Therapists in Montclair, NJ

Distress can look very different person-to-person. You may feel anxious in social situations, unsafe because of past trauma, at a loss with your intimate partner, or increasingly concerned about your relationship with alcohol and other substances. Perhaps you're feeling misunderstood or marginalized by others, or facing structural barriers that lead to feelings of helplessness and low self-worth. If any of these circumstances speak to you, it's important to have an affirming space where you can share your experience without judgement, to feel safe and at ease, and to discover new ways of overcoming adversities in your life.

In my work with patients, I emphasize the therapeutic relationship with the understanding that a strong connection provides the foundation necessary for quality clinical work and personal growth. My primary intent is to provide ethical treatment with an eye toward cultivating a warm, curious, and supportive therapeutic space. Together in individual, couples, and family therapies, we will seek clarity surrounding your identity and decisions, and explore avenues for psychological and relational change.

If addiction has taken over your life, now is the time to do something about it. Life is too short to be unhappy. I offer a warm, confidential environment to help you find the clarity you need to break the cycle of addiction so you and those around you may lead happier lives. I also offer help for co-occurring issues: mood regulation, anxiety, anger management, trauma, and high functioning autism. I am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness Practices and Stress Reduction. In addition, I frequently work in consultation with other therapists' clients, providing EMDR and substance abuse assessments and treatment.

Life can be stressful. Some of us have healthy adaptive ways of coping with stress and life events while others do not. I will provide you assistance in dealing with stress, dysphoric moods and unhealthy coping in addition to coaching and treatment for substance abuse, eating disorders, and self-injury. I will provide you with support and help you to develop healthy coping skills to manage emotional dysregulation including depression and anxiety, as well as dealing with life events, trauma, and relationships including marriage and family therapy using a person-centered, family systems approach with CBT, and mindfulness techniques.

If you have a child who worries a lot -- when no matter what you say, no matter how much loving reassurance you try to provide, you can't get through -- it can feel deeply painful and can leave you feeling a little powerless. Kids who worry a lot often don't know how to manage their outsized emotions. As a parent, it can make you feel like you're walking on eggshells, trying to avoid any of your child's triggers. You bend over backward to try and shift your child’s mood or their perspective, but your child continues to struggle. You’re starting to wonder if it's time to get another set of eyes on the situation.

You're feeling awful, convinced something must be wrong with you. Anxious, stressed, angry with yourself, angry with your family, numb...you need help. I bet you've tried plenty of other things already. Pored over books that promise results, scrolled through IG feeds full of therapy advice, the gym, a nutritionist, attending services...but you're here, still looking. Not because those things are bad ideas, and not because you're not working hard enough, but because the magic just wasn't there. As both a therapist and a client, I wholeheartedly believe that there is magic in this work.

I'm a sex therapist and a relationship therapist, specializing in men and couples issues. I help men work through destructive sexual behaviors, sexual anxieties, and sex drive and compatibility issues. I also help men navigate job or financial stress, transitions like new employment and retirement, current partner concerns, and unresolved issues from their own parenting as kids. I help couples navigate the challenges of open and polyamorous relationships, partner conflicts, and divorce and separation. Regardless of the specific concern, my goal is to help my clients make healthy adjustments to change and growth at any age.

Do you ever feel like you “should” have everything sorted and things “should” be moving along as planned, but for some reason they are not? You have moments where you feel okay, even some days you feel good, but then even more moments where you feel overwhelmed, anxious and unsure about the future. Do you feel stuck, like you’re not in control of your own story? Are you ready to be more present, to find and cultivate greater levels of joy, peace and balance in a world that seems to be full of uncertainty. Together, I believe we can reach past our old habits and expand our ways of being and experiencing life with courage and grace.

