Therapists in Rutherford, NJ

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have practiced in mental health clinics in New York and New Jersey, as well as online platforms over the past 9 years. My areas of expertise are working with OCD, Anxiety, Hoarding, BFRBs (skin picking & hair pulling), and PTSD. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and implement these methods into my work. I’m here to support you on your journey towards wellness, so that you can thrive and live your best life!

In my practice, I see the normal, everyday person who needs help managing their emotions and behaviors. We make mistakes and life can be confusing. I’m here to help with that. I am a warm, caring, compassionate professional with a special interest in working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I am dedicated to helping individuals find their strengths, accept their flaws, and motivate themselves to make positive changes in their lives. I help people make goals, motivate themselves to change, and find ways to implement strategies to make those adjustments in their lives.

While each of our lives include their fair share of ups and downs, sometimes we need support to help us navigate what's going on. Life can be very stressful and it is normal to seek guidance when we need it. Whether you're dealing with general feelings of unhappiness, depression, anxiety, anger, resentment, low self-esteem, or experiencing challenging reactions to relationship issues, life transitions, grief, or trauma, I am here to help you on your path to healing. While I am located in New Jersey, I also maintain clinical licensure in Washington, DC and am certified to provide teletherapy in Florida and Vermont.

I use integrated techniques that combine EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Hypnotherapy (Hypnosis), Attachment-based and Trauma-informed therapy. I help people manage and improve their lives burdened by painful life events & triggers stemming from Developmental Trauma and Attachment Ruptures. The goal is to learn how to minimize maladaptive reactions to triggers and better manage stressful situations. The way we get there is by integrating our entire being - body, mind, spirit. It takes courage to ask for help but I count it a privilege to be invited in.

I am a warm, outgoing personable counselor who is client-centered and use a variety of counseling approaches to assist my clients as needed. I treat those with depression and anxiety issues and also couples and families. I have had counseling experience for twenty years and began a private practice four years ago. I have a multifaceted approach using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychology, a Focusing technique by Eugene Gendlin, and Mindfulness as needed. I also teach skills taken from Dialectic Behavior Therapy and those of Virginia Satir, as well as others. Liking yourself is the beginning of healing.

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialized training in neuropsychology, I focus on brain-behavior relationships and the use of evidence-based practices. I have trained at Weill-Cornell Medical College, Columbia University, and Yale University. At present, I am an adjunct professor at NYU in the department of Applied Psychology. In my practice, I employ cognitive-behavioral techniques to help patients understand the relationships between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I view therapy as an active, collaborative, and scientific venture aimed at reducing symptomatology and improving quality of life.

My expertise is with a broad range of mental health issues, such as mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. I also work with clients trying to navigate challenges they face in their interpersonal relationships and work related stress. My innate curiosity, knowledge and training has always fostered and promoted my work with clients of diverse backgrounds. In addition, I specialize in working with first responders battling recovery and/or mental health issues. I mostly work with patients ranging in age from teens to middle age.

Is your stress or anxiety getting the best of you lately? Feeling disorganized or unsure how to cope with those days that you are feeling "off"? I'm here to help you! I specialize in working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD and obsessive disorders. I have years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults. Call or email me today, I'm looking forward to working with you to meet your personal goals to overall wellness. -Natalie

If you feel stuck or defeated, if you need to learn new skills to thrive in your life, or if you just need a push of encouragement, my goal is to help those on a learning & healing journey feel more empowered & lead fulfilling lives. I will challenge, affirm, & support you with non-judgment & compassion. While I adjust my approach to your unique needs, a deep sense of humanity is my personal & professional foundation. I help clients learn new coping skills, gain acceptance, & battle distorted & defeating thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that can lead to mental health struggles, relationship issues, and issues at work or school.

Hola! My name is Lhia Rivero. My first language is Spanish. I have been in the mental health field for several years, which has helped me obtain experience in crisis response and stabilization, partial care, in-home and outpatient therapy. I have worked with children from 4years old up to 21, as well as adults over 21. My experience is based mainly in assistance with managing Depression, Anxiety and history of Trauma. I enjoy expressing positivity and looking at the Bigger Picture.

Welcome! Whether you are an individual dealing with anxiety, depression, or any other form of inner distress, or a couple trying to create a greater sense of connection and minimize negativity, or a family struggling with parenting or getting along, we will work together to achieve a place of contentedness, nurturing growth, true friendship and love.

The choices we make in life are based upon our actions. I believe challenging those behaviors and replacing the negative behaviors with positive/healthy ones is reachable, and we will do that in our sessions. I worked in a hospital setting for over 5 years and a private practice for over 2 years. I spent a big part of my career providing counseling to individuals and families suffering from anxiety, self-esteem issues, marital discord, depression, postpartum depression, and unresolved grief. I also run groups for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.

I am a bilingual, licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. My passion is in working with children, adolescents, and adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to provide a safe, judgment-free environment for healing.

“It’s during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light”- Aristotle Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt or shame? Now is the time to seek help. Taking care of your mental health is as equally important as your physical health. I will support you to feel whole again and provide you with a safe environment to share and be heard. I have worked with many clients on different issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, relationship issues and much more. I believe that we are all capable of changing our lives to the better.

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.

Thomas Ogden wrote "The most fundamental human need is that of being and becoming more fully oneself...becoming more fully present and alive to one's thoughts, feelings and bodily states; becoming better able to sense one's own unique creative potentials and finding forms in which to develop them; feeling that one is speaking one's own ideas with a voice of one's own; becoming a larger person in one's relationships with others; developing more fully a humane and just value system and set of ethical standards."

Effective therapy can help you gain clarity, an increased sense of inner calm and discover and embrace your authentic self. Because each individual is unique, sessions are customized to meet your specific treatment needs. My approach emphasizes attuned listening, reflective feedback, collaborative insight and an exploration of underlying emotions and processes. In addition we may highlight your personal strengths and interests, in order to promote a fulfilling pathway ahead. Sessions take place once or more per week, depending on individual needs.

Seeking therapy for your child can be overwhelming and is important to work with a therapist who is collaborative and consistently available to parents. I specialize in play therapy with young children and psychotherapy for teens and I work with youngsters coping with chronic medical illness. My approach is creative, warm and accessible to all family members and I utilize a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral strategies, art therapy, sand play therapy and group counseling. I assist parents in becoming "on the same page" regarding their children and I help caregivers to review their own parenting styles.

People seek therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you are in a crisis, confronting a life transition (divorce, retirement, death, illness, empty nest, new relationship), having difficulty coping with work stress, using/abusing substances, or "feeling stuck" and unable to make positive life changes. I believe that most of us have blind spots - emotional patterns or behaviors that can get in the way of our healing or fully exploring life’s challenges and opportunities. My role is to provide clinical insight and guidance that is collaborative and respectful, supporting your unique journey toward recovery and growth.