Life Coaching Therapists in Highland Park, NJ
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Jamaal Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My aim is to put you on the path of feeling free from feeling trapped, arm you with the skills to combat negative thoughts, and to build the self-confidence you need to live
life
with courage and independence.
If you're feeling hurt, hopeless, or lost, finding a place to feel safe is paramount. Whether you're struggling with a past trauma as an adult or child, having a hard time adjusting to today's new political and racially charged climate, facing difficulty in your relationships, or are challenged with anxiety and depression, I'm here to help you feel grounded, confident, and empowered to become your best self.

Roberta Shagam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Want to make different choices in your
life
? To experience freedom, inner peace and clarity? With sensitivity and empathy I support you in facing your fears, build on your existing strengths and discuss new choices.
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.
David Rogoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal: your being the most you can be in a
life
you can embrace, celebrate and be at peace with. To this process, I bring my knowledge, skill, respect and humanity, offering understanding, validation, support, and therapeutic interventions geared to increasing your self-awareness, and helping you find new and more rewarding ways of meeting the challenges and opportunities of
life
, as well as recovering from its assaults. Call and let's talk.

Richard F Bundy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ThM
Verified
Verified
An important, positive,
life
event occurs when you decide to seek therapy. It is not an easy decision. Should you decide to call me, you can anticipate that it will be a gentle, informative and positive experience. Clients describe me as being upbeat, easygoing and knowledgable. While I generally use Cognitive, Behavioral Treatment, I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities which can be tailored to your needs. What will always happen is hope as we work together to repair what I often describe as "broken dreams."

Kenneth Kressel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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.

Candice Covington- Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I offer a strength-based, culturally competent approach to helping you to address and resolve challenges and recurring issues that may be overwhelming your
life
at this time.
"Aging is Inevitable but Growth is a Function of Choice." These are trying times and making time for yourself and your needs may be the first step towards growth, change, and a peace of mind. I have been treating individuals,couples, and families for over 20 years in a variety of settings including in-home based therapies, private community clinics, outpatient hospital based clinics, and private practice. The first step can be the most difficult. The fit between therapist and client is critical.

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.

Hana Melnik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with people who want more satisfaction in their lives,as it relates to transitions in the areas of relationships, career, education and family
life
cycle. People who are open to learning and healing themselves in the pursuit of growth and balance. I collaborate with individuals and their families to help them with mental, emotional and behavioral challenges such as anxiety, depression, relational conflicts and more. As an experienced psychotherapist, I will work with you to develop tools and skills to face expected and unexpected challenges, overcome limiting patterns of belief and facilitate your personal empowerment.

Stanley Messer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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
.

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.

Brett Sheldon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My goal is to help you restore balance in your
life
and then achieve personal empowerment.
Imagine you're in a brightly lit, comfortable and spacious room with lots of natural light pouring in. It's very easy to see and feel safe. Suddenly the windows go black blocking the sun light, the lights in the room go off and you can't see a thing. The sense of spaciousness gives way to pitch black darkness and you since you can't see you're too scared to move. The first thing you need to do is calm down if you feel fear or anger. If you feel paralyzed you need to start believing in yourself. Once you can think straight, you can start taking steps towards finding a way to create light and dispel the darkness.
Waitlist for new clients

Eben Loewenthal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Feeling 'stuck' and often say to yourself, "How am I back here again? I'm so sick and tired of it!" I understand that sense of confusion and defeat. I help people with depression, anxiety and addictions break through those nagging, repetitive cycles of frustration. I use humor in a gentle way to explore past traumas, compassionately eliminating limiting beliefs. People are struggling today to feel better and move their lives forward. I'll work closely with you to break through those impasses to a more satisfying
life
. You'll soon experience a flow "in" your
life
more than a struggle "with" it.

Ruth Goldsmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, (EMDR, EFcT, SexEtc)
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.
Not accepting new clients

Carol D. Church
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Feeling unhappy, overwhelmed, or in pain about your
life
? Do you wish you could feel more confident, happier, and at peace with yourself and in your relationships? Fears, losses, limiting beliefs, and stress can block us from having the balanced, connected
life
we desire. In over 25 years as a therapist, I have helped many women, men and adolescents become more accepting, resourceful, and resilient. Here, you will find a warm and compassionate environment where you can voice your needs, develop skills to create emotional healing, and enliven your relationships. My approach is holistic and tailored to your needs.

Susan Millner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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
.

Shalonda Kelly
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I provide psychotherapy for couples, families, children, and adults from diverse backgrounds. I help to keep the peace at home, by enhancing intimacy, expressing emotions, improving communication skills, decreasing fighting, and bridging differences in personalities and habits, such as ways of managing finances, and finding time to enjoy each other. I help my clients to navigate normal
life
changes and stresses such as marriage and parenthood, divorce, step- and blended family changes, and recovering from infidelity. I help to address school and academic problems, "stinking thinking", child behavior problems, common (and uncommon) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

Joseph Sirote
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

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
.

Daniel Ludwick
LAC, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life
comes with many struggles, and it can be helpful to have someone to talk to and to learn new skills to cope with
life
's difficulties.
Imagine being able to feel calm and at ease. To have peace of mind and not having to worry about so many different things. Imagine not worrying about what will be in the future and having guilt and regret of the past.

Barbara Gelfand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have over 30 years of experience as a clinical social worker and my experience has taught me that regardless of how things look in the moment, our
life
stories are continually unfolding in unexpected ways, and it's always possible for things to get better.
We all have a desire to be heard, to be understood, and to be soothed. We often yearn for more satisfying and loving relationships. In therapy, I will listen carefully to you as we sort through obstacles that may be preventing you from experiencing greater ease and happiness. I will bear witness to your
life
stories, acknowledge your successes and struggles, and help you to find renewed resilience, acceptance and change. I'm patient and open-minded, and provide an empathic therapy space. I believe true healing occurs when we take care of our whole self in mind, body and spirit.
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Life Coaching Therapists
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.