Empire BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Princeton, NJ

I whole heartedly believe that a client is the expert in their own life. As a therapist, I will be completely present, offer my experience, skills, and passion for facilitating healing and growth. My ideal client is one who is willing to look at treatment as teamwork and collaboration between a client and therapist. Together we can embark on a personalized journey of wellness, that may look different from client to client.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” I believe that every individual has within themselves the tools they need to take actions towards creating the changes that will align with their values and purpose. Being a bicultural individual, I am able to see things from two different perspectives, which helps me remain open and adaptable to various personal values and ways of life. I pride myself on my ability to create a space where you would feel comfortable and understood to express your concerns and emotions freely.

I am a licensed professional counselor with over 12 years’ experience working in the psychiatric field. I have experience working with adults, children and families in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings. Although I specialize in CBT and DBT, and other various modalities, it is a priority for me to continue to recognize that each client’s case and background is different from one another. Clients know themselves best and a collaborative approach may be beneficial to discover the best route to progress. A team-like approach is a priority in treatment.

My ideal client has a desire for greater self awareness. If they don't know what they "need help" with, they are at least open minded to exploring. They are honest and truthful, even if it requires seeming lost, "uncool", or broken. Their issue does not matter to me, what does matter is that their goal is to become the version of themselves they desire and choose. Their need for a professional to get them there through sharing, processing, and change. They want a better life and that doesn't need a "why".

My ideal client is someone open to the process of therapy. Someone who is willing to show up for themselves, and “put in the work”. My client may be someone dealing with anxiety, depression, or challenges of ADHD, such as Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. My client may be feeling in a rut or “stuck” in personal aspects of their life. My client may be challenged by different phases and stages of life, by not feeling capable or feeling easily overwhelmed. They want to engage in therapy and work on achieving their personal goals in a space where they are seen, heard, validated and encouraged.

Richard is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC). Richard has over eight years of experience working with a wide range of adults and families in the mental health field settings at the Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Residential, Intensive In-Community Settings. Richard has experience with various issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Grief, Stress, Substance Abuse, Peer Relationships, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, and Domestic Violence.

My ideal patient is one who is eager to communicate. A patient who believes that change is possible and wants to make mistakes. My patient is one who believes that mistakes create success. My patient's goals are manageable, sustainable, and focused. I like a patient who recognizes therapy as a process that takes time. Change takes patience, consistency, and experience. I believe that their exploration can be of themselves, as well as the things outside themselves they want to work on. The phrase "Know thyself" is an important component of my work. As the patient learns to make changes, they also learn to master themselves.

My patients are people who are open to new ways of interpreting their struggles and motivated to make changes. Their goals for treatment would include: improving their independence, increasing their self-esteem, learning to communicate assertively, and gaining insight into the mental health struggles. They would want to improve their outlook on life and improve their relationship with themselves and the healthy people in their lives.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

My ideal client is one who is hopeful that they can achieve, overcome, or get through their concern. I know that each client is unique in their issues, needs, and goals and I don't judge those areas. Instead, I respect the client's focus and seek to understand what those are. Ideally, the client has goals that are not only in the here and now, but can be sustaining and are realistic. In addition, the needs of the client are reasonable and obtainable needs such as improving one's mood because they're sad, alleviating symptoms of anxiety that's been ongoing for weeks, or having a better relationship with a family member.

Hello! My name is Allie, and I am a professional counselor. I decided to become a counselor because I enjoy being a support system. I have worked in partial care transitional housing facilities and have an extensive background in providing outpatient counseling services. I use a trauma-informed, holistic, and strengths-based approach with all my clients. I also commonly use CBT, MI, expressive therapy, and solution-focused strategies in sessions. Most recently, I was trained in TF-CBT by the CARES institute for adolescent survivors of abuse.

As a licensed psychotherapist, I address a variety of issues and challenges that impact individuals including children, adolescents, adults. I also do extensive work with couples, families and business professionals. I have demonstrated successful results working with those individuals who struggle with anger management, anxiety, ADHD, Aspergers, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, depression, dysthymia, schizophrenia, gambling addiction, sex addiction and substance abuse. I also have significant experience with career counseling for business professionals.

My ideal client is someone who is able to utilize skills and insight gained in therapy to improve coping and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, etc. The client would be dealing with difficulty managing emotions, coping with stressful or difficult life events such as career challenges, trauma, relationship difficulties, communication challenges, loss, and illness. They would be looking for guidance and be open to learning about symptoms. Their ultimate goal would be to learn to manage emotions and to be able to adapt to new or changing circumstances in life.

We all have a general knowledge that our experiences shape who we are but to truly understand how far reaching that impact is can be life changing for some. Through my experience as a licensed clinician, I have learned how to effectively diagnose and treat the impact of trauma on a person's life. This can greatly reduce or in some cases eliminate maladjustments and significantly improve the quality of living for clients.

My ideal client is an individual who seeks to be genuine, open minded, and has a growth mindset. This individual wants to gain insight into their struggles and symptoms with the intention or forging a new path of awareness and action. This individual is open to learning to manage challenges, grow as a person, and strive towards his/her or their endeavors.

My approach begins with the belief that individuals are resilient and may benefit from utilizing their own strengths to increase their resilience. Individuals often ask, “How do I build on my personal strengths?” My philosophy is that it is about identifying several factors; What you are passionate about? What motivates you? What interests allow you to be excited about today and look forward to tomorrow? Identification of these variables assist in attaining lifestyle balance, developing healthy coping skills, recognizing your priorities and problem solving.

The ideal client would be someone ready to work on what isn’t working in their lives. This client would be able to meet with me consistently in order to establish a therapeutic bond as well as a plan for therapy. Their needs could range but the goal would always be to keep trying regardless of how difficult it may be. Self-reliance and reassurance are ideal outcomes as well.

I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.

We all face challenges. The hardest part is getting started. Know that you are worth it and hope can be found, even on the darkest days. If you are willing to seek help to initiate change and want to grow as an individual you are already well on your way to a better tomorrow. My main goal is to support and strengthen those who suffer from depression, anxiety, and a variety of other issues. I believe change happens when you are feeling empowered. I can help you find strength and hope, while working towards achieving personal goals. We will work together to get you through your current struggles and overcome barriers and stressors.

My ideal client would be willing to work with me systemically, meaning someone willing to look beyond themselves and think, “Why is this happening?” instead of just thinking they are the problem. For example, if someone is coming in to work on depression and anxiety, my ideal client would be willing to explore the underlying issues contributing to the depression and anxiety instead of someone who is only looking for coping skills and such.