Parenting Therapists in Long Branch, NJ

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Is your relationship or family struggling? Do you have a child or family member who has recently come out? I would like to support you in looking at the concerns that are renting space in your thoughts and spirit. I can help you sort out your feelings, thoughts and choices in deciding what, if anything, you may wish to do. I am comfortable assisting with individual or couples work, child or adult, parenting, family struggles, anxiety/depression, gender identity/fluidity, polyamory/ethical non-monogamy, and/or navigating any medical or social/emotional journeys related to intersex conditions.

Hi, I'm Ann, and I believe that every individual has the resiliency to heal and thrive. Together, we will harness those inner resources to bring positive changes into your life. With 10+ years of experience working with teens, young adults, adults & families, my primary focus is empowering you to overcome obstacles in your life and challenges related to anxiety, depression and trauma, while deepening your connection with self and others. Whether you're struggling with overwhelm, a life transition, feeling unsupported or finding it difficult to navigate & cope with emotions or mental health symptoms, I can help every step of the way.

Every person has the potential to create positive change in their life. Often many things get in way to achieve those goals, such trauma, depression, anxiety and fear. Far too often we struggle internally and not knowing where to turn. When life gets hard it is always wonderful to have someone there to help walk alongside with you through the hardships in life. My goal is to make this therapeutic experience as pleasing and positive for you. I am here to guide you through those hard patches along the way based on your needs.

Are you ready for an opportunity to work on persistent and perhaps lifelong patterns of thinking and behaving that get in your way of creating the life you want. Are you ready to evaluate where you are, where you want to be and what skills you need in your life to get there. I invite you to join with me in your therapeutic journey to fulfill your goals.

Challenges are inevitable within any individual life experience. It is my hope to work with you to improve your ability to overcome these times. Empowerment and increasing self-understanding are ever-present goals in my practice. Whether you are dealing with a mental health diagnosis, a life transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, you deserve support along the way. I believe in working as a team to increase insight and develop practical strategies to improve your confidence and quality of life.

I have worked with individuals, couples and groups for the past 30+ years. My interest is in being a catalyst for change - helping people find and lead more fulfilling lives - has not wavered but rather, increased. It has, and continues to be an exciting privelege for me to be invited into my clients' lives with the common goal of facilitating new personal insights and enhancing relationships both at "home" and in clients' broader social communities.

The goal of our work together is to enhance your self-reliance,self-trust, and your ability to enjoy life. This is accomplished in an atmosphere of mutual acceptance, trust and respect. I have been in private practice for 17 years, use a psycho-dynamic/ cognitive behavioral approach. Utilize additional therapeutic tools (if appropriate to the client and desired by the client), such as hypnosis, EMDR and Thought Field Therapy (Energy Psychology). Offering individaul, couple, or family therapy.

It can be very challenging to find a therapist that is the right fit for your individual needs. My education and experience has given me an opportunity to help those who may be experiencing issues and obstacles that prevent them from having a fulfilling life. I have extensive experience in areas such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and addiction. Using a holistic approach, my focus is to help people gain awareness and make positive changes for a brighter future. I am dedicated to maximizing the individualized needs of my clients and their personal growth.

Taharka Sankara holds a Masters of Social Work degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He is licensed in the State of New Jersey in the fields of Social Work and Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Counseling experience spans across various treatment modalities with diverse populations. Many years spent counseling adolescent and adult males with addictive and criminal behaviors in individual, group and family sessions to address the underlying issues of trauma, substance abuse and other co-occurring behavior and mental health disorders. He works primarily from a solution-focused, strengths-based, client-centered framework.

As a very experienced therapist, I have learned to tailor my strategies to your needs. I have been described by my clients as being direct but warm and caring. I take pride in my ability to be understanding and caring but to also offer guidance to help you reach your goals. My areas of expertise include anxiety and depression but I also see many clients who are experiencing difficulties due to life transitions, stressful and traumatic events and relationship problems. I have additional experience in helping those with physical illnesses and with grief. I see individuals, families and couples across the life span.

I work in Middletown area in New Jersey. My clinical experience has been working with women, adults and couples with adjustment, anxiety, and depression, and/or self-compassion. I utilize an ecopsychological and relational-cultural lens to make aware of multiple influences on our mental health. I work with clients in identifying their own strengths and coping skills to work through stress, depression and/or anxiety and find self-compassion and improve interpersonal relationships. I offer walk-and-talk sessions at local parks and in-person. Please see my website for more information: www.megandelaneyphd.com

I have over a decade's worth of experience assisting diverse populations of children, adolescents, teens in crisis, adults, couples, families and individuals with advanced illnesses in managing and overcoming a wide array of issues including: emotional, physical and sexual abuse; trauma; adjustment difficulties; emotional, behavioral and relational disturbances; substance abuse; and gender/sexuality issues. Through my experience and training I have gained a strong understanding of diverse identities, including gender and sexual identities, as well as sexual and relational issues. Therefore, I am able to provide gender therapy for transgender and gender-expansive individuals from a non-pathological perspective.

I believe that each individual is capable of growth and change. Most of the time clients accomplish this by using the strengths they already have. When facing depression, anxiety, life changes and stress it can be very difficult to see a solution on your own. It may be especially difficult for men or young people to enter therapy for the first time. I understand this and work with you to make the process as comfortable as possible. Together we can be partners on your journey to emotional wellness.

Welcome! I am a wellness-based therapist that loves empowering clients to find the answers to their troubles within. I use a lot of cognitive behavioral techniques that increase awareness of your thoughts and how they might be impacting your mood. When working with you, I will help you to reconsider the way you are viewing a challenge and consider more adaptive ways of thinking.

Life's changes often create challenges that may be traumatic for some that can generate overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression that can cloud our ability to perform our best and create achievable goals. These overwhelming emotions can also create maladaptive behaviors that can impact one's safety and overall well being. Learning how to understand and manage these emotions is key. I am able to offer children and families creative/fun ways to do this in a non-threatening manner that allows them to feel comfortable enough to let their guard down and trust the process.

Are you an insight oriented individual looking for personal growth? Are you struggling in your relationship, or simply wanting to strengthen one? Have you wondered why you may attract similar people in your life? Was the relationship with your parents less than secure? Are you looking to develop secure relationships now? Adults of all ages and backgrounds looking for someone with strong cultural competency may benefit from counseling with me.

It can be confusing and anxiety-provoking choosing a therapist. I have over thirty years' clinical experience. I am pleased to work with individuals, adolescents, and/or families. I have particular experience serving women, youth who are trans/gay/nonbinary, families formed by adoption, and individuals with intersex differences.

Accepting new clients in NJ! Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are you feeling like life has so many moving parts that the stress can be overwhelming? ? The feeling of uncertainty of what to do next can be a struggle. I know because I am a regular person who can also struggle. I thrive on being authentic with my clients and truly giving it my all to help a person with whatever challenges you may be facing.

In Imago Relationship therapy I coach the partners into giving and receiving love. Love is the healing force. Imago Therapy is the guiding model along with cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic experiencing, body centered approaches and mindfulness. In individual therapy the focus is on finding clients' strengths and using those strengths for healing of symptoms including insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and others using cognitive behavioral, somatic experiencing, hypnotherapy, mindfulness,imagery, brainspotting, EMDR, TFT, EFT, and others. Mindfulness is taught in all sessions