Therapists in Ocean County, NJ
Cristina DeFuria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Toms River, NJ 08753
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Certified Family Mediator working with individuals, couples and families for over 15 years. Individual counseling includes self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, academic & career choices, depression and anxiety. Couple and Family counseling is dynamic, including pre-marital counseling, family planning, parental burn out, parenting issues, in-law matters, intimacy issues, low sexual desire, infidelity (emotional, physical and internet) recovery, divorce adjustment, and blended family issues, as well as individual issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Certified Family Mediator working with individuals, couples and families for over 15 years. Individual counseling includes self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, academic & career choices, depression and anxiety. Couple and Family counseling is dynamic, including pre-marital counseling, family planning, parental burn out, parenting issues, in-law matters, intimacy issues, low sexual desire, infidelity (emotional, physical and internet) recovery, divorce adjustment, and blended family issues, as well as individual issues.
Tia Marie Bach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waretown, NJ 08758
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR TELETHERAPY. I serve individuals, couples, families, children (age 6+) and adolescents. I specialize in child and adolescent trauma services (TF-CBT) and have extensive experience working with the GLBTQ community. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: anxiety/panic, depression, self- esteem, behavioral issues, sexual/physical trauma, marital/family issues, aging challenges, grief, chronic pain, anger management, OCD, life transitions, relationship challenges, improving coping skills and effective communication.My objective is to help all individuals realize their full potential.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR TELETHERAPY. I serve individuals, couples, families, children (age 6+) and adolescents. I specialize in child and adolescent trauma services (TF-CBT) and have extensive experience working with the GLBTQ community. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: anxiety/panic, depression, self- esteem, behavioral issues, sexual/physical trauma, marital/family issues, aging challenges, grief, chronic pain, anger management, OCD, life transitions, relationship challenges, improving coping skills and effective communication.My objective is to help all individuals realize their full potential.
Kasey Ramoth
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Brick, NJ 08723 (Online Only)
Suffering from anxiety, anger, or depression? Are you feeling isolated from others and struggling to connect in a virtual and digital world? Are you conflicted about major life decisions that need to be made? I'm here to help you navigate big life transitions, scary changes, and impossible decisions. Whether it's anxiety, depression, anger, transitions (marriage, college, new parents, new job), relationship problems, or other issues, let’s talk about it, together. I’m interested in your perspective, and your experiences. I will never pretend to know more about you than YOU do.
Suffering from anxiety, anger, or depression? Are you feeling isolated from others and struggling to connect in a virtual and digital world? Are you conflicted about major life decisions that need to be made? I'm here to help you navigate big life transitions, scary changes, and impossible decisions. Whether it's anxiety, depression, anger, transitions (marriage, college, new parents, new job), relationship problems, or other issues, let’s talk about it, together. I’m interested in your perspective, and your experiences. I will never pretend to know more about you than YOU do.
Cassandra Jimmink
Counselor, MAC, LAC
Verified Verified
Brick, NJ 08724
I am trained in working with kids, individuals, families, and couples.
Starting therapy is an exciting yet scary time. Creating a safe and supportive environment is an essential goal between myself and my clients, as it lays the foundation for effective therapy and client growth. When clients feel safe and supported, they are more likely to open up, share their experiences, and engage fully in the therapeutic process.
I am trained in working with kids, individuals, families, and couples.
Starting therapy is an exciting yet scary time. Creating a safe and supportive environment is an essential goal between myself and my clients, as it lays the foundation for effective therapy and client growth. When clients feel safe and supported, they are more likely to open up, share their experiences, and engage fully in the therapeutic process.
LAUREN Ciccone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Beachwood, NJ 08722
My personal goal is to facilitate healing, inspire, educate as well as empower individuals, married couples and/or families on their journey to renewal, restoration and/or enhancement within their lives. I believe every individual has their own personal influential strength and unique extraordinary qualities that are uniquely established within us, and when identified, can bring enrichment and revival into their everyday life. Recognizing how to identify, utilize, and ignite that greatness that lies deep within us should be discovered on a daily basis as it can affect each one of us, our families, interpersonal relationships, etc.
My personal goal is to facilitate healing, inspire, educate as well as empower individuals, married couples and/or families on their journey to renewal, restoration and/or enhancement within their lives. I believe every individual has their own personal influential strength and unique extraordinary qualities that are uniquely established within us, and when identified, can bring enrichment and revival into their everyday life. Recognizing how to identify, utilize, and ignite that greatness that lies deep within us should be discovered on a daily basis as it can affect each one of us, our families, interpersonal relationships, etc.
