Grief Therapists in Metuchen, NJ

I have had over 42 years of experience treating adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups, primarily utilizing the Cognitive Behavioral therapy approach, along with healthy doses of humor (when appropriate, of course). I am a firm believer that the bedrock of successful treatment begins with establishing a solid connection and rapport with the people I treat. My philosophy is that the patient is the captain of the ship and I am the navigator; the captain tells me where he/she wants to go (goals) and I suggest the routing to get there - and as a team...we'll get there!

New clients often ask, "how will talking to you about my problems help me?" All of us on this web site would probably agree that working with a caring and interested therapist can have positive, even dramatic, results - - whether that means the relief of depression and anxiety, feeling better and happier in your intimate relationships, dealing with loss , or generally liking yourself better. What is the first meeting like? I want to hear about your immediate concerns, to get to know something of your life story, and to see how we might work together to achieve your goals.

Making that phone call and choosing a therapist can be challenging but it is the first step towards improving your current situation and the quality of your life. I provide a safe, positive, non-judgmental and warm environment where together we can explore ways to embrace change and find the fulfillment and life balance you long for. I believe in building on your strengths and empowering you to make the choices and changes that make sense to you.

When we want it to be sunny, it begins to rain. This is life - a full spectrum of events. All these events shaped us somehow and trigger various emotions - excitement and nervousness, happiness and sadness, or even anxiety, depression, and desperation, etc. No matter what it is, I truly believes that everyone has the potentials to turn them into what flourish life.

I believe that struggle is a natural and expected part of human existence. My role as your therapist will be to help you identify, process and overcome these struggles and obstacles so that you may become the best version of yourself. Identifying your strengths, weaknesses, inner and inter-personal dynamics will open up the opportunity to bring relief from the distress you're feeling and thereby, living a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic style is warm and person-centered and I firmly believe that the therapist-client relationship is of utmost importance. I work from a psychodynamic and CBT framework.

If painful experiences were met with confusing or anxious responses from others or described in manners that did not respond to emotional needs, then a child or individual would likely cope with difficulties by disconnecting from the threatening emotional meanings. We need another at times, or search for a healing process. If you have been struggling with strong feelings or a particular situation, it is time to get help. You can find the way through fears, loss or other struggles. I am here to support you through your struggles, through personal hardships, finding truths or make sense of confusion in your mind or life.

I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker trained at the IFS institute. I take an integrative approach to therapy, emphasizing healing mind, body, and soul. I believe that therapy should be enjoyable and non-judgmental. I am told that I create a collaborative and compassionate environment where my clients and I are able to tap into deep inner wisdom, provide insight, and apply concrete methods to heal and move forward. The result? Becoming brave enough to build a deep connection to your truest self and live authentically. Spirituality is incorporated, as desired.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience. I am an open and empathic therapist and my style is warm, candid, and collaborative. I treat individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, existential crises, life transitions, chronic illness, loss , and grief . In addition to my private practice, I am also on staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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If you're reading this, it's not too late. Life can be stressful, relationships can be tough, and your past experiences may leave you feeling depressed and defeated. It has been a pretty tough few years for everyone and it is normal to need support. You are not alone! Engaging in therapy can help you learn to cope. Everyone needs a space to feel heard and I am here to listen. I provide a warm, judgment-free environment where you can feel safe to be yourself. You can laugh and cry with me! I will work collaboratively with you to accomplish wellness and achieve self-understanding.

Do you feel that something is not right and have no one to talk to? We all hit rough patches in our lives! It can be an overwhelming decision to ask for help. There's nothing wrong with seeking out a counselor. There's nothing wrong with you. Together we will listen to what your pain is telling you, what's really important to you, and what is and is not working in your life. We will help you to gain awareness of your personal strengths and find the courage to take an honest look at your personal challenges.

I have established a private practice that is a warm, nonjudgemental, confidential, and culturally sensitive setting. In this comfortable environment you will feel safe to explore and resolve any issues that have become to challenging for you to resolve on your own. I am an experienced professional, licensed by the State of New Jersey. Depending on your needs I provide individual, marital/couples, and/or family counseling. My education and experience include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and ego resolution, as well as spiritual counseling which make this a successful comprehensive service.

Asking for help is difficult. It can feel frightening to imagine feeling exposed to another, delving into places that are unknown or unwanted. We know what it is like to be brought to your knees. When breathing hurts, and thinking is excruciating. You want help, but at the same time you’re terrified of it. You wonder whether the looking will make the suffering worse. The fear of being vulnerable is overpowering because some part of you is expecting to get hurt.

My goal: your being the most you can be in a life you can embrace, celebrate and be at peace with. To this process, I bring my knowledge, skill, respect and humanity, offering understanding, validation, support, and therapeutic interventions geared to increasing your self-awareness, and helping you find new and more rewarding ways of meeting the challenges and opportunities of life, as well as recovering from its assaults. Call and let's talk.

My specialty is difficult life transitions. Perhaps you have just received a serious illness diagnosis for yourself or someone in your family. Or you have recently lost someone you love. Maybe you're a parent struggling to balance family, work and self-care. You may feel too discouraged, too overwhelmed, or too exhausted to make a change. As an experienced hospice social worker and birth doula, I have witnessed pain and suffering, as well as the growth, strength and joy that become possible amidst difficult circumstances.

Hello! My name is Laura Pinter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. I have been working at the Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ since 2014, having previously worked with children and families at an inpatient crisis unit, as well as intensive outpatient programs with children, adolescents, and adults. Notably, I am skilled in connecting to both children and teens and their parents in treatment, as well as one on one with adults in individual therapy. Common treatment goals include developing healthy thought processes, boundaries, schedules, and lifestyles throughout the process of treatment.