Therapists in Westfield, NJ

Since I can remember, I've wanted to be in this profession working on helping improve the lives of others. I've been in the field of social work for the last six years providing therapy to people from all walks of life. Have you experienced anything traumatic and its been affecting your daily functioning? Are you a young adult who has a hard time accepting a diagnosis or struggling to find your place in the world? Has your loved one been diagnosed with persistent and severe mental illness? Is your anxiety/depression keeping you from working on your goals? If so, you are not alone. Connect with me to see how we can work together.

I am available to come alongside my clients in their pain, challenges, and also successes. I provide a compassionate ear that understands the reality of the patterns that we can get caught in. I believe I can work with you towards growth, self-compassion, and empowerment. I recognize the challenges that come from living in a world that consistently pushes us to find our validation from the outside. Therefore I can help individuals, couples, and families to begin a journey of healing and repair that will benefit their relationships, past, present and future.

We help teens, adults, LGBTQIA+ folks, couples, families and parents manage anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges. We are a female owned and operated virtual practice, led by Raelyn Sprenkle, LCSW, MEd, with over a decade of experience offering support. Our mission is to create a safe, judgment-free space for you to explore your emotions. We offer tailored therapy services, including individual, couples, and family therapy, all centered around your unique needs and goals.

My name is Shaynna Hunter, LCSW I have been providing counseling services for over 19 years. If you are feeling anxious, sad, worried, and uncertain as to what to do to feel better, I can help. We will work together to uncover the past/present issues in your life where you feel stuck. I will assist you with developing healthy coping skills to successfully reduce and/or eliminate anxiety and feelings of depression. I have a therapeutic style that is supportive, empathetic and engaging.

Therapy is different for everyone. I believe that our early relationships and experiences deeply shape how we see ourselves and respond to feelings. I use a flexible model of therapy that draws from Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, neuropsychology, feminist/multicultural, and attachment theories. An emphasis is placed on appreciating the current emotional coping system before attempting to change it. I see my role as helping you develop a relationship with the parts of yourself that you may avoid, reject, or fear. My role is not to fix you (-you're not broken), and it is not to solve your problems.

I help people cope with difficult situations and learn ways to manage stress at home, work, or school. People work with me to develop effective communication skills and the ability to advocate for themselves, their needs, and their interests. My clients find more meaning, purpose, and connection in their day-to-day lives by better understanding themselves and their capacity for self-compassion, peace, and joy. I also help people learn practical skills for managing time and responsibilities, navigate life transitions and changes, explore body image and relationships with food, and process LGBTQIA+ issues and experiences.

Are you experiencing a challenging situation in your life at this time? People often seek therapy at vulnerable times in their lives. I work with individuals, couples and families to help them overcome these difficult times. I believe that everyone has the potential to be happy and make positive improvements in their life. I provide support, assistance, and encouragement in a warm, nonjudgmental environment to empower each person to resolve concerns impeding them from living a fulfilling life. In this comfortable setting, my goal is to assist clients to set achievable goals that build on their strengths.

I am a Buddhist psychotherapist with a focus on helping all clients find wellness through the Four Immeasurables - happiness, joy, compassion and equanimity. I am passionate about helping people navigate life transitions and difficulties in a practical manner. I help clients focus on the present and work through anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, grief, and other related disorders. I am passionate about serving first responders, veterans, and their families. For more information please view my website at http://www.4ilifepractice.com.

Working with children, adolescents, and young adults is my passion and specialty. In working with my clients, my goal is to establish a connection and trusting therapeutic relationship in a nonjudgmental and safe environment that can encourage emotional growth. Each client is unique, so treatment will be tailored to individual needs. My approach is eclectic, incorporating various therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapy. I hold a Masters of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and a Doctorate in Social Work from Rutgers University.

Not feeling like yourself or having trouble connecting with others? Maybe you’ve been reacting harshly to loved ones or withdrawn from friends. Maybe a challenging life event has thrown you off course. The pace of life can be overwhelming and keeping up is often physically and emotionally draining. The multiple roles we carry and daily stressors pull us in so many directions. It can be uncomfortable seeking help for the first time – or returning to therapy after a period of feeling well. You want to make sure you find someone who can help you feel balanced again.

My ideal client is open to insight and a different perspective. They are perhaps ready for a change and will walk a path that may be uncomfortable at times. My ideal client has dealt with everything from existential crises, searching for life's meaning, addiction, behavior issues, trauma, and attachment issues, to name a few that stand out.

I believe that therapy is a way of better understanding one's thoughts, feelings and actions, allowing a person to elicit change and ultimately become the best version of themselves. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in work with both Individuals and Couples. I treat adults of all ages, who may be dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, low self-esteem/confidence, relationship related issues, maternal mental health issues (such as infertility, loss, postpartum depression and/or anxiety), as well as, new stage of life stressors and transitions.

My ideal client would be someone who is trying to make connections from their past to the present, not to relive their past, but to understand why they may be struggling in the present. Learning to let go of old habits, old ways of thinking that were dysfunctional, is key to living mindfully in the present. Changing the response to the narrative is important to be able to move forward from your past experiences.

It's normal to experience feelings of anxiety, worry and overall dissatisfaction in your life. They key is to find a comforting environment in which you can work toward reducing those unwanted thoughts or behaviors and replacing them with results-driven, goal-oriented actions.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, and supervise at The William Alanson White Institute. I work intensively with individuals, couples, families, and groups. For the past 25 years I have specialized in mindfulness and health psychology.

Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, are a new parent, or challenges navigating life stressors, you will be met with unwavering empathy and support. I recognize that it is not always easy taking the first step to reach out for help. My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic space for clients to process, offer guidance, instill hope, and assist with strengthening one’s toolbox to navigate life’s challenges. Together, we will work to set tangible goals to address any social or emotional challenges you are experiencing.

As a licensed professional counselor, I aim to help individuals identify their unique inner strengths and facilitate personal growth dealing with a variety of issues such as substance use and addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjusting to transitions of everyday life. I strive to create a warm, supportive, genuine, and nonthreatening atmosphere where individuals can feel that they are being listened to and understood as well as feeling safe to explore those areas most important to them.

Break old patterns, heal from the past, and move forward with better, healthier relationships with yourself and others. Using evidence-based practice, you'll develop resilience, find your focus and free yourself from old beliefs and expectations and make conscious, positive decisions to move you closer to a life with more ease, self-awareness, acceptance and growth.

My name is Stephanie & I have provided therapy exclusively via telehealth for the last 3 years (previously in person). If you have been struggling with depression or anxiety, particularly if related to a traumatic experience, I would love the opportunity to work with you to reduce your mood- or anxiety-related symptoms, & to help you experience a present that is not negatively impacted by events from your past. I place a high value on authenticity, empathy, & self-awareness as critical parts of the therapeutic process & aim to validate my clients’ experiences without judgment & provide the most basic of needs: to feel seen and heard