Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Morristown, NJ

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."-Lao Tzu. The first step can often be the hardest. Choosing to ask for help can be the first step on your journey to achieving your goals. I want to make that step as comfortable as possible by offering an empathetic, non-judgmental, supportive environment. I know how hard it is to find someone you connect with. Together we can build healthy coping skills and discover the strengths that you already have.

I am dually licensed as an LPC and LCADC. The path I took to become a therapist was a long and winding one which provided me with a rich diversity of experience to draw from in my work. I received a degree in Creative Writing from the University of Montana in Missoula, where I also began my study of Zen, and eventually spent over 20 years as an Information Technology professional. I have been married for nearly 30 years and, together with my wife, have raised two sons who are now young adults.

Emotional suffering can be unbearable. It doesn't have to last forever...I use multiple approaches and methods to help people feel better and manage their behavior, emotions, and relationships. I challenge you to "take control of your life." I am a clinical psychologist extensively trained in individual and group therapies. I have particular expertise and experience with individuals who suffer from depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, eating disorders, personality disorders, trauma, violence, and substance abuse. I also have extensive experience in forensic psychology, conduct forensic assessments, and have served as an expert witness in numerous legal matters.

Available IN-PERSON & virtual! My passion/specialty is in helping you navigate eating disorder recovery, distorted body image, and ending the dysfunctional diet/food-behavior spiral. Maybe you're new to recovery, or finding your way back. Our therapeutic relationship gives you a soft place to land and a firm place to launch from. Where you see constant anxiety, relational stress, perfectionism, chronic dysregulation, and shame, I see opportunity for growth. No matter why you're here, if you want to understand yourself, balance taking control and relinquishing it, and build a life worth living, I'm here to support you through it.

Is your child or adolescent struggling with emotional, behavioral or social issues? Are they acting out or engaging in avoidant behaviors? If so, I would like to introduce myself. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, helping them learn how to cope with their thoughts and feelings so to effectively manage stress, life's challenges and get their needs and wants met in healthy ways. My approach is personalized, supportive and interactive aimed to improve insight, emotional well being, relationships and healthy coping. I offer a variety of treament options including CBT, DBT , and Social Cognitive Therapy.

I am a licensed clinical social worker intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT ) specializing in the treatment of adolescents, young adults and adults suffering from mood disorders, depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT is a therapy designed to teach people how to live in the moment, cope healthily with stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others. In DBT you and I will work to together to resolve the seeming contradiction between self-acceptance and change in order to bring about positive changes in your life.

Are life’s stressors impacting your sense of well-being, your family life or other relationships? Anxiety and depression can immobilize us, leaving us feeling a loss of control and sometimes we just can't make things better on our own. Together we can identify which obstacles are preventing you from achieving your personal goals and then determine how to help you overcome those obstacles. By understanding our past and how we have come to our current situations, we can better prepare and take charge of our lives. Understanding and accepting ourselves is the pathway to freedom and happiness.

Dr. Morris is a clinical psychologist who provides a range of evidence-based therapy, group, and consulting services to children, adolescents, adults, families, schools, and organizations. She has an active and direct therapeutic style, which can be described more like coaching than traditional psychotherapy. She likes to infuse humor and irreverence throughout her work, disarming her clients and keeping the difficult process of confronting one’s issues as engaging and interesting as possible. Her goal is to increase motivation and reduce barriers that keep clients stuck in ineffective patterns in their lives and relationships.

Do you want to create a more peaceful and happy life for yourself and/or your family? Together, we can address your concerns and achieve your goals without judgment in a comfortable and safe setting. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and families touched by anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adoption, trauma and more.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

Hello, I am a licensed psychologist with specialization in clinical, neuro, and forensic psychology. I have many years of experience in both treatment and evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults. My areas of specialization include: CBT, DBT , Neuropsychological Testing (clinical and forensic), Neurofeedback and Cognitive Rehabilitation. I have worked extensively with Depressive Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Bipolar Disorders; PTSD,; ADHD; Learning Disabilities; Intellectual Disability; Developmental Disorders including Autistic Spectrum Disorder; Concussion; Traumatic Brain Injury; and Dementia Disorders.

Facing life's challenges takes courage and there is always a path toward change, but sometimes we need support along the way. Counseling can help develop insight and healthier ways of coping, as well as, increase self-fulfillment. I work with clients to better understand their emotions, change unhealthy behavior patterns and work through family and relationship conflict. Learning to cope with anxiety and depression, processing grief or trauma and recovering from substance abuse are common problems I work on with clients. Together, we can navigate what often seems overwhelming when faced alone.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of experience providing evidence based therapy. I believe people are capable of immense personal growth and change with therapy, and work with individuals and families to collaboratively work toward behavioral change, symptom alleviation, and improved overall wellness. My experience includes mental health and substance use treatment, school based services, and clinical and LCSW supervision. In addition to my clinical work, I am a lecturer at the Columbia School of Social Work. I am a believe in evidence based treatments and the importance of the therapeutic relationship.

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.

I am a licensed psychologist, receiving my doctoral degree in School Psychology from Rutgers University. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have a passion for providing clients with evidence-based treatments and have focused on treating mental health and behavioral difficulties throughout the lifespan. I believe in my client’s ability to change and grow throughout the treatment process and to be a collaborative partner in their treatment. I love what I do because I have seen it work and help those I treat make significant changes and strides toward their goals.

Dialectical Therapy ( DBT ) techniques help clients address problems in regulating emotions, impulse control, assertiveness, and relationship conflicts. DBT balances cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with self acceptance strategies from Zen practice. Clients will be able to better identify and manage their emotions, and practice applying learned skills to improve their life in all areas.

People usually come to me wanting and needing change relatively quickly for their issues related to drugs and alcohol, eating, or as concerned family members. People often feel some shame, or a lot of it, around their problems. I have had success in orienting people to these problems and motivating them to find their way to hope, happiness, and a "recovered" life. Raising a person's true self-confidence is usually a part of the treatment. No two people are exactly alike so I adapt to the counseling needs of my clients. These are treatable issues, so seek help!

I welcome the opportunity to get to know you and the unique challenges you are facing. I will work with you to determine how to prioritize your goals and optimize your daily coping skills. My warm, empathic approach takes into consideration the unique issues that come with your culture, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. My passion is helping older adolescents and young adults achieve the independence they strive for. I am sensitive to parenting issues and work well with a wide range of issues.

Providing CBT & DBT via teletherapy. Perception is everything. How we perceive something will directly impact our emotional and behavioral responses. Learning to understand the process of perception will offer ongoing opportunities for an individual to enact change in his or her life. I offer specialized treatment for college students and young professionals during their transition into college or the workforce. In my practice I draw from my intensive training in both CBT and DBT to teach these fundamental coping skills to clients. Clients have the option to attend treatment in my office or via videoconferencing.