Anxiety Therapists in West Windsor, NJ
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Roberta Tessler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have years of experience treating
anxiety
, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Whether you are a young adult overwhelmed by college, a parent trying to maintain intimacy with your partner, or a baby boomer searching for meaning in retirement, I provide a collaborative, non-judgmental therapeutic environment. My expertise, support, and practical feedback will help you tap into your strengths and reach your goals. You may be looking for individual therapy, or to come in with your partner or family. I have had great success with all configurations, as well as with people of all ages and backgrounds. I offer evening and Saturday hours to accommodate busy schedules, and have offices in West Windsor and Princeton.

Sophie Hans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing
anxiety
due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of
anxiety
for the first time and be concerne as to where the
anxiety
came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

Andie Loiseau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is the client that has an idea of what they want in life but is overwhelmed with life stressors such as
anxiety
and depression. This client needs a safe space to explore their life options and the triggers that are causing negative thinking patterns, self-doubt, and low self-confidence. This client needs support, encouragement, and a non-judgmental approach to achieve their goals.

Costenah Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is prepared to initiate changes in their life to promote wellness. They are prepared to process internal and external contributors to their mood, discuss options for improvement, and practice healthier skills that will assist in achieving their personal goals. My ideal client is internally motivated and desires emotional balance from concerns such as
anxiety
, depression, impaired self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. They arrive to treatment with goals in mind, and will actively work to experience relief of distressing symptoms.

Myrto Saget
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is actively contemplating making changes in their life. They are prepared to discuss, explore, and process their trauma history and to find meaning in their experiences. They are able to work towards identifying how they would like to see their quality of life change (for example, reduce and better manage
anxiety
) and are prepared to take the necessary steps to do so. Additionally, the client can tolerate being challenged when their thinking or behaviors are inconsistent with their goals.

Laura B. Moss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE! Does nothing relieve your obsessive thoughts,
panic
attacks, or
anxiety
? Come explore the latest innovations in emotional healing. Most psychotherapy methods rely upon talking, but talking alone is not always enough. The most effective procedures bypass the talking process and meet emotional needs at a deeper level. By addressing core emotional needs with non-touch, body-oriented procedures in conjunction with counseling, my approach offers direct access to the healthy person inside. I enjoy discovering the real person behind the emotional problems.

Jill Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals, couples (including LGBT), older adolescents, college students and seniors. My areas of speciality include
anxiety
, depression, relationships and life stage issues. With couples, I often find that it's helpful to shuttle between individual issues and relationship issues, depending on what is relevant at the time.

Amy Herzog-Woods
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist specializing in the prevention, treatment, and recovery of all eating disorders. Additional specialities include
anxiety
, depression, cutting, loss, illness and relationship issues. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, including both individual and family/marital sessions.
Not accepting new clients

Cynthia Bratman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist in private practice in Princeton, NJ. I have a general practice with expertise working with eating disorders,
anxiety
(OCD, PTSD, GAD,
panic
, phobias) and mood disorders (depression, bipolar). I have been in practice for 17 years. I attended Rutgers University, Temple University and I obtained my doctorate from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology.

Dara Bellace, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of eating disorders, obesity, and associated issues including depression,
anxiety
, relationship issues and stress management. I have extensive clinical and research experience in the assessment and treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and obesity.
I work with preadolescents, adolescents and adults, and offer individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and supportive psychotherapy to my patients. As one of only a few certified Maudsley family therapists in the country, I offer Maudsley Family Therapy to adolescents struggling with anorexia nervosa and their families.

Tricia L. Casey Psy.d
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified
Verified
Look for the strength. In you. In your child. I can help. I am a Clinical and School Psychologist with extensive experience evaluating, diagnosing, and working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues, including: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, complex learning difficulties, social-emotional & behavioral difficulties, mood and
anxiety
disorders, and medical/neurological conditions. My strength-based approach to therapy and evaluations combines comprehensive assessment with evidenced-based interventions, and actionable recommendations. I offer individual and group therapy for children and adolescents, and individual therapy for adults.
Not accepting new clients

Allison Dorlen Pastor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples on a variety of issues, like
anxiety
, depression, addictive behavior and relationship conflicts. Using insight and effective learning strategies, I help people trapped in unproductive and unsuccessful behaviors to improve their health and enhance their relationships and work lives.

