Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield Therapists in Toms River, NJ

Therapy provides a safe place where you are free to express the thoughts and feelings you can say nowhere else. A place where you can be heard, accepted and understood; where you can gain the courage and insight to enable you to make choices and changes that lead to improved relationships and lives. As a therapist working with children and families for many years, I seek to aid those who are struggling to understand themselves and their current life situations. I specialize in working with family members to improve communication, understanding and empower them to resolve conflicts.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR MORNINGS/EARLY AFTERNOONS ONLY I would like to thank you for taking the time to read about my experience and qualifications. I hope that after you have read my personal statement that I'm able to assist you and/or someone that you care for very much. I bring 25 plus years of clinical experience in working with adolescents and adults in both an individual and group setting. My energy, enthusiasm and dedication have allowed me to help and empower many people over the years.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working with individuals, teens, couples and families. Recognizing your need for help with life's challenges and choosing to begin therapy takes hope and a great deal of courage. My practice offers a safe, warm and calming environment where you can share your life story and begin the journey of healing, growth and change. I can help you with life's transitions, relationship and communication issues and personal growth, specializing in women's empowerment and strengthening families.

Life can be difficult and recent events have made it much harder. As the Covid-19 crisis begins to end and we return to "normal" life there are still hurdles for us to navigate. Having worked as a crisis counselor at FEMA disaster centers, I helped many people work through emotional difficulties in the aftermath of a crisis. During the pandemic I offer telehealth sessions. Outside of the residual COVID-19 issues, you might just need a caring person to listen and help you navigate the hills and find refuge in the valleys of everyday life. I welcome the opportunity to help you obtain your goals.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor motivated to help clients gain insight on healthy coping skills in areas of mental and emotional health. I have 6 plus years of experience working in substance abuse and mental health. I specialize in Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, and Addiction. I also have experience working with children and adolescence on issues related to anxiety and childhood trauma.

Here at Ocean Integrative Counseling I will partner with you on your mental health journey. We can all benefit from having someone to talk to at times when life becomes overwhelming, or when we feel stuck or need a change. I provide a nurturing environment for you to identify your goals and make positive changes in your life.

The Center for Marriage and Family Therapy has five offices throughout central New Jersey. Jackie Held, Karen Spiler and Jill Stein founded the Center in 1984. We refer to a large network of affiliated therapists whose specialties include relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce, gay and lesbian issues,grief therapy,stress management, victims of spousal abuse, chronic and terminal illness and dealing with life stage transitions. In addition to Toms River, our offices are in Matawan, Freehold, Piscataway and Princeton. Our network includes licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers and substance abuse specialists.

If you're looking for help with your child/teenager, family dynamic or you yourself, you've come to the right place! We also provide adult therapy and couples therapy. At Swan Therapy Group, we strive on helping everyone in the community one family at a time, on the most personalized basis that we can. Through empathy and support we can provide you or your family the tools to navigate through any life challenges that come your way in a positive and healthy manner. Please visit our website to see each of our individualized profiles!

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). I received two Master of Arts degrees from the Music Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs at Immaculata University in Pennsylvania. I have several years of experience working with adults and adolescents in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric centers. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, self-harm, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Hi there, I'm Tatyana Shields. I believe that therapy is a private space where you can put aside the fear of judgment and pick up tools for personal growth to progress toward balance and peace. I completed my undergraduate studies at State University of New York at Potsdam and received my Master of Social Work degree from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. I have worked in higher education as a staff therapist in New York and specialize in child and adolescent psychotherapy, parent education and skill-building, and experiences of trauma and PTSD.

One of the most important factors of successful counseling is to have a good connection with your therapist. Every person entering therapy deserves to have an individualized approach that will meet their specific goals. At Mindful Solutions NJ, we offer a free initial phone consultation so you have the chance to learn about the therapist you would work with prior to committing to fees or a long-term therapeutic relationship. During your consultation, we'll discuss your reasons for seeking counseling. You'll also have the chance to learn about your potential counselor's education, training and counseling approach.

“Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don't belong.” I feel that my role as your therapist is to help you navigate those changes in a collaborative manner that feels safe and void of judgment. My style incorporates challenging your beliefs, identifying thought systems that do not work for you, teaching you how to set boundaries and improving self esteem to make the appropriate changes in behaviors, thoughts and feelings. I utilize IFS and EMDR for rooted beliefs. I work with women 18 and older.

You can expect to move through therapy in a way that is authentic and attentive to the here and now of your life. What is important to you will be important to me and we will use that to guide us towards your unique and individual goals. You are the expert on yourself and I am honored to be able to hold space and get to know you throughout this process. I am so excited to walk alongside you throughout this journey and create a space of safety and empowerment.

Just as a wave in the ocean comes in different shapes, sizes, and intensities, so do different mental health struggles. Here at Calming Waves, I strive to meet you where you are and to help uplift you to your new potential.