Therapists in Freehold, NJ

I work with clients of all backgrounds and problem types. I especially like working with people who are committed to changing their circumstances and behaviors. I am very experienced in treating anxiety disorders, depression, bi-polar disorder.

I have a great deal of experience using evidence based practices and techniques geared towards improving the lives and happiness of clients. I emphasize helping clients be more aware of their common thought patterns and to modify their ways of thinking and emotions to better promote feelings of well being. Focusing on the present is more conducive to well being than being consumed by the past or worries about the future. Helping clients control what they can is the key.and inevitably behavior will change as well.

I emphasize a collaborative approach to treatment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and when appropriate, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also trained in Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES). I specialize in treating adults whose primary presenting problem involves Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, Social Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Potential clients are encouraged to download and read the client treatment manual from my website (www.jerseyshoreanxiety.com) to get a sense of how I conceptualize the treatment process.

It is most important for us to have a positive and successful therapeutic relationship where you and I trust one another and work together for your success in therapy. I am here to truly serve you while providing your life with hope, happiness, and meaning.

I am a licensed therapist with extensive experience treating a broad range of mental health issues. Some of which include anxiety, panic attacks, posttraumatic stress, social anxiety and phobias, depression, anger problems, and relationship difficulties. Your experience will begin with a formal evaluation to define your situation and will result in a treatment plan carefully tailored to identify your therapeutic goals and objectives. This is provided in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

Do you suffer from a Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Problem (drug and/or alcohol) Experience working with all ages and populations. Providing Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy. I am also SAP certified (Substance Abuse Professional). My approaches and therapy is designed to be a short-term utilizing a variety of concrete techniques that help achieve your goals and are tailored towards you. Progress is a step by step process, but the ultimate goal is to help you resolve difficulties as quickly as possible. Contact me to help you learn the past, live the present, and dream the future.

Is your family struggling with the challenges of a concussion, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, memory loss, or other neurological disorder? Are you or loved one failing to achieve at home, in school, socially, or at work? Are you having difficulties with memory, focus, impulsivity, sustaining attention, or reading? I can help! Cutting edge, effective, treatments are available to improve memory, reading ability, focus and attention to help individuals achieve greater success. Most importantly, my aim is to improve your or a loved one's self-confidence for a happier, healthier, and more productive life!

I am a clinical psychologist helping adolescents, individual adults and couples through life's challenges for over 20 years. My style is interpersonal; I tend to give feedback and try to maintain a goal-oriented perspective. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions and psychological trauma. I am comfortable integrating religious/spiritual concerns into the therapy. I will use my experience and knowledge to help you live your best life and reach your relationship and personal goals.

I focus on how I can help you achieve more in your life & career. My clients often identify the following problems: * Work stress * Feeling like a fraud at work * Frustration caused by relationship problems @ home or work * Depression which is hard to overcome * Compulsive, addictive behaviors that are causing health problems * Anxiety, panic attacks * Anger issues which are interfering with family & work relationships * Physical pain that is intensified by an inability to cope.

I'm a knowledgeable, well grounded clinician, who has extensive experience treating adults and children with anxiety disorders, adjustment problems, and substance abuse disorders. What I bring to my practice is judgment, experience, and a practical problem solving approach.

I'm motivated to help people get past their pain and become who they were meant to be. Doing this requires trust, curiosity, careful listening, thoughtful feedback, and a commitment to what is most alive in you. The reward for me is that I get to be present when the next, better, freer and more flexible version of you comes into the world. It's exciting, meaningful work.