Couples Therapists in Holmdel, NJ
I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples.
One of the bravest things you can do is decide that your story is worth understanding. You don't have to arrive with the right words or a clear plan — just a willingness to start. Maybe you've been holding it together for everyone else, or telling yourself this isn't bad enough to need help. It is enough, there's nothing you have to prove. I am warm and easy to talk to, and can be direct when that is what helps. Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it alone. When you're ready, I'd like to hear what's bringing you in.
I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples.
One of the bravest things you can do is decide that your story is worth understanding. You don't have to arrive with the right words or a clear plan — just a willingness to start. Maybe you've been holding it together for everyone else, or telling yourself this isn't bad enough to need help. It is enough, there's nothing you have to prove. I am warm and easy to talk to, and can be direct when that is what helps. Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it alone. When you're ready, I'd like to hear what's bringing you in.
No matter what struggles one's past might hold, I believe all people have the power to improve their lives once they gain insight and skills through therapy. While I have worked successfully with clients experiencing a variety of concerns, I specialize in helping people who are interested in overcoming symptoms related to trauma and anxiety. In addition to my advanced training and individual work with this population, I have also developed and facilitated therapeutic groups for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and women who have experienced trauma of any kind.
No matter what struggles one's past might hold, I believe all people have the power to improve their lives once they gain insight and skills through therapy. While I have worked successfully with clients experiencing a variety of concerns, I specialize in helping people who are interested in overcoming symptoms related to trauma and anxiety. In addition to my advanced training and individual work with this population, I have also developed and facilitated therapeutic groups for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and women who have experienced trauma of any kind.
Life doesn’t come with a roadmap for navigating day to day stressors, transitions, relationships, or parenthood.
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Social Work and certification in Perinatal Mental Health, I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My background includes nearly a decade as a school social worker, where I supported adolescents and partnered closely with families through complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
Life doesn’t come with a roadmap for navigating day to day stressors, transitions, relationships, or parenthood.
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Social Work and certification in Perinatal Mental Health, I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My background includes nearly a decade as a school social worker, where I supported adolescents and partnered closely with families through complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
Associated Psychological Services is a private organization dedicated to providing quality psychotherapy, training and consultation services to individuals, couples, families and organizations.
The stress encountered in daily living can affect the way people feel and react. Financial pressures, medical problems, marital and family conflicts, and loss are some sources of emotional discomfort. Individuals may also be stressed by various life transitions such as separation, divorce, relocation, and retirement.
Associated Psychological Services is a private organization dedicated to providing quality psychotherapy, training and consultation services to individuals, couples, families and organizations.
The stress encountered in daily living can affect the way people feel and react. Financial pressures, medical problems, marital and family conflicts, and loss are some sources of emotional discomfort. Individuals may also be stressed by various life transitions such as separation, divorce, relocation, and retirement.
Maybe you overthink conversations, struggle to set boundaries, or repeat relationship patterns that leave you drained.
I provide therapy in English and Spanish for anxiety, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma, life transitions, stress, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused, drawing from CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, trauma-focused, strength-based, and supportive therapy.
Maybe you overthink conversations, struggle to set boundaries, or repeat relationship patterns that leave you drained.
I provide therapy in English and Spanish for anxiety, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma, life transitions, stress, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused, drawing from CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, trauma-focused, strength-based, and supportive therapy.
In a collaborative atmosphere, I can help you develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
If you embrace your emotions in a way that is restorative and healing rather than anxiety-proving or depleting, then you can live life meaningfully. Individual therapy fosters such growth. In treatment with couples and families, I help people move from battlefields and destructiveness to the development of intimate, safe, secure connections.
In a collaborative atmosphere, I can help you develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
If you embrace your emotions in a way that is restorative and healing rather than anxiety-proving or depleting, then you can live life meaningfully. Individual therapy fosters such growth. In treatment with couples and families, I help people move from battlefields and destructiveness to the development of intimate, safe, secure connections.
Welcome! I have over 17 years of experience as a therapist, I have worked with diverse populations facing a variety of psychiatric challenges. I possess a particular passion for assisting individuals in navigating their interpersonal and relational difficulties. My commitment as a therapist is to enhance my clients' emotional resilience, enabling them to confront life's challenges and achieve their goals. I strive to offer unwavering support to my patients, regardless of the stage of life they are experiencing. Additionally, I prioritize staying informed about the latest research in the mental health sector.
Welcome! I have over 17 years of experience as a therapist, I have worked with diverse populations facing a variety of psychiatric challenges. I possess a particular passion for assisting individuals in navigating their interpersonal and relational difficulties. My commitment as a therapist is to enhance my clients' emotional resilience, enabling them to confront life's challenges and achieve their goals. I strive to offer unwavering support to my patients, regardless of the stage of life they are experiencing. Additionally, I prioritize staying informed about the latest research in the mental health sector.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
— Helen Keller, U.S. author, educator, and disability rights advocate. I have always been a firm believer that everyone can benefit from talking to someone and it sometimes takes a lot to enter into the journey of self-awareness that comes with seeking counseling. Whether it be complex grief and trauma or day to day stressors, I look forward to being a part of your healing process.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
— Helen Keller, U.S. author, educator, and disability rights advocate. I have always been a firm believer that everyone can benefit from talking to someone and it sometimes takes a lot to enter into the journey of self-awareness that comes with seeking counseling. Whether it be complex grief and trauma or day to day stressors, I look forward to being a part of your healing process.
