Couples Counseling Therapists in Montclair, NJ
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Leslie Tubul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My greatest strength is my ability to create a non-judgmental, supportive, trusting
relationship
. Together, we will explore why you have chosen to come to therapy and we will find the approach that best meets your needs. You will gain the insight to break dysfunctional patterns of behavior and interaction in your day to day relationships. I will help you to better regulate your emotions and to cope with stressful situations. We will focus on your strengths as well as your challenges as you learn the skills needed to become the person you were meant to be.
Waitlist for new clients
Jennifer Vogel-Davis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a licensed psychologist I have two initial goals: 1) To provide a safe, supportive environment. 2) To build a good, trusting
relationship
with my clients. Building a safe, trusting
relationship
allows me to collaborate with clients to help them feel better and make positive changes. I specialize in treating people who have a history of sexual and/or physical abuse, neglect, and sexual assault. In addition, I help people struggling with depression, low self esteem, anxiety, anger,
relationship
and family problems.
Israel Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD, CST
Verified
Verified
I am a certified sex therapist (AASECT) and trained
relationship
therapist (The
Couples
Institute) who has been working with LGBTQ+, consensually non-monogamous, and kink/BDSM individuals on a professional basis for over fifteen years, including clinical positions at the New York City LGBT Community Center and Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC).
My group practice specializes in work with the LGBTQ+, consensually non-monogamous, and kink/BDSM communities. Are you worried that most therapists will not truly understand you or that you will have to censor yourself in therapy because of your sexual and/or gender minority status? I had these same concerns and they motivated me to become a psychotherapist who could help others like me. We will work together in a safe and relaxing environment to discover and actualize the solutions you need in order to live a more fulfilling life.
Joseph LaBelle
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that effective therapy starts with a genuine
relationship
.
Working with a professional when life gets challenging can make the challenges you face a little less overwhelming. I provide therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. I collaborate with clients to understand and motivate anyone who may be struggling with depression, anxiety,
relationship
concerns, personality disorders, or transitional periods. I work with clients who have diverse backgrounds. I also work well with men and anyone who might be apprehensive about beginning counseling.
Billy Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! My name is Billy, and I am an experienced psychotherapist providing in-person individual,
couples
and family therapy in Montclair, NJ, as well as virtually throughout both NJ and NY. I have practiced and taught clinical work in multiple settings. My approach is informed by the art of story-telling, with careful attention to language used and meaning made of lived experience.
Melissa Tihinen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialties include working with clients on various types of concerns including depression, anxiety, sexual assault/abuse,
relationship
difficulties, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, and substance use.
Therapy can be helpful for people in a variety of circumstances. Clients have reached out to me because they are going through a significant transition in their lives, because they are experiencing
relationship
challenges, or because they are having difficulty reaching their goals. Many clients also reach out because they have noticed patterns in how they relate to others that they feel are concerning.
Margaret E. Rider
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified
Verified
I provide individual mental health counseling to adults, adolescents , families and
couples
. We have within us the means to achieve a more healthy and satisfying cognitive and emotional life - often we just need some guidance in getting there. In counseling, we work together to identify the issues that concern you, help you develop a vision of what is possible, and create and implement a plan for moving forward. Together we learn how you can move forward; together we strive to go there in a non-judgemental, compassionate atmosphere.
Adinah Elizabeth Liss Bialik
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a NJ Licensed Psychologist located in Montclair, NJ currently working via telehealth. I offer a humanistic and holistic approach to mental health in a free-flowing conversational style. I work with adolescents and adults looking for support to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and
relationship
problems including sex and intimacy. In addition to private practice, I have 10+ years of experience working with individuals who are involved with the NJ foster care and family court systems. In addition to accepting private pay patients, I am a provider BCBS, Aetna, and United Healthcare.
Dana Shabo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
self-harm, body image struggles,
relationship
and family conflicts as well as difficult life transitions.
I am a Licensed Social worker in the state of New Jersey. I earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. My experience includes providing individual, group, couple and family counseling. I have seven years of experience working in various settings including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, school counseling programs and traditional outpatient therapy. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults. My experience includes working with individuals with depressive, anxiety and mood disorders, behavioral issues,
Alicja Krzych Klauber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My work with
couples
concentrates on helping to achieve effective communication and to strengthen their connection in the interest of establishing harmony and satisfaction in the
relationship
.
Inevitably we all encounter profound disappointments and trauma in our life-time. The resulting pain which lingers, may cause physical or emotional symptoms such as confusion, excessive anger, fear, anxiety, and/or depression. Such symptoms make achieving one's life's goals difficult. The goal of psychotherapy is to relieve these debilitating symptoms.
Working with adult individuals, I create an environment that facilitates an honest and open exchange between patient and therapist. My goal is to identify the source of symptoms and to increase my patient's quality of life by restoring a sense of balance of body and mind.
