Couples Counseling Therapists in Highland Park, NJ

*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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.