Luminous Journeys Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753 (Online Only)
If you're tired of not feeling like your best self or a good partner, or you are having trouble remembering who your best self even was and what a healthy relationship looks like, and you're ready to start your journey to wellness, we are here and ready to walk beside you on that journey.
Are you tired of feeling tired? Do you often feel unseen, unheard, overlooked, or misunderstood? Does it often seem like you are bending over backwards to make sure others feel comfortable, frequently at the expense of your own comfort? Does communication with your partner feel exhausting, as if you speak two different languages or end with frustration more often than not? If you feel like you've had enough of feeling run-down, burned out, like you aren't being true to yourself, or as if you're just plain invisible and think it might be time to make some changes we are here to help!
If you're tired of not feeling like your best self or a good partner, or you are having trouble remembering who your best self even was and what a healthy relationship looks like, and you're ready to start your journey to wellness, we are here and ready to walk beside you on that journey.
Are you tired of feeling tired? Do you often feel unseen, unheard, overlooked, or misunderstood? Does it often seem like you are bending over backwards to make sure others feel comfortable, frequently at the expense of your own comfort? Does communication with your partner feel exhausting, as if you speak two different languages or end with frustration more often than not? If you feel like you've had enough of feeling run-down, burned out, like you aren't being true to yourself, or as if you're just plain invisible and think it might be time to make some changes we are here to help!
HBH Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Brick, NJ 08723
Other specialties include the treatment of substance use and other addictive behaviors, gambling addiction, children & adolescents, relationships, and working with LGBTQ individuals, couples, and families.
Philosophers, poets, religious and spiritual leaders, all talk about the human condition. But what does it mean for the rest of us? Everyone runs into situations that produce anxiety, depression, disappointment, a need to make difficult decisions, tension in relationships, and other "discomforts" that we wish would go away. Sometimes we figure out how to get through these situations on our own but sometimes we need a little help. That's where we come in. HBH Counseling is a group of therapists dedicated to providing effective, evidence based therapy to help you to address life's situations, big and small.
Other specialties include the treatment of substance use and other addictive behaviors, gambling addiction, children & adolescents, relationships, and working with LGBTQ individuals, couples, and families.
Philosophers, poets, religious and spiritual leaders, all talk about the human condition. But what does it mean for the rest of us? Everyone runs into situations that produce anxiety, depression, disappointment, a need to make difficult decisions, tension in relationships, and other "discomforts" that we wish would go away. Sometimes we figure out how to get through these situations on our own but sometimes we need a little help. That's where we come in. HBH Counseling is a group of therapists dedicated to providing effective, evidence based therapy to help you to address life's situations, big and small.
Janice R. Nardi, MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brick, NJ 08724 (Online Only)
My specialty working with couples has taught me that couples often know what needs to change in their relationship, but they are afraid to talk about it - afraid that, "bringing it up will only make matters worse!", or, they have talked, made changes, but "the changes don't last.
Hi, I'm Janice Nardi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 + years experience counseling Individuals and Couples and provide services OnLine ONLY! I use the Hippa compliant platform Doxy.me and sometimes Facetime. Couples Counseling includes communication and conflict resolution, life crises, infidelity and recovery, blended family issues, co-parenting styles, in-law matters, and the hot topics of sex, money, substance abuse or internet/porn addiction. Individual Counseling often focuses on self-esteem, mood disorders, relationship issues, crises and transitions, loss and grief, and traumas of long ago or present day.
My specialty working with couples has taught me that couples often know what needs to change in their relationship, but they are afraid to talk about it - afraid that, "bringing it up will only make matters worse!", or, they have talked, made changes, but "the changes don't last.
Hi, I'm Janice Nardi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 + years experience counseling Individuals and Couples and provide services OnLine ONLY! I use the Hippa compliant platform Doxy.me and sometimes Facetime. Couples Counseling includes communication and conflict resolution, life crises, infidelity and recovery, blended family issues, co-parenting styles, in-law matters, and the hot topics of sex, money, substance abuse or internet/porn addiction. Individual Counseling often focuses on self-esteem, mood disorders, relationship issues, crises and transitions, loss and grief, and traumas of long ago or present day.
Batsheva Abramsky
Licensed Social Worker , LMSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, NJ 08701
As a NJAPM trained divorce mediator I support couples working through the divorce process as both a mediator or parenting coordinator.
I believe the therapy journey should be authentic, compassionate and healing. I recognize my clients as the best experts on their own self and the strength it takes to seek support. I consider myself an integrative therapist and use techniques from various modalities such as a strength-based approach, IFS and DBT, with a psychodynamic lens. Using empathy and my open nature, I empower each of my clients in their growth. I work with adults and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and parenting challenges.