Vanessa J Latouche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also assist clients with navigating the dynamics of interpersonal and family relationships - including
couples
as well as parents and caregivers.
From time to time, we all wrestle with the thought: "If only certain things would change, my life would be better." I am here to help you recognize how adjusting the way you see, think and react to things, even in the face of struggle or uncertainty, can lead to a more joyful and fulfilling life. I am a strengths-based therapist who creates a safe and comfortable environment for you to be you. With empathy, understanding and intention, we can identify the root of your challenges, empowering you to make the shifts necessary to better your life. I aim to walk alongside you as you journey to reach your desired goals.
Maggie Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Welcome! It takes strength to reach out for support. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and certified school counselor, I believe in the power of the therapeutic
relationship
. Together we will work to develop the insight, skills, and tools you’ll need to achieve your goals. As a therapist who values a holistic approach, I work to provide a safe, brave space for you to explore the ways you want to grow, heal and feel empowered in your life. I am trained and have experience in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Arthur L Pressley
Psychologist, PhD, MDiv
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have a clinical practice that offers services to children, adolescents, and
couples
. Most
couples
seek therapy to improve their communication, to discover more effective strategies to resolve conflicts and to create new goals for their marriage. Almost all
couples
come to the realization that the reasons for staying married are different than the reasons for getting married.
Couples
therapy can frequently help achieve these goals in 4-6 sessions. my clinical practice with children focuses on helping parents to gain a wider range of interventions with children who are adjusting to changes in their bodies, families, and school.
Not accepting new clients
Karen Crawford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience helping individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders/disordered eating, body image, substance abuse,
relationship
difficulties, and periods of transition.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and resolve problems. I have a positive, warm, and open approach in which you will feel safe and heard. We will work together to set goals, implement change, learn, and grow. Although I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a primary framework, I use a flexible approach tailored to the needs of each client. Approaches include; Mindfulness, Self-Care, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Therapy, Play Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy.
Elizabeth J. Carroll
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I will
partner
with you collaboratively to better understand the factors preventing you from having the most fulfilling life possible.
Thank you for considering me as your therapist! I'm a warm and relational provider who has worked in college counseling settings for a number of years and now maintains a private practice. I specialize in working with emerging adults, members of the LGBT+ community, anxiety and depression, a history of sexual abuse or sexual trauma, current or historical family conflict, and
relationship
exploration.
Sandra Trzanowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you feel stuck? Disconnected? I believe the potential for happiness and fulfillment in both one's
relationship
with themselves and others is universal. Through Emotionally Focused Therapy I have been able to help
couples
/individuals move through negative patterns that often leave one stuck and can lead to anger, resentment and self-criticism. Have you experienced a traumatic event and are looking to heal? I have been trained in EMDR which is a therapy designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories. EMDR enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life.
Karen Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Couples, Therapy
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Having
relationship
problems? Feeling stuck or in a downward spiral? I work in a confidential setting where you find solutions and make changes to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. I work with individuals and
couples
experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma/recovery, grief, difficult relationships, and major life transitions. I also treat borderline, narcissistic personality and mood disorders. A combination of advanced training in various modalities and experience allows me to custom treatment to your needs and concerns. A strong connection to the therapist is the most important factor in a successful therapy.
Waitlist for new clients
Joanne Peart
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist practicing in Montclair, NJ. I received my A.B. in psychology from Harvard University, and my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Emory University. I completed my pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital- Weill Cornell Medical College. In addition to treating adults and adolescents with a range of difficulties, including mood/anxiety disorders and
relationship
problems, I have specialized training in the treatment of personality disorders and working with individuals who struggle with ongoing patterns of self-defeating behavior, self-harm, or chronic experiences of emptiness or unhappiness.
Israel Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
I am a certified sex therapist (AASECT) and trained
relationship
therapist (The
Couples
Institute) who has been working with LGBTQ+, consensually non-monogamous, and kink/BDSM individuals on a professional basis for over fifteen years, including clinical positions at the NYC LGBT Community Center and Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC).
I specialize in work with the LGBTQ+, consensually non-monogamous, and kink/BDSM communities. Are you worried that most therapists will not truly understand you or that you will have to censor yourself in therapy because of your sexual and/or gender minority status? I had these same concerns and they motivated me to become a psychotherapist who could help others like me. We will work together in a safe and relaxing environment to discover and actualize the solutions you need in order to live a more fulfilling life.
Janine Leigh Ilsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
At the forefront of my work is the quality of the
relationship
that I offer to those I work with.
I am a somatic-based therapist whose work is rooted is rooted in bridging the mind and body. Many come to me for an approach that is not just trauma-informed, but one that also fosters the development of self-awareness and self-compassion when applying new insights. While trauma is my speciality, I enjoy working with teens &
couples
, highly sensitive individuals, creative artists, spiritual aspirants, neurodivergent beings, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about using the rhythms of the natural world alongside plant medicine to learn how to live more harmoniously with ourselves and others.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.