Female Therapists in Wyckoff, NJ
I believe that the success of therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship. As a psychologist I know that therapy can be an anxiety producing process, therefore I do my best to make my patients feel comfortable. I am very interactive and I often ask questions and offer suggestions. My ideal client is a child, adolescent, or adult that is experiencing anxiety; either generalized or concerning a specific issue. I work within a cognitive behavioral modality, offering ways to empower patients to help themselves cope with their symptoms of anxiety. I specialize in helping patients deal with anxiety, depression or life changes such as divorce.
I believe that the success of therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship. As a psychologist I know that therapy can be an anxiety producing process, therefore I do my best to make my patients feel comfortable. I am very interactive and I often ask questions and offer suggestions. My ideal client is a child, adolescent, or adult that is experiencing anxiety; either generalized or concerning a specific issue. I work within a cognitive behavioral modality, offering ways to empower patients to help themselves cope with their symptoms of anxiety. I specialize in helping patients deal with anxiety, depression or life changes such as divorce.
Dr. Sharon Bale-Peña
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Navigating the journey of parenthood can be beautiful. It can also be overwhelming & isolating. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma during pregnancy or postpartum, know that you don't have to just survive. In therapy you can find yourself again. I specialize in helping individuals & families during these crucial times, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can find balance, peace, & strength. It’s okay to seek support—you're doing something important for yourself & your family by reaching out. My goal is to work with you to foster healing, so you have confidence & joy in your role as a parent.
Navigating the journey of parenthood can be beautiful. It can also be overwhelming & isolating. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma during pregnancy or postpartum, know that you don't have to just survive. In therapy you can find yourself again. I specialize in helping individuals & families during these crucial times, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can find balance, peace, & strength. It’s okay to seek support—you're doing something important for yourself & your family by reaching out. My goal is to work with you to foster healing, so you have confidence & joy in your role as a parent.
Lorraine Marie Schaefers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
I am passionate about my work, which is helping couples, deepen their connections, heal past wounds and create safety and intimacy in their relationships. I also choose to work with a broad spectrum of people, from young teens to single people of all ages! My goal is to get to really know them so that they are willing to risk being know and understood even deeper which will allow themselves to do the work to move forward in being mature, resilient and content individuals. I can also bring into my work, if desired, a Christian approach which gives me an empathetic lens to encourage and educate thru the word of God!
I am passionate about my work, which is helping couples, deepen their connections, heal past wounds and create safety and intimacy in their relationships. I also choose to work with a broad spectrum of people, from young teens to single people of all ages! My goal is to get to really know them so that they are willing to risk being know and understood even deeper which will allow themselves to do the work to move forward in being mature, resilient and content individuals. I can also bring into my work, if desired, a Christian approach which gives me an empathetic lens to encourage and educate thru the word of God!
Following loss, finding resilience becomes a transformative journey. At Bouncing Forward, we understand the intricate paths grief can weave, and we're here to guide you with a modern touch of empathy, understanding, and support. We warmly welcome those who've faced the profound challenge of losing a loved one. Our ideal client seeks not to merely bounce back to who they were before but bounce forward to a stronger, more resilient version of themselves.
Following loss, finding resilience becomes a transformative journey. At Bouncing Forward, we understand the intricate paths grief can weave, and we're here to guide you with a modern touch of empathy, understanding, and support. We warmly welcome those who've faced the profound challenge of losing a loved one. Our ideal client seeks not to merely bounce back to who they were before but bounce forward to a stronger, more resilient version of themselves.
Sabrina L. Coppola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
At Social Butterfly Counseling, we work with children, families and adults. When working with children and families, we partner with guidance counselors, teachers and administrators to help families navigate complicated school systems and access the resources they need. We provide children with tools to handle the expectations and issues they encounter in school and in relationships. We guide couples in exploring effective ways to co-parent and communicate with each other and their children. And we collaborate with pediatricians, school nurses, psychotherapists and other medical professionals to help our clients manage anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness.
At Social Butterfly Counseling, we work with children, families and adults. When working with children and families, we partner with guidance counselors, teachers and administrators to help families navigate complicated school systems and access the resources they need. We provide children with tools to handle the expectations and issues they encounter in school and in relationships. We guide couples in exploring effective ways to co-parent and communicate with each other and their children. And we collaborate with pediatricians, school nurses, psychotherapists and other medical professionals to help our clients manage anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness.
Cheryl Habersaat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
You're constantly worrying about whether you made the right decisions and replaying what you said. You find yourself overthinking and can't stop these anxious thoughts. They become obsessive, keep you up at night, or turn into panic attacks. You're trying to juggle a work/life balance, heal from a breakup, or start a new relationship. You feel stuck in the middle of being treated like a child, but wanting to feel more like an adult.
You're constantly worrying about whether you made the right decisions and replaying what you said. You find yourself overthinking and can't stop these anxious thoughts. They become obsessive, keep you up at night, or turn into panic attacks. You're trying to juggle a work/life balance, heal from a breakup, or start a new relationship. You feel stuck in the middle of being treated like a child, but wanting to feel more like an adult.
Synergy Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Divya Gupta-Torres. As a clinician, I have worked in a variety of settings including, inpatient psychiatric units as well as a wide range of outpatient mental health services that provided individual, family, couples, and group counseling using a wide range of modalities. In addition, I have an extensive amount of experience working with individuals and families facing the unique challenges of substance abuse. Some of the settings in which I have addressed these challenges are inpatient substance abuse treatment crisis intervention services Intensive Outpatient Programs and Methadone clinics.
Hello, I am Divya Gupta-Torres. As a clinician, I have worked in a variety of settings including, inpatient psychiatric units as well as a wide range of outpatient mental health services that provided individual, family, couples, and group counseling using a wide range of modalities. In addition, I have an extensive amount of experience working with individuals and families facing the unique challenges of substance abuse. Some of the settings in which I have addressed these challenges are inpatient substance abuse treatment crisis intervention services Intensive Outpatient Programs and Methadone clinics.
Ellen Usatin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Are you experiencing a life transition or a personal crisis ? Have you always been self-reliant, but now feel overwhelmed and unable to tackle life's challenges? Are you an individual encountering difficulties in your relationships? Are you a couple looking to gain insight , change your communication pattern and establish deeper connection? Are you an adult with special needs or a parent of a special needs child dealing with anxiety and decision fatigue ? Regardless of what brings you here, I recognize that life can be challenging and complex.
Are you experiencing a life transition or a personal crisis ? Have you always been self-reliant, but now feel overwhelmed and unable to tackle life's challenges? Are you an individual encountering difficulties in your relationships? Are you a couple looking to gain insight , change your communication pattern and establish deeper connection? Are you an adult with special needs or a parent of a special needs child dealing with anxiety and decision fatigue ? Regardless of what brings you here, I recognize that life can be challenging and complex.
Alicen Mosaad
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (Online Only)
Lets be real, life can be challenging! We get pushed, pulled, bent, but we don't have to break. The necessity for self-care and support is at an all-time high. Finding needed support and a positive outlet can be challenging. Therapy offers tools to assist with turning obstacles and daily challenges into resilience and opportunity for growth. It is an excellent source of support needed to achieve desired change, gain awareness of healthy coping patterns, and assist with establishing a clear pathway to creating a healthy lifestyle and mindset.
Lets be real, life can be challenging! We get pushed, pulled, bent, but we don't have to break. The necessity for self-care and support is at an all-time high. Finding needed support and a positive outlet can be challenging. Therapy offers tools to assist with turning obstacles and daily challenges into resilience and opportunity for growth. It is an excellent source of support needed to achieve desired change, gain awareness of healthy coping patterns, and assist with establishing a clear pathway to creating a healthy lifestyle and mindset.
Growing up in the world today has become exceptionally challenging for our youth. With technology and social media, families are confronted with more adversity than ever before. In our journey toward healthy development and happiness, we are experiencing escalating levels of pressure to achieve and "fit-in", when, in reality, we are all seeking a sense of belonging. Many parents and their children are trying to cope with depression/anxiety, social conflict, including bullying, and often traumatic experiences or exposure to traumatic events, which manifest in self-destructive behavior, low self-esteem, and social isolation.
