Gottman Method Therapists in Red Bank, NJ

I have found that my clients gain the deepest rewards when we work through difficult and dynamic issues. I work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. We all grow and evolve through our life. There are times we struggle through a transition and our time together will incorporate your existing strengths with therapy-enhanced skills that we create together. I have developed strong relationships with psychiatrists, attorneys, schools, and court representatives. I can help you through this...let's get to work!

I view each client as an individual who deserves respect, empathy, and support. Therapy should be place where you feel seen and heard in a genuine way. Perhaps you have issues that are overwhelming. I have discovered it is never to late to change, to live a more positive and happy life. Together we can develop a plan and work through your stressful situations to recovery and healing. When life gets hard, we need a place where we can talk about difficult topics. I am here to guide you to work through these difficult topics.

Accepting new clients! Are you feeling hopeless and even considering divorce? Are you drained from fighting with your partner? It is likely a different topic each time, but the pattern of the arguments feels the same. They leave you feeling unheard, misunderstood, and maybe rejected and hurt. Or, perhaps, you’re in a relationship others envy because on the outside, you appear to get along so well. But behind closed doors, there is no connection, fun or intimacy. Work, kids, or other stressors drain your time and energy, and you do little more with your partner than fall asleep next to them exhausted at the end of the day.

We are often in a state of change where we must recalibrate and adapt to new situations and make decisions. Maybe you are feeling unsure or anxious or overwhelmed. I can help you to navigate some of that anxiety and encourage you to find your strength, feel more grounded and confident in yourself and your choices. I have experience working with adults and couples who are experiencing adjustments and transitions that have brought up new or old anxieties, feelings of depression, low self-esteem, and family and relationship stressors.

Being a parent is hard. Feeling all your feelings and carrying everyone else's while keeping all the family/work obligation balls in the air can leave you overwhelmed and under-appreciated. Are you struggling with your relationships at home or work or even with yourself? You're in the right place. Using a trauma-sensitive, mind-body approach, you and I will uncover the inner strengths that will help to heal wounds and move into a life with more peace and calm. Tell your story truly. I will listen and turn what I hear into the best therapy practices for you. Every human experience is unique. Your therapy should be too.

Life presents us with many challenges and sometimes we need help to navigate our way through them. I believe that true courage lies in our ability to ask for help. I also believe in the power of connection. We all need and thrive in healthy and fulfilling relationships. My therapeutic goal is to create the safe environment necessary for my clients to face the challenges that threaten their relationships, well-being and quality of life.

Therapy, for many people, serves to “fix” a problem. But what if that “problem” is merely a misunderstanding of communication with ourselves, our partners, or our families? My goal as your therapist is to guide you in seeing how feeling heard and understood can help you rebuild those connections that feel lost within your life, whether that be with yourself or with others. Being able to understand yourself more clearly enables you to be able to articulate your thoughts and emotions better to those around you to feel more appreciated and seen.

I am committed to providing a safe and hope-filled space for my clients to explore their experiences and move towards healing and transformation. I provide compassionate care in a non-judgmental environment and consider myself open minded and informed. Being a yoga instructor, I bring a rich understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection to my practice. I have experience with individuals, families & couples facing a variety of issues. Issues include women's issues, struggles with self-esteem, confidence, empowerment, substance abuse, codependency, anxiety, stress, depression, grief & loss, sexual abuse, and sexual identity.

My practice specializes in helping children, teens, adults, couples, and families to grow mentally and emotionally through increasing insight, resilience, and general wellbeing. Typically, I work with people who are looking for 1. personal growth: people who are looking to grow personally, maximize on their potential, and improve themselves and their relationships. 2. challenges & transitions: people going through transitions or challenges in their life. These challenges could include but are not limited to substance abuse/addictions, family problems, behavioral problems, anger management, trauma, loss and grief, infertility, sexual problems, divorce, job stress, etc.

I obtained my Master's in Social Work from Kean University and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. My practice is located in the heart of Red Bank, NJ in a comfortable and relaxed setting. I have worked in numerous settings with children, adolescents, and adults who are attempting to cope with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. I work with those facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, adoption, and relationship conflict. While I use a variety of different therapeutic approaches I believe a safe and empathic environment to discuss issues impacting your life will help lead to the results you desire.

I graduated from Cairn University with my Masters Degree in Christian Counseling. In the past fifteen years I have worked with a diverse group of clients using a cognitive-behavioral based approach. I specialize in areas of depression, abuse, grief recovery, family dysfunction, the effects of divorce in adulthood and childhood, alcoholism, spiritual formation, and trauma. I currently provide therapy in the Middletown office. Evening and weekend appointments are available for your convenience.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques that fit your needs, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Often people struggle with anxiety, depression, unresolved issues, relationship problems, trauma, anger outbursts, addiction, and overwhelming stress. Others come to process their grief from losses through death, divorce, job loss, estrangement. COVID-19 has intensified and spawned depression, trauma, anxiety, and existential angst. Most clients come for relief and release from the issues that have them stuck. They want insight, understanding, and coping skills that work.

How are you feeling? Whether from the pandemic, a difficult work situation, a relationship issue, struggles with life changes, or caught in the cycle of addiction, the anxiety and depression that result can leave us feeling overwhelmed or just, plain spent. Sometimes we have no idea what is happening, but certain things just seem to trigger panic or reactions we do not fully understand. Old and familiar ways of getting though these challenges no longer work. Something must change, but what and how?

You may feel lost, I can help you be found. Your problems do not have to define you or your relationship. They can provide a path for insight, growth, and transformation. Together in this journey of self reflection, I can help you to recognize that you have the power to become your own healer and leader. I can teach you the skills to move past this difficult time, to listen and to be your support while you figure things out. If you've ever felt like you’re not enough, ashamed of your decisions, or confused about what to do next, I am here for you.

I work with clients who are feeling stuck, isolated, and/or experience anxiety, depression, co-occurring diagnoses, and/or trauma. Clients who are looking to improve their relationship with themselves and others. As well as seeking to support to improve their coping skills and self-care, especially while facing significant life changes.

I entered this journey into Mental Health Counseling out of a strong desire to serve others after a long career on Wall Street. My ideal clients are couples who have arrived at an impasse in their relationship and individuals struggling with addiction. Whatever the issue, I work with my clients to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and solutions that make sense. I believe in building a relationship rooted in trust and empathy and working with my clients to develop a treatment plan aligned with their needs.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four 75 Minute Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.