Therapists in Mendham, NJ

My practice is built on the belief that anxiety, conflict and self doubt do not have to be an all encompassing part of anyone’s everyday life. My passion is to work with teens, couples, individual adults, and families. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, strength-based, solution-focused and culturally sensitive approach to counseling. I believe taking part in therapy is courageous and shows a willingness to grow and make positive change. I am continually impressed by the resilience of my clients and consider it my privilege to provide therapy.

We're accepting new clients! As a supervised Licensed Associate Counselor that has years of experience working in a variety of different communities, settings and with populations and with experience treating different disorders, I realized that seeking help can be overwhelming! I offer an open and comforting environment to help you meet your goals. An environment designed to help you to understand yourself and maintain well being. My sessions offer education, an opportunity to build change, insight and is engaging to help lighten the heaviness. I hope to make this an easy and meaningful journey :) Feel free to reach out for more!

Overwhelmed? Stressed? "I can't even" comes out of your mouth more than you'd like to admit? Do the smallest tasks seem to weigh you down? Anger, frustration, and irritability knock on your door like an uninvited house guest. There is help, there is hope!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in a variety of settings. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and my Masters in Social Work from NYU. I worked with military Veterans for over 13 years in a variety of settings. Additionally, I have extensive experience with high-risk clients with a myriad of diagnoses, including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and PTSD.

Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to explore therapy today! I believe that you already know many of the answers to the questions life has presented you with. I am pleased to offer an alternative focus informed by conventional training to help you thrive as you continue along on this journey called life.

Are you an individual experiencing relationship issues? Are you single and having difficulty finding and sustaining romantic love? Are you a family that struggles to find harmony and balance? Are you confused by the anxiety you are experiencing due to stress or uncomfortable experiences? Feeling prolonged sadness or grief? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions in a healthy way? Have you lost your peace and grace due to experience with racism, prejudice and other discriminatory circumstances? Do you feel stuck in a job that adds no value to your life? Are you struggling to adjust to each life stages?

Identify personal challenges and achieve goals. Gain a stronger sense of self-awareness, rediscover your inner strengths and connect to restorative practices. I can guide you on your journey from pain/survival to thriving and enjoying a fulfilling life. Soy Latina, hablo Espanol. My expertise is grounded in over 25 years of experience with strong intuition and empathic listening. I work with individuals and couples. I offer online Tele-therapy counseling. I am a writer and enjoy working with creative and artistic personalities. Restore, Recover, Renew!

I invite individuals, couples, and families to collaborate with me on finding their purpose, healing their hearts, and working toward positive change. The power of a healing, safe space can improve your own well-being as well as deepen the connection you have with others. If you want to improve your relationship with your partner, your child/ren, or even yourself, give me a call today.

I am an experienced therapist with over 20 years in the field. I welcome the opportunity to get to know you and the unique challenges you are facing. I will work with you to determine how to prioritize your goals and optimize your daily coping skills. My warm, empathic approach takes into consideration the unique issues that come with your culture, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. My passion is helping older adolescents and young adults achieve the independence they strive for. I am also certified as a perinatal mental health therapist and support new mothers on their journey.

My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.

Most of us have many commitments, obligations, and it can feel like an unattainable task to manage all the pieces that make up our worlds. It can be anxiety provoking, isolating, and overwhelming. The positive piece is we can prioritize our needs by exploring therapy. We also have everything we need inside of ourselves already and may just need support on how to best harness our current skills and build on them. I work with you to identify and manage the challenges while also being mindful of what works best in this time in your life.

I am a licensed psychologist in the state on New Jersey and New York. I provide individual, couples and family therapy with Spanish population. I have extensive clinical experience working with Hispanic population. I have expertise in trauma focused therapy and evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in disruptive disorders (i.e. ADHD, ODD), mutism, physical and sexual abuse, trauma, play therapy, personality and mood/anxiety disorders, and family disruption. Furthermore, I enjoy helping couples and families.

The Koch Center (located in Montclair, Morristown, Waldwick, & Englewood) specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapy and Programs for Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families. Our DBT Programs offer an opportunity to receive extensive support and expert treatment in an outpatient setting. We treat the full range of psychological issues (including Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Impulse Control disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Personality Disorders). We have an outpatient Trauma Program for Adults. We also offer individual therapy from varying theoretical orientations.

Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. I work toward providing an atmosphere of respect, support, trust and caring which can lead to a greater potential for self understanding, healing, relief and the opportunity to see and make different choices. In private practice for over 20 years, I have a varied practice, working with individuals, couples and families with a wide range of difficulties. Areas of particular specialty include working with those who have experienced trauma, relational difficulties, anxiey, depression, and issues of childhood and adolescence.

My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.