Divorce Therapists in East Brunswick, NJ

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. BILINGUAL: SPANISH SPEAKING THERAPIST* At this moment, the nation is experiencing a crisis. This has caused a variety of emotions to surface for many of us. Regardless of what is happening around us, each of us should have the opportunity to process those feelings. I am a bilingual/bicultural licensed associate counselor who worked in various settings in the mental health field. Throughout life, I have come across many individuals that have experienced struggles in their lives, which has shaped my desire and passion for helping others.

Working with adults, children, families, and couples, my experience of more than 30 years in both clinical and school psychology has helped to define my role as a therapist. My major areas of practice are anxiety, stress management, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, marital issues and divorce management, ADHD in both adults and children, school-related issues and workplace issues. I attempt to empower clients to change self-defeating behavior patterns based on negative thinking and faulty learning experiences.

OFFERING TELEHEALTH SESSION. Have you ever thought of change as loss? Even positive change can trigger loss, like starting a new job, graduation or moving into a new home. When we move forward, we leave something behind. Adjust. Readjust. Grief is normal and is an entire emotional process of coping with a loss. Are you struggling with a stressful life transition, depression, anxiety, illness, divorce , work/life imbalance, loss of a pet, an empty nest, unsatisfying relationships? I would like to help you manage your struggles, learn self care and find your inner strength. The grief process doesn’t look or feel the same for anyone.

Feeling understood is an important aspect of personal development and life satisfaction at any age. As a Columbia University trained therapist, I provide a warm and nurturing environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel supported and are better able to understand and manage their emotions and behavior. I offer a safe place for individuals to process and cope with transition and challenges such as relationship concerns, divorce , grief, and traumatic experiences. My passion is helping women, young adults and children meet their individualized therapeutic goals and live their lives to the fullest potential.

Depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or just discontent with current life and a quest for something more are some of the things that I can help address by utilizing my 25 years of experience in promoting mental health. Are you in a marriage that has lost its energy and connection? Are you having difficulties building or maintaining relationships? Are you struggling to say or do the right thing with your children and balancing your roles of caring and disciplining? I can help you with these and many similar problems.

I help individuals, couples and families in distress find healthy ways to manage conflict, reduce stress and deepen their relationships. If you feel exhausted, frustrated, uninspired in your love life, whether you are single or in a relationship you can learn how to identify toxic thoughts, emotions and behaviors that are sabotaging your relationships. Discover how to end dating fatigue by learning how to date smarter. Learn how to identify toxic people early on, end toxic relationships and move forward from any rejections, break up, or divorce in the healthiest way possible.

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.

I offer respectful, affirmative treatment in a safe, comfortable environment. Establishing a trusting, caring relationship with the people I work with is of the utmost importance to me. I see Children, Adolescents and Adults. Depression and other Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD, Relationships, Parenting, Separation/ Divorce , Adult Survivors of Incest/Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Women's and LGBTQ issues, Stress and Anger Management, Loss/ Bereavement, Eating and other Compulsive Disorders, Learning/DevelopmentalChallenges and Acute/Chronic Illness, Life Coaching and Individual Consultation Services are my areas of specialization.

I have a diverse practice in which I work with adults, children, adolescents and couples who are struggling with a variety of different issues. These include depression, anxiety/panic attacks, relationship problems, school and behavioral issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, low self-esteem, stress, sexual orientation and gender identity concerns, struggles with spirituality, self-injurious behavior, adoption, dealing with medical problems, grief and loss, trauma, and coping with divorce and its aftermath. My ideal client is one who wants help and is feeling ready to do the work necessary to improve and enrich his or her life.

With 30+ years as a helping professional, I offer extensive experience in assisting children and families to meet the challenges they face in today's world. The therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity for safe and confidential exploration of issues and difficulties. We identify ways to manage the stressors in peer and family relationships, in school/work. I collaborate with clients to utilize their unique strengths. I help to develop new skills and strategies to increase self awareness and empower clients to get unstuck and find success. I offer a compassionate presence, and use humor, creativity and playfulness in the process.

I understand how difficult it is to find a therapist that you can connect with, especially in those difficult moments when you just want someone to understand what you are going through. Together there is no question that we can't answer and there is no problem that we can't find possible solutions. I believe therapy is an effective tool that can help manage our lives and lead us to feel better and accomplish our goals.

I am Dan Silitsky, Ph.D. and a New Jersey Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that all individuals have the innate ability to be empowered in making informed decisions about their present situation. It will be my privilege to offer my expertise and sensitive style to those individuals, couples and family members who wish to pursue their life's dreams without undue stress.

I practice interpersonal psychotherapy with the belief that our upbringing has a definite impact on our present functioning in relationships at home and outside of home.

Hey mom! Are you overextended, overwhelmed, and overcompensating? I get it parenting is hard! Meeting the demands of your family, your work, and everyone’s opinions is weighing you down. The only thing more exhausting are your own expectations of yourself. It’s a race you just can’t win! And what’s worse you feel like you’ve lost your sense of the real you. I get your struggle and I can help.

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.

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.

My goal is to help provide insight and the tools you need to move beyond limiting beliefs and behaviors. Using an integrated holistic approach to counseling, I combine temperament therapy, psychotherapy, nutritional and integrative medicine and Biblical truths, creating a nonjudgmental and safe place for families, couples and individuals to share their issues and fears to attain healing and hope. Certified as a SYMBIS & PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, I will help you to prepare for or strengthen your marriage. I will help you to navigate through the changes of life, taking you from where you are to where you want to be.