Psychodynamic Therapists in Morristown, NJ

I provide a warm, caring approach to help you understand and work through the difficult issues in your life. Working to get to know yourself better will give you the freedom to help you begin to make positive life changes. For over 18 years I have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders. I am on the faculty of the Center for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy of New Jersey (CPPNJ). I am also the past President of the Eating Disorders Association of New Jersey.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN-PERSON** "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.

This may be a difficult time for you. Using a psychodynamic /relational approach, I can help you look deeply at your core beliefs, values and assumptions so that you can achieve greater satisfaction and productivity.

I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing relationship issues, life transition issues as well as trauma and abuse. I work with individuals using a client-centered, psychodynamic approach.

We are all challenged, at times, by our thoughts, feelings, actions, or life situations. I believe we each have the capacity to be resilient. I use active listening and responding to give you a sense of safety and support, so you can become aware of your needs, goals, and values. In therapy, you are able to cultivate healthy and effective ways of dealing with anxiety, anger, stress , depressed mood and difficult interpersonal experiences.

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.

I believe that my working for over 35 years with so many different people has helped me to continuously evolve into a more fluid therapist/healer. I use my mind, heart, and intuition to guide me toward helping to decrease the distress in those seeking my help. My work with people includes encouraging them to find and use their own inner strengths and resources as I help them to heal and become their healthiest selves. I continue to learn the most effective ways to help those w trauma, grief , gender dysphoria, etc as I work closely with them to create a therapeutic environment that fosters growth, safety, patience and mutual trust.

Most people enter therapy looking to change some aspect of their lives. Some people know exactly how they want their lives to be different and simply need help developing skills to achieve their goals. Other people may need to spend more time determining exactly what type of change they need.

Therapy is like talking to your best friend, only better! I have more than fifteen years of experience working with individuals, couples and families using a whole-person approach tailored to the unique needs of each person. My work rests on the foundation of a honest, caring, nonjudgmental and compassionate therapeutic relationship. I am primarily Trauma Focused Psychodynamic . In my work, I consider physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing utilizing mindfulness, religious/spiritual beliefs, CBT, medication, EFT and EMDR, as appropriate.

The therapeutic relationship is a very special one. I possess a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University and have extensive clinical background in private practice, schools, in-patient and out-patient settings. However, it is my love of the work and the respect I hold for my clients that make the relationships a success. With all of the pain life's journey can bring, I try and provide a safe and warm environment for us to make progress. I have studied abroad as well in Ghana, West Africa and Costa Rica to gain more cultural perspectives.

I have practiced psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families since 1985. My practice consists of a rich diversity of people from all walks of life, with whom I seek to provide a supportive relationship for change and growth. It is my privilege to be in a "people-helping" profession and to see the resourcefulness of the human spirit in working through the complexity of life and becoming whole.

You can help yourself become healthier and happier. As an experienced psychologist, I enjoy working collaboratively with adults and couples to achieve this goal. I value these clients as individuals and approach them in a caring, nonjudgmental way. Although my training has provided me with a wide variety of tools, my experience has taught me which tools are most likely to help in any given situation. Some approaches I use are: psychodynamic , cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, and interpersonal. In addition, I believe in educating clients about the therapy process so that they can be a partner in their own treatment.

I commend you for taking the first step in getting support for yourself by searching through this therapist network. The therapeutic relationship with the right person can be helpful whether you are feeling worried and stressed, struggling to understand your relationships, or just having intense emotional experiences that you would like to sort through. I have worked in the mental health field for over two decades in many different settings and with varied issues. I also have ten years experience in nursing. In my clinical practice I work with individuals, couples, and families.

We all can reach points in our life where we become stuck and can struggle to manage thoughts, emotions and or relationships. These times can last for months or even years. Frequently we address these problems at least initially through our own means of self help. If these measures fail to unlock ourselves we can turn to psychotherapy as a process that can guide us to a different way of understanding and coping. Psychotherapy can assist in helping to understand and remove our self-imposed barriers.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 20 years experience. Graduated from Fordham University with MSW. Two (2) separate offices located in Summit and Madison, New Jersey. Summit Office is handicapped accessible. Work with individuals, couples and children over the age of 13, usually in a family setting. I have a sub specialty in Substance Abuse. My orientation is cognitive therapy based, psychodynamic , insight oriented, behavioral therapy.

At MEH Counseling, I provide therapy for adolescents, adults and couples. My treatment provides support and expertise in a compassionate environment as to help clients understand and resolve current problems and long standing patterns. I work with a broad array of challenges that people face, such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life transitions, overcoming trauma, food/body image issues and eating disorders. Blending conventional and alternative therapies such as Mindfulness and Spirituality, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Imago Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and EMDR, I tailor sessions to meet each client's individual needs.

Cultivating positive thinking can become a healthy habit through effective therapy. As a well-trained and experienced psychotherapist with more than 30 years in the mental health profession, I provide a positive, inspiring and safe place where individuals are able to share their fears, express emotions and desires, and identify their needs. Explore and embrace your personal strengths and positive self. Positive change happens in your life when you envision the awe of your own existence and the new path to a healthier you.