Therapists for Adults in Riverside, NJ
I'm a mental health therapist and transformational life coach with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through emotional and relational challenges. My work is rooted in compassion, cultural awareness, and a profound understanding of complex family dynamics. I specialize in helping clients heal from narcissistic abuse, family scapegoating abuse (Black sheep), parental alienation, and relational conflict. Together, we’ll work to find out how past experiences shape current emotional patterns and build a path toward clarity, confidence, and more authentic relationships.
I'm a mental health therapist and transformational life coach with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through emotional and relational challenges. My work is rooted in compassion, cultural awareness, and a profound understanding of complex family dynamics. I specialize in helping clients heal from narcissistic abuse, family scapegoating abuse (Black sheep), parental alienation, and relational conflict. Together, we’ll work to find out how past experiences shape current emotional patterns and build a path toward clarity, confidence, and more authentic relationships.
I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, families, and older adults who are facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, life transitions, or simply feeling that something needs to change.
With 31+ years as an LCSW, I offer a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach. I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and other approaches to create therapy tailored to you. I’ll listen, offer honest feedback, gently challenge you, and help you build practical tools for change.
I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, families, and older adults who are facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, life transitions, or simply feeling that something needs to change.
With 31+ years as an LCSW, I offer a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach. I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and other approaches to create therapy tailored to you. I’ll listen, offer honest feedback, gently challenge you, and help you build practical tools for change.
I offer compassionate, collaborative care for those facing mental health and substance use challenges. My focus is building trust, creating a safe space, and helping you develop coping skills, insight, and lasting change. Whether you are seeking support for the first time or continuing your journey, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy, respect, and a commitment to your growth.
I offer compassionate, collaborative care for those facing mental health and substance use challenges. My focus is building trust, creating a safe space, and helping you develop coping skills, insight, and lasting change. Whether you are seeking support for the first time or continuing your journey, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy, respect, and a commitment to your growth.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, or big life changes.
With 15 years of experience in clinical and crisis settings, I bring calm, compassion, and real-world perspective to each session. Our work will be collaborative and tailored to your goals. You can expect a welcoming first conversation, thoughtful questions, and practical next steps that meet you where you are.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, or big life changes.
With 15 years of experience in clinical and crisis settings, I bring calm, compassion, and real-world perspective to each session. Our work will be collaborative and tailored to your goals. You can expect a welcoming first conversation, thoughtful questions, and practical next steps that meet you where you are.
Common concerns I help with are EMDR trauma-focused therapy for childhood and adult trauma exposures for single event or chronic trauma, anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, numbness, and dissociation.
I work with individuals, couples, families, teens, and children who are struggling with the impact of trauma — whether from childhood experiences, relationship wounds, or recent life events. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand: conflict in relationships, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, distrust, shutdown, or difficulty feeling safe and connected. Together, we work to understand what happened and, more importantly, how to help your nervous system and relationships heal. My clinical background includes work in emergency services and multidisciplinary teams supporting survivors of violent crimes.
Common concerns I help with are EMDR trauma-focused therapy for childhood and adult trauma exposures for single event or chronic trauma, anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, numbness, and dissociation.
I work with individuals, couples, families, teens, and children who are struggling with the impact of trauma — whether from childhood experiences, relationship wounds, or recent life events. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand: conflict in relationships, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, distrust, shutdown, or difficulty feeling safe and connected. Together, we work to understand what happened and, more importantly, how to help your nervous system and relationships heal. My clinical background includes work in emergency services and multidisciplinary teams supporting survivors of violent crimes.
I work with pregnant and postpartum women, children, teenagers, and adults struggling with a wide variety of issues.
My therapeutic approach incorporates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. My approach is unique to each person and their struggles, and always includes goal setting, effective coping skills, and empathy.
I work with pregnant and postpartum women, children, teenagers, and adults struggling with a wide variety of issues.
My therapeutic approach incorporates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. My approach is unique to each person and their struggles, and always includes goal setting, effective coping skills, and empathy.
Our therapists are specifically trained to meet the unique needs of children and adults.
When children are having emotional difficulties, they often struggle to express themselves verbally. Play Therapy is an evidence based modality that inspires children to express themselves through play, the language of children. Our Play Therapists and play room help children feel safe and supported so that they can process their issues and feel better.
Our therapists are specifically trained to meet the unique needs of children and adults.
When children are having emotional difficulties, they often struggle to express themselves verbally. Play Therapy is an evidence based modality that inspires children to express themselves through play, the language of children. Our Play Therapists and play room help children feel safe and supported so that they can process their issues and feel better.
I work with adults, couples, teens and children (10+) who are navigating trauma, anxiety, deep core wounds, relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity-related stressors.
