Couples Counseling Therapists in Teaneck, NJ

Let's face it, it's not easy coming to the decision to seek out counseling, let alone calling a complete stranger to do so. My hope is that, if you decide to take this step to contact me, we will not be strangers for long. I have been a clinician in various capacities for over 15 years and have always worked very hard to make people feel comfortable talking to me. During those years I have developed a general practice where I have seen people for anxiety, depression, parenting, marriage and sexuality.

Talking to someone can really help. It's hard to take the first step...As a psychotherapist in private practice for 25 years, I believe everyone has a desire to grow and be healthy. I am committed to working with clients in a confidential & effective manner, one that is solution focused and respectful of underlying values & choices. My clients describe me as warm, authentic, & empathic. I am a NJ and NY licensed clinical social worker. I received a certificate of Psychoanalysis from Manhattan Institute of Psychoanalysis after completing a 5 year advanced course of study. I have specialized training in marriage & relationships, overeating, & parenting issues.

My goal is to help anyone who's struggling realize that it doesn't have to be so hard. I help build healthy coping skills and break the cycle of behavior patterns that aren't working, and learn to manage feelings and emotions so that they are not overwhelming. I specialize in Eating Disorders as well as depression and anxiety. I believe that we can work together to change, build better relationships and help you feel more connected and happy in your life.

Why am I feeling so overwhelmed and stressed out? Why do I keep finding myself in the same unsatisfying relationships over and over again? Why can't I get out of this rut so I can move forward with my life? Why am I so STUCK? Do you ask yourself these questions? Do you wonder if there’s a way out? Well, I’m here to tell you that there is! With the right support, I KNOW you can take your power back and make choices that bring you joy, even if you gave up on that idea a long time ago!

Psychotherapy to fit your needs. Clients seek therapy to equilibrate their lives. In a psychotherapeutic session, a safe, non-judgmental environment is created to help you feel comfortable, to talk freely about your issues. I use different therapeutic styles related to your problem. I help you to identify the core of your emotional trauma and to develop coping strategies to achieve a balance of body, mind and spirit. In a session, meditation and breathing exercises may be incorporated to help with inner self reflection. Also, I teach meditation and breathing exercise independently upon request.

The belief here is that we are born with the ability to self-generate the changes we might be seeking at any point in the life-span. Therapy, then, is collaboration: client and therapist cooperatively removing those "inner" obstacles that can block the natural growth process--that can make us feel so dishearteningly stuck or so hopelessly overwhelmed. Therapy represents a challenging opportunity. The expectation is always that my clients will find reward in this focused collaboration, as well as in its results--and in as few sessions as possible.

Are you struggling with maternal health stressors: infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum anxiety or depression, or motherhood stress? Do you feel stuck and want to achieve life changes? Unfortunately, nowadays, it is all too common to feel lost, overwhelmed, or anxious. Each client deserves an individualized approach to therapy based on your needs.

I am committed to helping children, adolescents and adults as they navigate challenges, particularly those involving transition and acceptance. Whether you are struggling with general anxiety, depression, feelings of isolation resulting from the pandemic or adjusting to a difficult life change, I will work with you to focus on acceptance and build toward a new and empowered life perspective.

Tina Joen, MFT-LP holds a Master’s Degree from Alliance University. Embracing the belief that family dynamics and patterns intricately shape individual experiences, Tina approaches her practice with a focus on the interconnected set of relationships that define each client’s journey.

I believe that each person has a unique self that must respected, recognized and understood. In order to find the right therapist I feel that there has to be a sense of connection and trust that develops over time. I try to help people understand how connections to their past and their fear of the future and of change keeps them trapped in cycles of behavior amd relationships that hinder their chances for a more fulfilling life and following their goals and dreams. I can work with anyone who attempts this experience of working together and exploring their life issues.

My specialty for the past 10+ years has focused on children, adolescents, and young adults. Whether you are dealing with a trauma, having intense feelings of anxiety or sadness, struggling with self-esteem, having challenges with adjustment, difficulties in school, or conflict in relationships, together we will explore the thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming and work towards personal growth and empowerment.

Using a variety of modalities we will work together to explore what will be most helpful for you at this time emotionally, mentally, and behaviorally. I use a firm but kind approach to help clients challenge what "keeps them stuck" and also practice acceptance in the ultimate goal of growth, understanding, and being an active participant in life.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and New Jersey who provides individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults in English and Korean. I specialize in treating relational difficulties, depression, anxiety, trauma (emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and neglect), as well as stress and trauma related to immigration, racial and ethnic identity, as well as other identity issues. My approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing elements from various modalities, such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).

Dr Stanley M. Spergel is a licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist and fellow of the American Orthopsychiatric Association with offices in Teaneck and Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. He is the founding director of the Family Resource Center and has been in both group and individual private practice since 1981. Dr Spergel specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults using a variety of treatment modalities and has a special interest in hypnotherapy.

Are you a young adult feeling detached or overwhelmed? Perhaps you're struggling to discover your true identity amidst life's challenges and expectations. You might be dealing with the effects of trauma, loss, a toxic cycle, or major life changes. Though you appear fine to others, you may feel like you're falling apart inside, unsure where to even begin. Maybe you're experiencing a mix of emotions like sadness, frustration, stress, insecurity, and lack of motivation. Whatever it is, know you don't have to face it alone. My goal is to provide a warm safespace to work together to start your journey of exploration, healing, and growth.

In life, we are dealt circumstances that we need to contend with as best we can. While we often try to be as adaptive as possible, we are sometimes faced with challenges that are too hard to navigate alone. If you are currently struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, identity, or life transitions, therapy may be a space where you can find new avenues of understanding, relief, connection, and fulfillment.

I am very fortunate to combine my three loves: people, psychology and dogs. Over the years my dogs have accompanied me to my office and have been of great therapeutic value and pleasure in their interaction with patients of all ages. Therapy is an exciting adventure in which therapist and patient agree to explore the patient's life, dreams, problems, fears, hopes and aspirations. As therapist it is my responsibility to guide: sometimes lead, share and always to jointly explore who the individual is. While everyones' therapy is different, therapy is the opportunity to pull ones' life together and develop the courage to change.

I recognize that people often have many different types of trauma in their lives. Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and may be interpreted differently by each individual. Traumatic issues can range from bullying, loss of friendship, transitions of all types, to devastating life events. I have provided care to adolescents and adults suffering from emotional disturbances, as a result of trauma and loss. Subsequently these disturbances will interfere with school, work, and relationships and may ultimately prevent one from living a fulfilling life.

As a psychologist for 42 years, 21 years as a school-psychologist, 22 years in private practice, I am frequently asked about my areas of specialty or my modes of treatment. I explain that what WE do (therapy is a joint effort) has everything to do with the person sitting in front of me. Everyone brings his or her own problems, histories, relationships, personalities, situations, and resources into therapy and it is not a one size fits all paradigm. And as similar as we humans are, we are each of us, unique.