Therapists in Barrington, NJ

It's time to totally shake it up. Forget what you think you know about therapy or what you need to do to change your life... Making that level of change means confronting Truth and fundamentally changing yourself. I won't sugarcoat it and I certainly won't lie to you: I will tell you what you need to know and guide you toward making the proper choices in your life. And I'll prove it to you right now: I tell you outright that I can't fix you. No one can. The only person that has that sort of power over you IS you. This involves hard choices in learning how to manage your life. And I will stand beside you every step of the way.

Are you struggling with emotional regulation, intrusive thoughts, unhealthy habits? Are you negatively affected by past traumatic experiences? Is your relationship on the rocks? Would you like to have the space to feel understood, safe and supported enough to begin your healing journey? I'm here to assist

Therapy is like talking to your best friend, only better! I have more than fifteen years of experience working with individuals, couples and families using a whole-person approach tailored to the unique needs of each person. My work rests on the foundation of a honest, caring, nonjudgmental and compassionate therapeutic relationship. I am primarily Trauma Focused Psychodynamic. In my work, I consider physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing utilizing mindfulness, religious/spiritual beliefs, CBT, medication, EFT and EMDR, as appropriate.

You seem to have it all together on the outside. You live by the golden rule, working hard, extending compassion and taking care of everyone but yourself. You conditioned yourself to say “I am fine” when you know you are not. You feel stuck in negative cycles and perhaps distract yourself from uncomfortable feelings by over working, shopping or drinking too much. You are constantly in survival mode, feeling stressed, anxious, tired, confused and overwhelmed.

Advance Counseling Center is an outpatient program within Advance Housing, Inc. that offers individuals and families an array of wellness services to support, enhance and improve their quality of life. All clinical staff use treatment interventions that incorporate research and evidenced-based practices. Group practice is informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT will help you or your loved on with ongoing conflicts in relationships; intense and rapid mood; difficulty stuffing emotions, then "blowing up" at others; inability to relax; impulsive or reactive decisions you often regret; avoiding responsibilities; and feeling overwhelmed.We have staff trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).

You feel stressed and you aren't sure how to move forward. You feel stuck in a cycle of overthinking and worrying, creating different scenarios and constantly trying to anticipate outcomes. There's also pressure to be highly productive and tick off every item on your to-do list, which only adds to your sense of overwhelm. Or perhaps things have not been going well in your personal life and you're starting to feel like a failure. You've lost motivation for activities you once enjoyed and find yourself engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors. Life does not look or feel the way you wish it did.

Let's talk about it, and work together towards solutions.

My goal is to inspire hope, and to serve the important functions in communal human interactions, from the family to the wider world of care giving, to create congruence and equilibrium within ourselves. I will collaborate carefully with your vulnerabilities, to comfort, explore and restore your strengths and intrinsic worth. My vision is a picture where people can individuate and stand strong for what they believe is the best for themselves.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! One of many reasons why Dr. Dmowski became a psychologist was that she believes there is no greater reward than helping an individual improve their quality of life. Many people throughout the world struggle with mental health problems, however, they do not realize that they are capable of improving their wellbeing with some professional help. Dr. Dmowski enjoys helping clients overcome their mental and emotional challenges while helping them find new ways of thinking, acting and relating to others in a way that alleviates the difficulties they are experiencing.