Yuko Tanaka Inzana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Have you been feeling stuck with your negative emotions? Do you still feel sadness and emotional pain after years of treatment? Does it seem that no one understands your problems and that you feel “alone”? There is no simple formula to solve unwanted and unresolved emotions. I work with chronic
anxiety
and trauma, including generational trauma. In my practice, I emphasize the mind and body connection and incorporate Eastern philosophy to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment.

AnnaMarie Resnikoff
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My work has been with adults diagnosed with:
Anxiety
OCD
Depression
Impulse control problems
ADD
And other psychological problems.
Adult Men and Women - Interested in relieving your distressing symptoms that may be interfering in your ability to work, learn, engage in relationships or enjoy your life? I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of: Depression
Anxiety
disorders, including:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic
Agoraphobia
Social and Generalized
Anxiety
CBT teaches clients to distinguish between thoughts and feelings and develop effective coping techniques. I work with clients in a supportive and empathic atmosphere. Clients learn problem-solving skills through application of CBT techniques to real-life problems in their daily lives.

Abigail Hamilton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Helping these individuals navigate challenges (relationship issues,
anxiety
/depression, and disordered eating) to create successes during these transitional years is the primary focus of my practice.
Study after study indicates that what "works" in therapy is the quality of the relationship between the client and therapist. I create a strong relationship in which my clients feel safe and understood while sharing and exploring their lives.
I conceptualize from a psychodynamic orientation and contour treatment to the specific needs of the individual.

Jay M. Margolis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced Licensed & School Psychologist who provides effective mental health services for children, adolescents and parents in a supportive, safe environment. I offer diagnosis and therapeutic intervention in the areas of
anxiety
/stress reduction, anger management, social skill development, mood disorder, adjustment to loss and developmental issues. Efforts are made to actively involve parents in the therapeutic process. Office hours are offered in the evenings and Saturday mornings to complement work and school schedules. Consultations with school staff and medical personnel (with consent) are undertaken to provide a comprehensive understanding of the client and a successful treatment plan.

Eileen Kennedy-Moore
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with adults, children, and families, in my Princeton, NJ practice, helping them cope with stress,
anxiety
, depression, grief, relationship problems, and adjustment to life transitions.
Are you looking for a warm and sensible therapist? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Does your family life involve too much arguing and too little fun? Are you worried because your child seems stressed or lonely? There are so many therapists out there; it's hard to figure out who will be right for you. You need someone who will not only understand, but will also help you move forward in ways that matter to you.

Lesley A. Allen, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals struggling with emotional distress (depression,
anxiety
, anger), health-related problems (eating disorders, weight loss, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, health
anxiety
, somatization, and psychosomatic conditions) and relationship difficulties.
Over the past 20+ years, I have been working with adults, adolescents, and children in individual, couples, and family therapy. I listen closely to my clients to understand their current problems and related symptoms, thoughts, and feelings. I work collaboratively with clients to investigate the history of their struggles and to create a plan for change. Using cognitive, behavioral, and emotion-focused approaches, I aim to facilitate healing, growth, and change. Having spent much of my career as a scientist-practitioner, my clinical work is informed by empirical findings. My treatment approach is reasoned, compassionate, and practical.

Donna Hitchcock
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief,
anxiety
, depression, post-partum adjustment and life transitions.

Laurie Posner
Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC
Verified
Verified
I work with my clients using a variety of approaches in a collaborative effort to help them reach their defined goals. Together we focus on wellness, self-responsibility and empowerment. For over 35 years I have helped individuals who are struggling with depression,
anxiety
, eating disorders, marital conflict and any other issues contributing to distress. Because I have been in private practice for decades, I have had the benefit of having past clients keeping me informed of their progress, sharing their joys and triumphs through the years.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.