Therapists in Palisades Park, NJ

I work with people suffering from various mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, or grieving a loss. In my 25 years as a therapist, I have worked with patients from diverse cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds. In the recent years, my focus has been psychotherapy, support and psycho-education for people with acute or chronic medical conditions. The achievements of modern medicine do not replace attention to potentially devastating psychological effects of being sick, yet doctors often overlook or ignore them, leaving us to cope with fear, loneliness, and critical decisions to make.

I understand the decision to seek help can be a daunting one as there are many kinds of treatments for different kinds of issues. Successful treatment depends upon the relationship between you and your therapist. The quality of the alliance will contribute to improvement in your emotional well-being, relationships, career, and decrease in problematic behaviors. We will work towards developing coping skills that offer relief from anxiety, depression and other difficult emotions. I will also assist you to understand and work through patterns that contribute to difficulties.

As a psychologist for 42 years, 21 years as a school-psychologist, 22 years in private practice, I am frequently asked about my areas of specialty or my modes of treatment. I explain that what WE do (therapy is a joint effort) has everything to do with the person sitting in front of me. Everyone brings his or her own problems, histories, relationships, personalities, situations, and resources into therapy and it is not a one size fits all paradigm. And as similar as we humans are, we are each of us, unique.

Since I began practicing psychotherapy in 1999, I have accompanied individuals particularly experiencing difficulty with life stress, process of acculturation, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, issues stemming from childhood, as well as recent or unresolved trauma/PTSD. For individuals interested, I am able to incorporate as well as spiritual components into the psychotherapy treatment. I am trained in the use of (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing.

I can start explaining a little about myself.  How I like to work.  The last years, I've been working with a mixture of individuals using primarily psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and CBT techniques.  I like to work with a small number of patients often over a period of time. So no quick fixes here. And if, after this initial session, you decide to move forward, we should aim to meet at this time and this location each and every week. The purpose, or the aim, is to create a time and a space which is entirely yours, week on week.

The Practice for Sex and Psychodynamic Therapy provides treatment for Individuals and Couples struggling with Sexual and Relationship problems.We employ an integrated approach combining psychodynamic, behavioral and anthropologic perspectives. This helps couples and individuals get unstuck and move their relationships and lives ahead.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you tired of turning to your friends and family for comfort but instead feel misunderstood and alone? Are you struggling with conflict in your most important relationships? Living and loving in 2022 is hard - having a supportive therapist help you through can make such a difference. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and inviting. Whether you have been to therapy before or are new to this, I will meet you where you are. I know making that first step toward change can be daunting, so email or call me for a free phone consultation to see if we are the right fit!

My view on successful psychotherapy is that it provokes insight, motivation and productivity for you, not only in session but out in life. Together we create a purely confidential, client-focused relationship to distinguish your desired outcomes. Then, using a blend of mind-body and cognitive-behavioral techniques, we explore your thoughts and how they shape the way you feel and behave. We also develop new patterns of thought and behaviors to create the way you want your life to be. Lifestyle behaviors such as diet, exercise, self-care and social interaction also come into play as they shape the whole person.

At M & C Psychotherapy, our primary mission is to ensure you feel heard and supported while working towards the achievement of your personal goals. Life can be challenging at times, and dealing with changes and transitions can be stressful. We believe that seeking and engaging in counseling provides a unique opportunity for self-care. We like to think of it as a weekly gift you give to yourself or a family member.

Services in English, & Mandingo! Are you ready to stop living in pain or with self hatred and low self esteem? Do you want to regain control over your life? Do you struggle with finding time for things you enjoy? Is your child suffering from being bullied, depressed or have anxiety? Have you become more anxious? If you answered yes, to any of the questions above, today is your day! Life's experiences can be far too heavy to carry alone and we all need someone to help us navigate the difficult times to get back on track. My practice, Cherry Blossom Healing, provides individual, family, and couple counseling.

I work well with a client who has experienced some type of sexual, psychological, or religious trauma in their lives. In my sessions with this client, first I assess the level of trauma, help the client to build rapport with me, as well as trust. Secondly, I work to rebuild the client's life in terms of symptom management. Thirdly, the client and I form a partnership to improve relationship skills, thereby enabling the client to re-establish a sense of community. Finally, I value helping the client to rebalance his or her life in mind, body, and spirit.