Is your relationship thriving?
I see therapy as a way to develop a deeper understanding of the patterns that hold you back, get in the way of your goals, and keep you feeling depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. I utilize a mix of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic approaches. However, I believe that creating a safe and collaborative relationship is the most important.
Is your relationship thriving?
I see therapy as a way to develop a deeper understanding of the patterns that hold you back, get in the way of your goals, and keep you feeling depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. I utilize a mix of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic approaches. However, I believe that creating a safe and collaborative relationship is the most important.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, relationship challenges, burnout, grief, and major life transitions, with the understanding that many emotional struggles are often connected to deeper patterns, past experiences, and unmet needs.
While others go deeper, helping you process underlying patterns and experiences so change actually lasts. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not like yourself, therapy with me is about helping you build stability, confidence, and a stronger sense of control.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, relationship challenges, burnout, grief, and major life transitions, with the understanding that many emotional struggles are often connected to deeper patterns, past experiences, and unmet needs.
While others go deeper, helping you process underlying patterns and experiences so change actually lasts. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not like yourself, therapy with me is about helping you build stability, confidence, and a stronger sense of control.
It may be a troubled relationship, stress related to job/school/family situations, the lingering effects of past or recent traumas–or something else–and involve feelings of worry, sadness, anger, distrust, frustration, loneliness or low self-esteem.
I bring extensive experience in working with trauma and engaging with clients of diverse backgrounds to my practice. My approach is eclectic and client-centered, providing an emotionally safe environment for exploring the troubling issues, developing a true understanding of what is going on, sorting out thoughts and feelings and forming ways to move forward.
It may be a troubled relationship, stress related to job/school/family situations, the lingering effects of past or recent traumas–or something else–and involve feelings of worry, sadness, anger, distrust, frustration, loneliness or low self-esteem.
I bring extensive experience in working with trauma and engaging with clients of diverse backgrounds to my practice. My approach is eclectic and client-centered, providing an emotionally safe environment for exploring the troubling issues, developing a true understanding of what is going on, sorting out thoughts and feelings and forming ways to move forward.
I work with clients who want to reduce anxiety and stress, improve relationships, and build lasting emotional resilience and self-awareness.
I work exclusively with adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, anger, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, or a persistent feeling that something is “off” in their lives. Many of my clients feel stuck in worry, tension, or self-doubt and want to finally feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally at peace.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, I help clients understand the emotional patterns that keep them stuck and develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. Therapy is a collaborative process where we work toward greater clarity, emotional stability and meaningful life .
Text or call 732-272-4141
I work with clients who want to reduce anxiety and stress, improve relationships, and build lasting emotional resilience and self-awareness.
I work exclusively with adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, anger, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, or a persistent feeling that something is “off” in their lives. Many of my clients feel stuck in worry, tension, or self-doubt and want to finally feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally at peace.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, I help clients understand the emotional patterns that keep them stuck and develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. Therapy is a collaborative process where we work toward greater clarity, emotional stability and meaningful life .
Text or call 732-272-4141
I specialize in helping individuals struggling with substance use, gambling addiction, and related mental health concerns. A typical treatment plan may include assessment, individualized counseling, evidence-based techniques such as CBT/DBT, and support for family members. Clients can expect to gain healthier coping skills, improved self-awareness, and a stronger foundation for lasting recovery.
I specialize in helping individuals struggling with substance use, gambling addiction, and related mental health concerns. A typical treatment plan may include assessment, individualized counseling, evidence-based techniques such as CBT/DBT, and support for family members. Clients can expect to gain healthier coping skills, improved self-awareness, and a stronger foundation for lasting recovery.
Are you trying to cope with the daily anxieties of life? Do day-to-day tasks feel like they’re piling up faster than you can manage? At Embracing Stages, I work with individuals who are doing their best to hold it all together while life keeps throwing curveballs. Whether you're caring for a loved one, facing illness, grieving, or simply trying to meet the relentless expectations of adulthood—your pain is valid, and your healing matters.
You are not a diagnosis. You are not a burden. You are a whole person, and this stage of life does not have to define your future
Are you trying to cope with the daily anxieties of life? Do day-to-day tasks feel like they’re piling up faster than you can manage? At Embracing Stages, I work with individuals who are doing their best to hold it all together while life keeps throwing curveballs. Whether you're caring for a loved one, facing illness, grieving, or simply trying to meet the relentless expectations of adulthood—your pain is valid, and your healing matters.
You are not a diagnosis. You are not a burden. You are a whole person, and this stage of life does not have to define your future
Marital/ partner problems?
