Therapists in Sayreville, NJ

As individuals, we grapple with challenging experiences and seek relief and solutions. These challenges include depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, parenting, work, finances, and more. The resulting stress and conflicts can deeply affect our well-being and daily lives as we try to embrace life's fluctuations. Sometimes, we may feel lost, but prioritizing our mental health represents a huge and admirable step to learning and growing to achieve what we want right now and in life. I’m available to help a wide range of individuals, from children to adults and families, navigate tough times in their quest for healing and growth.

You are motivated and determined to take life head on, but sometimes, life gets in the way and you struggle to be the best version of you possible. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, or adjusting to life changes, you deserve to have someone truly hear you and validate your feelings while working through life's curve balls. You deserve a safe place and compassionate ear for you to be heard and understood. You are courageous and will overcome any obstacle or trigger life puts in your way.

In my experience as a therapist, I find that many people are looking for someone who will provide a safe space to talk, listen, and support them. My goal is to provide children, preteens/tweens, adolescents/teenagers, adults, and elders, as well as, families and couples with the skills and tools to help them reach their own personal goals. With these skills, you will become a better communicator, develop confidence, and utilize positive responses to daily life problems.

Are you struggling with your purpose in life? Striving for personal growth but feeling a disconnect in how to achieve your goals? If depression and anxiety are holding you back, I look forward to working with you. Together we can explore your triggers and reflect on the root causes. I believe the main key to healing depression and anxiety is through exploring past trauma. If you want to learn how past trauma is affecting your life and relationships on a daily basis, I am here to help. I am experienced with children, preteens, teens, adults, and elders.

Are you struggling with interpersonal problems and need insight into your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings while actively working towards improving your life? Or are you struggling with substance use, trauma, PTSD, or dual diagnosis? Look no further. I have a diverse background working with individuals, families, groups, and also in the community, in settings such as schools, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment facilities, and in homes, to create the space for individuals to grow.

The goal of therapy is not only to resolve a conflict or find an answer but to make a connection. I believe that the client drives the car of therapy while the therapist is in the passenger seat ensuring the ride is comfortable, the music is right and hazards or incomplete bridges are avoided. The brain and body should be aligned; therapy does just that. There does not always need to be a problem to go to therapy, the same way a car can use an oil change or detail before a long drive. It is hard to deal with emotional issues on your own, but more difficult to address and face them in therapy or even ask for help.

Often, we don’t take good care of our mental health as we do for our physical health. But our mental health needs much care as our physical health. Untreated mental health issues can be as serious as cancer or any other physical health disease. With over 10 years experience working in the field of mental health, I have come to realize that everything that we do in life begins with our minds, and taking care of it sets the stage for growth, which helps us to become the better version of ourselves. I'm bi-cultural, bi-lingual, fluent in English & Ghanaian Akan languages. I have a compassionate and collaborative style. Get in touch!

TELEHEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE. I have experience working in both acute and community based mental health programs. I have expertise in helping both clients and families to function optimally in their environment.

Life is a series of choices and decisions that often lead us to uncharted destinations and exciting opportunities. Sometimes this can feel overwhelming and obstacles may occur to block our path or keep us stuck and unable to seize the opportunities within our reach.