Couples Counseling Therapists in Highland Park, NJ
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Jeff Savlov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
*If you are looking for my family business consulting practice, go to: www.blumandsavlov.com.* I have many years of experience helping people to find relief from anxiety, depression and
relationship
problems. Also, I find it very rewarding to guide people in creating the best life possible by helping them to develop greater confidence, improve friendships and intimate relationships (dating, marriage, long-term life partnerships), get more satisfaction out of work and have more fun and meaningful lives. My style is interactive and conversational and an in-person meeting is the best way to find out if we are a good match to work together.

Healing Grounds Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in the power of the therapeutic
relationship
to facilitate growth and change, and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
As a licensed Christian psychotherapist, I have had extensive experience working with young adults and families struggling with childhood trauma and social, familial and societal pressures.

Lora Kimball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Simi Lichtman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My clients include
couples
, domestic violence victims, sexual violence survivors, incarcerated offenders, and LGBTQ youth, among others.
Finding the right therapist for you is so important; please feel free to give me a call so we can see if we’d be a good fit! I provide trauma-informed individual and
couples
therapy to adolescents and adults of all genders, and specialize in working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence. In order to begin the difficult work of exploring your emotions and understanding yourself, you need a safe and understanding setting. For this reason, the emphasis of my therapy is on creating an empathic and nonjudgmental space for you to talk about the things that feel too overwhelming to experience on your own.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Center
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
You are making an important decision right now. You're struggling and you need an EXPERT to help you. We are seven expert Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) clinicians who have over 100 years of combined clinical and research experience. We see individuals,
couples
and families and use only evidence-based practices. We will leverage a combination of clinical assessment and interview to develop the most effective treatment plan for you to meet your goals and reduce your suffering. We approach treatment in a respectful, collaborative fashion. "We work together on what matters to you."

Donna Wolfskehl Distefano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
Verified
We will work together in a therapeutic
relationship
to understand your feelings in light of reactions, triggers, life patterns.
If painful experiences were met with confusing or anxious responses from others or described in manners that did not respond to emotional needs, then a child or individual would likely cope with difficulties by disconnecting from the threatening emotional meanings. We need another at times, or search for a healing process. If you have been struggling with strong feelings or a particular situation, it is time to get help. You can find the way through fears, loss or other struggles. I am here to support you through your struggles, through personal hardships, finding truths or make sense of confusion in your mind or life.

Institute for Personal Growth
Psychologist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Here at IPG, we know it's the connection between therapist and client that is most important. We have around 30 therapists through 3 offices in Freehold, Highland Park, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and
relationship
counseling for problems ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We also have a large group of certified sex therapists, a special focus on the LGBTQ community, services for transgender youth, therapy for those involved in BDSM and/or consensual non-monogamy, and a group for sex and pornography addicts.

Lauren Kayla Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Making the decision to start therapy can be one of the most difficult steps in the therapeutic process so first I'd like to commend you. Reaching out for professional support is a direct indication of your strength, your courage and your resilience. Part of my philosophy, as a therapist, has to do with helping folks attain their own personal goals. Whether you are dealing with individual, family or
relationship
oriented challenges we can work together to attain a vision created by you.
Highland Park, NJ 08904
& Online

Stephanie Field
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for
couples
and individuals in partnership with the organization Journey Clinical. Curious if psychedelic assisted therapy might be right for you? KAP may be appropriate for treatment resistant depression, trauma, addictions, OCD, anxiety or excessive worry about money, school pressures, marital stress and other
relationship
issues. I also provide integration sessions for all psychedelic experiences. My mission is to assist you in restoring happiness, clarity and vitality to your life; my style is warm, practical and often challenging.

Elinor Bashe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Have you ever said: "No one ever taught me how to be a parent or
spouse
?" Perhaps navigating the relationships at work is posing a challenge. I help clients look at patterns of communication and behaviors that aren't working and help them understand their origins. Together, we develop an understanding of what is causing the difficulties so that we may address them successfully. I've been a psychologist for 25 years, helping clients enhance their relationships with family members, friends and colleagues. While much of my work is with adults, I am also a child psychologist.