As a NJAPM trained divorce mediator I support couples working through the divorce process as both a mediator or parenting coordinator.
I believe the therapy journey should be authentic, compassionate and healing. I recognize my clients as the best experts on their own self and the strength it takes to seek support. I consider myself an integrative therapist and use techniques from various modalities such as a strength-based approach, IFS and DBT, with a psychodynamic lens. Using empathy and my open nature, I empower each of my clients in their growth. I work with adults and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and parenting challenges.
Lori Ann Roland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
Emotional health is everything; it affects our daily lives- from how we interact with loved ones to how we perform at work and school. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor with 20+ years in clinical and school settings, I am trained to help. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families seeking support with anxiety, depression, addictions, narcissistic abuse recovery, PTSD, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, and body image issues. My goal in working with clients is providing solution-focused therapy while remaining mindful of each individual's needs to help them feel their best.
Emotional health is everything; it affects our daily lives- from how we interact with loved ones to how we perform at work and school. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor with 20+ years in clinical and school settings, I am trained to help. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families seeking support with anxiety, depression, addictions, narcissistic abuse recovery, PTSD, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, and body image issues. My goal in working with clients is providing solution-focused therapy while remaining mindful of each individual's needs to help them feel their best.
Marianne Bradley-Arkush, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waretown, NJ 08758 (Online Only)
Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, eating disorders, relationships, parenting, autism, ADHD, adoption, foster care, oppositional defiance disorder and other challenging childhood diagnoses have been some of the issues I’ve helped people understand and manage. Whether it's how you look at relationships with a spouse, a child, family members, or friends, you can take control of your perspective, which leads to a happier life. I offer a personalized approach helping you make the connection between how thoughts affect your experience, giving you control over both.
Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, eating disorders, relationships, parenting, autism, ADHD, adoption, foster care, oppositional defiance disorder and other challenging childhood diagnoses have been some of the issues I’ve helped people understand and manage. Whether it's how you look at relationships with a spouse, a child, family members, or friends, you can take control of your perspective, which leads to a happier life. I offer a personalized approach helping you make the connection between how thoughts affect your experience, giving you control over both.
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Christine Leotta-Selby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, NJ 08722
Waitlist for new clients
My 20 years experience in the mental health and substance abuse field has allowed me to work successfully with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples and families.
I believe everyone deserves to be seen and heard for who they truly are. Sometimes, due to life experiences and events, we lose track of who we are. We are left feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, sad, lost, angry, and not ourselves. Let's work together and explore all the possibilities your life has to offer you.
My 20 years experience in the mental health and substance abuse field has allowed me to work successfully with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples and families.
I believe everyone deserves to be seen and heard for who they truly are. Sometimes, due to life experiences and events, we lose track of who we are. We are left feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, sad, lost, angry, and not ourselves. Let's work together and explore all the possibilities your life has to offer you.
Sharon Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08755
I focus on treating anxiety; depression; trauma; alcohol and substance abuse; gambling and other addictions; aging; gender identity; and relationship issues. Navigating life’s challenges can leave us feeling unsure of how to move forward, or that we are not our best selves, or that we are not living in a way we want to be living. Each of our paths through life are different, and each of our challenges are different. Some of us have challenges at work or at home that we aren't handling well. For some, past experiences can complicate how we live our current lives.
I focus on treating anxiety; depression; trauma; alcohol and substance abuse; gambling and other addictions; aging; gender identity; and relationship issues. Navigating life’s challenges can leave us feeling unsure of how to move forward, or that we are not our best selves, or that we are not living in a way we want to be living. Each of our paths through life are different, and each of our challenges are different. Some of us have challenges at work or at home that we aren't handling well. For some, past experiences can complicate how we live our current lives.
Kelsey Gilligan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Brick, NJ 08723
Waitlist for new clients
"Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path." As a therapist, I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship, empathy, and encouragement create the "perfect storm" for positive change. My role in this process is to provide a safe space to motivate and encourage you to increase self-awareness, self-acceptance, and healthy and effective thoughts and behaviors.
"Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path." As a therapist, I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship, empathy, and encouragement create the "perfect storm" for positive change. My role in this process is to provide a safe space to motivate and encourage you to increase self-awareness, self-acceptance, and healthy and effective thoughts and behaviors.
Creative Solutions Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Call today to see if I am the right partner for your transformation.
