Couples Counseling Therapists in Princeton, NJ
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Lisa Hunter Romanelli
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist with expertise providing cognitive behavioral (CBT) and other scientifically-proven therapies to children, adolescents, and adults. CBT emphasizes the
relationship
between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It focuses on learning new ways of thinking and acting that lead to improvements in well-being.

Claudine Lanahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Most people, at some point in their lives, encounter periods of difficulty, change & transition; when personal issues affect their work & relationships. Issues such as family, marital,
relationship
, abuse of alcohol/drugs, or a variety of mental health concerns. I believe therapy provides options for change, in a safe nonjudgemental environment, and change is the catalyst for personal growth. Through empathy, supportive listening, and a partnership of learning, I can help you to understand and overcome your emotional struggles, helping you to develop positive coping skills, achieve greater emotional stability, self-esteem and self-respect.

Glenda Mendelsohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years' experience counseling individuals,
couples
and families. I work with clients of all races, backgrounds and ages, from adolescents to the elderly, addressing depression, anxiety, communication problems, the impact of chronic illness, and the aftermath of trauma, including sexual abuse and marital infidelity. I counsel families with children experiencing learning and social problems in school; LGBTQ and heterosexual
couples
preparing for marriage or coping with
relationship
stress; and parents seeking to improve communication with their adolescent and adult children. I practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Jennifer Waldron
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In therapy, I use a cognitive behavioral approach with a focus on enhancing
relationship
satisfaction.
From an early age, we all learn ways to cope with stress, change, and new relationships. Sometimes, familiar coping strategies, which may have served you well in the past, are no longer effective as life inevitably changes. You may feel "stuck" in these moments and at a loss for how to move forward. I work to provide a safe therapy space to explore feelings of sadness, worry, and uncertainty. Together, we can develop new coping strategies and create a plan for positive change that feels meaningful to you.

Michal Nina Saraf
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have 30 years of experience in a range of settings with people of many different backgrounds. My professional experience in concert with my personal journey enable me to focus on the person in the room and strive to understand their unique needs, goals and how psychotherapy can help in this process. I believe that the psychotherapy
relationship
provides an ideal forum for helping people move towards optimal functioning framed by their values and goals. I provide a safe place to address issues of mood, thinking, behavior, transition, adjustment, interpersonal conflict, anxiety, trauma and any other life challenge.

Julie Neufeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
OPEN TO RETURNING CLIENTS ONLY. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults ages 13 to 30, but I do treat all adults. I have 20+ years of experience helping young people and their families negotiate major life transitions,
relationship
challenges, school related academic and social issues, as well as managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma and substance abuse. I understand the neccesity of collaborating with families of teens and individualizing each person's treatment approach. I am also aware of the specific dynamics of many of the local schools and universities, and can help navigate through those systems.

Anna Kress
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
A strong and positive therapeutic
relationship
is the foundation of my work. My approach is engaging and collaborative. I also believe in a balanced approach to growth; there are times in therapy when an insight-oriented focus makes sense and there are times when a focus on coping skills is needed.

Jaclyn M Calu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Many of us struggle with everyday stressors. Whether stemming from family dynamics, work difficulties, anxiety, depression,
relationship
problems, low self esteem, identity confusion or a combination of contributors, these stressors can have a profound effect on our quality of life. Finding change and accepting support is a journey that takes time, compassion and patience. I offer psychotherapy for individuals,
couples
and families with a strengths-based approach, aimed at making clients feel engaged and vested in their treatment process. Through self reflection and collaborative efforts, I work with clients to balance these life stressors and make them more manageable.

Christine Highland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I practice therapy in a way that prioritizes the
relationship
between therapist and patient. I utilize the information gleaned from our
relationship
to uncover thoughts and feelings, and to help elucidate ways of being that are no longer working for you. I believe that providing the opportunity to gain insight in an experiental way produces lasting changes. I help patients see the role trauma has played in their lives by providing education and nurturing areas of psychological growth that were suppressed because of trauma. I also help patients who have not experienced trauma, but struggle with persistent anxiety and depression.

