Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Ramsey, NJ

Welcome to Wellness Solutions Counseling Services! If you are searching for a personalized plan for achieving restoration and wellness we are here to help. We are a private practice of licensed psychotherapists dedicated to providing exceptional client care. We use innovative and proven clinical techniques to assist young adults, adults, and couples create positive, healthy change. If you are seeking IN-PERSON therapy our Ramsey office provides privacy and comfort in a tranquil park-like setting. We also offer teletherapy throughout New Jersey using secure HIPAA compliant platforms.

I offer individual, couples and family counseling. Do you want a breakthrough in your life? Are you tired of living in the same pattern and desire healing and restoration? If you are reading this than you have made the choice for change and through therapy, I can help you get there. When you surrender yourself in therapy, you will see a transformation that leads to hope and reaching your goals. I am trained and experienced to lead you through this journey toward healing and wholeness. If you are facing anxiety, depression or have past or present wounds from sexual abuse, it is never hopeless. Therapy works, this is your time.

Throughout life we must develop a relationship with ourselves. During difficult times, we find that relationship can be negative and draining due to our experiences or thought processes. My aim as a therapist is to build a positive and uplifting sense of self with room for growth and changes over time. It is my goal to help clients feel comfortable, happy, and safe in their relationships with themselves. Oftentimes, this involves resolving issues of past and present by creating a harmony among mind, body, and spirit.

Summit Psychotherapy and Wellness Center LLC houses a unique combination of specialists supporting a holistic level of care through group and individual counseling sessions. We are comprised of two Licensed Doctoral Level professionals, a Registered Nurse, and a behaviorist. We look beyond the medical model and focus on positive psychological factors and strength based perspectives to assist in managing outcomes related to emotional, transitional, and cognitive developments. Our CEO, Dr. Shaun DeMauro Psy.D, will screen participants and will consult with our multidisciplinary team to ensure care is within our scope of practice.

Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma , abuse, and neglect.

Imagine your life as a bookshelf: It may feel like the “ TRAUMA ” book is the only one on your shelf. It’s big and heavy and it hurts to think about opening it. In our work together you will learn how to build a library full of rich life experiences around what you’ve already survived. You won’t have to numb the pain. You won’t have to minimize what you feel to make others comfortable. You will get to process your traumas and feel present for the first time in a long time, or maybe in your life.

***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Working from a strength based perspective with over 20 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults I look forward to partnering with you to achieve your goals. Whether providing Psychotherapy or Reunification Therapy, an eclectic approach to counseling includes understanding that each situation is unique and requires an individualized course toward a positive outcome.

Calling to make your first appointment to enter therapy takes a great deal of courage. I believe in creating a safe place for you to express yourself and to explore what brings you into therapy. I work collaboratively with my clients. We will both take an active role in the process of helping you to explore present and past dynamics and experiences in your life. In my practice I draw from a wide range of theoretical approaches and techniques studied and used throughout my years as a therapist.

I value working with clients from different age groups, gender, and cultural backgrounds. I am highly skilled in individual therapy. I possess extensive experience working with clients who have experienced severe trauma , abuse, and substance abuse dependence. In addition, I have had great success working with clients who are diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD , and personality disorders. I find an integrative treatment approach works best. I like to explore how past experiences affect the clients' present lives. The goal is for clients to experience growth and more satisfying lives.

I have extensive experience working with adolescents, families, couples, athletes, and LGBTQ identified people and their families in multiple spaces including school settings, alternative school environments, professional spaces, and private practice. My focus is working with parents, couples, families, adolescents, and children who present with a range of concerns including grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma , gender identity, emotional dysregulation, postpartum, infertility, and athletic performance.

Therapy can be intimidating and scary. Therapy can also be an amazing adventure full of wonderful insight and inspirational growth. The magic of therapy lies within you. I would like to help you on this journey to balance in your life. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly a decade of experience I provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults ages 10 and up. I have experience with anxiety, depression, trauma , grief, ADHD, ODD, and anger management. I am certified in telemedicine counseling, anxiety treatment, and dialectical behavior therapy.

Alcohol and Drug Addiction can be isolating, but you can find the strength and support you need in recovery. At Mountainside, I help clients in outpatient treatment to practice sober skills and reach their goals through individual and group sessions. In my clinical sessions, I like to incorporate a trauma -informed approach with art therapy, mindfulness, and somatic therapies to strengthen the mind-body connection and encourage total healing.

There is never a wrong, time, reason, or explanation to come see a therapist. I am ready to hear your stories of resilience and support you on this journey of self-exploration and growth! I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families in various mental health settings and various age groups. My specialties include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, career stress, trauma , and body image concerns.

Kristine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults with an approach which encompasses a strong belief in ethics, is strength based, solution focused and incorporates the knowledge and use of current evidenced based treatment models, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Empowerment, trust, and respect are essential qualities of the therapeutic alliance. There can be initial feelings of fear, shame, and personal judgment experienced when making the decision to begin therapy. By providing a safe, compassionate, and warm environment, I believe I meet my clients in a space of empathy which fosters meaningful change they wish to implement in their lives. Through the process of therapy, I strive to help individuals navigate distressing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that interfere with happiness and fulfillment.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I have worked with people to find coping skills, ways to decrease depression and anxiety, couples counseling and family counseling. I am also an approved clinical supervisor (ACS) for those who may need supervision to achieve their LPC.

I chose the field of social work because of my desire to help people find happiness in their lives and love within their relationships. I have worked with individuals, couples, and groups to explore and address their depression, anxiety, ptsd , relationship problems, and stress around life transitions. I know finding a therapist and showing up to a session can feel overwhelming. I would like to offer you an opportunity to engage in a supportive conversation that can cultivate desired change.

Are you feeling that life is more difficult than it should be? Do you think you might be suffering from anxiety or depression? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I understand these feelings can be very painful, scary, and all-consuming. That is why I use a collaborative, non-judgmental approach during the course of therapy. My work begins with listening to my clients with compassion. Once that connection is made with a therapist, I believe the client is on the road to having a brighter future. I look forward to speaking with you, and answering your questions.