Christian Therapists in Rockaway, NJ
Tracey Telehealth Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DRCC, CCS
Verified Verified
Rockaway, NJ 07866
My passion in counseling is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I consider it a privilege to be able to walk with someone through their fears and hurts, and help them to experience healing and restoration. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified clinical supervisor. Much of my work involves working with a diverse population in a state psychiatric hospital setting I currently provide academic instruction for graduate students at both Rutgers University School of Social Work and Aurora University.
My passion in counseling is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I consider it a privilege to be able to walk with someone through their fears and hurts, and help them to experience healing and restoration. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified clinical supervisor. Much of my work involves working with a diverse population in a state psychiatric hospital setting I currently provide academic instruction for graduate students at both Rutgers University School of Social Work and Aurora University.
Racquel Rivero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rockaway, NJ 07866
I specialize in working with children (ages 3+), adolescents, teens, and adults. My focus is on helping individuals build upon their strengths and gain insight into the areas of their lives that they desire to change. I believe that the therapeutic relationship and providing a safe environment are the building blocks that help me guide others in their personal growth and goal attainment. I strive to provide a caring, motivating, and supportive environment where clients can feel safe to explore any issues they bring to counseling.
I specialize in working with children (ages 3+), adolescents, teens, and adults. My focus is on helping individuals build upon their strengths and gain insight into the areas of their lives that they desire to change. I believe that the therapeutic relationship and providing a safe environment are the building blocks that help me guide others in their personal growth and goal attainment. I strive to provide a caring, motivating, and supportive environment where clients can feel safe to explore any issues they bring to counseling.
Carmelo a Colon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockaway, NJ 07866
I am a seasoned mental health clinician with nearly 40 years of clinical experience, and specific treatment interests in the areas of mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, grief and loss, substance abuse and sexual disorders. I am fluent in Spanish and will do everything in my power to help you maximize your full life potential.
I am a seasoned mental health clinician with nearly 40 years of clinical experience, and specific treatment interests in the areas of mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, grief and loss, substance abuse and sexual disorders. I am fluent in Spanish and will do everything in my power to help you maximize your full life potential.
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Jillian Calotta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montville, NJ 07045 (Online Only)
If requested, I am able to include Christian counseling as a part of treatment to help your mind, body and spirit grow together towards your ideal self.
I am proud of you for seeking help if life has felt hard lately. Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship conflicts, life transitions, or stress? Have you experienced the loss of someone special and the grief has felt like too much? Does the faith play a big role in your life and you wish to incorporate that into your healing journey? Do you work in Law Enforcement? We can work together to unpack these issues that are getting in the way of you feeling like yourself again. You don't have to go through this alone and talking through these things and learning some new strategies will help bring back the peace in your life.
If requested, I am able to include Christian counseling as a part of treatment to help your mind, body and spirit grow together towards your ideal self.
I am proud of you for seeking help if life has felt hard lately. Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship conflicts, life transitions, or stress? Have you experienced the loss of someone special and the grief has felt like too much? Does the faith play a big role in your life and you wish to incorporate that into your healing journey? Do you work in Law Enforcement? We can work together to unpack these issues that are getting in the way of you feeling like yourself again. You don't have to go through this alone and talking through these things and learning some new strategies will help bring back the peace in your life.
Darryl Donlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montville, NJ 07045
I am a Christian counselor and specialize in providing an integrated faith-based model that combines the principles of psychology with a Christian perspective.
So common to think of counseling as the dreaded last resort after all else has failed. You may be surprised but this moment actually brings the best opportunity! All of your hard work up to this point will not be wasted. It will be used to develop the best game plan to accomplish your goals. Our work together will get you back on track, leverage your strengths, and empower you to become the best spouse. parent or leader you always desired to be.
I am a Christian counselor and specialize in providing an integrated faith-based model that combines the principles of psychology with a Christian perspective.
So common to think of counseling as the dreaded last resort after all else has failed. You may be surprised but this moment actually brings the best opportunity! All of your hard work up to this point will not be wasted. It will be used to develop the best game plan to accomplish your goals. Our work together will get you back on track, leverage your strengths, and empower you to become the best spouse. parent or leader you always desired to be.
