Couples Counseling Therapists in Highland Park, NJ
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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.

Jeffrey Pusar
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My practice specializes in helping people deal with life's increasingly complex challenges with special focus on the psychological demands of finding joy and happiness in one's life. Treatment includes dealing finding one's inner authentic self which gets lost in the face of life's problems. My focus includes helping people cope with emotional isolation and loneliness as well as developing and maintaining one's personal life to find happiness, fulfillment and intimacy in primary relationships. My practice also includes helping women find pleasure and satisfaction in dealing with the impossible balance of work, home and
relationship
life.

Linda Earley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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.

Sueli S Petry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Not everyone has the same approach to life's problems such as grief, loss, bereavement, illness and stress, nor to the typical challenges of family relationships. The context of culture, ethnicity, race, gender, class, sexual orientation and spiritual beliefs influence the ways in which we view the world and how the world views us. I work with children, teens, individuals,
couples
and families to resolve issues in a way that is sensitive to their culture and context; and together we develop solutions that are congruent with their values.

Roberta Shagam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I create an inviting atmosphere of respect and participation, as we notice the
relationship
between your thoughts and body sensations.
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.

Natalie Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help adults,
couples
and teenagers identify their goals and assist in their plan to achieve their best self.
The daily routine goes by. You appear to have confidence in front of others and are juggling life's responsibilities. The vision of what you want to accomplish is blurring. You find yourself more anxious and lonely even though you are surrounded by people. You want to feel more confident and fulfilled but don't know where to start. I understand. Together, we can make a plan and get you to be your best self.

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
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Kere Loughlin-Presnal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals,
couples
, and families.
Welcome! My belief in the healing potential of psychotherapy is grounded in the decades of research on attachment, trauma and the body, and relational neuroscience. Our early relationships and experiences, including trauma, form the lens through which we experience our day-to-day lives. By understanding distressing patterns in our here-and-now functioning as remnants of protective and adaptive functioning in early life, we can move towards change from a place of self-compassion and deep understanding.
Aviella Neustadt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Using a Schema orientation, CBT, play therapy, and social skills techniques, clients learn to manage frustrations, overcome fears and anxiety, and improve
relationship
skills.
When children and adolescents engage in unhelpful patterns of thinking or behavior, it can be hard to get unstuck. Therapy gives kids the tools to problem-solve, grow past obstacles to their success, and replace unhealthy coping styles with healthier ones. It is a place where they learn to navigate their difficult emotions and make changes that allow them to thrive and be their best selves.

Florence Zevin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Is there something in your life that isn't feeling right? Are you unsure of what you want? I'd like to assist you in using your own strengths to live the life you want. My priority is to understand the challenges you face and develop a
relationship
with you so we can figure things out together.

Marybreen O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Trust is the most important part of any
relationship
. It's important to be able to trust others but more importantly to trust yourself. “The true key is trust in self, for when I trust myself I fear no one else, I took control of my life, just as anyone can, I want everyone to see it’s in the palm of your hand, the past is gone, the future yet unborn, but right here and now is where it all goes on”-MCA Beastie Boys. With trust you can increase your connection to others as well as increase your ability to tolerate life’s ups and downs and enjoy life in the moment.

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.

Ruth Goldsmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, (EMDR, EFcT, SexEtc)
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Additionally, I especially enjoy working with adults and
couples
who are looking for deep and lasting changes, more meaning, and contentment in their lives.
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.
Hilary Chaya Drucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
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.

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.

Tammy Russ-Fishbane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

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.

Monica McGoldrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhC(hc)
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals,
couples
and families to set and achieve their goals- resolving conflicts, increasing their life satisfaction, overcoming estrangement, depression, anxiety. I focus on couple issues, individual problems, child focused problems, secrets, grief, intergenerational conflicts, divorce, remarriage, step-parenting, sibling conflicts.

Robert Grabelsky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Here are some thoughts about two of my specialties, individual therapy and couple therapy:
Individual Therapy: In the therapeutic
relationship
, you feel free to begin to discuss your hopes and fears in a safe environment. As the process develops, you and the therapist discover themes in your life. This leads to an exploration of repetitive patterns of behavior as well as of their associated thoughts and feelings. The goal of this journey is to gain a sense of mastery and self-esteem.

Sharaya Wallace-Collins
Counselor, LAC, CCSP, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties include
Couples Counseling
, PTSD, Trauma, Grief, and Coping Skills.
I am a New Jersey Licensed Associate Counselor with various certifications within trauma and career counseling specialties. I have client-facing experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders, addiction, mood disorders, personality and psychotic disorders,
couples counseling
, and group therapy.
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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.