Men's Issues Therapists in Princeton, NJ

At some point in life we all encounter a challenge, struggle or obstacle that may cause us to stumble or fall short of our dreams or expectations. We have a difficult time discerning the next step we should take and are confused by the many different opinions and influences of others. It is in these times that help from a professional counselor may be in order to aid in getting back or getting to the life we deserve. My name is Roshanda Neal and I am passionate about helping you to become victorious as you strive towards living your best life.

I help adult gay men live without fear, pain, confusion, and self-destructive behaviors. Their symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, and self-loathing get in the way of the life they want to live. They worry I will judge them for how they are living their lives. However, they want to overcome their inner limitations, use of drugs, porn, "dating" apps, overachieving, and live a life with deeper connections, real freedom, and dignity.

My practice focuses on helping adolescents and adults who are struggling to overcome anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I have particular expertise in working with men of all ages. I also focus on couples that are struggling to resolve differences and achieve greater harmony and intimacy. Often, differing parenting styles contribute to disconnects within a couple, particularly when parenting children with emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges and differences. I work with such couples to create a more unified parenting structure and to strike the important balance of familial obligation and self-care.

After some thorough reconsideration of the current socio-cultural landscape, I have decided to focus my efforts on those disillusioned, displaced, and depressed young adults who struggle with three attributes that are necessary (if not imperative) to live a fulfilling life: Self-reliance, Self-sufficiency, and Self-governance. I believe that the facilitation of these realistic, accountable, and disciplined attributes will only create a much more valuable and enlightening existence.

You want emotional intimacy but disappointment and blame distance you. You withdraw or act out sexually to avoid pain? Do romantic obsessions or resentment towards your partner/spouse fuel your inability to connect and feel loved? I reach out from my decades of experience with individuals and couples who are intimacy avoidant and I help resolve your past and present blocks to intimacy by facilitating the examination and change of life-long patterns in my safe office space. My willingness to listen, to observe, to enter your world with a structured understanding is my therapeutic strength that has transferred to online sessions.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey practicing since 2007. Taking care of your mental health is essential to your overall health and well-being. It takes courage to ask for help when you need it, and seeking therapy is a sign of strength. My role as a therapist is to guide you in this journey and offer tools that will help you become your own therapist. I only see a limited number of individuals for therapy in order to give each person the attention and flexibility they deserve.

Virtual Therapy is simple in my office! Gain clarity in your life, define goals and develop a game plan to start smashing roadblocks and making real progress toward your ideal lifestyle and emotional wellbeing.

As a therapist, I have a deep passion for connecting with others and understanding the complexities of the human spirit. My own life experiences, both positive and negative, have greatly influenced my practice and drive me to be authentic and genuine in all aspects of my work. I am a graduate of Monmouth University, where I was drawn to their focus on clinical practice and human rights. I understand the vulnerability and difficulty of navigating emotions that may not align with societal norms, and believe that every individual is special, unique, and valid.

Some days, getting out of bed can feel like an impossible task. You may have thoughts about what the day will bring and feel dread. When you do get out of bed, perhaps, you begin a count down to the weekend or even to the end of the day. It’s getting harder to find motivation to fulfill your duties at work and home. You put a pause on personal goals. You may feel disconnected or find yourself snapping at others over little things. Frequent thoughts like: “I can’t seem to figure out what is wrong. I need to pull it together. Why can’t things be different?”- may live in your head rent free! This is unpleasant and certainly isn't you.

Life is not always as we expect or even plan it. Often times, we find ourselves struggling with the ever-changing world around us. You don't have to walk through these tough times by yourself feeling alone. Reach out, allow someone who is experienced in working through some of the toughest challenges you might be facing to walk beside you and give you the space to talk out and process those challenges. Let's create a space for you to open up and share without fear of judgement or shame!

As a black male therapist, I understand there are not a lot of black male therapists which can be a deterring factor in participating in therapy. “I finally found a black male therapist” is one of the most common things I hear when speaking to parents and black men seeking therapy services. I want to help serve the black community by providing services to the black community. You want a therapist that's relatable and can understand your perspective on life as a man and as a black man in society. I'm glad we found each other. Together, we'll identify and address any barriers interfering with you living a more desirable life.

I help individuals achieve levels of happiness, fulfillment and success that were otherwise thought to be unachievable. My passion lies in helping clients radically change their beliefs about themselves, others and the world to achieve their goals. I believe the keys to success are establishing a trusting, collaborative relationship, and providing honest, direct feedback in an empathetic and non judgmental way. I believe each of my clients has all of the tools and resources within themselves to achieve whatever dreams they have and to reignite passion in their lives. It's my privilege to help see you through this process.

Crisis have a way of revealing long running problems and often, our complacency about them. Most of us have an ability to tolerate and live with uncomfortable situations as long as we have a chance to escape or blow off steam sometimes. The pandemic took away those options and we are asked to consider what is essential to our life, on a deeply personal level, in relationships, in society at large, and globally. My goal is to help you explore this current opportunity we are presented with and to find a path forward.

Traumatic experiences exact a heavy toll, and not just in the moment. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) can last for weeks, months, even years after the event. I would be honored to walk the path of healing with you, supporting you as you reclaim your vitality and establish a genuine sense of connection with yourself, others, your body, and your soul. While my therapeutic approach is eclectic, Somatic Experiencing is foundational to my work. SE is a body-oriented and naturalistic approach to the resolution and healing of trauma, developed by Dr. Peter Levine.

Calling upon my 20+ year experience as a training and development executive combined with my degree in counseling, I provide a unique perspective and approach to counseling. My specialty is a solution-based, action-oriented model. I counsel individuals, couples & families who are facing significant life transitions, including career/job, relationship/marriage, health/wellness, or specific goal-seeking issues. I partner with my clients to address their impediments to change. By crafting a strategy to achieve personal and professional goals, including identifying the psychological barriers to achieving them, I help turn these goals into reality.

After 25 years, I still get excited about working with individuals, couples or families to identify and collaborate on reaching creative solutions that fit the person and his own internal values and goals. I draw from training and experience in cognitive behavior therapy, meditation, and the utilization of a host of resources that empower and bring real behavioral and emotional results in creating a higher quality of life and relationships.

Our mission is to create an environment that fosters growth, development and the psychological well-being of our clients. We accomplish this by providing confidential and supportive direct clinical services, education and outreach programs while upholding moral and ethical principles. We honor and respect the uniqueness of each client we meet. We understand that individual identity, family values, religious beliefs and even political beliefs deserve to be treated with the utmost respect. We believe that everyone is undergoing a human experience and the integrity of the therapeutic relationship is paramount.

As a psychologist, I appreciate the opportunity to witness peoples’ capacity for not only surviving, but also thriving in today’s complicated world. My experience over the past decade has brought me to understand the many ways a therapist’s role is akin to that of a gardener tending to a lotus. Just as the young lotus needs tender care and stillness, I provide a safe, nurturing and collaborative environment. Respecting the lotus’s need for sunlight, I approach therapy with warmth, openness and humor. As a Confucian scholar once said, “I love the lotus because while growing from mud, it is unstained.”