Teletherapy for Boonton, NJ

Hi I’m Kim Traina-Nolan I help anxious, depressed and insecure teens explore overwhelming emotion and maladaptive behaviors through Art psychotherapy so they can feel confident enough ‘to say everything’ and grow strong emotionally. I do my best work with teens who struggle with poor self image, who are experiencing conflict in relationships and who want to end self defeating or suicidal thoughts and self injurious behaviors.

Congratulations on starting your process of change. It wasn't easy to do. I imagine there were many starts and stops along the way. This is common for most people. You are now starting to explore what changes you would like to make. I have worked with adults who want to make lifestyle changes that bring out their best qualities for the past 38 years. Do you want to have a better relationship? Do want to be calmer? Do you want to be less depressed? Do you want to stop addictive behaviors? If these sound like the changes that you are interested in making, please contact me.

Psychotherapist. Mental Health Care Provider. Counselor. Social Worker. Clinician. Helper. I can be considered all of those things...but none of those titles matter as much as what I actually do...Help little people with BIG feelings. The world can be scary. Little people may have to do hard things. Talking doesn't always come easy. Play Therapy techniques allow me to connect with your child in the language they spoke first; PLAY.

It is my passion to help my clients create the life they desire. My clients are often highly sensitive people, perfectionists, creatives or empaths. Life is hard and my goal is to help you feel a little more comfortable in your own skin.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Helping adults, adolescents, and pre-teens struggling with anxiety, depression, stress-management, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ issues and relationships are my specialties. My friendly, non-judgmental, compassionate approach creates a space where it is safe to share, discover and explore the issues you are bringing to therapy.

Dr. Novitskie is a Licensed Psychologist in New Jersey (5474) and New York (021114). Dr. Novitskie earned an M.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Novitskie has worked with adults and adolescents in a variety of clinical-forensic and correctional settings, such as a forensic psychiatric hospital, state prisons, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment centers.

Healing doesn't mean the loss didn't happen. It means that it no longer controls us. - David Kessler. Loss is an inevitable part of life. Whether the loss is due to cancer, death of a loved one, divorce, trauma or another significant life event, our lives can get totally thrown off course. While I believe in our innate capacity to heal, when anxiety, depression or PTSD develops, recovery can stall. When this happens, the right therapist can help you to access your inner strengths and learn new coping strategies to regain control of your life and move forward in ways that have meaning and purpose.

We all face struggles in life. Maybe relationships or sexual behavior seem "crazy” or consuming. Or, you might struggle with extreme eating habits, internet use, spending or another kind of compulsive behavior. Maybe your job exposes you to daily risk and tragedy and you're feeling the weight of it. Either way, you probably struggle to manage emotions, anxiety, loneliness, grief. All my clients deal with these kinds of things. It’s no coincidence they've also usually dealt with abuse, family dysfunction or trauma. Many have PTSD, C-PTSD or dissociative disorder.

Life can be very difficult. There are times that you may question your ability to make decisions in your life especially when life is overwhelming you. Society is busy around us and we feel that no one can give you the time to share your inner conflicts to help determine the path you want to take in your life. You may feel all alone in a world filled with people. There are ways to rebuild your life, change self defeating behaviors and gain new skills and tools to enhance your life and your relationships. Therapy is about change.

We all face struggles, be it difficult relationships, ongoing anxiety, compulsive behaviors, or stressors at work being involved in traumatic experiences. Whatever the issue, it can be challenging to manage negative thoughts, stress and tension in your body. Many of the people I work with have experienced very traumatic life events, grew up in abusive homes, and find themselves in difficult situations today. I've worked with many people with PTSD, acute stress disorder, and similar trauma-related diagnoses who are looking for significant, positive long-term change.

We all need support at different stages in our lives. Therapy is a healthy option to consider when we are going through a difficult time, need someone to listen to us and to receive support where we may not be receiving it elsewhere. Unloading and opening up without any judgment can be such a relief.

I am a family systems trained relational therapist who practices through a trauma informed, culturally aware, and LGBTQ+ friendly lens. I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one in which you are the expert in your life and already possess strengths that can be harnessed to address difficulties. 

In my role as therapist, I will assist you in exploring and processing difficult experiences, finding creative ways to resolve problems, and increase your ability to cope with challenges. The primary goal we will work toward is for you to achieve healthy and balanced function in all areas of life.

At some point, we all experience difficulties and unpleasant emotions in life. Whether it's grief, relationships, job challenges, or internal battles- life can be hard sometimes! That being said, everyone has the potential to heal and life a full and joyful life.

My experience includes working with adolescents and adults struggling with mood disorders, substance abuse and working with family members affected by the addiction of their loved ones. I work closely with family members to provide education and help promote growth. My practice has included collaboration with multiple systems and providers such as school systems, psychiatrists/medical providers, court and probation.

I am successful in treating people for depression, anxiety, anger, and addictions. Actually, it’s usually confusion that stops us from living a life worth living, on purpose, in freedom and joy. I am a DBT Therapist: my treatment is designed as a mindfulness pathway to get your life in working order quickly. Depression and/or Anxiety can be crippling, and I am dedicated to getting your life back.

We all struggle from time to time, but recently you’ve been feeling more burnt out than usual. Perhaps you’ve been dealing with constant worry, feelings of overwhelm, sleepless nights or just a general dissatisfaction with life. Sometimes the thought runs through your head of “is it supposed to feel like this?” or maybe you’re hounded by the feeling of “this is not where I should be in life.” Sometimes you may even wonder if you’re a good friend, spouse, parent, or child. On the outside, you probably appear to be functioning and successful. On the inside, you feel prisoner to your negative thoughts and perfectionism.

Today more then ever, it is common to feel out of control, unbalanced, and insecure. When these feelings become reflected in food, eating habits, and body image, life can feel all the more confusing and difficult. You may find yourself preoccupied with distressing thoughts, your mood reliant on what you ate, and your self worth dependent on a number on the scale. I am here to help you take control of your narrative and gain freedom from the confines of disordered eating and distorted body image. Through aiming to increase acceptance and self validation while encouraging behavioral change, I am here to help.