Couples Counseling Therapists in Florham Park, NJ

Families and relationships can be difficult to navigate. Often times you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, confused, and unheard. Whether you are going through a major life shift or just need a space to focus on your goals I am here to help you find the best version of yourself. I'll work with you to empower you in finding your own strengths and voice.

I provide a supportive, warm, and empathetic atmosphere in order to help each person find peace, happiness, and comfort in their lives and relationships. I provide services to children, adolescents, adults, couples , and families and offer individual therapy, marriage and couples counseling , family systems therapy, substance abuse and addiction counseling and assessments.

As a psychologist, I believe that good therapy builds upon a trusting, working relationship between therapist and client. For me, each client is a unique individual with his or her own special needs, feelings and life experiences. Of most importance is that my clients see me as a professional who listens with respect and empathy to what he or she tells me. My goal is to work collaboratively with all clients to help them examine and modify self-defeting beliefs and behaviors that prevent healthy and productive funcitoning in family,social and work or school settings.

**Online scheduling available**Identify personal challenges and achieve goals, gain a stronger sense of self-awareness, rediscover your inner strengths and connect to restorative practices. I can guide you on your journey from pain/survival to thriving and enjoying a fulfilling life. Soy Latina, hablo Espanol, accept insurance and sliding scale. My expertise is grounded in over 25 years of experience with strong intuition and empathic listening. I work with couples and families and offer online Tele-therapy counseling. I am a writer and enjoy working with creative and artistic personalities. Restore, Recover, Renew!

I am a psychotherapist with over 45 years experience treating adults, older children, adolescents and couples . Sometimes people need help with specific problems such as marital discord, parenting, extended family conflicts or navigating life transitions. Persistent concerns such as lowered self-esteem, a pattern of unsuccessful romantic or work relationships, addictions, anxiety, depression and obsessive/compulsive behaviors often benefit from a professional hand. The goal of therapy is to make you aware of the patterns and beliefs that impair your ability to relate successfully with others and improve your self-esteem.

I am living my best life as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. I believe that life experiences shape each individual and strive to assist clients in gaining insights to reach their highest potential and create a fulfilling life. Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? Have you or someone you know struggled with addiction? Are you a couple struggling with relationship concerns? Have you suffered a loss and are grieving? Allow me to provide support and assist you in building coping skills.

Are you feeling isolated or having trouble adjusting after a significant life change or having difficulty connecting with loved ones? Is a traumatic event plaguing you? I have specialized training in working with couples , relationship issues, first responders, teachers, people with disabilities, and new or expecting mothers. People are not "one size fits all," which is why I use several modalities during therapy to customize treatment for every client. Clients can begin to look at things from a new perspective and create lasting change when we work together. Let's get "unstuck" by working together!

Are you frustrated because your spouse won"t come with you to marital therapy? Many therapists won"t tell you this, but it is possible to do major relationship work with only one partner present. I can help you to understand what is not working and to address it. You can learn how to communicate most effectively with your mate, without sacrificing your autonomy and while speaking from your most authentic self.

When others ask, "How are you?" do you respond, “Good thanks, how are you?" Is this the truth? Do you want to tell someone how you really are? Do you question your ability to cope? It doesn’t have to stay this way. Success in therapy is determined by your motivation for change and my ability to help you gain insight. I have observed amazing progress in those who commit to the process of acceptance and change.

It is integral for me to create an environment for you where you are encouraged and feel empowered to make positive changes in your life as you work towards your treatment goals. I will work to assure you that I am providing you with comprehensive and quality services for you and/or your family. Life is complicated and don't we know it! Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning to services, I will meet you where you are comfortable to start. I am here to listen, provide you with the support you are seeking, assist you in reaching your goals and challenge you where we feel that it is needed.

Do personal, relationship , or family issues overwhelm you? Or, do you feel like something's missing in your life? Would you like to feel a stronger sense of self, and more fulfillment in your life? Psychotherapy is a journey that can help to move you forward in this process and realize your hopes and dreams. In following this path we may talk about your present life, past experiences, your dreams, and unconscious material. All is "grist for the mill". I am a licensed clinical social worker, nationally certified psychoanalyst, and board certified dance/movement therapist.

Cognitive Change has been providing excellent service to each individual, couple, and family for over 17 years through the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for all ages. Our clients include all cultural, racial, gender, and economic backgrounds. All our therapists are either certified in CBT, TEAM-CBT, or DBT and are supervised by a certified CBT therapist. We work with co-dependency, anger, OCD, phobias, panic disorders, PTSD & trauma. Our goal with all clients is to learn how to move toward the life the client wants to live while accepting themselves and the world around them.

I recognize and am deeply respectful of the courage it takes to reach out for help. I believe each client has unique strengths and work with you to discover and enhance these as we explore, modify, and resolve troublesome areas. My training and style combine cognitive, behavioral and psychodynamic techniques. I am dedicated to combining my experience, skills,and compassion to help you develop the specific tools you need. My clients are adults and teens who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, postpartum struggles, and the psychological struggles and complications that come with chronic physical illness or having a chronically ill family member.

Have you reached a point where a problem is getting hard to ignore? Are you ready to make a change? As we transition out of the pandemic, mental health is a priority now more than ever. I believe therapy is something that we can utilize as extra support during difficult times. Personal growth can be a scary and challenging journey, but I am here to support you along the way.

I am a clinical psychologist with 25 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. I received my degree from Rutgers University and am certified in several approaches to therapy. While cognitive and behavioral therapies act as my foundation, I teach many interpersonal and self-help strategies (eg, conflict resolution, assertiveness & communication training, meditation, self-hypnosis, emotion & trauma resolution). I work successfully with individuals and couples who struggle with problems at home, school or work, and in relationships.

Are you feeling down, worried, unhappy with certain circumstances or going through a difficult transition? Do you feel irritable or overwhelmed, like the stress of daily life has become unmanageable? Do you need help with parenting, family or relationship dynamics? Therapy is a safe, nonjudgemental place to discuss anything you need to. We will work together to identify unhealthy thoughts and/or behaviors, make changes & develop improved coping skills. Therapy does not have to last a lifetime - improvement can often be seen within a short period of time. If worries hang over you like a dark cloud, brighter days may be ahead!

Dialectical Therapy (DBT) techniques help clients address problems in regulating emotions, impulse control, assertiveness, and relationship conflicts. DBT balances cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with self acceptance strategies from Zen practice. Clients will be able to better identify and manage their emotions, and practice applying learned skills to improve their life in all areas.

My goal is to inspire hope, and to serve the important functions in communal human interactions, from the family to the wider world of care giving, to create congruence and equilibrium within ourselves. I will collaborate carefully with your vulnerabilities, to comfort, explore and restore your strengths and intrinsic worth. My vision is a picture where people can individuate and stand strong for what they believe is the best for themselves.

In my 17 years as a therapist, I have worked with a range of clients, such as co-dependency, anger, OCD, phobias, panic disorders, and PTSD & trauma with individuals, couples , and families, and I have learned every client is vastly different. One thing that is the same is that the goal for the client is always moving towards living kind of the life they want to live. What that looks like is different for everyone because we all have our own set of values. But the stronger our values, the harder it can be to accept ourselves and others in the world. I help clients find that balance for themselves!