Therapists in Montclair, NJ

As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you to enhance your personal growth. I practice dynamic problem-solving with children, adolescents, and adults, coping with the life cycle stresses of "full catastrophe living", as described by Jon Kabat-Zinn in his book of the same name. The purpose of therapy is to reduce suffering, to develop a more affirming sense of self and to change damaging beliefs. My view is that we all need, at times, to create a space where we can practice a new attitude toward life, the world and ourselves.

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.

We all want to be our best selves in life. Sometimes, due to a variety of circumstances, we become stuck in patterns of thinking or behaving that make it difficult to achieve our life goals. During these times, a therapeutic relationship can help to reignite passions, bring our best selves back into focus, and inspire forward movement once again.

Therapy is the ultimate commitment to yourself, whether you are moving through a transition in your life, navigating a stressful situation, or looking for space to process your emotions. I offer a compassionate and heart-centered approach. I help you access your own intuition, connect with your inner voice, and incorporate tools to support your healing and growth. Together, we will explore patterns related to your concerns, find ways to transform what is not working for you, and move towards your natural state of wellbeing.

Discovering who we are is a process that can begin at any stage of life. I’ve made it my mission to work with people of all ages to navigate the complicated course of discovering who they are. My passion is to help people navigate the often intimidating waters of gender identity, sexuality, relationships, self-esteem, and other matters that are a part of our lives. I specialize in LGBTQ+ related matters, and work with queer individuals and their allies in order to make sure they can have fulfilling relationships and experiences.

As a psychologist I work collaboratively with my clients to address their concerns (both in-person and via teleheath). I have extensive experience working from an interpersonal perspective with adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, trauma, loss and adjustment to life changes (e.g. illness, divorce). I believe it is important to explore how a client's family background, culture and social environment play a role in the challenges my clients are experiencing. I view people as resilient and help clients to use their strengths and resources to make positive changes in their lives.

I work with a large range of people and am interested in individual and cultural differences. I am comfortable asking questions and learning. We will be having a conversation with the goal of helping you understand yourself, your motivations and your relationships. I view this as a collaboration. I like to be challenged and I hope that you like to be challenged also. We will talk about your present, your past and your goals for the future. I can do relatively short term or relatively long term treatment.

My approach gets measurable results. I teach my clients about their mental health challenge, and they then implement strategies that reduce their symptoms. I am friendly and easy-going, and I love finding creative ways to help clients increase their resiliency, confidence, and self-compassion. My goal is to guide clients in identifying, evaluating, and reframing their negative thoughts, and cultivating behavioral practices that are more supportive and enduring. Motivated clients find CBT extremely helpful because learning about how their brain processes emotions enables them to manage those emotions.

People engage in therapy because they are seeking relief from uncomfortable feelings that may have arisen from being overwhelmed with what life has handed them. Many are grappling with relationship challenges, feelings of being stuck, self-defeating behaviors, anxieties, phobias and issues of self-esteem. Others are experiencing physical symptoms which have been diagnosed as being rooted in psychological turmoil, also known as psychophysiologic disorders, or TMS.

I help children and adolescents experiencing behavioral and emotional disturbances achieve and maintain regulation. I also help parents and caregivers seeking to improve their relationship with their children by identifying factors that impact their parenting. Additionally, those seeking support around issues related to racial identity, transracial adoptions, gender identity, sexual orientation, phobias, depression and anxiety find it helpful to work with me. After a decade of working with child protective services, I offer unique insight and compassion for those involved with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency.

I offer a supportive and safe environment for adults and seniors who are experiencing challenges in daily living. Together we will address and work through those challenges and, as a result, I will help you to grow more satisfied in your quality of life.

We sometimes need help navigating life's challenges, whether they occur at home, in school, or in the work place. Resolving adversity requires resiliency and coping mechanisms. Learning to identify triggers and stressors, focus on strengths, and work collaboratively to address concerns in a safe and judgement-free space, can help to produce positive change.

I have over 15 years of experience helping indviduals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting and supportive relationship, set goals for therapy, build upon strengths to increase confidence and self-esteem, and work toward resolving issues.

Children & Preteens can be particularly vulnerable to change & life's stressors. Many lack the skills necessary to cope in a positive way. Identifying feelings, triggers, & problematic behaviors in a warm, non-judgmental environment can help bring about change. I specialize in working with clients who may be struggling with: anxiety, depression, divorce, death, family transitions, social skills, bullying, academics and/or self-esteem. My goal is to provide support & work to resolve issues brought into focus by stress, transitions, or other triggering situations. When children feel safe, nurtured, and validated they are open to acquiring skills necessary for emotional growth.

Spectrum Health and Wellness is a leading provider of individual, family, and community mental health care for transgender individuals and their families. Through our unique, systems-based approach to therapy, we partner with all of our clients through their process of transition, offering affirmative, needs-based, knowledgable care. All of our therapists are anti-oppressive gender specialists, and members of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH).