Pacific Islander Therapists in Upper Montclair, NJ

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You may feel lost and confused. You don’t know what happened exactly, but you know you are unhappy, and you want your life to get better. Maybe a lot of things make you worried; maybe you are stressed; maybe you want to achieve certain things, but you simply can’t (yet). Or you may come to therapy somehow knowing what you want.

I practice from a strength-based, insight-oriented, and collaborative approach individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. I offer an empathetic, supportive, and accepting environment for my clients to feel heard and understood while also challenged and inspired to take on new perspectives, ways of thinking, and daily practices. Therapy is a process that can provide tools to relieve immediate stress, but also an opportunity to explore the underlying meanings, behavioral patterns, and relationship dynamics in order to lead a life of authenticity and genuine fulfillment. My clients also strive to positively impact society.

I'm an authentic, warm, open human being with a deep commitment to helping people to identify and work through the aspects of life that are causing the most pain. Therapy sessions with me are collaborative, insight oriented and strengths-based, weaving in mindfulness as well as heartfelt doses of honesty. My role is to guide you: to ask about who you are, what you desire (or don't desire) and why that is, so that together, we can identify where you'd like to focus your energies and your growth.

I specialize in helping adult individuals recover from trauma and addiction with talk therapy and EMDR. My clients have been through things like childhood neglect/abuse, intimate partner violence, assault, family conflict, or abuses within a faith community. Many also want to change their relationship with alcohol or drugs, or have been impacted by addiction. I'm here to help. I have extensive training in recovery work and trauma-informed care including EMDR, an approach that can reduce the triggering factors associated with traumatic memories. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team

I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, unresolved issues, life-transition difficulties, family/relational problems, and grief and loss. While I have extensive experience working with individuals of Asian decent, they comprise only 30% of my clientele and I am well-rounded in treating individuals from various cultural and religious backgrounds. I am dedicated to bring genuine, compassionate, and evidence-based care to my clients. After a thorough assessment of my client's presenting concern and history, I collaborate with my client to formulate a treatment plan that is highly individualized.

Hello, I'd like to introduce myself. I am Sarah Gwen. I go by Sarah or Gwen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Master Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), and I am almost ready to apply to be a Certified Sex Therapist (CST). I really enjoy learning, helping, connecting, and facing challenges. I also love animals, music, nature, tattoos,and food. I am Native Hawaiian, raised in San Diego. I have been here in the Finger Lakes for 13 years. I am a mother of three, ranging from 25 to 11 yrs. I consider myself warm, casual and intelligent. I would love to meet and see if I can help. No pressure.

Although I obtained a significant amount of knowledge as a therapeutic provider and underwent professional training, I myself do not claim to be an expert on my clients. I ultimately view clients as the true experts on themselves and I, as the therapist, am their creative partner in becoming the “best” version of themselves. Not only do I believe clients are the experts on themselves, but I also believe that clients are the heroes of their own stories. During the course of the journey, the hero often has to integrate parts of themselves and the world that surrounds them to become an agent of better change.

I am a Licensed Social Worker and Psychotherapist with experience working with a broad range of client populations. Creating a safe & welcoming space, as well as, developing a relationship and building rapport with my clients before beginning treatment is extremely important to me.

You're bullied by an unrelenting inner critic. It's crushing your self-esteem. You work so hard to do everything right and check all the boxes, never letting down your guard, never letting them see you sweat. The worry, stress, and fear of disappointing others is exhausting. You thought once you had it all figured out, you’d finally feel okay, right? But you always feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough. It's so frustrating being plagued by anxiety, perfectionism or even depression. And numbing out just makes it worse. At what point do you get to enjoy this life? Deep down you feel broken and don't know how to fix it.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression? Do you find yourself struggling to connect meaningfully with others, longing for deeper, more fulfilling relationships? Have you ever wished for effective tools to manage the racing thoughts and crippling worry that anxiety brings? Or perhaps you're seeking a way to lift the weight of depression and rediscover a sense of joy? Are you craving deeper connections with those around you? Do you yearn for communication and understanding in your relationships? I understand how these challenges can take a toll on your emotional well-being, and I'm here to support

I am dedicated to working with clients whose personality and life experience were shaped by more than one culture: You might be an international student or in your 20's or 30's navigating anxiety. You might have been raised by 1st generation Asian parents or one and half or 2nd generation immigrants. You might be struggling in a relationship where you and your partner come from different cultural backgrounds not feeling understood. You are in the relationship but you both feel alone in the relationship. I love to help. I work with clients individually and as couples.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in a variety of settings including partial hospitalization, Children’s Mobile Response, addiction recovery services, school based counseling, and in-home therapy. As a multiculturally competent and bilingual therapist, I am most passionate about serving marginalized communities and those who often struggle to seek mental health treatment due to stigma. While I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in areas such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and substance abuse, I am also well-versed in targeting areas related to racial and cultural identity and trauma.

As a licensed psychologist in NY and NJ, I offer remote individual psychotherapy to adults (Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm). My approach is collaborative, and you are an active partner in designing your personal goals. I individualize treatment based on your presenting concerns/needs as well as your unique background and history. Based on my training and experience in a variety of treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, I use an integrative approach to help you reach your personal goals, which may involve learning skills to manage life’s difficulties and developing greater understanding of yourself.

Everyone has a story of who they are that, they are either unwilling or having difficulty telling. I am here to help you with your narrative. Together we can create a narrative of your truth that is empowering, positive and enlightening. I have an approach that is sex positive, empowering and open minded. I look from a lens of intersectionality, which recognizes that a person’s race, nationality, religion, gender identity, class, sexual orientation and disability may be informing each other often creating a complex convergence of oppression.

Welcome to a transformative space where healing is a collaborative journey. I specialize in guiding individuals who are motivated to explore the interconnected realms of their mind, body, and spirit. Ideal clients for me are those navigating challenges such as trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, addiction, and a desire for personal growth. In this therapeutic relationship, we delve beyond surface-level symptoms, embracing a holistic approach. Our shared goal is to identify deep-rooted narratives, enhance coping skills, and build upon existing strengths. If you are seeking a path to healing and value harm reduction principles, welcome home.

Life, as we know it, can throw us off-kilter and unbalanced. The path to change can sometimes be obscure. Seeking support takes courage. And I am so glad you are here!

Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, starting therapy can be one of the most taxing and anxiety provoking things we can imagine. Many of us live day by day worried about what may happen or what has happened, and eventually it starts to consume how we think and behave. We start to lie to ourselves and others about what is happening, and we start to feel trapped and hopeless. Everyday seems to be a battle and we crave a release.

Often when people are faced with life's challenges, they do not realize how strong they can be. I work with children and families who are struggling with the impact of divorce, learning disabilities, sudden or chronic illness, disability, trauma, loss, neglect or abuse. Challenges can be difficult but they can also lead us to new emotional growth. My strength-based approach will help you and/or your children grow closer together, heal emotionally and find inner resiliency. I am committed to navigating with you, side by side, to help you be the best you can be!