Couples Counseling Therapists in Princeton, NJ
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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.

Amy Bibb-Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Adjusting to life transitions, interpersonal struggles, or needing to look inward are compelling reasons to seek therapy. As a therapist with 25+ years of experience, I establish a confidential, trusting
relationship
and help individuals,
couples
, and families cope and move forward. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and transparent, informed by advanced training in treating trauma, evidence-based Emotionally Focused
Couples
Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Core Self Reclamation Therapy (CSRT) and family therapy.

Marissa Mangual
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
It is my belief that what the human spirit yearns for most is to be heard in a genuine, non-judgmental, and compassionate way. My goal is to provide a therapeutic environment where my clients feel comfortable to express themselves in their most authentic light. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). It has been my experience, that personal transparency has been most effective in developing a therapeutic
relationship
in helping others meet their needs while in treatment. I also support those who take a non-diagnostic view to their mental health, and who’ve experienced harms through psychiatric medication and/or MH treatments.

Horgan & Saling Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with: Depression and anxiety, addictions,
relationship
difficulties, sexual issues, adults with stressful life-circumstances, those coping with aging family members, survivors of childhood abuse, veterans, rescue workers, medical trauma survivors and those living with a debilitating or terminal illness.
Are you not feeling or functioning the way you used to? Are you having trouble explaining what you're feeling to others? Has someone told you that you could use some help and support? I am helpful with the process of entering therapy because I respect the significance of that decision and see it as an opportunity for positive change.

Susan Furrer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Individual psychotherapy for: anxiety, depression, trauma,
relationship
issues, vocational and academic functioning, looking for better ways of being in the world. I work with adults, children, teens and young adults and families. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma in their lives.

Ilona Melker
LCSW, JA
Verified
Verified
As a Jungian psychoanalyst I work with individuals who are willing to take the road of creative expression to relieve their emotional distress and suffering. I listen to the symptoms of the body and the soul in order to transform them into meaningful symbols which can guide one toward wholeness. I use sandplay and dreamwork as some of the creative means to reach for the expression of what is yet to be known. My goal of therapy with my clients is the alleviation of symptoms and a move toward creative living. I work with
couples
where psyche in
relationship
to the other.

Jon Leano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you suffering from a loss -- or losses -- in your life? Have you lost a loved one? A
relationship
? Are you anticipating a loss? Loss and grief can be so painful, both emotionally and physically. What was, no longer is. The people and things you believed you could count on may no longer be available. Loss and grief can feel disorienting, like the ground under you has crumbled or shifted and you no longer know what’s up or down. You might feel stuck. You might feel like nothing will be good again. Loss and grief can bring up all kinds of feelings and reactions. They’re all valid.

Dorie Marcus Agarwal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified
Verified
I offer psychotherapy services for individuals and
couples
18 and over.
Do you feel confused in your current situation, have unhealthy patterns of behavior, or troubled relationships? The first step of successful therapy begins with a genuine, respectful and empathetic connection between therapist and client. I am warm and personable, and strive to create a safe, supportive environment with each person. We will work together to create an individualized treatment plan. The goal will be to help you acquire healthier coping skills, develop increased self-awareness, and improve overall mental health and well-being.

Nancy Schongalla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As Director of Student Counseling at Princeton Theological Seminary for 24 years, I worked with graduate students and
couples
of all ages from diverse backgrounds and countries, addressing a full range of issues.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and lose one's sense of True North. Issues and experiences from the past may require healing and integration. Current challenges may require more inner wisdom and resourcefulness than we can access on our own. Many people need support to resolve conflicts, deepen connections and expand their lives. Relationships require a solid sense of self, good boundaries, and compassion toward oneself and others, which all can be learned. Even without a religious affiliation, spiritual practices such as gratitude are often enriching. I value new insights, suggest homework and teach practical skills.

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.

Charlie Bachus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice includes teenagers, men, women,
couples
, and families.
I am interested in helping people solve the problems they face during their life and in their relationships. I believe that people want input from their therapist and prefer an atmosphere that is relaxed and supportive. This belief is why I am active in offering clients feedback and direction in therapy through my positive, direct and personal style. I will actively help you gain perspective and develop the emotional skills necessary to achieve personal goals and overcome challenges, problems, and conflicts.