David Patrick Munck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCADC-I, ICGC-C
Verified
Verified
C.G. Jung stated, "In many cases in therapy the patient who has come to us has a story that is not told, and which as a rule no one knows of. To my mind, therapy only really begins after the investigation of that wholly personal story. It is the patient's secret, the rock against which s/he is shattered." My practice involves creating a client/therapist
relationship
and environment where this wholly personal story can be explored and brought to consciousness. I work to create a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space that will bring wholeness and meaning to the suffering that every human experiences.
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Kenneth Kressel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with both individuals and
couples
.
People seek my help because of a troubled
relationship
or feelings of anxiety or depression caused by some important life disappointment. They are often internally conflicted about how to deal with their distress and seek understanding and guidance from a supportive professional. For men the focus is often on helping them become more emotionally self-aware and attentive to their partners; for women it often means helping them find ways to be more assertive and clear about their needs.

Marianne Wishbow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of interest and experience include, trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, understanding your family of origin, stress management, women’s issues, life transitions,
relationship
issues, and substance abuse.
Taking the first step towards making a change is the most challenging part of any process. I foster a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space so that you can begin to work and process through what has brought you to therapy. Whether you are looking to work through anxiety, depression, a recent/past trauma, or substance use issues, I am here to listen and help you to improve your overall well-being. I believe you already have the capacity for healing - I can help you to tap into this part of yourself. I will help you gain greater insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Institute for Personal Growth -Sex Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
The Institute for Personal Growth (IPG) employs the largest number of certified sex therapists in New Jersey. In fact, we are official trainers for the organization that certifies sex therapists, the American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Because many sexual problems affect relationships, not just individuals, our sex therapists also have extensive training in several forms of
couples
therapy. This means we are the ideal choice to handle
relationship
problems with a sexual component. Whether your problem is primarily a sexual issue or part of a larger marital problem, we are the right choice.

Florence Zevin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Is there something in your life that isn't feeling right? Are there problems with your relationships? Have you experienced the loss of a loved one or serious medical issue? I can provide you with an empathetic environment where your your thoughts and feelings can be shared and understood. We will focus on identifying and utilizing your strengths, abilities and positive qualities to enable you to create the life you want. I place a tremendous importance on the
relationship
we build because I find that a strong
relationship
with my client is critical to their progress.

Hold Me Tight New Jersey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
There is no aspect of life more important to happiness and life satisfaction than the state of our intimate relationships. We offer workshops for
couples
who want a roadmap to enhance their
relationship
, or to find their way toward healing a troubled
relationship
. These workshops are for ALL
couples
. You don't have to be married, you don't have to be troubled, but you do have to want to work to strengthen your bonds, to feel safer and more securely connected to your
partner
.
Not accepting new clients

Pat Spencer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals ages 12 and older; and
couples
in various stages of their
relationship
.
Whether looking for individual or
couples
therapy, finding the right therapist can be challenging. Who would be a good match? Who has the balance of supporting you and challenging you when needed? Who do you trust? Perhaps I can be that right match. I have experience in the LGBT, military, and Veterans communities. I have experience working with adults and children from cultures across the world. I have worked with various issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, work/school/sports performance. I have a calm, friendly, interactive, supportive style while focusing on the healing power of a therapeutic
relationship
.

Ken A Verni
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
This approach uses the exploration of our current and past relationships, and what arises in the therapeutic
relationship
as doorways into a greater understanding of the issues that challenge us.
Bringing a careful, curious & compassionate attention to ourselves and our present situation is often the first step in any journey of healing or self-discovery. In our work together, I will encourage you to join me in a non-judging, non-blaming attitude of curiosity towards yourself, your past and current experiences and relationships, and whatever comes forward during our meetings together. For me, this curiosity includes elements of deep respect for what is known and not known about what shapes our sense of who we are and what drives our moods and behaviors.

S Ilan Block
Counselor, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvin Yalom states “It’s the
relationship
that heals.
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.

Kenneth Marcus Lipman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CH, ACS
Verified
Verified
I have been in practice for over 30 years, working with
couples
, individuals, children and families. I use many therapeutic tools depending on my clients' individual needs. These include: helping clients look at the negative things they tell themselves; discover how their problem(s) arose, which often ends a cycle of shame and self-blame; learn the interpersonal skills they lack and then devise homework assignments to practice new skills. I often use hypnosis to address issues on a deeper level than our conscious will. Finally I help my
couples
and families to understand and change destructive patterns of interaction.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.