I am a trauma-informed therapist and counselor educator specializing in complex trauma, perinatal mental health, identity development, relational trauma and attachment wounds, and culturally responsive care for diverse and BIPOC communities. I am an EMDR-trained clinician and integrate somatic therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS) – informed parts work, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic approaches to support healing across the lifespan. I cultivate a strong therapeutic relationship and a healthy, safe space for you to share your story, fears and goals. I lead with acceptance, honesty, genuineness, and humor.
I work with adults, couples, teens and children (10+) who are navigating trauma, anxiety, deep core wounds, relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity-related stressors.
I am a trauma-informed therapist and counselor educator specializing in complex trauma, perinatal mental health, identity development, relational trauma and attachment wounds, and culturally responsive care for diverse and BIPOC communities. I am an EMDR-trained clinician and integrate somatic therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS) – informed parts work, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic approaches to support healing across the lifespan. I cultivate a strong therapeutic relationship and a healthy, safe space for you to share your story, fears and goals. I lead with acceptance, honesty, genuineness, and humor.
I have over ten years of experience working with adolescents and adults in a therapy setting.
Feeling overwhelmed, tired, and burnt out? As a trauma-informed, EMDR-trained, and perinatal mental health–certified clinician, I support women through all stages of their fertility and motherhood journey. In addition, I also specialize in working with women experiencing effects of past trauma, current anxieties and feelings of overwhelm. I’m here to offer support, guidance, and practical skills to help you navigate this experience with greater confidence and compassion.
I have over ten years of experience working with adolescents and adults in a therapy setting.
Feeling overwhelmed, tired, and burnt out? As a trauma-informed, EMDR-trained, and perinatal mental health–certified clinician, I support women through all stages of their fertility and motherhood journey. In addition, I also specialize in working with women experiencing effects of past trauma, current anxieties and feelings of overwhelm. I’m here to offer support, guidance, and practical skills to help you navigate this experience with greater confidence and compassion.
I’m Laura Lekocevic, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping children and adults navigate difficult moments in their lives.
My clinical focus is Trauma and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work well with clients who have experienced stressful, painful, frightening, or distressing events that are difficult to cope with and impact their daily lives. I intend to work along with you so that you can regain control of your life, understand how trauma has impacted you.
I’m Laura Lekocevic, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping children and adults navigate difficult moments in their lives.
My clinical focus is Trauma and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work well with clients who have experienced stressful, painful, frightening, or distressing events that are difficult to cope with and impact their daily lives. I intend to work along with you so that you can regain control of your life, understand how trauma has impacted you.
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I offer telehealth psychotherapy services to adults.
Hi, and welcome to my telehealth practice! My ideal client is someone who is motivated to make changes they feel are necessary to improve their quality of life. My approach includes a strengths-based perspective, exploring the past to inform present with CBT-informed practice. I see each person as whole just as they are, and as a partner with me in the therapy process. You can expect to be treated with respect, compassion and empathy, and without judgement or criticism. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2006.
I offer telehealth psychotherapy services to adults.
Hi, and welcome to my telehealth practice! My ideal client is someone who is motivated to make changes they feel are necessary to improve their quality of life. My approach includes a strengths-based perspective, exploring the past to inform present with CBT-informed practice. I see each person as whole just as they are, and as a partner with me in the therapy process. You can expect to be treated with respect, compassion and empathy, and without judgement or criticism. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2006.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Currently, I work with children, adolescents, and adults, addressing diverse mental health needs.
I have extensive experience working with clients who have experienced trauma(s). I am trained in CBT, TF-CBT, ARC Grow, Perinatal Mental Health, PCIT, Child and Parent Psychotherapy and infant and early childhood mental health. I utilize the many interventions and trainings I value to develop and utilize an individualized approach for each client I meet.
Currently, I work with children, adolescents, and adults, addressing diverse mental health needs.
I have extensive experience working with clients who have experienced trauma(s). I am trained in CBT, TF-CBT, ARC Grow, Perinatal Mental Health, PCIT, Child and Parent Psychotherapy and infant and early childhood mental health. I utilize the many interventions and trainings I value to develop and utilize an individualized approach for each client I meet.
My life purpose is to help individuals, couples and families overcome the challenges they face in life. I strive to assist with empowering clients to effectively manage anxiety, depression, bi-polar, post-traumatic stress and, attention deficit disorders. I possess the ability to teach skills building in the areas of anger management, communication, conflict resolution, stress management as well as referrals from employee assistance programs (EAP). My focus is to provide an environment that is non-judgmental, trusting and safe for all those who share life’s journey with me in this counseling experience.
My life purpose is to help individuals, couples and families overcome the challenges they face in life. I strive to assist with empowering clients to effectively manage anxiety, depression, bi-polar, post-traumatic stress and, attention deficit disorders. I possess the ability to teach skills building in the areas of anger management, communication, conflict resolution, stress management as well as referrals from employee assistance programs (EAP). My focus is to provide an environment that is non-judgmental, trusting and safe for all those who share life’s journey with me in this counseling experience.
