Anxiety Therapists in Highland Park, NJ

If you are dealing with depression, anxiety , trauma, bad habits, and or life transitions and would like to work towards finding a path to inner peace then I am here for you. There are explanations as to why you feel the way you do and gaining insight and further education can help empower you to change your life.

Imagine you had a friend struggling with a problem, wouldn’t you do everything in your power to help them? Now imagine that friend is you. Give yourself the same grace, respect, and attention you would give to a friend in need. Whether you have been struggling with depression throughout the pandemic in silence or are just realizing your persistent anxiety is not getting better with exercise. Therapy can be the solution to heal the past and keep you focused on the present.

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.

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.

I focus on helping clients of all ages and backgrounds heal their pain, overcome their challenges, develop their strengths, resources and resilience and accomplish their goals. I provide a positive, integrative, comprehensive approach, treating a broad range of mood, behavioral and relationship challenges. I have 30 years experience with children and adults in individual, couples, family and parent/child modalities.

I work with your internal struggles, unsatisfactory relationships, and traumas from the present or past. These difficulties often result in anxiety , depression, somatic symptoms or some form of problematic behavior. Any of these challenges can be holding you back from living a fulfilling life.

We all want to be genuinely seen, heard and understood. Whether the pain stems from the past, major life changes or simply feeling lost, therapy is a safe place to express your feelings without the fear of judgement. It is an amazing way to partner up and connect with someone who will support you. In these difficult times, it is important to find someone who can hold space for you to help untangle the web of confusion that may exist within. I aim to create a safe, warm and therapeutic atmosphere. You will be met with someone with a genuine desire to understand and who strongly believes that there is always hope.

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.

No one really knows what it is like to be you. You might be struggling, depressed, or anxious. These can be from external or internal sources . Disappointments large or small may be tormenting you. Maybe you even spoke some of these out to someone who didn’t understand, leading to a negative outcome. If this sounds like you, I’m here to help. There are solutions and ways forward through life’s difficulties. It all starts with the choice to seek help.

Mindful-based therapy combined with solution-focused therapy can help you attain your goals, find your true potential, better manage your stress and your responses. We work as partners to resolve relationship, parenting, work, or other issues. Mindful therapy will help you connect to yourself and others authentically, to create a greater closeness in relationships. It will improve your creativity and your decision making. It provides new options for living a fuller life and becoming more resilient.

Hello and welcome to my profile page. I have been working as a NJ licensed psychologist for more than 15 years. I have a diverse practice in that I see people with a wide variety of presenting problems. These range from fairly common relationship/work/self-esteem issues to more complex problems with anxiety and depression.

I believe that stress affects us on all levels: mind, body, and spirit. Whether it is depression, anxiety , relationship struggles, loss, or life transitions, a person needs to be treated on all levels. Additionally, each person experiences the interaction between the three in a unique way, and treatment must reflect that difference between clients. In addition to a doctorate in clinical psychology, I have advanced training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org) and EMDR (www.emdr.com), both mind/body psychotherapies.

It's hard to admit needing, or accept help sometimes. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, or inertia about self-motivated change? If you're struggling with managing anxiety or depression, infertility, adoption issues, trauma, LGBTQ, ADHD, child behavior, mariage, or impulse control I can help. I will "meet you where you are" emotionally, and together we can navigate what you are experiencing. I want to walk with you while you find mental wellness, manage stressors, obtain clarity, and gain the peace of mind that you deserve. There's much healing in being heard, understood, and taking time to process emotions.

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.

In my 30 years of treating people with emotional problems, I have worked in-patient, in extended out-patient settings, early recovery from substance abuse. With trauma victims, soldiers returning from Iraq at Fort Dix and also spiritual and Christian counseling. All people with various challenges are welcome. I am also Licensed as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the State of NJ and work with people who have physical challenges. Anger management is a speciality as is addictions counseling. sexual orientation is not a barrier to receiving treatment.

Are you struggling with anxiety , depression, relationship problems or issues related to substance use? Maybe you have suffered a loss or been through a traumatic experience and are feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck, or just numb? You are not alone. Everybody needs help sometimes to cope in a healthy and skillful way with life’s challenges and changes. If you want to feel better, learn more about yourself, and identify patterns of behavior & thinking that no longer serve you well, therapy may help. Tap into your innate strengths, find new meaning from your experiences, or simply get some extra support and perspective.

Are you or your loved one experiencing difficulty managing emotions, chaotic relationships, overwhelming stress, or high risk behaviors? Have other treatments been unsuccessful? We offer evidenced based treatments 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. We offer a safe environment, personalized treatment plans, and are dedicated to helping you reach your personal goals.

Life can be challenging. We all go through difficult times, get confused, feel stressed, experience loss. Some of us seek therapy because we suffer from depression, anxiety , illness and relationship problems; others may simply feel 'stuck" in some way. As a therapist with over 30 years of experience, my goal is to create a safe and supportive environment to guide clients to explore their needs, identify their strengths, gain a better understanding of what is and is not working in their lives, and to provide strategies to help them solve problems and achieve a more satisfying and fulfilling life.