Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Somerset, NJ

Everyone has a story. I believe when a person is given a safe space to be genuinely seen and heard, healing can happen. I am here to support my clients in their own growth as they navigate their journey through life. Many of my clients are young adults who have found themselves wanting to heal from past traumas, get to know themselves on a deeper level, and learn concrete coping skills to utilize when emotions and thoughts become uncomfortable. I also have many clients who are further along their journey but still desire support with navigating relationship/family dynamics, effective communication skills, and overall fulfillment.

I am a psychotherapist, parent advocate for special needs children and adults, life coach, and expressive arts therapist working with people of all ages 16 years and up, providing individual, marital, and group therapy for the past 43 years. The most significant aspect of the psychotherapy process is the partnership that is formed between client and therapist. It must be a good fit in which trust, compassion, support, and mutual respect are formed in order to promote a safe emotional environment for working through painful experiences.

It is sometimes difficult to admit to yourself that you need help. Finding a therapist that you can connect with and who would understand the struggles that you maybe experiencing is difficult and overwhelming. Therapy is a collaborative process and finding the right therapist is the first step.I have 6 years experience in the mental health field. I have a variety of experience in different settings and with different populations and age groups. I've worked as a mental health clinician in outpatient, residential treatment centers, hospital crisis stabilization units, and the prison system.

We are living in very trying times and it is perfectly normal to be feeling more anxious than usual with so much uncertainty. Now more than ever is the time to take the step to strengthen your coping skills in managing lifes' many challenges.

*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* So many things have changed over the last few weeks. Are you overloaded or underwhelmed? We all have different circumstances that we are dealing with in these uncertain times. Maybe you need assistance dealing with this new way of life or you desire to enhance the one you've been living. It is the most challenging of times, that we are offered the opportunity for healing and growth. If you are feeling unsettled within yourself, find that your relationships are being tested or you feel there is more to life but unsure how to get to the next level, it would be my pleasure to assist you.

I am a Psychotherapist with several years of counseling experience in a variety of settings including outpatient, residential treatment, and substance use treatment centers. I provide individual, family and relationship counseling for all. I have experience with adolescents and adults with various concerns, not limited to emotional distress, trauma history, anxiety, juvenile at risk behaviors, school behavioral concerns, cultural adjustment, and those dealing with relationship barriers.