I want to congratulate you for seeking help with whatever your issues may be. It is important to choose a therapist you feel you can connect with, as well as one who has the knowledge, skills and experience to help you reach your goals. I believe in the inner strength and wisdom of all individuals. We are born programed to heal and grow and we are all empowered with the ability to create the reality of our dreams. Sometimes we need new tools, insight and intervention to get there. I provide that help with a holistic approach in a supportive, interactive environment. More info can be found at www.creativesolutionscounseling.net
Call today to see if I am the right partner for your transformation.
I want to congratulate you for seeking help with whatever your issues may be. It is important to choose a therapist you feel you can connect with, as well as one who has the knowledge, skills and experience to help you reach your goals. I believe in the inner strength and wisdom of all individuals. We are born programed to heal and grow and we are all empowered with the ability to create the reality of our dreams. Sometimes we need new tools, insight and intervention to get there. I provide that help with a holistic approach in a supportive, interactive environment. More info can be found at www.creativesolutionscounseling.net
Chana Scherman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Lakewood, NJ 08701 (Online Only)
Is your relationship with your partner not where you want it to be? Do you feel like you are fighting with the person you love most in your life? I can help you work to strengthen your relationship and bring it to the satisfying, fulfilling relationship that all humans wish for.
Is your relationship with your partner not where you want it to be? Do you feel like you are fighting with the person you love most in your life? I can help you work to strengthen your relationship and bring it to the satisfying, fulfilling relationship that all humans wish for.
Susanne Mars
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Our therapeutic relationship will provide the context in which this psychological journey will occur.
Life can be exhilarating or exhausting, deeply satisfying or lacking meaningful relationships or passions. It is not at all unusual at times to feel lost, confused or stuck. Often you can self- correct and get back on a clear path. But if you are reading my profile you may be considering some help to get there.
Our therapeutic relationship will provide the context in which this psychological journey will occur.
Life can be exhilarating or exhausting, deeply satisfying or lacking meaningful relationships or passions. It is not at all unusual at times to feel lost, confused or stuck. Often you can self- correct and get back on a clear path. But if you are reading my profile you may be considering some help to get there.
Erin Parks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Social Work from GCC in 1987, followed by a Masters in Clinical Social Work from NYU in 1996. Shortly after, I underwent specialized training at Yale University School of Medicine’s Child Study Center. Furthermore, I am licensed to address Substance Abuse Disorders and possess extensive experience in handling trauma, mental health disorders, and relationship issues over many years.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Social Work from GCC in 1987, followed by a Masters in Clinical Social Work from NYU in 1996. Shortly after, I underwent specialized training at Yale University School of Medicine’s Child Study Center. Furthermore, I am licensed to address Substance Abuse Disorders and possess extensive experience in handling trauma, mental health disorders, and relationship issues over many years.
Kim Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753
Now accepting new clients for in person sessions. Sometimes life is challenging and difficult to manage. I believe everyone can benefit from talking to and working with an objective, non-judgemental therapist. My name is Kim Martinez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years experience working with seniors (I am an approved medicare provider), couples, families, adolescents and adults, helping them cope with stress, depression, anxiety, grief issues and relationship struggles as well as learning new ways to communicate and control emotions.
Now accepting new clients for in person sessions. Sometimes life is challenging and difficult to manage. I believe everyone can benefit from talking to and working with an objective, non-judgemental therapist. My name is Kim Martinez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years experience working with seniors (I am an approved medicare provider), couples, families, adolescents and adults, helping them cope with stress, depression, anxiety, grief issues and relationship struggles as well as learning new ways to communicate and control emotions.
Toms River Center for Marriage and Family Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753
The Center for Marriage and Family Therapy has five offices throughout central New Jersey. Jackie Held, Karen Spiler and Jill Stein founded the Center in 1984. We refer to a large network of affiliated therapists whose specialties include relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce, gay and lesbian issues,grief therapy,stress management, victims of spousal abuse, chronic and terminal illness and dealing with life stage transitions. In addition to Toms River, our offices are in Matawan, Freehold, Piscataway and Princeton. Our network includes licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers and substance abuse specialists.
The Center for Marriage and Family Therapy has five offices throughout central New Jersey. Jackie Held, Karen Spiler and Jill Stein founded the Center in 1984. We refer to a large network of affiliated therapists whose specialties include relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce, gay and lesbian issues,grief therapy,stress management, victims of spousal abuse, chronic and terminal illness and dealing with life stage transitions. In addition to Toms River, our offices are in Matawan, Freehold, Piscataway and Princeton. Our network includes licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers and substance abuse specialists.
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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.