Andrea L. Gaynor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work primarily with older adults (62+) and the issues that they face at that time in their lives. Often these issues relate to anxiety about an illness that they or a loved one are experiencing. Caregiving a family member, particularly a
spouse
, creates a tremendous amount of stress in individuals. The sense of loss that occurs when a
spouse
has a chronic illness is profound. They grieve the dreams that they had for this time in their lives. Many times, a sense of isolation occurs with caring for, or the loss of a loved one.

Shira Schaktman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My clients may experience
relationship
conflict with their family of origin or in laws, and/or marital issues such as separation and divorce.
I believe that you have the power and opportunity to change your life through therapy. My specialty entails working with teens, young, and middle age adults who experience difficult and challenging relationships, with family, friends, colleagues, and intimate partners. Working with clients who desire healthy relationships but feel precluded from having them, as well as individuals who experience communication and trust difficulties is something I enjoy. My clients and I collaborate in the exploration of challenging relationships and the related symptoms, with a goal of seeking out solutions to personal hurdles.

Couples Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you feel disconnected, unheard, or sad in your
relationship
? Are you contemplating divorce after discovering infidelity? Did having children make your
relationship
worse not better?
Couples
therapy can help! We specialize in
couples counseling
, marriage counseling, infidelity, communication issues, and emotional connection. At
Couples
Therapy Services, we offer
couples
therapy / marriage counseling and we’re helping New Jersey
couples
reconnect and thrive through telehealth and in-person
relationship
counseling. Call. text, or email us today.

Laurie Posner
Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC
Verified
Verified
In this setting, I have helped more acutely afflicted patients find their way to recovery using stress management/distress tolerance skills, mindfulness and establishing a caring and empathic
relationship
.
I work with my clients using a variety of approaches in a collaborative effort to help them reach their defined goals. Together we focus on wellness, self-responsibility and empowerment. For over 35 years I have helped individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, marital conflict and any other issues contributing to distress. Because I have been in private practice for decades, I have had the benefit of having past clients keeping me informed of their progress, sharing their joys and triumphs through the years.

Karyn Bristol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have over 20 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and
couples
navigate difficult times, confusing and debilitating feelings, and complicated relationships. My treatment approach starts with the client--with the belief that everyone is exquisitely unique--and therefore therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I believe that being genuine with clients is essential; in my office you will find a healing conversation, not talking to a stone wall.

Hinda Winawer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Diandra Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I truly believe that a therapeutic
relationship
is not successful if there is not a level of trust and respect between myself and my clients.
**Offering Teletherapy temporarily during COVID-19 state shutdown***. Therapy can be an absolute necessity and I truly celebrate you for taking the first step towards a happier, healthier, and resilient life. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, difficulty adjusting to change, or the experience of trauma and abuse, you should not have to go through these matters alone. I truly believe that every individual has the ability to be resilient and sometimes we just need a little help getting in touch with that side of ourselves.

Ashley Paul Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice includes individuals coping with academic stress, depression, anxiety and
relationship
building.
I am a highly experienced therapist with a broad range of clinical expertise. I work with college and graduate age students and the general adult population.

Beth W. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
young adults, individuals, families and
couples
.
In our relationships with ourselves or others, we all have times where the weight of life can make us feel off balance... In my practice my goal is to take the client from where they are and explore individualized solutions that restore a sense of alignment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses an integrative approach, drawing from Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Trauma Focused therapies.

Michael Libertazzo
Psychologist, EdD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
I had my first position as a counselor when I was just 20 and the compassion that lived through me then continues 48 years later. While developing professionally I enrolled in a personal individual and group training analysis and had a deep and caring experience as a patient. I consider it an incredible responsibility to practice as an integrative healer as I believe the therapeutic
relationship
is a privilege between two people. I continue to cultivate my personal practice, evolving throughout my life with an open heart, and open mind. My mother, and father remain central influences in my practice as a psychologist/psychoanalyst.

Michelle Maddalena-Domboski
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified
Verified
In my 5 years of counseling experience I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of individuals, families, and groups. I have had the privilege to work with many children and have experience with ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, and PTSD. I have also lead youth groups focusing on the building of social and coping skills which have included working on the art of conversation (putting down the devices), and anger management. I have worked with families identifying conflicts and working on strategies to better manage children. Additionally I have experience with
relationship
counseling, divorce, anxiety and depression.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.