Emotionally Focused Therapists in Marlton, NJ

*Online Therapy* Are the Covid 19 restrictions creating more stress in your relationship? Is staying in the same home with your spouse or partner 24/7 becoming a challenge? Conflicts can be much more painful and obvious when you are together all the time. Now, more than ever, feeling safe and loved by your significant other truly matters. Let me help you and your partner find a new way to see each other. Through online therapy we can figure out what keeps you separate when you want closeness. Together, you can learn to navigate conflict differently, notice more moments of connection, and rekindle the love you have been missing.

I welcome the opportunity to support you in your healing journey. Some of the issues addressed include healing past trauma, improving relationships, developing greater self-awareness, improving coping skills, increasing self-care and developing healthy boundaries. As an immigrant, a woman, and a person of color, I am sensitive to how gender, race, culture, socioeconomic status and ethnicity colors our experiences. Additionally, I am an LGBTQ+ ally. I can provide services in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Sometimes it's really not easy to walk your journey on your own, especially when you have something weighing on your mind and shoulders. I feel you. I view my mission as joining your walk and help you regain hope, find your goals and resources, and reach your desired destination. I value your autonomy and believe in the power of teamwork. I will provide a safe, secure, and warm space for vulnerability and genuine conversations. I welcome authenticity and always acknowledge your best interests.

We are a dedicated and compassionate group of exceptionally trained therapists working together to provide a wide range of services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. We are widely respected for our ability to offer state-of-the-art therapeutic services for all ages in a caring, friendly and confidential environment. A plan for each client is developed based on their unique personal history, strengths and needs.

I have been helping clients to relieve emotional distress for over 30 years. I treat a wide variety of concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship distress. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make changes in their lives that can help them to feel happier and more satisfied with their lives and relationships.

Are you a couple caught in the same argument again and again? Do you long for better communication, and greater closeness with your partner? Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, and wish to live with greater peace and ease. I am the therapist for you if you wish to achieve deep insight into who you are and learn to accept yourself fully, or if you long to create closer, more fulfilling relationships. I believe in the healing power of human connection, and strive to provide a safe, supportive environment in which to explore your challenges with curiosity rather than judgment.

We can all agree close loving relationships are complicated. Do any of these concerns sound familiar to you? "We are considering living together and getting married, but we have a lot of apprehensions." "We are at our wit's end. We fight constantly. There is never any resolution." "Sometimes I feel like I married my mother or father." "I get flashbacks of the affair. I am triggered by everything." "We feel like roommates, like ships passing in the night." "We are tired of trying to please each other and failing." "I want to feel like I matter to my partner. I am always last behind work, extended family, and friends."

I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, self-esteem, and confidence.

Something brought you to this site today. Whether you’re in the thick of a crisis, haunted by past traumas, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or wrestling with anxiety...you’re here. Stress and suffering can have huge effects on relationships, health, mood, and everyday life. Feeling overwhelmed is exhausting. Feeling stuck can be so lonely. Being flooded by racing thoughts can leave you feeling hopeless. In therapy we can’t make life stressors go away, and we can’t undo the hurt you’ve experienced. But we can work together to make sense of your past, stay centered in the moment, and move forward confidently into your future.

Hello! I am so happy you are choosing to focus on your mental wellness. Finding the right therapist can be challenging but here is what you can look forward to in working with me. I have over twenty years of experience assisting patients cope with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety and substance abuse disorders. I view you as a person first. I work with my clients to give them the tools they need to be successful in and outside of therapy.

I enjoy working with individuals and groups who are experiencing life transitions, imposter syndrome, anxiety, and depression.

I consider myself experienced in working with young women with anxiety, depression, trauma, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I have eclectic experience as a therapist having worked with men and women ages 5 and up on concerns including breakups and divorce, anger management, behavioral concerns, and self esteem. Though I enjoy working with most populations, my passion lies with helping survivors of emotional abuse and sexual trauma rediscover their identities and learn to trust themselves as their own greatest ally. I also hope to help survivors develop a positive view of their bodies, sex, and sexuality.

I believe the needs and abilities of each individual are different and work with you to determine what approaches and techniques are most in line with your needs and strengths. I believe a productive therapeutic relationship is positively established through the use of genuineness, warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I have a diverse range of experience including the areas of Autism; Domestic Violence; Sexual Abuse/Assault; Childhood Abuse and Neglect; Childhood PTSD/Trauma; and Loss, Attachment and Separation issues in relation to foster and adoption. I primarily work with women, children and adolescents.

Now taking new clients. Offering telehealth and in person sessions. Affordable, care in a comfortable suburban setting. General clinical psychology. Competence in diverse cultures and lifestyle. Appointments available within a week; scheduling at your convenience.

Rebecca A. Christianson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. She is the founder of Rebellious Wellness Counseling located in Marlton NJ. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, she specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, person-centered therapy, and rational emotive therapy. She is a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, grief and loss, divorce, stress management, and couples counseling.

Daily responsibilities and obligations can make self care a challenge so I recognize the time you're taking to find a therapist to meet your needs. The feelings from anxiety and trauma can be overwhelming and support can feel hard to find. I use a client-focused, strength-based approach as I collaborate with you on your chosen goals. My intention is to support you in feeling empowered, positive, and successful. Whether we're addressing emotional struggles in your daily life, difficulties in your personal relationships, or mental health challenges you are experiencing, I will listen and encourage you with compassion and empathy.