Internationally recognized family, couples, & sibling expert with 4 books & many academic articles. Professor & former PhD program in Family Studies director at Montclair State Univ, where I teach anxiety, therapy, sibling & interpersonal relationship courses. Heard/seen on NPR, WNYC, WHYY, NY Times, CNN, WSJ, Washington Post, Huff Post, The Guardian, & more
Marital/ partner problems?
Internationally recognized family, couples, & sibling expert with 4 books & many academic articles. Professor & former PhD program in Family Studies director at Montclair State Univ, where I teach anxiety, therapy, sibling & interpersonal relationship courses. Heard/seen on NPR, WNYC, WHYY, NY Times, CNN, WSJ, Washington Post, Huff Post, The Guardian, & more
The skills I have acquired are through working with individuals, couples and families specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship conflict, self-esteem, substance abuse, suicide/bereavement and other mental health diagnoses.
Through the utilization of evidenced-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, strengths-perspective, relaxation techniques, etc, I have been able to increase an individuals coping, communication and interpersonal relationship skills to accomplish their goals within therapy and life.
The skills I have acquired are through working with individuals, couples and families specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship conflict, self-esteem, substance abuse, suicide/bereavement and other mental health diagnoses.
Through the utilization of evidenced-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, strengths-perspective, relaxation techniques, etc, I have been able to increase an individuals coping, communication and interpersonal relationship skills to accomplish their goals within therapy and life.
My practice handles a broad spectrum of clients and among my areas of expertise are child & adolescent counseling; group therapy for teenagers; separation, divorce, specifically co-parenting coaching, mediation; couples; mood & anxiety disorders; and crisis and abuse & trauma counseling including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
With extensive experience assisting people at every stage in life, my therapeutic approach will provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges. I have extensive post graduate experience in the treatment of children and families impacted by abuse, neglect and other significant traumatic events such as divorce, death, chronic illness or substance abuse. I integrate complementary methodologies to offer a personalized approach. With compassion and understanding, I will work with you to help build on your strengths and attain the personal growth you and/or your family are committed to accomplishing.
My practice handles a broad spectrum of clients and among my areas of expertise are child & adolescent counseling; group therapy for teenagers; separation, divorce, specifically co-parenting coaching, mediation; couples; mood & anxiety disorders; and crisis and abuse & trauma counseling including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
With extensive experience assisting people at every stage in life, my therapeutic approach will provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges. I have extensive post graduate experience in the treatment of children and families impacted by abuse, neglect and other significant traumatic events such as divorce, death, chronic illness or substance abuse. I integrate complementary methodologies to offer a personalized approach. With compassion and understanding, I will work with you to help build on your strengths and attain the personal growth you and/or your family are committed to accomplishing.
Choosing to begin therapy for yourself or seeking support for a loved one is a brave and meaningful step towards achieving both short and long term goals. I look forward to being a part of your journey towards healing, personal growth, enhancing strengths, and manifesting the future you deserve!
Choosing to begin therapy for yourself or seeking support for a loved one is a brave and meaningful step towards achieving both short and long term goals. I look forward to being a part of your journey towards healing, personal growth, enhancing strengths, and manifesting the future you deserve!
People find themselves trapped in conflict at work, relationships and with oneself.
I received my master’s in social work from Columbia University, post graduate training in personality disorders and adult psychiatry from Weill Cornell Medical Center – Westchester with further training in DBT, psychodynamic and CBT therapies. I am an affiliate with the Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of NJ.
People find themselves trapped in conflict at work, relationships and with oneself.
I received my master’s in social work from Columbia University, post graduate training in personality disorders and adult psychiatry from Weill Cornell Medical Center – Westchester with further training in DBT, psychodynamic and CBT therapies. I am an affiliate with the Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of NJ.
I see adolescents and adults who suffer with various issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, relationship problems, as well as substance abuse and addiction.
I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 25 years of experience in private practice working with individuals, couples, and families.I have an extensive background in mental health and addiction treatment and can help identify which issues need to be addressed. My office is in a comfortable and private setting.
I see adolescents and adults who suffer with various issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, relationship problems, as well as substance abuse and addiction.
I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 25 years of experience in private practice working with individuals, couples, and families.I have an extensive background in mental health and addiction treatment and can help identify which issues need to be addressed. My office is in a comfortable and private setting.
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FAQ - About Couples Therapy
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.
What can a couples therapist help with?
A therapist can help a couple navigate a wide array of challenges, including balance in the relationship, communication and conflict, boundaries, intimacy and sex, parenting and conflicts with children, family dynamics, life transitions, stressors, job losses, deception, affairs, grief, alcohol or substance use, mental or physical illnesses, general unhappiness, and separation or divorce.
What therapy types are most suitable for couples counseling?
Couples counseling encompasses many effective techniques, including emotionally focused therapy (changing emotional responses to improve attachment), the Gottman method (solving problems and building intimacy), Imago relationship therapy (unearthing childhood experiences), narrative therapy (exploring narratives about the individuals and the relationship), solution-focused therapy (creating a plan for change), and cognitive behavioral therapy (targeting problematic thoughts to change behavior).
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.