Lisa Canzano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Therapy can be a richly rewarding process. Most important to its success is first establishing a non-judgmental, collaborative
relationship
so together we can identify and flexibly address your particular needs. From there our work may include identifying familiar patterned behaviors and learning specific coping and problem solving skills to allow for new ways to relate to yourself, to others, to strengthen your mind, and deepen your emotional resilience. Our work will draw on a combination of treatment modalities including short-term solution-focused practices, mindfulness, and neurobiological understandings.

Sara Takla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified
Verified
Reaching out to a therapist is not easy. Regardless of the reason, calling a stranger to ask for help for you or your child can feel intimidating. I would like to take a moment to reassure you that this first step is often the hardest, but it does get easier. I'm here to support you on this journey. I offer a warm, empathic, and client-centered approach focused on making you feel heard, seen, and supported. I believe the client-therapist
relationship
is the most essential part of therapy and will work to build your trust. I focus on making sessions a safe space to share your feelings, learn new skills, and begin to make changes.
Waitlist for new clients

Aida I Qasim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life transitions,
relationship
issues, academic/work stressors and pressure to be all that, do all that, and buy all that, can lead to loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Creating purpose and meaningful social relations through exploration and engagement is healing. Being BIPOC informs a liberatory and culturally responsive lens within an intersectional framework. When therapy hold space for empathic collaboration and feels safe, humor emerges naturally in the room. We work on dismantling internalized narratives that diminish self worth while examining structural processes that weigh down on you and impede your mental health.

Terri DiMatteo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are struggling in your
relationship
, I can help you and your
partner
restore your connection, deepen intimacy and strengthen your emotional bond. I understand the emotional pain of
relationship
discord and how it impacts all aspects of your life and well-being. When your
relationship
is not working - or a
relationship
trauma has occurred - nothing seems right in the world. You need your
relationship
to be steady so that you can face life's challenges with confidence knowing that you and your
partner
are together.

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.
Not accepting new clients

Pamela Farrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
One size never fits all. Using a collaborative approach, I work to help clients identify goals and areas for change. Building on your unique strengths and resilience, we will work to integrate and enhance skills needed to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and
relationship
and sexual issues. My goal is to help clients explore past interpersonal patterns and relational dynamics in a safe therapeutic setting, in order to create more positive and fulfilling experiences for the future. Additionally, I use psycho-education to deepen an understanding of healthy communication skills, boundary management, emotion regulation and increased distress tolerance.

John Guerin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in PA and NJ, I work with both individuals and
couples
between the ages of 18 and 100+. My areas of expertise include anger management, anxiety, chronic pain, medical issues, conflict resolution, depression, workplace issues, peak performance, geriatrics, grief/loss, family issues, life transitions, (PTSD), trauma, and stress management. Though my approach is carefully tailored to each client and their needs, I utilize modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, and Mind-Body practices.

Lisa Burditt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
We all struggle at times; emotional and psychological anguish are part of the human condition. And yet these challenges can be reframed as an indication that change may be helpful. I am a strong believer in the profound gift that mental health support can confer and that seeking therapeutic support is an act of self-empowerment and strength. I have a private practice in Princeton, NJ where I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, parenting concerns, family systems and eating disorders. In my private practice I work with preadolescents, adolescents, adults,
couples
and families.

Rima Majmundar
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal is to create a safe, comfortable and open environment that can foster a positive therapeutic
relationship
to help the client achieve their goals.
Similar to how people workout their bodies, the brain also needs to be exercised and maintained. Therapy allows you to not only better yourself, situation or life but it allows you to cleanse your mind and stay mentally healthy. Mental health is something that can impact an individual’s life in numerous ways; such as daily activities, relationships, personality or even cause physical symptoms to arise. Coming from a culturally diverse background, my mission professionally is to create awareness for mental health in minority communities that may view mental health as a taboo.
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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.