Therapists in Mount Laurel, NJ

My ideal client would be willing to work with me systemically, meaning someone willing to look beyond themselves and think, “Why is this happening?” instead of just thinking they are the problem. For example, if someone is coming in to work on depression and anxiety, my ideal client would be willing to explore the underlying issues contributing to the depression and anxiety instead of someone who is only looking for coping skills and such.

Some life events catch you on the blindside, leaving you in a mental fog full with despair, confusion, anxiety, and sadness. Take the first step and let me help you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over fifteen years experience. My holistic approach to psychotherapy, has allowed me to engage clients in highly effective therapy for a wide range of psychological and life adjustment concerns. My graduate and doctoral training has afforded me extensive training and experience in various evidence based modalities including CBT. To help you achieve your goals,I maintain a caring, confidential, nonjudgment therapeutic setting.

I have 23 years of training and experience working with adults who struggle with low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and anger. I'm also very experienced with clients working on transitions such as going to college, new job, marriage, starting a family, a divorce, or coping with a past or recent trauma. I've worked for many years in drug treatment too. I think clients are looking for a way to gain insight and awareness of how challenges effect their thinking, and want to learn new skills to improve how they feel and function in the world.

Everyone has struggles in life. The way you cope with those struggles will define you, your family, and the rest of your life. When you're ready for support in your struggles, then call Independence Family Therapy Services. We'll be here for you as you face your issues and help you find the best ways to cope. We're proud to operate under the leadership of Jerry. As a trained psychotherapist and Rutgers University graduate, Jerry has a wide range of professional training experiences to best support you in your personal wellness journey. Jerry believes in the Rational Living Therapy (RLT), among other CBT models.

I believe that every person is important and deserves respect. My office is a caring environment. Emphatic listening, responding and providing strategies are three essential parts for understanding new ways to cope with old problems. Everyone has the ability to make changes for a brighter and more hopeful future. Together in a comfortable and serene setting we can work together to heal and find inner peace.

Immediate Availability for both in person and virtual appointments - Emerge Behavioral Health is a trauma-informed group practice comprised of compassionate and seasoned licensed mental health professionals that provide services to children/teens, young and mature adults, and couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, relationship, family, parent-child issues, behavioral/social problems, attentional difficulties, postpartum depression, women's issues, and substance use issues. Treatment modalities we utilize include person-centered, psychodynamic, CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and EMDR.

My goal is to empower you to make the changes necessary to improve the overall quality of life. My hope is to create healthier individuals, families, and communities through prevention, intervention, quality treatment, and recovery support. I have spent the last 10 years working at an internationally recognized company that has earned a reputation for excellence in the treatment of adults with substance use. I also help people struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, relationships, grief, and trauma.

My ideal client is actively contemplating making changes in their life. They are prepared to discuss, explore, and process their trauma history and to find meaning in their experiences. They are able to work towards identifying how they would like to see their quality of life change (for example, reduce and better manage anxiety) and are prepared to take the necessary steps to do so. Additionally, the client can tolerate being challenged when their thinking or behaviors are inconsistent with their goals.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.

My clients want to realize how to use their inherent strengths to make the internal shift necessary to help them achieve the equilibrium that they need in their lives.

33 years of experience. Doctoral degree. In person. Local provider. Google reviews. Providing caring and practical assistance for those who need it most is my main focus. Each person has unique circumstances and needs so I work to ensure that I take the time necessary to fully understand you and the issues that have brought you in. With this comprehensive understanding of you and the specific issues we can work together to not only relieve the current problem, but also reduce the likelihood of it reoccurring.

Reaching out for emotional support and assistance can be overwhelming. I commend you on taking the first step. I am committed to providing a safe, warm, and comfortable environment, while listening to your concerns. I use a strength based, client centered approach, and want to ensure you are treated with the highest level of dignity and respect. I have worked with people of all ages, the LGBTQ+ community, and provide a safe zone for talking about identity. I am an eclectic therapist and practice Short Term Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you reach your goals.

“I can’t sleep because I can’t shut my mind off”… “I’m just existing, I don’t enjoy anything anymore”…“I keep getting into bad relationships”…“anxiety is affecting my work”… Perhaps you can relate to above statements or know someone who can. When people struggle with depression, anxiety, life challenges, stress, or relationship problems, it can be difficult to know how to begin making changes for the better and it's never easy to do it on your own. You are not alone! I'm here to help create the changes needed to achieve the best balance and greatest degree of happiness possible in your life.

***Offering in-person and/or online therapy and accepting new clients. “We all experience emotional pain at some time in our lives. We will lose those we love through death, divorce or other factors that keep us apart. Others will experience direct or indirect exposure to trauma, abuse, neglect and/or repeated negative experiences in childhood or as an adult. It is normal to experience extreme emotions such sadness and depression, anxiety, irritability, anger, frustration, hopelessness, loneliness and fear. You don’t have to go through this silently, or be alone with your struggles.”

The COVID-19 pandemic has had such an enormous impact on how we live our daily lives. In my experience throughout this time, not only are we faced with horrendous grief and loss to the virus, many of the underlying mental health issues that were present prior to the pandemic, have now risen to the surface and been causing all sorts of havoc. If you are experiencing increased anxiety, depression, struggling with financial hardship, substance abuse or coping with past trauma, therapy is a place to start on the road to learning to cope with this life we are given and this situation we have been forced to persevere through.

33 years of experience. Doctoral education. In person. Local provider. Google reviews. Providing caring and practical assistance for those who need it most is my main focus. Each person has unique circumstances and needs so I work to ensure that I take the time necessary to fully understand you and the issues that have brought you in. With this comprehensive understanding of you and the specific issues we can work together to not only relieve the current problem, but also reduce the likelihood of it reoccurring.

I have worked with families, individuals, as well as, groups in helping them get a better understanding of whatever crisis's or emotional struggles that may hinder their everyday living. It is difficult to open up with family and sometimes it is better to work through some situations with someone who's nonjudgmental and able to provide practical and professional guidance.

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with my Master's degree in Social Work and obtained my clinical license. I have been providing individual, couples and family therapy for 30 years. My areas of expertise include mood and anxiety disorders, grief, low self esteem, relationship problems, infertility and many other issues. I use a variety of treatment modalities tailored to meet the needs of the client. I also offer Equine Assisted Therapy. I have great admiration and compassion for my clients as I recognize the courage it takes to explore challenges in their lives and make changes within themselves.