Psychodynamic Therapists in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

I help people transform their lives from the inside out with psychodynamic therapy. Most of my patients experience significant breakthroughs. My first aim will be to help you solve the immediate problems you're facing and start feeling better. As we go forward my aim is to foster self-actualization. I've helped many people profoundly improve their lives and I'll be honored to help you too.

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.

Are you looking to strengthen your relationship with a loved one or learn how to communicate more effectively? Everything in life has to do with those moments of connection and experiences of interrelating to others and the world around you. You can have a strong sense of independence, while still feeling the need to belong. Friendship, support, and love are vital parts of human happiness. I specialize in the art of relating. I can guide you in having a better relationship with yourself and others. I work with singles, couples, and polyamorous relationships to help find the most fulfillment within their relationships.

My clients tell me I am easy to talk with because I am calm, patient, interactive, and very compassionate. I know what it is like to be stuck; wanting to change something about yourself or your life and yet not sure how to do it. I think that by reading this, you have already taken the most important step to a better life. I greatly admire your courage and determination to seek help. I am passionate about what I do because I know people CAN change! I have repeatedly witnessed how people do fulfill their potential through our work together.

Cheryl Manfredi, LCSW has over 20 years experience working with adults and couples. She is a certified psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with four years post graduate training in Object Relations Therapy. "Therapy frequently promotes a more deeply experienced sense of self and others through gradual awareness and honesty with ourselves. "Through listening, witnessing, recognizing and understanding, therapy becomes a greenhouse for the self to develop more fully."

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 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.