Tammy Carvalho
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, EMDR, MA, QS
Verified Verified
Dover, NJ 07801 (Online Only)
I am also a Christian Counselor and EMDR Certified.
Hi! My ideal client is one that has prior or current trauma. Those that have been through therapists in the past with still no current relief from their traumatic episodes and still find themselves being triggered by events. I'm here for you! I am certified in EMDR therapy. An effective evidenced based treatment to help you heal and have a better quality of life! This will work especially well with teens and adults online. Come and see me today to get rid of the horrible body sensations, stinking thinking, feelings that still come up with memories that are stored in the body! There is hope!
I am also a Christian Counselor and EMDR Certified.
Hi! My ideal client is one that has prior or current trauma. Those that have been through therapists in the past with still no current relief from their traumatic episodes and still find themselves being triggered by events. I'm here for you! I am certified in EMDR therapy. An effective evidenced based treatment to help you heal and have a better quality of life! This will work especially well with teens and adults online. Come and see me today to get rid of the horrible body sensations, stinking thinking, feelings that still come up with memories that are stored in the body! There is hope!
Parakaleo Counseling & Consulting LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960 (Online Only)
My name is Christian, and welcome to my practice. Parakaleo is a Koine Greek word that means “to call alongside.” It was a way to describe a counselor – one who walks alongside you to encourage, strength, and comfort. In a digital age when everyone is becoming more connected but alone at the same time, it is hard to discern the competing voices inside your mind and heart. I hope to walk alongside you during this season to help you find that voice inside that you need hear, and unlock its resonance – in your challenges, passions, and relationships.
My name is Christian, and welcome to my practice. Parakaleo is a Koine Greek word that means “to call alongside.” It was a way to describe a counselor – one who walks alongside you to encourage, strength, and comfort. In a digital age when everyone is becoming more connected but alone at the same time, it is hard to discern the competing voices inside your mind and heart. I hope to walk alongside you during this season to help you find that voice inside that you need hear, and unlock its resonance – in your challenges, passions, and relationships.
Ann Gharib
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Integrated in my evidence based therapeutic treatment, is my faith-based techniques relying on Christian principles.
Are you struggling with an addiction problem and/or do you feel that you are dependent on a drink or a drug to help you relieve pain or feel happier? Do you feel that your mind doesn’t stop racing and that your mental health is suffering? Have you been struggling with emotional, mental, or spiritual void? It is time to seek professional help, which can guide you through your journey, help you overcome your addiction, develop coping skills, learn to process your feelings and thoughts, & restore or develop meaningful relationships. Remember when you feel that your world is falling apart, that’s when it can indeed fall into place!
Integrated in my evidence based therapeutic treatment, is my faith-based techniques relying on Christian principles.
Are you struggling with an addiction problem and/or do you feel that you are dependent on a drink or a drug to help you relieve pain or feel happier? Do you feel that your mind doesn’t stop racing and that your mental health is suffering? Have you been struggling with emotional, mental, or spiritual void? It is time to seek professional help, which can guide you through your journey, help you overcome your addiction, develop coping skills, learn to process your feelings and thoughts, & restore or develop meaningful relationships. Remember when you feel that your world is falling apart, that’s when it can indeed fall into place!
Geri K. Moss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Life is hard: frustrations and stress are mounting and you're not coping as well as you'd like. Even as a Christian believer, you may be feeling discouraged, confused, stuck. Have you lost pleasure in things you would normally enjoy? Are "what-ifs" feeding your anxieties and doubts? What's getting in the way? Has your family been impacted by addiction? Perhaps there's trauma or loss that needs healing. Maybe you're fatigued by the battles you're fighting with your own or a loved one's health, or even as a military veteran who is now out of uniform.
