Therapists in Manasquan, NJ

After an Autism Diagnosis, United Front Behavioral Health, LLP will support your family through the next steps. We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, to assist with decreasing challenging behaviors and increasing appropriate behaviors and skill deficits. United Front supports people of all ages with behavioral challenges in home, school and community settings.

**I am accepting new clients with limited availability** I believe that change starts with being validated, heard, and understood. However, this is the just first step on the path to creating a more fulfilling life. My goal is to help you create a life worth living while also working on the stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, or whatever it is that is preventing you from moving forward. Together, we then create new ways of thinking, coping, and behaving while following your own morals and values.

“Be proud of yourself for how hard you are trying” –anonymous You have pushed yourself hard enough but sometimes we all need help. Everyday struggles can leave us wondering why life can be so difficult. Our life should not feel like something we need to escape from. Let’s work together on making life more simple by working through those problems together.  Each client I have had the pleasure of working with has brought new knowledge and individualized situations that has allowed us to work together on finding unique solutions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Music Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I believe everyone can achieve wellness, whether you struggle with ADHD, depression, anxiety, social skills deficits, being bullied or struggling to find your right path. I engage clients in a variety of evidenced based practices to assist them in meeting their identified goals. Based on your strengths and gifts, together we will partner to find solutions to barriers holding you back from being your best self.

The Samaritan Center at The Jersey Shore is a non-profit professional counseling practice that provides individuals, couples and families an opportunity to address concerns that may be interfering with emotional health and happiness. We are able to offer counseling on a sliding scale to our local community so that no one is turned away based on their ability to pay.

Life transitions and periods of loss and grief appear throughout our years. I am particularly interested helping you with the issues that we experience as we grow older and also in helping families cope with those issues that we face as our loved ones age. Caring for loved ones with aging disorders such as dementia can create chronic stress, anxiety, depression and burnout for even the most capable. You may be feeling unable to care for yourself, your own family and career. If you are feeling depleted and overwhelmed we can work collaboratively to discover a story of change, resilience, and hope.

People seek therapy for numerous reasons and my approach begins by meeting the person where he/she/they is at in their journey. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one that is built on creating a safe, empathetic space. My goal is to offer guidance and foster empowerment for you to achieve healing and growth from whatever life obstacles you are experiencing.

Matthew Chodosh is a New Jersey Licensed Social Worker with over 20 years working with a multitude of populations and ages. After several years working with an adoption agency, he moved into direct mental health care working with chronically mentally ill adults, along with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring disorders. For the past 15 years, he has been and continues to work in a local hospital as an emergency room clinician. Matthew received his Master's degree from Monmouth University in 2000 and utilizes his training on a daily basis. Using experiences and training he brings a down-to-earth, person-centered approach.

" Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." As women, we tend to think we can handle all difficulties on our own. Sometimes it's important to take a step back and ask for help. My practice focuses on women and the struggles they face in their demanding lives. I strive to support you on your journey to health and renewed happiness. Let me help you work through some of life's difficult challenges, such as depression (both generalized and postpartum), adjustment to change, relationship issues, anxiety, struggles with weight, or life coaching.

You keep hoping the problems you are facing are just a temporary and will change, but nothing seems to get better. You tell yourself that it's just a busy time, that as soon as “blank” finishes things will get easier, less frenetic- but that never seems to provide the relief you desire. You desire more meaningful connection and a greater sense of calm in your life. You want to make a change but don’t know how.

Within each of us lies the answers but so often we don't listen, or can't hear, that voice. Therapy can help to quiet the mind and allow that voice to speak and be heard. When we follow its words we find exactly where we need to be. My goal in therapy is to help clients to find that voice and listen to it because it holds the answers we seek-It holds the map for the journey we are on.

I believe the best indicator for successful outcomes in the counseling process is a trusting therapeutic relationship. I employ evidence-based practices in a warm and empathic environment to bring about meaningful change and personal growth. With 15 years experience in counseling and psychiatric rehabilitation, I have supported teens and young adults in realizing their personal goals and living their best life.

Lisa received her Master’s in Counseling at Montclair University. She’s worked in various positions in the field utilizing her counseling skills and innate problem solving abilities as a Guidance Counselor, a Crisis Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, and an In home counselor for the last 15 years where she has molded and guided at risk youth in crisis. Lisa holds certifications in: Eye Movement and Densitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy (Ct.H), National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC), Mind/Body Personal Trainer, Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, and CANS certified SNA (NA/BPS).

Heather McCooey has experience working with adults with a variety of acute and chronic behavioral health issues such as- anxiety, depression and mood disorders as well as drug and alcohol use disorders and the impacts of these illnesses on families and loved ones. Ms. McCooey provides individual, family and group counseling to adults using cognitive behavioral, motivational and person centered therapies. She offers a thoughtful, down to earth and humorous demeanor and perspective in working with her clients and feels grateful to be a part of their journey towards self knowledge, improvement and change.

I am a licensed professional counselor and a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor with 15 years of experience working in counseling. I work with adults and children to help them address current issues they are experiencing and to work towards their personal goals.

Do you feel "stuck", uncertain how to move forward after experiencing an illness, divorce, death of a loved one or beloved pet, retirement, empty nest, becoming a caregiver, or other personal crisis? Are you worried that you and your spouse are "drifting" apart? Are you experiencing increased irritability and difficulty in relationships? At times, do you feel alone and disconnected from family and friends because they don't understand what you're going through? Are you searching for a purpose, something that will ignite your passion and enhance your life?

I emphasize a collaborative approach to treatment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and when appropriate, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also trained in Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES). I specialize in treating adults whose primary presenting problem involves Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, Social Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Potential clients are encouraged to download and read the client treatment manual from my website (www.jerseyshoreanxiety.com) to get a sense of how I conceptualize the treatment process.

Sometimes in life, we become so focused on the finish line that we fail to find joy in the journey." - Dieter F. Uchtdorf Do you feel your mind getting in the way of reaching your fullest potential? I work towards creating a warm, positive environment in which clients can embrace the journey to change and healing. I have experience in working with adolescents/adults in various settings, including Substance Abuse Programs and coordinating Eating Disorder programs as well. I empower my clients to find courage within themselves to make positive changes in their lives.

I've worked as a therapist for ten+ years doing a combination of Intensive In-Home Counseling, private practice, and working in schools for children with behavioral/academic/psychiatric issues. I’m pleased to now work exclusively in private practice where I offer individual as well as group therapy; I currently run a social skills group for adults on the Autism Spectrum and will be bringing back teen social skills group in August 2021. I believe in working with the family as well as the child when working with adolescents. I enjoy working with adolescents as well as adults, and appreciate the unique differences of each client.

I know that choosing the right psychologist for your needs is a big step; one that takes courage. I treat each person and their concerns with respect, confidentiality, and nonjudgmentally. I have expertise in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); skills I honed during my training at Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital. This approach allows you to better understand how your thinking patterns may lead to unnecessary distress in your life. We work together to set goals in many areas of your life: anxiety, fears, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, obsessions/compulsions, to name a few.