Therapists in Old Bridge, NJ

I am licensed marriage and family therapist in New Jersey and New York, and the coordinating clinician and owner of Thrive Counseling Center. Couples & Relationships are my areas of expertise. I have 21 years of private practice experience working with couples. Relationships are a struggle and amazing at the same time. Learning to show up intentionally to the people we love doesn't just happen. It's a learned process to relate well with each other. Often I need to help couples move through anger and stress to create space for connection and love.

The quality of relationships is at the heart of my work. Whether you are going through a separation or divorce, loss, doubts about a new love interest, parenting or step-parenting issues, pain of an affair, an upsetting move, or a life-stage transition, I can help you move through and beyond the pain or challenges of your situation. I will listen deeply, ask meaningful questions, help make sense of what you are going through, and share both tears and laughter along the way - no matter what the pain, disappointment, confusion or anger you may experience.

Hello everyone! My name is Rachel, I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Thrive Counseling Center. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, families, and groups. I aim to create an empathetic, safe, and compassionate space where we can explore emotions, identity, and all-around mindfulness in order to process the difficulties that can cross our paths. I have a person-centered and embodied approach, which promotes working with the client’s body, mind, and soul to awaken inner strength and confidence. As a 200 HR Cert. Yoga Instructor, I incorporate mindful tools when exploring the self.

Serene Mind believes in holistic wellness for all. Our caring and empowering approach will help you find your life’s balance, leading you toward fulfillment and overall wellness. Serene Mind recognizes that everyone has a unique way of coping and healing. As experts in the mental health sector, we help our clients in growing and changing through a caring and empowering approach to therapy.

We are a small group psychotherapy practice located in Old bridge NJ. Our staff is systemically oriented and we provided therapy services for kids, teens, adults, couples and families. If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, a difficult relationship, or simply navigating through the challenging struggles life throws our way, reach out to us to see if we are a good fit to help you and your family.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship or identity issues or the complex emotional impact of loss and trauma? Maybe you are one of countless neurodivergent individuals attempting to blend into our largely neurotypical world, experiencing the stress, anxiety and complications that go with it. Each of these stressors can impact our ability to be fully present in our lives; causing us to feel pain, hopelessness and isolation. The good news is that you don’t need to navigate this alone. You can heal and you can grow. My goal is to help you define your vision of health and happiness then help you to achieve it.

I am an individual/couples/family psychotherapist working via telehealth across all of NJ, NY, and FL. I work with patients utilizing a client-centered approach in order to manage life transitions, heal from trauma, gaining insight into past experiences, and ultimately, improving coping skills for managing strenuous emotions. I have strong experience working with various ages and conditions including trauma, anxiety and depression. I have practiced clinical work in multiple settings. I have plentiful experience working with adults struggling with relational issues such as ADHD, understanding trans-generational trauma and depression.

Are you someone who shows up for others, gives grace, and shows compassion but rarely has enough left in their jar to give to themselves? Do you tend to everyone's needs while forgetting about yourself? Maybe life’s experiences have kept you feeling stuck and you're ready to unpack the baggage that is weighing you down? You owe it to yourself to put your needs first and live a life of purpose. I encourage you to bet on yourself and go after what is needed to change the ending of your story and to become a better version of yourself . I will work with you to create an emotional roadmap to guide your unique treatment.

The purpose of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique is to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being. I been successfully helping people for 20 years to overcome anxiety, pain, and addictions. Hypnotherapy is helpful to improve your performances and to have a better life.

Ideals are encouraging yet present challenges of their own. Unmet expectations often lead to feelings of loneliness, depression & anxiety. Do you care “too much” and feel deeply? Admirable traits, which overspent create dissatisfaction. How to find the balance, is the pinnacle question. How we relate to others & within environments is only part of the “big picture“. Capitalizing upon & understanding strengths & deficits are integral parts of each of us. Experience, culture, resources & necessity impact each journey that is unique. Judgement-free Self exploration is my specialty, hope, insight, and skills development, the guide.

My clients deal with a variety of issues such addictions, co-dependency, mild anxiety and depression, grief and loss including a specific focus on mis-carries and post abortive grieving.. My clients are motivated to achieve optimal outcomes that address their specific needs. I provide a space for them to feel valued, respected and heard. They simply want to stop hurting and begin healing. I serve as a guide to educate and support them in their healing journey by introducing new skills and information that can assist them in attaining their goals and allowing their true self to emerge.

SEEING CLIENTS DURING COVID VIA VIDEO SESSIONS USING HIPPA COMPLIANT PLATFORM. While on a life journey toward meaning & happiness, sometimes we need to sort through the issues that hold us back or are a heavy weight to carry. I see therapy as a place to do that sorting: in a safe & trusting environment, to go through our traveler's bag, keep what's our strengths & passions, resolve the entangled conflicts, and maybe leave behind what no longer needs to be carried within our hearts. I would love to be part of this journey for you.

Are you struggling with emotional issues? Are life's stresses becoming overwhelming for you to handle on your own? You should not suffer alone. In my practice of individual, couple and family therapy, I use psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral and family systems approaches to empower you so that you make better choices in order to solve life's problems. Considering the diversity of people and problems, I use multiple strategies in order to tailor my treatment approach to your specific issues. If you reside/work in Central New Jersey, I am conveniently located off Rt 18, Rt 1 and the NJ Turnpike.

Making the decision to engage in therapy can be challenging. It's important that you find a therapist you can connect with in order to have a fulfilling experience. The choice to work with me can be the basis for you to feel comfort in processing presenting issues and exploring needs for growth/change. My goal is to help you find comfort in this relationship and work together with you to explore your personal needs and desires for therapy. By using cognitive behavioral, strength based and mindfulness based treatments I will support you in this process.

You’re a hard working woman who is fed up with not having enough time for yourself and family or friends. You are overly stressed out and Netflix, work out videos on demand, and all the motivational quotes in the world are just not cutting it anymore. You need relief. You need support. And you need SOMETHING that is going to finally make a change to your life. You’re ready to live with less stress and less overwhelm. Most of all: you’re ready to be able to make yourself a priority without feeling guilty. You’re ready for a new “normal" and I can help you get there!

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, child and adolescent therapy, grief therapy, sex therapy and substance abuse. Our offices are in Matawan, Freehold, Princeton, Toms River and Piscataway. Our network includes licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, substance abuse specialists, child and adolescent specialists and sex therapists.

Support is here; don't delay...I strive to provide an environment that advocates compassion, support, and understanding. My goal is to help resolve conflict by offering strategies and techniques to promote change while helping you feel safe, secure, and comfortable. I utilize various approaches, including solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral techniques. I provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. I offer services to support you with including, but not limited to, stress, sadness, and anxiety. I would enjoy speaking with you further so that I may answer any questions.

Taking the first step to attend therapy can be nerve wrecking and intimidating but can also demonstrate great insight and self-empowerment. My belief and intention in providing therapy is to collaboratively work with individuals to meet their unique needs and to develop a healthy and positive sense of self in order to accomplish personal goals. I also believe the therapeutic process is most effective when a strong therapeutic relationship is established; therefore, I provide an empathic, supportive, open, direct, and nonjudgmental environment with some humor mixed in when appropriate.

Hello! My name is Jennifer Hilligus. I am a counselor and an educator. My approach to counseling is tailored to each individual, couple or family. I feel strongly that we must work to understand our patterns of thinking in order to identify why we feel and act the way that we do. During the therapeutic process, we will study your personal traits and patterns and develop ways to achieve all of your counseling goals. You can do it. I can help.