Life is hard: frustrations and stress are mounting and you're not coping as well as you'd like. Even as a Christian believer, you may be feeling discouraged, confused, stuck. Have you lost pleasure in things you would normally enjoy? Are "what-ifs" feeding your anxieties and doubts? What's getting in the way? Has your family been impacted by addiction? Perhaps there's trauma or loss that needs healing. Maybe you're fatigued by the battles you're fighting with your own or a loved one's health, or even as a military veteran who is now out of uniform.
Ruth A Reyes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
I am also able to utilize a Faith Based Approach as a Christian Counselor to help you process trauma and overcome it understanding your purpose and calling in life.
Maybe you struggle with depression, anxiety, feelings of unhappiness or unfulfillment. Sometimes life’s adversities take the best of us, and leave us lost, feeling numb or trapped in a cycle of self sabotaging behaviors that perpetuate our suffering. Whether it is the sudden rupture of a relationship, abuse, a traumatic loss, a divorce, abandonment, or work related stressors, I view these experiences as opportunities to grow into a better version of the self. I commend you for being brave and contemplating the thought of a better present, leaving past hurt behind, and embracing healing with therapy.
I am also able to utilize a Faith Based Approach as a Christian Counselor to help you process trauma and overcome it understanding your purpose and calling in life.
Maybe you struggle with depression, anxiety, feelings of unhappiness or unfulfillment. Sometimes life’s adversities take the best of us, and leave us lost, feeling numb or trapped in a cycle of self sabotaging behaviors that perpetuate our suffering. Whether it is the sudden rupture of a relationship, abuse, a traumatic loss, a divorce, abandonment, or work related stressors, I view these experiences as opportunities to grow into a better version of the self. I commend you for being brave and contemplating the thought of a better present, leaving past hurt behind, and embracing healing with therapy.
Taunya Marie Tinsley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, DMin, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960 (Online Only)
My specialty areas of practice include: include adolescent and adult development, sports counseling, spiritual and Christian interventions, multicultural issues in counseling, and multicultural training and development.
I provide individual and group counseling services as well as educational programs across the life span. I operate from an existential, humanistic, person-centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one's life, self-actualization, responsibility, and relationships. I view counseling from a tripartite approach where I assist my clients with self-awareness, gaining knowledge, and developing strategies to manage effectively and successfully the various transitions they are experiencing in their lives. I employ my diverse training and integrate a multiplicity of therapeutic interventions that yield optimum results for the individual.
My specialty areas of practice include: include adolescent and adult development, sports counseling, spiritual and Christian interventions, multicultural issues in counseling, and multicultural training and development.
I provide individual and group counseling services as well as educational programs across the life span. I operate from an existential, humanistic, person-centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one's life, self-actualization, responsibility, and relationships. I view counseling from a tripartite approach where I assist my clients with self-awareness, gaining knowledge, and developing strategies to manage effectively and successfully the various transitions they are experiencing in their lives. I employ my diverse training and integrate a multiplicity of therapeutic interventions that yield optimum results for the individual.
Faith and Grace Psychothereapy L.L.C
Licensed Professional Counselor, DHA, MA, LPC,ACS, LCADC, CCTP, GCP,NCC
Verified Verified
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Gabriel has a Doctorate of Healthcare Administration (DHA), is an Approved Clinical Supervisor, and is a Certified Substance Abuse/Mental Health/Christian Counselor with an MA in Mental Health Counseling, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS, CGP, and CCTP.
Dr. Gabriel likes working with co-occurring clients providing counseling, coaching, and advice to these populations using Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, CBT & DBT approaches. Most importantly, Gabriel likes to place his clients/patients first before everything, meet them where they are with patience, empathy, and non-judgment, and with good attending skills gradually walk with them to where they want to be. Gabriel always believes in the BioPsychoSocioSpiritual model, which means if everything else fails in therapy, the is a higher power, agreater ourselves that we turn to, who can bring us all to healing through prayers.
Gabriel has a Doctorate of Healthcare Administration (DHA), is an Approved Clinical Supervisor, and is a Certified Substance Abuse/Mental Health/Christian Counselor with an MA in Mental Health Counseling, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS, CGP, and CCTP.
