Therapists in Scotch Plains, NJ

I work with children, adolescents, and adults utilizing an empathetic approach to help clients through difficult times as well as achieve maximum success in order to reach their personal goals. Together we will uncover and build on your strengths while addressing areas where improvement is desired.Trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which focuses on reducing emotional suffering through mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These strategies may be particularly helpful for first responders, people experiencing PTSD, and any person aiming to reduce distress.

Resolve Community Counseling Center offers the services of 14 masters' and doctoral level mental health clinicians (LPCs, LAC's, LCADC's, PsyD), under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. We work with families and children of all ages, couples and adults experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. We also carry out psychological evaluations for clinical and forensic purposes. With our large clinical staff, we are able to accommodate the needs of most every person seeking assistance. We are a private nonprofit agency, with a mission to help our community members with low cost but quality, confidential and caring mental health services.

"What good is psychotherapy if you're up to your a** in alligators?" A phrase that was used by my favorite professor in graduate school. My goal as a licensed clinical social worker is to meet individuals where they are in life presently, whether they need to process ongoing psychological challenges, or current anxiety and stress related to everyday concerns. With my patients, I want to help process through feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and help facilitate a better understanding of any underlying issues. Ultimately, helping individuals to be able to live a more healthy and productive life.

Hi! I’m Nicole and I am the therapist and founder of the Healing Place LLC. It’s a brave decision to start therapy. Life can be quite a journey, and our emotional responses to our personal experiences can impact our ability to think clearly, to communicate effectively, and to function adequately in our daily lives. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, sad, or just not yourself lately, then maybe this is something that you and I can talk about together. You are not alone on this journey and perhaps, I can help you.

I'm glad you are here! Its the first step in improving your life. If you are feeling weighed down by anxious thoughts or sad feelings or just having difficulty dealing with life's stressors then you are in the right place. "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." -William James.

Maxine has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings. She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and stress management. Maxine has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused treatment, and Structural Family Therapy.

Are you experience anxiety or depression? Maybe some PTSD, ODD or complex trauma? Can you not stop risky behavior? Are severe mental health issues preventing you from living a good life - a better life? Are any of these affecting your family? Alyssa has helped children and adolescents, as well as their families and support systems to achieve creative positive change through play therapy, client-centered approaches, behavior modification and holistic views.

Do you ever find yourself being overwhelmed with your feelings? Does it seem like the peanut gallery in your mind is never silent - is it always ready with a judgmental comment? Do you find yourself tired, overwhelmed and stressed? It is possible for children, adolescents, and adults to be able to learn to feel their feelings and not be overwhelmed by them. For you to learn how to tame the peanut gallery of your mind and improve your sense of being in control of your thoughts and emotions. To build the skills to reduce feeling tired, overwhelmed and stressed. Your can become integrated and whole.

Lori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, adults, grandparents, and couples in one on one sessions or in groups. She can help with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, family problems, marital/relationship, and ADHD among other issues.

Has life thrown you a curve ball and knocked you off your game? Do you feel confused about how to reign in the emotions that feel out of control? Does the current state of the world have you on edge? You're not alone. I have the knowledge and tools to help you break through the obstacles in your way. Reach out. I am a phone call away.

Welcome to the Counseling Centers for Human Development, a unique non-profit mental health resource dedicated to helping you learn, heal and create the life you love. I encourage you to reach out to us. I encourage you to take a step toward a stronger and less anxious version of yourself. I encourage you to trust that we will do everything in our power to support you through your struggles. Whether this is your first time seeking help or you're just curious. Whether you've tried this before and felt let down, I encourage you not to give up. Let's build on your strengths together and help you find a way to feel better again.

Through empathetic listening, my approach to psychotherapy is grounded in establishing warm, trusting, and collaborative relationships with diverse clients. We all face challenges in life that can leave us feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and frustrated. As a CFCC clinician, I value the development of the therapeutic relationship and recognize the dignity and worth of clients. My focus is to support clients to cope with life challenges and hardships in order to achieve their goals. I utilize various treatment approaches to help clients which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation, and Trauma-Informed Therapy.

Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of New Jersey who is a compassionate advocate for the emancipation of individuals' minds. I have worked twenty-one (21) years in the mental health service field, impacting the lives of individuals with emotional and mental issues, including anxiety, depression, addiction, developmental & learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, and mental health illnesses. I offer counseling services to youth, adults, couples, and families. I am a Christian who strives to honor and practice Christ's Commandments of loving the Lord and my fellow human being by showing warmth.

Jane has worked with substance use and co-occurring disorders at the partial-hospitalization and intensive-outpatient levels of care, then transitioned to a long-term residential setting prior to joining the Calm and Sense Therapy team. Jane strives to combine her knowledge and experience from her prior careers and education to provide the highest level of care to individuals with a variety of clinical needs utilizing a holistic and personalized approach. Areas of special interest include mood disorders, substance use disorders, and chronic pain/illness management.

We specialize in Marriage and Family Therapy and treat couples and individuals. Marriage therapy focuses on the conflicts and disagreements between two people. All families experience some type of disagreement. Some families function in unhealthy patterns and therefore conflict exists. Families are affected when one member of the family is chronically ill, suffers from substance abuse, divorce and separation, single parenting, financial issues, etc, as well as a lack of communicating effectively. Family therapy may be the only setting where you will have the opportunity to hear how other family members are feeling.

Many of us often feel constrained and emotionally overwhelmed by life challenges. As a licensed and experienced psychologist, I can provide you with a confidential space to help ease your emotional pain and offer guidance as you regain control over your circumstances. My areas of specialty include, but is not limited to, depression, anxiety, bereavement, and relationship discord. I generally work from a multicultural lens and use evidence-based styles that consist of an interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) approach infused with cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT).