I am both an art therapist and counselor with many years of experience working with individuals challenged with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem and difficulties adjusting to life's changes. I can help you express and explore your core beliefs and concerns in a safe, calming, non-judgmental environment. In addition to traditional verbal therapy, I offer art therapy, mindfulness, and creative writing/journaling. *Art Therapy allows for expression of feelings using materials such as markers, paint, and pastels. It is a non-threatening and more immediate method to voice issues; drawing ability is not important.

I have been providing counseling and consulting services for over 35 years. My office is conveniently located in the Princeton area. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of New Jersey, offering counseling to individuals seeking help for emotional issues that are affecting their sense of satisfaction and well-being in their lives. My priority in treatment is to provide a safe, relaxing, non-threatening atmosphere, where individuals will feel "listened to/really understood", in examining whatever issues or concerns might be preventing them from experiencing happy, peaceful, and fulfilling lives.

Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step to make positive changes in your life. Let me help you navigate your next steps. Your truth is that your big picture and outlook is good, but it's the small details in your life that has caused your current setback. Maybe your values and goals are not aligning with your current direction and status, and it's time for a tune up to get your life going again. Life is good, but you know, it can be so much more fulfilling! Successful therapy is built upon a comfortable, trusting, and working relationship.

At Princeton Family Institute we provide psychotherapy to families, couples and individuals from a culturally sensitive collaborative family systems perspective. I work with a range of problems:depression, anxiety, school refusal, child behavior problems, arrested emotional independence, substance abuse recovery, anorexia, and family and couples' conflict. In child-focused issues, I believe children should not alone bear the burden of change. I enlist family members as a resource in problem-solving. Parents and I work as a team to help their children. I welcome individuals, couples, and families whose problems have not been successfully addressed through other therapeutic approaches.

Princeton Center for DBT and Counseling is a private group practice specializing in comprehensive DBT services for adults and adolescents, as well as other forms of psychotherapy including EMDR and trauma therapies, supportive counseling, family therapy, and parent consultation and support.Our mission is to provide the highest standard of mental health treatment while maintaining an approach that is flexible and customized to meet the unique needs of each individual in the process of achieving meaningful and lasting change. Lona Stranieri, LCSW is the Director and is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™

I believe therapy can help one learn to navigate strong emotions and better regulate one's responses to life's challenges. Feeling understood and validated by one's therapist can allow one to develop insight into thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In knowing the context and meaning that underlies how we relate to the self, to others and to the world, we have greater choice to break free from distressing patterns that may be keeping us stuck. Over time, the therapeutic relationship becomes the vehicle that allows one to carve a personal and professional life that feels satisfying and deeply meaningful.

>TELEHEALTH/VIDEO SESSIONS BEING CONDUCTED DURING PANDEMIC< Though change is a fundamental part of being human, it can sometimes be a difficult process. Anxiety, depression, stressful mental and physical conditions, and unhealthy behavior patterns that often accompany change can be eased with therapy. Choosing a psychotherapist is an important step, and a good fit between therapist and client is a part of that process. I offer you a safe and interactive atmosphere where you will be heard, supported and given feedback.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in eating disorders, anxiety and depression. I am very familiar with psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds. I believe that we all have the capacity to gain strength from and overcome our struggles.

I assist adults, teenagers and children to improve the quality of their lives by identifying and resolving issues themselves and in relationships with others. I help people to know that having problems is normal, but that it also normal to resolve problems. People learn that by taking control of their lives, they reduce depression, anxiety and anger.

Life is filled with many opportunities as well as challenges. My goal is to help children and adolescents recognize and seize those opportunities and overcome any challenges and obstacles that get in their way. By helping them create a positive mindset, build effective coping strategies, and expand their repertoire of problem-solving skills, they can live a healthy, satisfying, and successful social and academic life. The earlier these skills are cultivated within the child or adolescent, the greater the opportunities to practice and utilize them to their benefit. Please visit my website: www.childresilience.com

Once stated by Erik Erickson, "Children love and want to be loved and they very much prefer the joy of accomplishment". My passion comes from working with children, adolescents, and families as they learn and grow together while celebrating the joys of their own accomplishments. Providing support while managing a variety of life stressors including but not limited to school difficulties, ADHD, anxiety, and defiance are my specialty. I have gained this specialty through my work while providing therapy in Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and School Based Programs. Having the privilege to provide you with empathy, warmth, and empowerment on this journey is my hope.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, or feeling held back by past experiences? Do you feel like something is missing in your life or that you need to make important connections or breakthroughs to live your life more honestly? Do you feel stuck in the past, afraid to live your life, or lack of motivation? Do you feel like low self esteem or insecurity are holding you back? Are there unresolved issues in your relationships with your parents or your partner? We can focus on what you need to break the patterns and move forward.

Do you find yourself wanting to feel happier, feel less stressed or want to be calmer? My counseling approach is focused on using positive psychology to help achieve a happier, more fulfilling life. I believe in focusing on one's strengths, while working on one's weaknesses. I believe strengthening self-esteem is one of the keys to helping conquer any issue. I routinely treat people suffering from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, and everyday stress.

SOME PROBLEMS ARE TOO DIFFICULT TO FACE ALONE - I can be your partner and nonjudgmental listener in helping you to find solutions and peace of mind. I have solid experience with helping people deal effectively with anxiety, depression, trauma (past and present), relationship difficulties, grief and loss, addiction recovery, and cancer and other serious illnesses.

Intergenerational family dysfunction is not inevitable. I work with adults and children to untangle relational and behavioral patterns that are often foundational to the presenting problem. I take an integrative, strength-based approach and help the client identify perceptions and attributions that may be interfering with optimal self development and fulfilling relationships. For adults and children, this therapeutic approach is helpful in changing dysfunctional relational dynamics to those that promote growth and well-being.

**CURRENTLY OFFERING SESSIONS BY PHONE OR VIDEO.** W..O..W. Counseling & Consulting, was created to assist you overcome challenges and achieve personal goals. Are you coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, loss, debilitating shame, relationship issues, career challenges, or other life transitions? Do you feel lost, stuck, or stressed by issues that seem never-ending? If you are ready, I can help you make a change. I provide a safe, supportive space to help clients process and ultimately reframe their experiences, learn new habits, and take small steps forward.

Welcome to Princeton Psychotherapy and Integrative Health (PPIH), where you, your values, and your self-determination are at the center of the healing process. We see you as a whole person, whose current reason for treatment is a product of multiple variables, which we work together to uncover and address. We also see you as an individual who is ready to embark on a journey where your valid needs are met, while you live life to the fullest.

I am offering video sessions currently. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience. I specialize in helping clients overcome issues related to depression, anxiety, insomnia, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and career/life transitions. People are facing unprecedented and challenging life stressors recently, and I am available and ready to assist you to take them on. I employ an integrative approach that is evidence-based, humanistic and dynamic, to help my clients become stronger, more confident and more effective in their daily lives.

Through compassion, humor, and gentle challenge, I create a supportive environment to help people overcome temporary setbacks, heal old wounds, and create a life worth living. My priority as a therapist is to create a warm and comfortable environment in which we can work closely together to identify goals and tailor our sessions to best meet your needs.