Therapists in Mercer County, NJ

I primarily work with individuals who are looking to better themselves and maximize their potential in spite of any barriers they may face. Throughout our work together, I will help you understand and improve the relationship you have with yourself, as well as with the world around you, in an effort to navigate your circumstances and become the best version of yourself.

A therapy relationship is a real relationship, between equals. I take a collaborative approach, recognizing that people already know themselves, or have the potential to know themselves, better than anyone else, and yet we all have blind spots that can contribute to suffering. I work together with clients who are coping with depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, trauma--both PTSD and complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and self-harm behavior or other impulsive behaviors. I am intensively trained in DBT, and can teach you a variety of healthy coping skills to address any behavior or difficult emotions.

I value the vital role of the therapeutic relationship in the process of healing and personal growth. My aim is to help clients become more aware of the thoughts and emotions that underlie their distress. With new insights, unhelpful emotional and behavioral patterns can change, opening up new ways of experiencing oneself and others. I see individuals who are struggling with feelings of sadness, disappointment and loss, as well as worry and anxiety. Many who seek care feel dissatisfied in their relationships, unfulfilled at work or in school, or are looking for ways to manage the stress of serious illness or life-altering events.

I have been in private practice for over 25 years. The foundation of my therapeutic philosophy is that no one should live their lives unhappy. I work with Patients who are experiencing all kinds of mental health issues from depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, OCD disorders. I follow the lead of my Patient and do not put them in a box or make them follow my lead. I am not taking any new Patients at this time.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who treats individuals and couples coping with emotional distress, mental health disorders or interpersonal conflict. I provide a safe, empathetic, and supportive environment to assist clients in finding solutions to their problems. I specialize in treating depressive and anxiety disorders with an emphasis on mindfulness and behavioral coping skills. I help individuals find acceptance and relief from pain through supportive interventions. I recognize the potential for overcoming adversity and believe in the individual's capacity for growth using a strengths-based and solution-focused approach.

How has pain colored your lens? Clouded your thoughts and decision making? Impacted your interpersonal relationships? Work/School life? Most people don't realize that if pain goes unattended; it impacts every area of our lives; including how we see and experience the world and the people in it. Unattended to pain opens the door to destructive behavior patterns and declining motivation. Pain can show up in addictions, somatic/psychotic manifestation, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, etc. When explored with the aide of a professional, that same pain can be utilized to help you discover the best version of yourself.

Works with adolescents and adults. Sex Positive and Queer, Poly, and Kink friendly. Kristine earned her MSW from Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work in 2007 and her post-graduate certification in Sex Therapy from Council for Relationships in 2014. She is intensively trained in DBT and has worked at Princeton House Behavioral Health for over 12 years in their PHP/IOP programs. She has extensive experience in treating mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, trauma/PTSD, and self-harm with adolescents and adults. Her approach is holistic, incorporating mind, body and spirit in her clinical work.

I approach counseling with the awareness that feeling stuck can be very distressing. Encountering difficulty with one’s emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and body sensations is both common and hard to process alone. My ideal client is open to the therapeutic journey and working together toward their goals.

Do you ever find yourself thinking about food all of the time? Do you feel out of control around food? Do you ever eat in private or in hiding? Do you have a hard time stopping eating when you are full? Do you feel shame or regret after you eat? If this sounds like you, you are not alone.

In moments of profound suffering, extreme loss, darkness and confusion, we seek the light of hope and healing. Transformation is obtainable when we find a trusting guide to help us navigate through the many layers of emotions that seem to paralyze us in our tracks. In my 33 years as a clinical social worker/ psychotherapist, I have found my true calling in the areas of bereavement, traumatic loss and assisting those with challenging life issues.

Our practice specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment for learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, traumatic brain injury and medical legal and forensic assessment, including child custody, fitness for duty and psychological and neuropsychological damages evaluations. We also specialize in treatment of PTSD, anxiety, dissociative disorders and traumatic brain injury. As well as testing we do psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, cognitive rehabilitation, and medical referral as appropriate and as needed.

Magdalena Zilveti Manasson is a Licensed Associate Counselor with 20 years of experience. She started her career as a psychologist in France after completing a master's degree in psychology from Universite of Paris. Subsequently she received a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy specialization from Caldwell University, after moving to NJ. Magdalena provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Being multicultural with fluency in French, Spanish, and English languages, she developed an expertise in helping migrants and expatriates to adapt to new cultures and countries.

Worried moms & frazzled dads, look no further! Maybe your child/teen is anxious, sad, angry, or acting out. You've tried empathy, rewards, punishments, extra attention, special privileges. You've read books, consulted parenting blogs, & asked other parents for advice. Whatever you try, it may even work for a few days but then all the old problems come right back. Maybe your boy wants to dress like a girl and it's freaking you out. Maybe your teen declares "I'm queer"--what does that even mean? Let's add the stress of the global pandemic, and you're exhausted, frustrated, and worried about your child's future.

Hello, I am Kelly, a licensed professional counselor and owner of AleGra health & wellness LLC. I operate with a solution-focused methodology. I will teach strategies that will get you to move beyond your current self and become a greater version of yourself. I am naturally inquisitive, empathic, and a wee bit sarcastic. I will teach you how to look at all parts of your life while learning the science behind how the healing process really works. In short-you will learn how to get your mind and body in alignment, attract abundance while healing from past pain.

Offering help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, stress and burnout. Working with adults, college & grad students and professionals, including people in sensitive and high-profile roles for whom discretion & privacy are paramount. Here you will get a therapist that has a deep and unique understanding of suffering, a therapist that is skillful, knowledgeable, real, transparent and compassionate. A therapist that gets it and has expertise in diagnosis and treatment based on advanced knowledge of human development, psychotherapeutic treatment and advanced knowledge of research in psychology.

I am a NJ Licensed Psychologist & a NJ Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor with more than 30 years experience. I use a biopsychosocial model of assessment. I have worked in a number of places including: a domestic violence shelter, prisons, drug treatment facilities, colleges, a high school, nursing facilities, Joint Base MDL & Disability Determinations. I provide Telemedicine Only treatment (not face to face). for State of NJ Residents Only. We meet through a therapy portal. I do not provide couples, or family therapy, or treatment in Spanish. Emails with a phone number typically get a faster response.

In my practice, I provide psychotherapy for people presenting with a wide variety of difficulties. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting difficulties, and self- esteem. I provide a supportive environment in which we work together to discover obstacles to happiness and fulfillment and how to remove them. I assist clients in investigating the history of their struggles as well as current contributing factors to create a plan for successful change. Using insight oriented psychotherapy, along with cognitive-behavioral approaches, I work with clients to empower them to change their own lives.

How you feel is valid, your story matters, and you deserve to be heard. It can be hard to listen to that healthy voice inside of you that desires guidance and support. I want to take a moment to acknowledge your bravery for taking the first step in your journey. Together we will explore areas of your life where you may feel challenged, anxious and/or stuck. We will identify old patterns of beliefs and behaviors that may have been limiting you and begin to move forward in your life by creating new understanding that leads to curiosity, self-awareness, and self-compassion.

Are you struggling with everyday situations that cause stress, anxiety, depression and conflicts in your relationships? Does life's changes feel overwhelming at times? Is recovery harder then you thought? I am a genuine, caring, warm therapist who knows the courage it takes to change. Our counseling purpose is to develop awareness within individuals that connects all of your strengths and abilities to move toward change. Our approach within the counseling dynamic recognizes pivotal moments where one can blossom through insightful awareness for change, behavior modification, cognitive understanding, emotional maturity, spiritual development while embracing the courage it takes to grow.