ADHD Therapists in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

I have a great deal of experience using evidence based practices and techniques geared towards improving the lives and happiness of clients. I emphasize helping clients be more aware of their common thought patterns and to modify their ways of thinking and emotions to better promote feelings of well being. Focusing on the present is more conducive to well being than being consumed by the past or worries about the future. Helping clients control what they can is the key.and inevitably behavior will change as well.

If you are ready to learn to be joyful and find a new meaning in life, I am here to support you in therapy. Are you currently experiencing challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Are you looking forward to learn better ways of communicating, and how to get along with others? Are you ready to learn better coping skills, get your self-confidence back, and finally put yourself first? I am here to support you on your healing journey. My clinical experience is in individual, couples and family therapy. I specialize in family therapy, and especially families of medical doctors.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Integrative Health Practitioner. I believe a trusting therapeutic relationship and support are most necessary to promote positive change. I use a strength-based approach and help motivate clients to meet their individualized goals and needs. I have a wide range of experience working with adults who are experiencing Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Mood Dysregulation as well as life transitions and relationship conflicts.

Jeri Mentor, LPC, LCADC, NCC Life can be challenging. Sometimes it does not go the way we plan it and other times changes occur leaving us to feel helpless, hopeless and disempowering. However, seeking help is empowering. Whether you are experiencing depressive symptoms, substance use, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, or just feeling stuck; you have made the right decision to end the cycle. By ending the cycle, you will find you, your identity and your purpose. My goal in therapy is to establish a rapport and connect with you. Once established, it will be easier to identify triggers that led to these symptoms.

I am licensed in New Jersey with 12 years of work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My pronouns are she and her and I would be more than happy to call you by whatever pronouns refer, your legal name, or the names would like to be called other than your (dead) name.

Christine Jost is a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey with more than ten years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology from Georgia Southern University, a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University, and a Substance Awareness Coordinator Certificate from Georgian Court University. Christine believes in a client-centered, eclectic, integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health and treatment planning.

I earned my BA in Psychology from St. Peter's University and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. I have over 20 years of experience as a School Social Worker in addition to my clinical work with individuals and couples. During our time together, we will focus on the experiences that have restricted your growth by creating a nurturing and supportive environment where you will feel comfortable and empowered. Our goals will include building your strength and resilience during life's most challenging moments while starting and maintaining positive relationships with your family and friends.

If you are ready to learn to be joyful and find a new meaning in life, I am here to support you in therapy. Are you currently experiencing challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Are you looking forward to learn better ways of communicating, and how to get along with others? Are you ready to learn better coping skills, get your self-confidence back, and finally put yourself first? I am here to support you on your healing journey. My clinical experience is in individual, couples and family therapy. I specialize in supporting clients who are in relationship with high earning partners.

As we go through life, we may experience waves of difficult times that can impact our mental health. This may result in anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship difficulties, and we often judge ourselves for having these human experiences. If you or your children are dealing with these challenges, please consider letting me help. It is my goal to gear treatment towards each individual I work with and help you develop greater self-compassion and confidence in managing your mental health.

Asking for guidance is not always easy to do. Realizing it’s time to reach out takes great courage and I am here to help. When we have a better understanding of ourselves, we have a better chance of accepting who we are and recovering from what we have been through on this journey we call life. My approach as a therapist is to help my clients gain insight, change negative patterns/ behaviors and to find fulfillment in life. I offer a safe, empathetic, and judgement free space.

You potentially accomplished the hardest part of seeking guidance; asking for help. I understand that it is not easy and at times, can be intimidating. Working on bettering ourselves is an ever-changing process, where the journey can be beautiful if we allow it to be. My approach as a therapist is to assist clients in gaining insight, change negative patterns and behaviors, and desire to obtain self-fulfillment.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) in the state of New Jersey with 10 + years of experience. I have a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. I also speak Portuguese and Spanish. I encourage my clients to look at themselves with compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance, while embracing their positive qualities and limitations, developing new believes about themselves, others, and their circumstances. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the foundation that will to lead to a trust connection and promote transformation.

Jessica Llamas Zielenski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who holds a master degree from Rutgers University. She has been in practice for more than 25+ years. She is passionate about working together with her clients. She believes that everyone works hard in finding who they truly need to be. Her goal is simply: Help bring change to Live Life to the fullest while working through personal obstacles, managing day to day stressors that may hinder the ability to function. Jessica works with children as young as 3, their families as well as working with individual adults and couples.

Kellie Murawski is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2019. Kellie is committed to treating individuals and families. Her professional interests include treating children, adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults struggling with life transitions, co-parenting, family of origin dysfunction, self-compassion, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Kellie uses a holistic and client-centered approach to collaboratively design and guide the therapeutic experience.

Candice Ferretti is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Using a person-centered approach, the goal of Candice's practice is to give clients the time and space they need to establish and reach personal goals. The purpose of therapy is to facilitate change in areas of life which are causing internal discord. Achieving congruence with who you are as a person, both inside and out, can bring about joy, inner peace, and the desire to live a life you feel is worth living.

Micaela DeFelice is a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey who joined the LifeStance team in 2024. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgian Court University. Micaela tailors her therapeutic approach to each client’s unique needs, drawing from a wide variety of techniques which she hopes will continually grow. Micaela creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions freely, while also emphasizing their autonomy as the experts of their own lives.

Using a person-centered approach to therapy, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating by providing individualized services based upon your specific needs and concerns. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to understand and resolve the current challenges in your life. By engaging in therapeutic approaches and techniques together, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I approach my work with sensitivity and in response to the needs presented by the individual or family. My professional work demonstrates an ability to respect the individual needs of others when, at times, life presents expected or unexpected challenges. I believe a non-judgemental approach in practice helps to support individuals as they take a new approach to old and new challenges. Margaret is a certified training and supervising analyst and is on the faculty of The Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies where she teaches several courses in both the child and adult training programs. Margaret is an author.