Therapists in Monmouth Junction, NJ

It can be difficult to open up about your personal struggles to a stranger. Many racial/ethnically diverse clients find it to be a distinct challenge: “we can’t find a therapist who understands our cultural/religious beliefs & it is too emotionally exhausting to explain it.” In this journey of self-exploration and coping with life’s struggles, the last thing you need is a counselor that you need to educate, feel fearful to talk to about culturally sensitive issues due to judgment or stereotypes, or to feel retaliation from someone who is supposed to provide you a safe space. Natasha aims to create this space for everyone she sees.

I use a client centered approach to support individuals, couples, and families. Shouldn't all approaches be client centered? The short answer is YES! The term "client centered" refers to a counseling technique. It means that I welcome you into the process as the unique individual that you are. You enter the counseling relationship with your own perspective, based on your life history and relationship experiences. Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I will work together with you to identify the strategies that best support your specific goals for therapy with an emphasis on goal driven, cognitive-behavioral approaches.

Life is full of obstacles that at times feel impossible to overcome. In therapy, we will work together to equip you with coping skills that best suit you to make tackling these obstacles possible. Depression, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem are common hindrances that therapy can help find long term solutions enabling you to live to your fullest potential.

Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, starting therapy can be one of the most taxing and anxiety provoking things we can imagine. Many of us live day by day worried about what may happen or what has happened, and eventually it starts to consume how we think and behave. We start to lie to ourselves and others about what is happening, and we start to feel trapped and hopeless. Everyday seems to be a battle and we crave a release.

Welcome! Through a collaborative effort, I work with children, adolescents, adults and their families, to navigate through life stressors, anxiety, depression and peer/family conflict, among other areas of struggle as well. You have taken the important first step of reaching out for help and support. The journey to a happier, healthier life can be lined with tough obstacles, but with the right support, people of all ages can achieve it.

Hello! It's great to meet you. I'm passionate about helping people heal, grow, and create meaningful change in their lives. My expertise lies in working with addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional pain, and relationship issues. Therapy can be a powerful tool to develop self-awareness and find strategies to live a more fulfilling life. As we work together, we'll explore your personal story and identify any obstacles that are holding you back. My therapeutic approach is empathetic, supportive, honest, and open-minded.

Are you struggling to manage your inner feelings and all of the stressors in your life? You can overcome your obstacles with the right therapist. I enjoy working with people who, like myself, are trying to face the many feelings that are sometimes difficult to stay present with.

A happier and healthier version of you can soon be your reality. Are you seeking growth and change in your life and finding it difficult? Are you or a loved on struggling with managing your emotions in healthy ways these days? Are life’s stressors or life transitions making it difficult for you to adjust and cope? Do you feel lost, sad, worried or unhappy with how things are currently going in your life? Do you or one of your loved ones cope with unhealthy behaviors, an addiction or substance abuse problem and you think it is time for a change? Are you seeking an alternative pathway to healing your inner self? You can get help.

I have always believed my purpose in life has been to be an advocate and voice for others who would otherwise remain silent and unheard. Counseling has allowed me to fulfill that purpose for my clients and throughout my professional career, I have provided compassionate counseling services in varied social service settings. I am an experienced, dedicated and insightful mental healthcare professional with over 25 years experience in both individual, family and group counseling. My experiences are broad and cover academic and career counseling which evolved into job coaching for young to older adults from many walks of life.

I have had the pleasure of working with a varied clientele. For many years I have built rapport with and facilitated the progress of youth who are on the spectrum, who have attention disorders, who struggled with emotion regulation, who are mute, who are transgender, and have exhibited self-harming behaviors. I have also worked with families as a parent coach and as a provider of psycho-education. Many of my adult clients have had issues with abandonment, attachment, trauma, and self-harm. The goals I have facilitated my clients progression in are myriad. However, one goal most of my clients aspire to attain is self-love.

The relationship between substance use and trauma is complex and closely intertwined. Individuals both abuse substances as a consequence of trauma and get exposed to trauma as consequence of abusing substances. I bring a trauma-informed approach to my practice to better help my clients who suffer from both addiction and trauma.

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.

Hi my name is Rob and my strength is working with clients who are struggling with a vast array of issues. I am looking for clients who are ready to start making positive changes in their lives and ready to combat the daily struggles that are impeding them from functioning at their highest potential.

Hey, I'm Emily! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA and NJ. I have experience in working in variety of mental health settings with children, teens, adults and families. I enjoy working with people to help them reach their goals and live their best lives through consistency, empathy, and understanding.

Dr. LaPorta is cognitive behavioral therapist, who specializes in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress over life transitions. With warmth, empathy, and a collaborative approach, Dr. LaPorta helps clients develop coping skills, address unhealthy patterns of thinking, and identify opportunities for positive change. She is genuine, attentive, and supportive, and she values laughter in spite of life's difficulties. Her clinical experiences in schools, counseling centers, psychiatric facilities, and private practice allows her unique insight and expertise in mental health.

You are a young adult trying to navigate the challenges life presents while exploring your identity. You are struggling to find your direction in life and who you really are. It can be stressful juggling school, work, and relationships. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem from your current stressors or past trauma. Change can be scary, even when it’s good. If you’re looking to make a change in your life, I’m here to help you through that process. My goal is to help you find your path, build your confidence, enhance your well-being, and achieve your goals.