Dr. Gabriel likes working with co-occurring clients providing counseling, coaching, and advice to these populations using Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, CBT & DBT approaches. Most importantly, Gabriel likes to place his clients/patients first before everything, meet them where they are with patience, empathy, and non-judgment, and with good attending skills gradually walk with them to where they want to be. Gabriel always believes in the BioPsychoSocioSpiritual model, which means if everything else fails in therapy, the is a higher power, agreater ourselves that we turn to, who can bring us all to healing through prayers.
Stephen Deats
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960
I believe that a person's faith is an important resource in their recovery, and I am dedicated to wisely integrating the Christian faith with professional psychological therapies.
It has been my privilege helping people rapidly heal from trauma both past and present incorporating God's guidance with proven psychological techniques-i.e., EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, and Imago Therapy. I like it when I hear someone say that they can never get over some hurt in their life and then be able, with God's help, to get them past it to a place of peace with what happen. In addition I work with ADHD ( adult & adolescent ), addictions, ACOA, couple counseling, marital problems, divorce recovery , anxiety, Depression, unresolved grief issues, interventions, PTSD, DID, panic attacks....
I believe that a person's faith is an important resource in their recovery, and I am dedicated to wisely integrating the Christian faith with professional psychological therapies.
It has been my privilege helping people rapidly heal from trauma both past and present incorporating God's guidance with proven psychological techniques-i.e., EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, and Imago Therapy. I like it when I hear someone say that they can never get over some hurt in their life and then be able, with God's help, to get them past it to a place of peace with what happen. In addition I work with ADHD ( adult & adolescent ), addictions, ACOA, couple counseling, marital problems, divorce recovery , anxiety, Depression, unresolved grief issues, interventions, PTSD, DID, panic attacks....
Mark Reed
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960
For over 50 years I have been on a spiritual journey as a Christian.
For over 25 years it has been my passion to help men and women become the person they want to be. My clients find me compassionate, accepting, understanding, and caring. I have a heart for working with men, especially, in all their areas of woundedness. Those wounds can be expressed in covert depression, relational problems,anxiety, perfectionism, feeling disconnected, and compulsive sexual behaviors. I also have an expertise in working with individuals whose personal faith in God is important to them. However, I respect and work well with those with no belief in God or beliefs different than mine.
For over 50 years I have been on a spiritual journey as a Christian.
For over 25 years it has been my passion to help men and women become the person they want to be. My clients find me compassionate, accepting, understanding, and caring. I have a heart for working with men, especially, in all their areas of woundedness. Those wounds can be expressed in covert depression, relational problems,anxiety, perfectionism, feeling disconnected, and compulsive sexual behaviors. I also have an expertise in working with individuals whose personal faith in God is important to them. However, I respect and work well with those with no belief in God or beliefs different than mine.
Beth Answorth MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Butler, NJ 07405
In addition to cognitive-behavioral therapy, I also offer Bible-based, Christian counseling for those who are seeking this type of guidance in their counseling.
We are currently living in a challenging time. The unprecedented demands of living through the COVID-19 pandemic; "shelter-in-place," social isolation, altered work & education via ZOOM, financial hardship, and more, has left many people experiencing new emotional struggles. The experience of loss due to sickness and death of loved ones, friends, or coworkers, has also created a sense of "emotional overload" for many. Talking to a compassionate professional can help you get through this difficult period. I am available to help you navigate these uncharted waters, as you seek to "land" on solid ground.
In addition to cognitive-behavioral therapy, I also offer Bible-based, Christian counseling for those who are seeking this type of guidance in their counseling.
We are currently living in a challenging time. The unprecedented demands of living through the COVID-19 pandemic; "shelter-in-place," social isolation, altered work & education via ZOOM, financial hardship, and more, has left many people experiencing new emotional struggles. The experience of loss due to sickness and death of loved ones, friends, or coworkers, has also created a sense of "emotional overload" for many. Talking to a compassionate professional can help you get through this difficult period. I am available to help you navigate these uncharted waters, as you seek to "land" on solid ground.