Growing up in the world today has become exceptionally challenging for our youth. With technology and social media, families are confronted with more adversity than ever before. In our journey toward healthy development and happiness, we are experiencing escalating levels of pressure to achieve and "fit-in", when, in reality, we are all seeking a sense of belonging. Many parents and their children are trying to cope with depression/anxiety, social conflict, including bullying, and often traumatic experiences or exposure to traumatic events, which manifest in self-destructive behavior, low self-esteem, and social isolation.
Monica Goffan LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (Online Only)
Hi my name is Monica Goffan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical supervisor. I offer individual therapeutic services to adolescence and adults experiencing difficulties with life's stressors and seeking mental health support. I provide a safe space to explore instances of trauma, anxiety, LGBTQ+, depression, and other life transitional difficulties. Through my extensive clinical experience and trainings, I offer clinical support to Licensed social workers and Addiction counselors.
Hi my name is Monica Goffan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical supervisor. I offer individual therapeutic services to adolescence and adults experiencing difficulties with life's stressors and seeking mental health support. I provide a safe space to explore instances of trauma, anxiety, LGBTQ+, depression, and other life transitional difficulties. Through my extensive clinical experience and trainings, I offer clinical support to Licensed social workers and Addiction counselors.
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I work with teens, college students, adults, and couples. Many of my clients struggle with attention deficit, depression, anxiety, micromanaging thoughts, perfectionism, and boredom. Others tend to want success, but lack passion and drive. While others struggle with intimacy and experience shame, guilt or blame.
I work with teens, college students, adults, and couples. Many of my clients struggle with attention deficit, depression, anxiety, micromanaging thoughts, perfectionism, and boredom. Others tend to want success, but lack passion and drive. While others struggle with intimacy and experience shame, guilt or blame.
Bergen Mental Health Counseling of NJ, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Chances are if you are reading this it is time for help. The right time for therapy is when you are ready. Often people reach out when they are experiencing overwhelming feelings, ruminating thoughts, a recent loss or a traumatic event. Therapy provides a safe space in which you can open up about anything you may be struggling with such as working remotely, living alone, dating, relationship issues and feeling in-between. My expertise includes grief/loss, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, thinking disorders, self-esteem, anger management, trauma, life transitions, family conflict, emotional disturbances and relationship issues.
Chances are if you are reading this it is time for help. The right time for therapy is when you are ready. Often people reach out when they are experiencing overwhelming feelings, ruminating thoughts, a recent loss or a traumatic event. Therapy provides a safe space in which you can open up about anything you may be struggling with such as working remotely, living alone, dating, relationship issues and feeling in-between. My expertise includes grief/loss, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, thinking disorders, self-esteem, anger management, trauma, life transitions, family conflict, emotional disturbances and relationship issues.
Anne Harutunian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (Online Only)
Since completing my Masters degree in 2002, I've enjoyed a career working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of clinical settings. The majority of my experience has been in treating adolescents and adults with a wide range of issues including; divorce, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, abuse and trauma, and chronic mental illness.
Since completing my Masters degree in 2002, I've enjoyed a career working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of clinical settings. The majority of my experience has been in treating adolescents and adults with a wide range of issues including; divorce, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, abuse and trauma, and chronic mental illness.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, parenting, post-partum, shame, stress or trauma, I provide a supportive environment where we can really get to understand and work through your feelings and thoughts. I love to work with clients who are motivated to reclaim a sense of joy and purpose and who are open to exploring the root causes of their challenges. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space for you to be vulnerable enough to make progress towards the life you want.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, parenting, post-partum, shame, stress or trauma, I provide a supportive environment where we can really get to understand and work through your feelings and thoughts. I love to work with clients who are motivated to reclaim a sense of joy and purpose and who are open to exploring the root causes of their challenges. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space for you to be vulnerable enough to make progress towards the life you want.
