Dialectical Behavior (DBT) 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.

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 each person to learn how to tame the peanut gallery of their mind and improve their sense of being in control of their thoughts. To build the skills to reduce feeling tired, overwhelmed and stressed.

Life is a wonderful, and at times difficult journey. When you experience anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship/family issues on top of the pressures of daily life, coping effectively can be overwhelming. Yet know that with the right support and toolbox of skills, you have the ability to prioritize your happiness and achieve your goals. Your journey to assemble this tool box does not have to happen alone. I can provide a nurturing space where you can gain insight into unwanted patterns of behavior, identify and challenge unhelpful automatic thinking patterns and get in touch with your innate strength.

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 am a licensed professional counselor with over 12 years’ experience working in the psychiatric field. I have experience working with adults, children and families in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings. Although I specialize in CBT and DBT , and other various modalities, it is a priority for me to continue to recognize that each client’s case and background is different from one another. Clients know themselves best and a collaborative approach may be beneficial to discover the best route to progress. A team-like approach is a priority in treatment.

Upon entering therapy, my clinical approach is tailored to meet each individual's needs. There is not a cookie cutter person, thus, there is no cookie cutter approach to therapy. I work from an eclectic approach, incorporating a multitude of therapeutic modalities to assist my clients in meeting their treatment goals. I generally incorporate cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, person centered, and solution focused therapy strategies into each session. My clients and I will identify struggles and develop empowerment strategies to improve quality of life. In a non judgmental and supportive environment, one can feel safe to explore encountered problems.

My ideal client would be someone who is trying to make connections from their past to the present, not to relive their past, but to understand why they may be struggling in the present. Learning to let go of old habits, old ways of thinking that were dysfunctional, is key to living mindfully in the present. Changing the response to the narrative is important to be able to move forward from your past experiences.

I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.

My name is Shaynna Hunter, LCSW I have been providing counseling services for over 19 years. If you are feeling anxious, sad, worried, and uncertain as to what to do to feel better, I can help. We will work together to uncover the past/present issues in your life where you feel stuck. I will assist you with developing healthy coping skills to successfully reduce and/or eliminate anxiety and feelings of depression. I have a therapeutic style that is supportive, empathetic and engaging.

I am a Buddhist psychotherapist with a focus on helping all clients find wellness through the Four Immeasurables - happiness, joy, compassion and equanimity. I am passionate about helping people navigate life transitions and difficulties in a practical manner. I help clients focus on the present and work through anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, grief, and other related disorders. I am passionate about serving first responders, veterans, and their families. For more information please view my website at http://www.4ilifepractice.com.

If you are tired of feeling this way, know that there is hope. Sometimes life seems to get off track, but you can reclaim your life...regaining strength, balance, direction, and meaning. Therapy can be a place to begin this journey and gain lasting relief. I've been helping people for over 20 years with a variety of issues. So if you are dealing with trauma, abuse history, depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, or just day-to-day stressors, I will work with you to achieve the healing you deserve.

As a therapist, I am most effective when I work with clients who want to change their lives but struggle with knowing what changes to make and how to actually implement them. Your specific challenge may be related to anxiety, depression, perfectionism, image, self esteem, disordered eating, or relationships with others, or you may be struggling with generally feeling "stuck" and knowing that what you're doing isn't working any longer. By working together in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, we can find and practice ways for you to overcome your difficulties so you can start to live your most fulfilled life.

Working with children, adolescents, and young adults is my passion. In working with my clients, my goal is to establish a connection, trusting therapeutic relationship, and a safe environment that can encourage emotional growth. Each client is unique, so treatment will be tailored to each individual and varying needs. My approach is eclectic, incorporating various therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapy. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.

to examine deeply and thoroughly motivations, emotions and behavior, especially interpersonal; focused on positive changes leading to long-lasting existential and transformational life improvements and increased self-awareness; responsible in accepting that these changes will affect-for the better- lives of loved ones, friends and other significant persons (including those that are not yet around) ; increased openness towards life-changes ; to take calculated, rational risks, mindful of other persons; serious commitment to longer-term therapy when indicated to be necessary, in order to achieve the above desired results.

If you are struggling with something, no matter how big or small, I invite you to join me in working towards the changes you deserve. My practice is science-informed and client-centered, meaning I tailor my approach to the specific needs of each individual person. Every one of my clients is treated with professionalism and extra doses of empathy and compassion. We are all human, after all! Even in difficult circumstances, I have been amazed and humbled by my client's ability to learn and grow.

LeighAnn can help you learn to control anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, peer/relationship problems, and adjustment/life transitions. She takes a motivational interviewing approach and utilizes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. LeighAnn will listen and help identify your goals and values as well as your thought patterns surrounding an issue. Her goal is to help individuals grow in alignment with a version of themselves that they are confident in.

Are you feeling out of touch with who you are or who you want to be? Are your fears, anxieties, or self-defeating thoughts getting in the way of accomplishing your goals? Are you overwhelmed by all the demands life is throwing at you and not sure how to achieve balance? If you answered yes to any of these questions please know that you are not alone.