You're feeling stuck, anxious, or emotionally drained... like you're carrying the weight of everything but still falling behind. Maybe you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, the emotional toll of IVF, or the identity shifts that come with motherhood and new parenthood. You might be in therapy already and craving something deeper, or on a waitlist and needing support now. You're ready to stop managing and start actually shifting what's beneath the surface. Whatever brought you here, you're in the right place.
You're feeling stuck, anxious, or emotionally drained... like you're carrying the weight of everything but still falling behind. Maybe you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, the emotional toll of IVF, or the identity shifts that come with motherhood and new parenthood. You might be in therapy already and craving something deeper, or on a waitlist and needing support now. You're ready to stop managing and start actually shifting what's beneath the surface. Whatever brought you here, you're in the right place.
I have over seven years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in school and outpatient settings providing individual and group therapy in addition to psychoeducational and social skills education.
My goal is to collaborate with clients to problem solve and find perspective in order to gain insight as well as develop concrete strategies that will help reduce disruptive and maladaptive behaviors.
I have over seven years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in school and outpatient settings providing individual and group therapy in addition to psychoeducational and social skills education.
My goal is to collaborate with clients to problem solve and find perspective in order to gain insight as well as develop concrete strategies that will help reduce disruptive and maladaptive behaviors.
I work with teens 15+ and adults with anxiety, depression, complex trauma and chronic illness.
Accepting New Clients! Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy for years, reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, like another task on your to do list. You might be thinking that no one will understand, or that it’s too difficult to tell your story all over again. Whatever your situation is, I would be honored to support you through your wellness journey. I recognize the value of creating a client-therapist relationship that is rooted in safety and trust, and I am focused on centering treatment around your personal needs, values and beliefs.
I work with teens 15+ and adults with anxiety, depression, complex trauma and chronic illness.
Accepting New Clients! Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy for years, reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, like another task on your to do list. You might be thinking that no one will understand, or that it’s too difficult to tell your story all over again. Whatever your situation is, I would be honored to support you through your wellness journey. I recognize the value of creating a client-therapist relationship that is rooted in safety and trust, and I am focused on centering treatment around your personal needs, values and beliefs.
Apoyo en tu idioma. You deserve to be heard in the language of your heart.
Life can feel out of balance when past weight lingers or confidence begins to erode. Whether you are navigating the heavy aftermath of trauma, struggling with anxiety that won’t quit, or seeking a safe space to process domestic challenges, you don't have to navigate it alone. I provide a calm, respectful, and culturally nuanced space where your story is honored, not defended.
Apoyo en tu idioma. You deserve to be heard in the language of your heart.
Life can feel out of balance when past weight lingers or confidence begins to erode. Whether you are navigating the heavy aftermath of trauma, struggling with anxiety that won’t quit, or seeking a safe space to process domestic challenges, you don't have to navigate it alone. I provide a calm, respectful, and culturally nuanced space where your story is honored, not defended.
Balance Mental Wellness Center was founded on the belief that healing occurs when mind and body are connected and can exist in peace with one another. At Balance Mental Wellness, we believe that your life experiences shape who you are and how you interact with the world. Our dedicated clinicians will take the time to get to know the real you to help explore where you may be hitting roadblocks to your happiness. We understand how difficult it is to take that first step in your mental wellness journey, so we aim to provide a safe comfortable space where you feel at ease. We are honored that you have chosen Balance as your safe space.
Balance Mental Wellness Center was founded on the belief that healing occurs when mind and body are connected and can exist in peace with one another. At Balance Mental Wellness, we believe that your life experiences shape who you are and how you interact with the world. Our dedicated clinicians will take the time to get to know the real you to help explore where you may be hitting roadblocks to your happiness. We understand how difficult it is to take that first step in your mental wellness journey, so we aim to provide a safe comfortable space where you feel at ease. We are honored that you have chosen Balance as your safe space.
Timely assistance shouldn't be a luxury. We regularly offer immediate availability so you can start your journey within 24 to 48 hours. Julee Wickliffe, DSW, LCSW, brings 25 years of social work experience across private practice, hospital units, correctional facilities, and substance use treatment. She specializes in helping clients facing relationship struggles, including divorce, codependency, and narcissistic abuse. Using a strengths-based, empathetic approach, Dr. Wickliffe empowers clients to recognize their inner strengths and overcome obstacles to create meaningful change.
Timely assistance shouldn't be a luxury. We regularly offer immediate availability so you can start your journey within 24 to 48 hours. Julee Wickliffe, DSW, LCSW, brings 25 years of social work experience across private practice, hospital units, correctional facilities, and substance use treatment. She specializes in helping clients facing relationship struggles, including divorce, codependency, and narcissistic abuse. Using a strengths-based, empathetic approach, Dr. Wickliffe empowers clients to recognize their inner strengths and overcome obstacles to create meaningful change.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.