Adults Therapists in Highland Park, NJ

Everything looks good to everyone else, but it's just a façade. Inside you're angry, afraid, depressed and unsure how to get out of it. The confidence you had is gone, and you can't find it. You're unsure what the future has in store, and you're doubting whether it's going to be the bright future you thought you'd have. If this is what you feel like, I get it. I'm here to help you get moving fast towards the new you.

If you’ve made it to this profile, you can take a deep breath and relax a little because you’ve taken the first, and probably most difficult, step in your healing journey. Anxiety and depression may tell us we’re okay on our own or that we may be a burden to others, but it can be helpful to let someone else provide guidance and help navigate the difficult things life throws our way.

Sometimes the struggles of life catch up with us. We can't seem to find our way to clear ground. Finding a therapist and starting the process of therapy can be very anxiety-provoking. It's important you find someone with whom you feel comfortable, who will take the time to listen, really get to know you, empathize with what you are experiencing, and help you find your way. I hope you'll view my profile and visit my website to learn more about how I work and whether I'm someone you feel you can entrust with this journey.

I'am a clinician with more than 20 years of experience assisting children and adults with many of life's challenges. I look forward to providing a safe, gentle and genuine place for you to address your anxiety, depression and interpersonal issues. You will identify ways to solve the problems you face and develop the motivation and energy you need to reach your goals in every area of your life.

Life often presents us with many challenges, most of which are unexpected. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or sad, because of your life circumstances, you don't have to suffer alone. While reaching out for help can be difficult, you may feel comforted in knowing that most people feel some apprehension in taking this first step.

Hello and welcome. Over the years I have worked with clients who present with a variety of issues, particularly high school, college and graduate students. I'm attuned to the challenges that adolescents and young adults face and also work with parents to navigate dilemmas that arise as children grow older. In addition, I'm experienced in working with educators and understand the demands placed on them. I seek to provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment where we will work together. I am happy to speak with you and determine if we are a good fit.

I see individuals and couples in psychotherapy and group therapy (children, adolescents, and adults ) for a wide range of symptoms, relationship struggles, and everyday struggles with feelings of anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am a tenured professor, conduct research, and teach courses on mental health practice with children and adults . See our private practice website for links to my professional vitae, list of publications, and books on Oxford University Press, Columbia University Press and Routledge Press. For a detailed video describing my practice, go to the Triangle Psychotherapy website.

Self esteem in the dumps? Moods driving you "nuts"? Arguments, bickering and frustration in your relationships? Sex an "issue"? Whatever you are struggling with; relationships, anxiety, depression, women's issues, men's issues, teenagers, I will work with you to help you and those you love, feel better and function better. I will listen carefully to your story and work with you to recognize and change patterns of behaving and feeling that lead to difficulties. I offer you empathy and understanding and my depth and breadth of life and educational experience. We will work together to meet your goals.

The things we experience affect us more than we think. Maybe you felt neglected as a child, are experiencing bullying, lost a family member, or are in an emotionally and/or physically abusive relationship. Maybe you have signs of unhealed trauma (depression, anxiety, low self-worth, relationship trouble, substance abuse, etc.) but don't realize you've experienced trauma. You could feel uncertain about why you feel this way and want to explore that. Trauma is very subjective. Every person is affected by and reacts to adverse events differently. This can lead you to feeling hopeless for the future and can be incredibly isolating.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been counseling individuals, families, and groups for the past 22 years. My specialty is working with adult men who are struggling with relationships and life transitions. Through my training and teaching of therapeutic wilderness survival and my years working and teaching at Rutgers University, I am very familiar with the issues young adults and adults in today's world are challenged with. Additionally, I have spent many years working at Arms Acres and The SAFE Foundation, with individuals and family members of individuals struggling with process of addiction and recovery.

I have a general psychotherapy/counseling practice and I enjoy helping clients to identify their needs and goals and then help them achieve their goals. I like to help people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or interpersonal skills deficits.

Everyone encounters problems which have the potential to negatively impact our sense of relational, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Often, I work with people who have adopted patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that leave them feeling 'stuck' in repeating faulty problem solutions, With my support as a trained mental health professional, therapy represents an opportunity to slow down, develop an expanded view of 'the problem', understand what happened to block problem resolution to date, renew hope, develop and implement a roadmap to get where you want to go, and, ultimately, achieve the balance essential to realizing one's full potential.

Choosing to seek help is not always an easy decision. I create a warm and supportive environment in which change and working through emotional challenges becomes possible. I have been a clinical psychologist for more than 20 years. I specialize in treating individuals aged 10 through adulthood. When working with children, I also work closely with parents to help them understand the nature of their child's difficulties and develop strategies to support his or her normal development and healthy emotional functioning.

If you are struggling after a loved one's death or you are part of the "sandwich generation" caring for multiple generations often simultaneously, I can help. I have 20 years of experience working with adults who are stressed because of depression, anxiety and grief. If you are grieving what "might have been" if you or your spouse didn't have an illness, know that you do not have to bear this burden alone. I have extensive experience working collaboratively with adults , older adults and their families as they navigate the complexities of life related to loss, illness, aging, or care giving.

Are you or your loved one experiencing difficulty managing emotions, chaotic relationships, impulsivity, or ineffective/high risk behaviors? Have other treatments been unsuccessful? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidenced based treatment designed to help you gain control of your life and adopt healthy and balanced thinking/behaviors. Individuals will gain greater awareness of self, ability to manage emotions, improve relationships, and build a life worth living. Skills focus in areas including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, dialectics, and interpersonal effectiveness. Also included in your treatment is phone coaching to assist you outside of session.

Have you ever felt your interactions with others do not represent your true self? Do you often feel misunderstood? Do you lack emotional energy or avoid uncomfortable situations? Are you often triggered but lack self-awareness to understand the source of your feelings? Perhaps you are a teen or young adult wondering how your feelings and emotional intelligence will affect your life.

New clients often ask, "how will talking to you about my problems help me?" All of us on this web site would probably agree that working with a caring and interested therapist can have positive, even dramatic, results - - whether that means the relief of depression and anxiety, feeling better and happier in your intimate relationships, dealing with loss, or generally liking yourself better. What is the first meeting like? I want to hear about your immediate concerns, to get to know something of your life story, and to see how we might work together to achieve your goals.

A young child once described yogurt to me as “quiet ice cream”, what a wonderful imagination. In my experience, when children and adults feel stressed, isolated, unhappy, or overwhelmed, their ability to imagine difference, changing their behavior, or be able to consider another persons point of view, is diminished significantly.

I enjoy working with individuals, groups and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss issues, etc. I am interested in working with children (10+), adolescents, young adults , adults , couples, and People of Color who are ready and willing to work on repairing their relationships with self and others (peers, partners, family and friends).