Clients come to me for relief of symptoms of anxiety and depression, and to learn to process how trauma or complex trauma may be impacting their lives today and how to move forward from it. They also seek to gain insight into why they do what they do, to improve their agency or control over their own lives, to learn how to recognize and deal with feelings, to build their self-esteem and to find more pleasure and serenity in their lives. As we work towards the goals clients become ready and willing to make the real behavioral changes that will make a positive difference in their lives.

I have been married to my best friend for 40 years and have been blessed with two children (a son and daughter) and two wonderful grandchildren. Since 1989 I have worked throughout the tristate area as a counselor. After many years of working as a life coach and spiritual counselor, I attained a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked extensively in the criminal justice system with adults and troubled youth. I specialize in individual/couples therapy as well as addiction, PTSD, anxiety related illnesses and depression. I have learned that every client makes sense if their backstory is understood.

Do you have a sense that you want more out of life but just can't seem to get there? Been there. My practice is dedicated to helping men, women, and couples work through relational, emotional and personal blocks so that they can lead a more meaningful life. I've played many roles in my life: actor, playwright, bio and adoptive father, branding consultant, son, journalist, brother, advocate, and therapist/coach to name a few. I understand and love working with searchers of all stripes in a style that can be warm, fun, and frank.

I have been working with children and adolescents in school settings for over 20 years, first as a Special Education Teacher and then as a School Counselor. Through this work, I helped my adolescents and young adults develop executive functioning skills, organizational skills, and goal setting to help them transition into their future endeavors. Now, as a Student Assistance Counselor, I work with adolescents in a high school supporting their mental health needs and substance abuse issues. As a LPC, my goal is to help my clients explore the root of their distress, identify needs and wants and work toward a more balanced life.

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.

Are you struggling with managing your daily life, work stress, or relationships? Have you recently experienced loss or trauma? Are you dealing with health or aging issues for yourself or a loved one? You may feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, feelings, moods and emotions? Or feel as though you are struggling as a parent? Maybe you feel like you could use some support and coping mechanisms. In treatment, we can work together to help you find inner clarity and peace, confidence, long-lasting skills and strategies.

I view therapy as an active and collaborative process that allows for flexibility and fluidity based on your individual needs over time. I take time to get to know you as an individual and how your lived experiences, including the influence of oppressive systems, transgenerational narratives, culture, community, family, and societal norms have had an impact on your holistic well-being. I stray away from Eurocentric practices that view people as a collection of symptoms that need to be 'fixed'. I view each client as a whole person with strengths they can utilize to build emotional foundations and achieve wellness.

If you are considering psychotherapy, you are looking for someone who will understand your difficulties and help you make positive changes in your life. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, family dysfunction, grief and loss, the after-effects of trauma, and other concerns that interfere with daily functioning. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy and I strive to provide a non-judgmental setting and develop a trusting and collaborative relationship with each of my clients. The benefits of therapy can include better self-understanding, increased self-confidence, and improved coping strategies.

I will provide quality mental health services to clients ages 5-65+. I will work with clients to improve their quality of life for themselves and their families. My goal is to assist clients with developing the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of life, increase positive communication and develop into the highest version of themselves while living their best life.

Are you concerned about yourself or from seeing a loved one struggling? Rest assured you have come to a helping place. As a professional working in the mental health field for over 15 years, I strongly believe in the change people can make in their lives. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients feel comfortable to share their experiences, challenges, thoughts, feelings and dreams; and discuss these together to support meaningful change. I believe everyone and every family has a story to tell. I also believe therapy is collaborative. You're the expert on you and your family; and this is the foundation of our work together.

Welcome to Resilience DBT & Eating Recovery! Our practice offers comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and treatment for the full range of Eating Disorders for children, adolescents, and adults. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is part of a team offering support and guidance to individuals and families seeking expert intervention in a safe and supportive environment. As a DBT and certified CBT-E practitioner, I believe in utilizing evidence-based practices to achieve success and meet identified goals. I am committed to to help you return on a path of full health and healing in a safe and comfortable setting.