Dr. Gail Canavan is an advanced practice nurse clinician with more than 30 years of experience in private practice treating adolescents and adults with mental health concerns including depression, panic and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), drug and alcohol addiction, out of control sexual behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.), eating disorders, and dementia. In addition to an integrative general psychotherapy and medication management practice, Dr. Canavan specializes in sex therapy and relationship dynamics, working with individuals and couples of all ages and sexual orientations.
Dr. Gail Canavan is an advanced practice nurse clinician with more than 30 years of experience in private practice treating adolescents and adults with mental health concerns including depression, panic and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), drug and alcohol addiction, out of control sexual behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.), eating disorders, and dementia. In addition to an integrative general psychotherapy and medication management practice, Dr. Canavan specializes in sex therapy and relationship dynamics, working with individuals and couples of all ages and sexual orientations.
Crisis is defined as a crucial stage or turning point, and my goal is to help you to effectively navigate this turning point in your life. Often people struggle to manage their intense emotions and have difficulty with relationships and managing life issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help reduce overall distress, develop more effective communication, and build or improve relationships. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech, and identify targets and teach skills to reduce stress and intense emotions to maintain balance and build a life worth living, and use a DBT-informed approach to treatment.
Crisis is defined as a crucial stage or turning point, and my goal is to help you to effectively navigate this turning point in your life. Often people struggle to manage their intense emotions and have difficulty with relationships and managing life issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help reduce overall distress, develop more effective communication, and build or improve relationships. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech, and identify targets and teach skills to reduce stress and intense emotions to maintain balance and build a life worth living, and use a DBT-informed approach to treatment.
I am an experienced and devoted therapist who believes that self-understanding is the catalyst for change. When you choose to explore life challenges in the context of a safe and therapeutic relationship then healing and new ways of being in the world become possible for you. I help clients to deeply examine both past and present life experiences in order to heighten their awareness and increase self-acceptance. I will help you to recognize that through this process, you will gain more control over the choices you make and discover how to attain your goals.
I am an experienced and devoted therapist who believes that self-understanding is the catalyst for change. When you choose to explore life challenges in the context of a safe and therapeutic relationship then healing and new ways of being in the world become possible for you. I help clients to deeply examine both past and present life experiences in order to heighten their awareness and increase self-acceptance. I will help you to recognize that through this process, you will gain more control over the choices you make and discover how to attain your goals.
Melanie Bieber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPhilEd, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
As they say on an airplane, "place your oxygen mask on first before assisting others". It’s hard to care for children, parents, friends or family, if you’re not first caring for yourself. I welcome any client who is looking to help themselves. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, your self-esteem and social relationships aren’t where you’d like them to be, parenting effectively feels nearly impossible, or anything in between, I’m here to help. I began working with children in schools and developed a love for supporting the adults who care for them.
As they say on an airplane, "place your oxygen mask on first before assisting others". It’s hard to care for children, parents, friends or family, if you’re not first caring for yourself. I welcome any client who is looking to help themselves. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, your self-esteem and social relationships aren’t where you’d like them to be, parenting effectively feels nearly impossible, or anything in between, I’m here to help. I began working with children in schools and developed a love for supporting the adults who care for them.
Kaitlyn Personette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
I am certified in violence against women and children.
Seeking adults and young adults with daytime availability! Have you ever felt depressed? Anxious? Possibly feeling "stuck" during a life transition? Questioning your relationship or mourning the loss of one? Need help finding healthy coping skills? Perhaps you are in need of assistance with parenting or co-parenting? Or maybe you are having issues with your parents ? You have come to the right place ! My approach depends on the reason for service. I will tailor your treatment plan and our dialog to meet your specific needs.
I am certified in violence against women and children.
Seeking adults and young adults with daytime availability! Have you ever felt depressed? Anxious? Possibly feeling "stuck" during a life transition? Questioning your relationship or mourning the loss of one? Need help finding healthy coping skills? Perhaps you are in need of assistance with parenting or co-parenting? Or maybe you are having issues with your parents ? You have come to the right place ! My approach depends on the reason for service. I will tailor your treatment plan and our dialog to meet your specific needs.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.