Marcel Redfearn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Parsippany, NJ 07054 (Online Only)
Let therapy be your support and stepping stone to reaching your goals. Welcome to the first step to creating change! I know it is not easy to discuss sensitive information with someone other than family or close friends. Therapy is treatment designated to help someone to feel better, grow stronger, and successfully problem solve. Therapy provides techniques and skills to live a better, more gracious life.
Let therapy be your support and stepping stone to reaching your goals. Welcome to the first step to creating change! I know it is not easy to discuss sensitive information with someone other than family or close friends. Therapy is treatment designated to help someone to feel better, grow stronger, and successfully problem solve. Therapy provides techniques and skills to live a better, more gracious life.
Lionel Latouche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Butler, NJ 07405
Are you looking for support in navigating through the ups and downs of life? Are you searching for ways to better deal with stress and anxiety? Are you on the verge of making a major life change and need someone to walk alongside you? Together, we can meet your needs and help you get where you want to be. As we journey together, my clinical desire is for you to feel heard, safe and understood. In doing so, we will understand and unlock the hidden elements within you, empowering you to make the changes that best benefit your life!
Are you looking for support in navigating through the ups and downs of life? Are you searching for ways to better deal with stress and anxiety? Are you on the verge of making a major life change and need someone to walk alongside you? Together, we can meet your needs and help you get where you want to be. As we journey together, my clinical desire is for you to feel heard, safe and understood. In doing so, we will understand and unlock the hidden elements within you, empowering you to make the changes that best benefit your life!
Kathy Liu Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Parsippany, NJ 07054 (Online Only)
As an intuitive and empathetic listener, I am passionate about building relationships. Three words that describe my therapeutic style are compassionate, authentic, and insightful. My client-centered approach provides a safe space for self-discovery so you can become the best version of you! I have experience working in mental health settings, academia, faith-based ministries, and non-profit organizations, all interwoven with a break for a season of full time parenting. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, ADHD, relationships, and multicultural issues.
As an intuitive and empathetic listener, I am passionate about building relationships. Three words that describe my therapeutic style are compassionate, authentic, and insightful. My client-centered approach provides a safe space for self-discovery so you can become the best version of you! I have experience working in mental health settings, academia, faith-based ministries, and non-profit organizations, all interwoven with a break for a season of full time parenting. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, ADHD, relationships, and multicultural issues.
Phadadria M Randall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Randolph, NJ 07869 (Online Only)
Life happens! Whether it's a major life transition or a minor change, both can feel very overwhelming and throw you off balance. Perhaps you're anxious about navigating working full-time and parenthood? Maybe you had a painful breakup and picking up the pieces is more challenging than you thought? Or maybe you're in a situation that needs to change, but you're feeling stuck? Therapy is a safe space for you to release your thoughts, feelings, and emotions all while gaining a new perspective and learning new skills to help you live the prosperous life you deserve.
Life happens! Whether it's a major life transition or a minor change, both can feel very overwhelming and throw you off balance. Perhaps you're anxious about navigating working full-time and parenthood? Maybe you had a painful breakup and picking up the pieces is more challenging than you thought? Or maybe you're in a situation that needs to change, but you're feeling stuck? Therapy is a safe space for you to release your thoughts, feelings, and emotions all while gaining a new perspective and learning new skills to help you live the prosperous life you deserve.
Jennifer Charice Sumerlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960 (Online Only)
Let us then suppose the mind to be, as we say, white paper void of all characters, without any ideas. How comes it to be furnished? Whence comes it by that vast store which the busy and boundless fancy of man has painted on it with an almost endless variety? Whence has it all the materials of reason and knowledge? To this I answer, in one word, from EXPERIENCE.” – John Locke.
Let us then suppose the mind to be, as we say, white paper void of all characters, without any ideas. How comes it to be furnished? Whence comes it by that vast store which the busy and boundless fancy of man has painted on it with an almost endless variety? Whence has it all the materials of reason and knowledge? To this I answer, in one word, from EXPERIENCE.” – John Locke.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.