Women's Issues Therapists in Jersey City, NJ

Hello, I am Dr. Konstantin Lukin, Clinical Director and Co-Founder of the Lukin Center for Psychotherapy. At the Lukin Center, we specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and use this approach across our sub-specializations in Men's and Women's Issues , Couple's Therapy, and Adolescent Treatment. Our clinicians work collaboratively with our clients to determine an effective treatment plan for each client's unique needs. Our clinicians are compassionate, experienced, and competent in a wide variety of current evidence-based techniques, enabling successful treatment of various psychological struggles, from mood instability to romantic relationship dissatisfaction.

I specialize in adolescent girls and women dealing with feelings of low self-worth. I have many years of experience working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and difficulty coping. I am a trained family therapist, specializing in families with adolescents. I am currently seeing clients virtually who live in either NJ or NY.

We all want to feel that we are in control, alive and balanced. The reality is we can get stuck, confused, and in need of help. Feelings of frustration, hurt, doubt, worry, sadness, self-blame, or loneliness can set in. In other words, we become “unhappy.” We want to feel that we have a choice. A choice that will make things better whether it is for ourselves, our relationship, or our children.

I love working with moms, dads, and couples who are navigating infertility, pregnancy, the transition to parenthood, & parenting challenges. My clients are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, anger management, relationship issues, grief and loss, recovery from abuse/trauma. I hold a Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health and draw on prior experience in early intervention and school settings to help parents process emerging developmental challenges. I also bring my personal experience as a single mom of a sassy 4-year old :). See my calendar and book appointments here: resolutioncounseling.clientsecure.me

As a therapist for over 15 years, I provide my clients with a safe and supportive environment to figure out what's holding you back from achieving your dreams, and coach you to move forward with your goals. I will support you in learning new skills to build your confidence over time. The happiness that you want to experience in life is possible.

You're not a bad mom. You're overwhelmed. My clients are stressed and exhausted by modern motherhood. They're trying really hard to keep their heads above water. They don't feel good enough and question if they're doing it right. They feel depressed, anxious, angry, and disconnected from themselves. Depression and anxiety impact 1 in 7 women who are pregnant and up to one year postpartum. Great news is that it's treatable. You're not doing anything wrong and you're not to blame.

My approach to therapy is client centered with an integration of Eclectic Therapy. Each person presents with a unique set of challenges that requires an integrative approach. My experience encompasses working with struggling couples, women with trauma, college students, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, stress management, cultural issues, trauma, and life transitions. I teach my clients how to work through conflict, and embrace the challenge while instilling hope.

My goal is to create a safe and collaborative space where you will be able to feel seen and heard. Therapy, with me, will be a non-judgmental environment created to make you feel comfortable and confident to begin your journey to wellness. I am a compassionate, understanding, and energetic licensed clinical social worker who uses an eclectic mix of techniques tailored to fit each individual's needs. My wide range of experiences and areas of expertise serve my clients well.

Are you trying to conceive, are you pregnant or a new parent? Have you struggled with pregnancy loss or infertility? Trying to bring a new family member into this world can be overwhelming. Our caring staff at the Family Wellness Support Center all have a Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health and will walk with you through seasons of post-partum depression & anxiety, miscarriage, infertility, or the loss of a child. We are LGBTQ-affirming and are in-network with Aetna, Horizon/BCBS, United/Optum/Oxford, and Meritain. Meet our staff and book appts here: https://www.resolutioncc.com/familywellness

For years It has been my privilege to work with women of all ages navigating life transitions and hardships such as separations, troubled relationships (with a partner, family or friends, or one's body), navigating the roller coaster of motherhood, or experiencing a loss. Regardless of our experiences, beliefs, or social circumstances, we all fight the silent and lonely battles of not feeling we are enough. As women, we are often subjected to conflicting and competing expectations about love, sex, parenting, work, and relationships. In the face of such imposing outside opinions, it is essential to check in with yourself:

I am dedicated to helping individuals feel empowered and develop healthy growth-fostering connections through mutual empathy, authenticity, and genuineness. Within the therapeutic space, I strive to create an environment that is built on trust and safety. I strongly believe that the relationship between client and counselor is an agent of change and one of the most important alliances that can be created in a therapeutic relationship.

You are more than your current circumstance. All of us inevitably faces various life transitions, crises, and challenges that test our sense of satisfaction with life, our relationships with others, and our relationship with ourselves. Often our "unhappiness" takes the form of worry, confusion, sadness, hurt, betrayal, disappointment, frustration, and loneliness. Therapy is an avenue to help explore what you are going through and can provide an experience that is supportive, empowering, will make a difference in your life.

You want to improve your communication skills, decrease reactivity, and bring intention to your daily life and relationships. You have experienced trauma and want a safe space to unpack it's impact. You are ready to grow, but finding a therapist that can relate to you is a challenge. As a queer, polyamorous, first-generation American woman, I know what it is like to feel misunderstood, underrepresented, and unheard in a therapy room. I welcome individuals with intersectional identities and work hard to provide affirming care to LGBTQIA, BIPOC, BDSM/kink, and consensual non-monogamous individuals, relationships, and communities.

I love walking with women through challenging seasons of life, especially women navigating relationships and empowerment in midlife and those in their early 20s who are seeking meaning and trying to go deeper in self-awareness and insight. My clients come to me for things like relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, inner child work, setting boundaries, life transitions, emotional regulation, shame, and codependency. I also create a safe space for clients who wish to explore their healing journey through a faith-based lens. See my calendar and book appointments here: resolutioncounseling.clientsecure.me

The Center for Specialized Psychology (CSP) was founded by Dr. Nina Badaan Shinway in 2017, with a focus on helping female survivors of domestic violence and other trauma related experiences. CSP's mission is to promote healing and recovery for women who have experienced unfortunate life circumstances. CSP focuses on helping women heal, energize and become aware of their inner strengths. Treatment is provided via a range of theoretical approaches that are integrated and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual patient. This eclectic approach fosters maximum potential for personal growth and evolution.

Therapy, I believe, is a collaborative process through which I work with clients to progress toward well-being and an authentic engagement with life. As we address therapy goals that may involve reducing distress caused by symptoms, dealing with acute or longer term issues, or old patterns that are holding you back from growth, I listen for your voice, and seek to empower you to take ownership of your life and its direction. I strive to create a safe, accepting environment, where we work toward ameliorating distress, enhanced self-understanding, healthier choices, and living a more mindful, valued life.

When people are in emotional pain, they usually try to "fix it" themselves. Making the decision to see a therapist often occurs when they have run out of options. I believe that seeking professional help is an action of hope. I can listen to people's pain because of my profound belief that therapy offers a second chance for a more satisfying life. Through the process of therapy, I can offer a more satisfying life to people who are experiencing relationship issues, depression, anxiety, unhappiness with their lives and couples who are having difficulty in their relationships.