Out of Network Therapists in Montclair, NJ

I provide personalized care including medical evaluations and therapy form a holistic approach. I work closely with existing therapist if you are already in therapy. Highly trained at Cornell and UCLA. Experienced in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. I treat all general psychiatric disorders, but specialize in Women and Family concerns which may including pregnancy, post partum disorders,hormone disorders, job transitions and relationship difficulties. I have a special affinity for addictive disorders associated with depression and anxiety. Our goal is to provide compassionate holistic care to all clients.

I work together with my clients to create a space of warmth and safety, so you feel free to fully express all aspects of yourself as we journey together toward whole person transformation. Fully present and with compassion, I hold the space for you to do your work. I trust that deep within you, there is a pull toward wholeness and that you do know what you need to find that completeness. Our work together will be truly empowering and healing.

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.

Are you looking for more fulfilling relationships in your life? Do you want to regain balance and have less anxiety? Are you worried about your child and want them to have more confidence, perform better in school and be more prepared for the world around them? I help you feel more fulfilled in your job, family life and relationships. I help you sort through your feelings and find the barriers in your life holding you back. Identifing the patterns from your childhood that creep into your everyday interactions are a focus so they aren't a driving force anymore and you are more self aware.

If you are a member of the LGBTQ community you may want a therapist who is as well. It can be difficult to find someone with whom you feel comfortable and confident in sharing your deeply personal feelings and experiences uncensored. I am compassionate, relatable, unassuming and honest. I aim to normalize thoughts and behaviors while counseling my clients to make the changes they need to increase their self-awareness and the way they relate to challenging people, situations, and relationships.

My approach to therapy is guided by the firm belief that the strength of the therapist-client relationship is the most important element of successful treatment. I see productive and rewarding work as emanating from a dynamic collaboration between myself and my clients. My goal is to help every client live a life that is more fulfilling. I am warm and direct and I provide a safe and supportive environment, helping clients to access their strengths, express a wide range of thoughts and feelings, and continually move toward greater self-discovery.

PSICOTERAPEUTA- Licensed Clinical Social Worker. 16 years+ of clinical experience in individual, family therapy, and evaluations. My experience includes areas such as Depression, Anxiety, Family Conflicts, Grief, Domestic Violence, PTSD, and Immigration Trauma. I provide Psychological Evaluations for Immigration: Vawa, Hardship Waiver, U Visa, T Visa, and Asylum Cases. Life can be filled with struggles. It is my objective to assist you in bettering your current situation.

My approach is humanistic and existential. I focus on the individual, not on categorizations or labels. I tailor each treatment plan to meet the individual and unique needs of every single client. I help clients to become more self-aware and to understand what he or she might be needing/wanting. My intention is to help clients concentrate on the here and now while offering empathy, understanding, and compassion. By creating a supportive environment, it is my belief that individuals will feel safe and welcomed. I believe in creating a space that allows for open communication without the fear of judgement.

You and your partner feel like strangers & are no longer on the same page. There’s barely any intimacy or affection, you’re constantly arguing, making you feel overwhelmed, like you can’t get anything right. Perhaps you just found out they’ve been cheating or maybe you’re unsure if the relationship is worth fighting for. Utilizing research backed interventions by Dr. John Gottman, I help couples repair wounds to rebuild trust and intimacy. My ideal clients are working professionals seeking results, who value identifying the root cause of the issues and being given a roadmap to healing.

There are times in our lives when we need to seek confidential professional care. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the experience to help you over come the bumps you may face along the way. Don't let your negative thinking keep you down. The therapeutic modalities I use will change the negatives into positives before you know it. So come on in and we can work together for your success.

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.

Are you looking to make a shift? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I believe therapy can be seen as a process of unpacking. Things often go unsaid, which can manifest into various effects on the body, such as anxiety. Although staying with your emotions can be difficult, it can often be the pathway to healing. My clinical experience has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of our environment and relationships, as well as the positive shifts that can take place when offered supportive and validating resources.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone and unsure of how to cope? I am a psychologist and will help you manage relationship stress, depression, anxiety or trauma and help you feel more joy and connection. I will help you through the difficult experience of loss or painful life changes. I will also help you move forward with your life and and become emotionally stronger. I have a specialty in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and managing overwhelming emotions. New mothers/fathers may bring babies under 1 year to sessions. I am looking forward to meeting you. Please note that sessions are offered virtually now.

Are you feeling anxious and stressed? Are you the one that others see as "having it all together" but inside you’re falling apart? You're feeling like you no longer connect with the person that others see on the outside, because you’re so paralyzed on the inside. You're moving through life in survival mode, wearing a mask, feeling like a failure, and battling feelings of unworthiness or not being enough. You find yourself asking, “When is life REALLY going to begin for me?”

People grow up, start school, end relationships, change careers and make dozens of other large and small shifts that have major impacts on their lives. Change can be stressful, and as a therapist I’m here to help. My work is rooted in helping you build resilience and clarity, and to show you how to navigate the changes that come along with being alive. When we are faced with major changes, we must make decisions about the directions our life will go. Even if we don’t have a choice about the transition, like the death of a loved one or a breakup, we still make choices through how we react in the aftermath.

I am a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. My background includes clinical work at several New York City hospitals, including Mount Sinai and Bellevue, as well as a private practice in Montclair, N.J. I am also a professor at Montclair State University since 2010, and have published articles on optimism and resilience.

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.