenter.com/meet-our-therapists.