Therapists in Woodbridge, NJ

Carlos is licensed as a LCSW, an LMFT, and an LCADC. He is also a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and does evaluations for employees in the transportation industry. Finally, he is a certified EMDR therapist. For nearly 30 years he has provided psychotherapy services to professionals in various industries. His diversity, persuasive objectivity, and ability to break down complex and emotionally-charged behavioral health issues has been appreciated among his clients.

I strive to help people become better versions of themelves. I specialize in working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families struggling with trauma and stress, mood symptoms including depression and anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. I offer support, empathy, guidance and psychoeducation in a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment.

Hello and Welcome! In my practice, I lead with acceptance, humor, honesty and understanding. I utilize an eclectic array of interventions to cultivate a strong therapeutic relationship and healthy, safe space for us to explore your goals and help you to move forward. I have extensive experience working with clients facing difficult life transitions and conditions including Depression, Anxiety, BPD, PTSD, family conflict and suicidal ideation. This space celebrates both sex and body positivity. All gender identities, gender expressions, sexual identities are welcomed and affirmed here.

I specialize in counseling to individuals and families coping with relationship issues, parent-child issues, and extended family issues that are exacerbated by alcohol and substance abuse.

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Life has its bright moments, but it can also have its dark side. When you find yourself spending more time in the dark times than the bright times, it's time to come and see a therapist. I can help you come back into the brightness of life and teach you how to spend most of your time there.

Are you feeling stressed out about life, anxious about the unknown or feeling down about yourself, your job or your significant other especially when it comes to communication. Do not hesitate to reach out for some assistance. Talking it out or even playing it out is the best solution. I provide services to educate & bring out the best in Adults, Children, Families, Military, Veterans, Police & Correction Officers Firefighters, 1st Responders & Teachers. I will be able to help you identify the causes of your emotional and/or behavioral health issues & challenges using only high-quality services & evidence based practices.

When we understand what is happening in our brain, and how we can expect to heal, we see hope. Though addiction of any kind is painful, it is manageable; we can be free. By learning to identify the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that may be holding us back, we can begin to let go of the bad, including trauma, and build in more good. If you are worried you may have a problem with alcohol, drugs, food addiction, gambling, or sexual imagery, or just want to break self-destructive habits and develop better ones, email me and we can schedule a phone call (free of charge) to talk about our work.

I believe that each day is a gift although I know that for some, each day can sometimes feel like a burden. Let me help you bring joy back into your life. Whether you have experienced a life-changing event, or just feel like you are going through the motions in your life, we can work together to make positive changes. If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step toward becoming happier and emotionally healthier.

You matter, lets talk about it! I am a licensed professional who will provide you with quality care and the support you need to begin the healing process. I offer individual and group therapy. Please contact me, I would be more than happy to start you on your mental health journey to peace!

I can't say that I have an ideal client, as every client presents with their own unique set of strengths and challenges. I find myself drawn to clients whose lives have been significantly negatively impacted by the systems they belong to. Aiding clients with the tools and resources to work on breaking those generational cycles of trauma or poverty, is one of the most rewarding experiences I can have as a therapist. I truly believe that all clients have the ability to overcome whatever challenges they may be experiencing and achieve their personal goals. My only job is to help them develop the tools to do so.

Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

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.

My patients are people who are open to new ways of interpreting their struggles and motivated to make changes. Their goals for treatment would include: improving their independence, increasing their self-esteem, learning to communicate assertively, and gaining insight into the mental health struggles. They would want to improve their outlook on life and improve their relationship with themselves and the healthy people in their lives.

I’m particularly passionate about working with emerging adults, women, and couples facing roadblocks with many things, such as relationships, career, and life transitions. My client would be eager to explore deeper issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and unhealthy patterns with a want to implement a mind-body-spirit approach. The north star of my work is the belief that to heal tension, stress, pain, and feelings - we first need to feel safe and sound in our nervous system. We’re familiar with the idea that trauma impacts our brains adversely, but in my understanding, it also has physical effects on the body.

Changes and transitions are the only constant in life often creating feelings of confusion, lack of motivation, and worthlessness. Are you a struggling with the newness of a different environment? Are you having difficulties coping through life changes? Or unsure how to take the first step in your journey? Together we can create a safe space to explore and process what you are feeling while learning and implementing new coping skills.

Constantly making bad decisions in or around your relationships can take a toll on you. Compound that with the guilt of an affair or infidelity and things can get very dicey. Black men haven’t always had appropriate relationship behaviors modeled for them. We have to learn on the fly and will undoubtedly make mistakes in the process. Struggling with self defeating behaviors is extremely stressful and dangerous. When you make this kind of mistake where can you turn for guidance and support?