In Person Therapists in Merchantville, NJ

I have been in private practice for 10 years and have extensive experience treating adolescents and adults for depression, anxiety, marital and relationship difficulties, anger, and grief issues.

I provide specialized support for individuals navigating the complexities of trauma, especially stemming from religious experiences or sexual assault. Religious or spiritual trauma often manifests in feelings of guilt, shame, and unworthiness, while sexual trauma can lead to profound emotional distress and challenges in relationships. My approach is designed to address these unique experiences, fostering healing, rebuilding trust, reclaiming agency, and promoting resilience. Together, we'll explore your emotions, reshape narratives, and create a path toward empowerment and self-discovery.

My experience includes Children and Adolescent Case Management, as well as individual, family, and group therapy services both in the community and school setting.

I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, Domestic Violence, and Anxiety. My ideal client is ready to be open and accepting of the therapeutic process, committed to participating and collaborating. My ideal client is looking to either begin or continue their healing journey from the past to gain a more insightful and healthy perspective on life in the now and future.

There are times in life when we find ourselves feeling unbalanced, unsatisfied, lonely, or hurt. Healing and change begin when we feel deeply heard. I am a Registered Play Therapist and am skilled at helping children express their feelings, experiences and deep emotions. I meet each client with warmth and genuine curiosity as I am taught about their life experiences. Together we identify and challenge roadblocks to healthy coping, growing and thriving. I approach my therapeutic work with the ability to listen, to play and to be solutions-oriented.

I have over 30 years of experience managing and providing various mental health and addiction services. I have been responsible for the coordination of reentry services for individuals returning to the community from correctional settings and State/County psychiatric hospitals. These services include the supervision of individuals diagnosed with anxiety, depression, substance abuse disorders, Megan’s Law, domestic violence and other criminal offenses. In private practice I utilize evidenced-based approaches to provide services. These interventions include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy.

Are you looking to inspire hope and change in your life? In this day and age with so much happening in the world, it is nice to have a safe professional therapist in your life who will listen to your needs and help support you in moving from where you are to where you want to be. It can be hard to choose a therapist from such a large pool of qualified people. Chemistry matters and so does many years of experience. With over 25 years of providing therapy to clients with many different mental health issues and addictions, you can feel assured that you are in competent, trusting hands.

Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a network of over 20 Psychiatric providers offering Virtual and In-office evaluations, medication mgnt. and therapy. I work to create a collaborative and safe, yet challenging therapeutic environment with clients. Together we work to uncover and explore the ways one’s experiences and current life circumstances can shape the very lens through which we view the world and ourselves. Developing awareness of one’s underlying beliefs and patterns empowers us to regain a sense of control and strength over the very problematic choices and behaviors that interfere with a deserved quality of life.

Have you been having a harder time lately? Are you experiencing a new life transition, like moving to New York or New Jersey and you’re not as happy as you had hoped? Or possibly you are looking to make a change in your relationships, work, or daily routine but you’re feeling stuck and unmotivated. Regardless of the specific challenge that has brought you to start therapy, you do not have to go through this experience alone.

I pride myself in offering nonjudgmental therapeutic services to help individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges and achieve positive mental health outcomes. I believe in creating a warm and structured space where clients feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and personal experiences. Through utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), I am able to tailor my interventions to meet clients' specific needs and goals.

I use a person-centered approach and DBT strategies to identify and move toward resolving the issues most important to you. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist, I provide body-mind interventions to support those suffering with PTSD. I've also helped people with depression, anxiety, bipolar, self injury, and suicidal ideation. The people with whom I've worked have been able to identify hope, learn to cope with stressful situations, find emotion regulation, and extinguish unwanted behaviors .

I work with individuals, couple and families experiencing relational difficulties. I am particularly interested in those struggling in recovery from various addictions and in particular sexual addiction and compulsivity. I have over 25 years experience in this area. I also have extensive experience in working with families and adolescents. My approach considers each person's side and attempts to facilitate a healing dialogue and the resolution of emotional reactivity among family members especially where issues of trauma are present.

Adults, children and adolescents, we treat all ages! Is your child struggling with anxiety, regulating their emotions, managing friendships or dealing with grief? Is your adolescent experiencing anxiety, depression, low motivation or having difficulty managing intense emotions? Or maybe you, as an adult, are struggling to manage life stressors and anxiety, life transitions or loss? Improvement is possible! We can help by guiding individuals-children through adults-in the process of gaining insight and coping skills to make real, lasting positive changes.

You are more than the painful experiences you have endured. You may feel triggered in everyday situations or feel alone and isolated. You may struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, or guilt. However, you have a sense of your life purpose — and long to live your life more authentically. You are ready for relief. You're ready to love who you truly are and face your future with a sense of hope. In our work together, you will gain a deeper respect for what makes you unique. Through connecting with your core, authentic self, you can experience greater ease, freedom, and self-acceptance.

Whether you're going through a life transition, struggling in a relationship, or experiencing anxiety, it takes courage to seek help. Regardless of what you're going through, I want you to recognize that your resilience in life has brought you this far. I would like to help you from here by guiding you through this therapeutic process, as it may relate to personal trauma, early life experiences, and/or unhealthy patterns. I will help you unlock old patterns and beliefs about yourself that are no longer serving you or your relationships. I will support you in tapping into a deeper understand of who you are at your core.

Hey there. If you're reading this you may be wondering "is this guy the right therapist for me?" That is a question I hold dearly. Browsing this website can bring a flurry of emotions when seeking a therapist. It can be tough to find the right fit, and also can be a challenge just to get started. I hope, as you read my profile, there is a chance you may think I can play a role in your mental health journey. The people who tend to seek me for help tend to be people of color, those seeking trauma work, and also people who are "stuck".