***New Jersey Family Magazine Favorite Kids' Doc 2014, 2015, & 2016 in Psychotherapy category as voted by parents!*** I truly believe that every person is unique, and therefore, has individual needs. It's important to find the best fit when it comes to therapeutic support, and I affirm that art therapy provides a method of communication and expression when words simply cannot. I am a Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, specializing in children and adolescents, early childhood, special needs-- and I'm here to help.

If you are searching for a therapist, that probably means that something is not working for you in your life right now. My goal is to provide a safe, warm environment for you to explore all of the reasons that you made the decision to seek help, and then to assist you in formulating your own goals. After conducting a thorough assessment, I will be a thoughtful listener, and also an active participant in the subsequent exploration. While therapy can be challenging, I work hard to make you feel understood, and to help generate potential solutions.

It is inevitable that our lives are consumed with daily challenges and obstacles. For each of us, our ability to manage those challenges differs; or, we settle and adapt much to the detriment of our emotional wellbeing and feeling as though there is no end in sight. Therapy provides an opportunity to examine those challenges and reframe them into a new, positive perspective. When we are able to see our way through and discover solutions to those problems from a position of strength, it can take on a whole new meaning.

As a Licensed Psychologist and a certified School Psychologist with more then 20 years of experience, I can support you as you explore your unique circumstances. I specialize in helping adults, adolescents, couples and children cope more effectively with conflicts, short and long term distress, anxiety, and depression using a range of therapeutic approaches. If needed, I can also conduct comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations to identify personal strengths, attention/focus, facilitate career planning or for school based initial classification &/or re-evaluation planning.

My psychotherapy practice brings together clinical expertise, experience, and compassionate listening skills to form a treatment strategy for each individual or couple. I can address both personal functioning issues such as anxiety and depression as well as systemic problems in your marriage. My training is in Clinical Psychology with a Psy.D. from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University and a Clinical Psychology Internship at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.

Let me help you to become the person you were meant to be. I believe in the process and have had great success in helping my clients to build confidence, self-esteem, and a positive outlook on life.

I am a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children with a variety of presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, illness, life cycle difficulties, relational troubles,school problems among many. I am a graduate from both the Adult Program and the Child and Adolescent Program at The New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you hoping to improve your coping skills? Perhaps you need help making yourself a priority in your own life. Searching for a therapist can be an overwhelming task. The good news is that you are looking for help, which is often the first step toward positive change. Most people come to me wanting to feel happier, more fulfilled and balanced in their lives. Common issues include problems related to parenting, peers, school or work.

Not accepting new clients at this time. Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with addiction? If so don't hesitate to call, email or text me. I am both a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor in the state of NJ. My 23 years of experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction.

Psychotherapy provides an opportunity for several things, including: relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety,and stress; healing from past and present hurts and abuses; and personal growth and change. I work with difficulties that originate in one's current life, as well as issues that have their origins in the past but continue to color one's experiences. I work so that the therapy session is a safe place for you to express yourself, including things that are difficult and troubling, as well as a place for greater self understanding and for learning the skills that will lead to change and greater happiness for you.

Are you feeling stressed more than usual? Have you not felt like yourself? Maybe you are feeling nervous or depressed? Are you feeling the impact of COVID-19 pandemic? Mental health has a significant negative impact on our overall well-being. For me, relationship building with my clients is a foundation for our work together. Identities and relationships matter to me and so I make sure that this is central to our work together. Being courageous enough to be vulnerable can and does incite growth. With my training and your expertise about yourself, together we will make a meaningful change in your mental health and quality of life.

We all have unique and personal stories inside us. I join with each family member with an understanding of their strengths and challenges; with the belief that even though we cannot change our past we can direct our future. My professional experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues. Together we will focus on finding solutions that work for your life and circumstances; in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental place to explore, comprehend and resolve issues. I embrace the opportunity to co-create with you through the therapeutic process.

Welcome to my psychotherapy practice. As an experienced psychotherapist, I've observed that low self esteem, chronic illness, relationship difficulties, anxiety and depression can make every day a grind. I use cognitive-behavioral and insight-oriented methods paired with relaxation techniques. These diverse approaches will arm you with a new set of skills that will help you cope better with your challenges and live a more fulfilled life. I've dedicated over 3 decades to helping people get unstuck from self-defeating patterns. 50% of my practice is dedicated to work with couples with a high degree of success.

I have over 15 years work and management experience in corporate/partnership, hospital, private practice, and academic work settings. This experience, my training at NYU and a Psychoanalytic Institute as well as further training in Schema Therapy (a powerful cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approach), and an empathic and caring presence, combine to offer powerful healing for the patients I work with. My patients are typically looking for better ways to cope with issues related to self-esteem, depression, anxiety, past trauma and/or unsuccessful life coping strategies acquired in childhood, which are affecting their ability to live positively and work successfully.

Are you feeling less like yourself lately? Are you feeling worried, anxious, down, or lonely? Are you finding it more difficult to cope with your given situation? Are you struggling in your current relationships? Are you finding it more difficult to understand or manage your reactions to racial trauma, racial injustice, and discrimination? Could you use a helping hand right now? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Lotus Healing Center, LLC may be the right place for you.

-------------- ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS------------ Every child has an innate ability to heal and master many of the difficulties they encounter, but at times they need special help to aid them through it.

Are you stuck ? Just confused, upset, or need to talk it out? Let me see how I can get you get unstuck so you can move forward. I work with a warm, supportive unconditional regard with my patients to help them navigate life's journey. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Self Compassion which are interventions that can be enormously helpful in navigating through difficult relationships, work issues and severe anxiety and depression symptoms. I am here to listen, explore, empower, and support you through it.

I am a licensed social worker, a certified addiction counselor, and a Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT Candidate). I focus much of my work with individuals struggling with addiction (alcohol, drugs, gambling, internet, sex). Many individuals find their lives and relationships paralyzed by the grasp of various addictions, and I have helped countless individuals liberate themselves. Many of my clients feel stuck in life, struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulty adjusting to changes in their lives. I am also a big believer in the use of mindfulness as a tool for change, as well as group therapy.

Stephanie assists with sexuality and relationship struggles by developing internal motivation to identify strengths for overcoming individual or partner barriers through a holistic approach. As a system’s therapist, Stephanie believes that it is integral to identify both internal and external systems when working with each client or couple. Her aspiration is to provide a non-judgmental environment for individuals, couples, and families for processing concerns through the use of an integrative approach. This approach allows individuals and couples to openly discuss concerns with their sexual functioning, expression, and trauma.