Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists in Montville, NJ

Families are a good source of strength but they can also get stuck in unproductive patterns of behavior and interaction which are challenging to change. I help families break these difficult cycles by working with them to identify goals and establish plans and milestones to achieve them. I apply over 25 years of experience as I empower struggling individuals, couples, and families facing marital issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, and children/adolescents with self-destructive behaviors or ADD/ADHD as well as many other mental health issues. I also specialize in working with diagnoses of oppositional defiant and conduct disorders.

Are you living an anxious, depressed, or angry life? Are you feeling lost, insecure, or struggling to find your place in the world? Do you wish you had better relationships, better self esteem, or a more fulfilling career? I understand how difficult it can be when you aren’t living the life you want but I’ve seen in countless cases how the therapeutic process can be transformational in helping you achieve the change you so desperately seek.

I am a Certified Advanced Counselor by the NBCC and I am passionate about my work with those affected by alcoholism and addiction. Substance Abuse and Mental Health problems are major roadblocks in a person's life. These issues are nothing to be ashamed of and can be overcome with a proper, specialized treatment plan. I help patients struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders through many different treatment modalities that are specified to each individual. Every person is unique in their personality and life circumstances, therefore, their treatment approach will be suitable to fit their unique situation.

My clients are adolescents and young adults (ages 13-35) with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, possible suicidality, symptoms of trauma or PTSD, anxiety or severe stress disorders, and substance use and addiction. Struggling with life transitions, fitting in or dealing with peers or co-workers, feeling a lack of control over your life, or finding reasons to stay alive—let alone thrive, can feel very intimidating finding a way out. However, you don’t have to face those moments alone or feeling afraid to speak up. When you feel isolated or in the dark, I'll be in your corner without an ounce of judgment.

My ultimate aim is to teach clients to become their own therapist. I facilitate self-reflection to gain insight into maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. I foster self-compassion, coping skills, and mental fortitude in facing stressors, problems, and crises. I believe in empowering clients to make positive changes beyond the near future and build resilience in facing challenges for a lifetime.

Assistance in full emotional health serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. Severe familial conflict, depression and anxiety, and trauma related disorders. Attentional and disruptive behavior disorders. Forensic psychological services and assessment. A Cognitive-Behavioral approach is emphasized.

Therapy is not for the faint of heart. Being open, honest and vulnerable is not easy - but with it - comes the insight, capacity and motivation to learn from our past and present patterns and decide if we want to do things differently. I believe each of us is capable of great things limited only by our own thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors - all of which are within our control and power to change. By working through old programming, limiting beliefs and making the unconscious conscious, the world is your oyster. Are you ready to love your life? Come work with me. The best is yet to be!

I work with individuals, couples and families who are struggling with navigating challenges associated with life, marriage and relationships.

Welcome to the Motivational Counseling Center of New Jersey. Our office specializes in working with you to improve your overall mental health and wellbeing. We work closely with our clients to build their motivation, self efficacy and resilience needed to set and work towards goals. Our philosophy is that enhancing meaning and personal empowerment is just as important as treatment of mental illness. It is believed that therapy can be used to not only help reduce your symptoms but grant you improved ability to identify your values, reduce ambivalence towards making needed changes in order to achieve what is most important to you.

Hey there! I am Sabrina, a passionate and experienced counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With a background in Psychology and Sociology and a master’s degree in Community and Trauma Counseling, I bring a compassionate and non-judgemental approach to my work. I have experience assisting young adult, adult, and geriatric age groups who have struggled with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, anger, addictions, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. I take pride in advocating and working with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Addiction is a debilitating and progressive disorder that can effect anyone. If not addressed, addiction will eventually impact life in all areas, including loved ones. I specialize in treating addictive disorders of every type (including behavioral) and every stage of progression, as well as co-occurring disorders, and working with couples. I have worked with individuals needing early intervention to those needing support in maintaining their recovery, as well as those in between. I believe strongly in the benefit of incorporating family and loved ones into treatment whenever possible and appropriate.

Welcome and congratulations on starting/resuming your mental health journey! I'd like to help make this journey as comfortable and easy as possible by supporting you along the way. I have experience working with all ages and specialize in working with teens through adults. I have worked with people with a variety of mental health and life challenges to help them feel more empowered and fulfilled. I have expertise in working with the LGBTQ+ population, couples, and identity development. I believe it is important to focus not just on issues and negatives, but the whole person and positives. Feel free to reach out!

My 25 years of experience includes working with adults in the partial care, intensive outpatient and outpatient levels of care. In a comfortable, non-judgmental atmosphere, I work collaboratively with clients to help them improve their coping skills, problem solving skills and increase motivation for change. I support the change process whether it relates to such issues as substance abuse,marital problems, poor communication in the family, depression or anxiety. I offer practical strategies to cope with every day life such as anger management techniques, assertiveness skills training, and communication and relaxation techniques.

Navigating life’s more difficult challenges can feel overwhelming at times. There are many paths to achieving a more fulfilling life, and there is no “one size fits all” method for counseling. I believe in applying a variety of counseling theories and techniques to meet each client’s individual needs and goals. A strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy and understanding is paramount in an effective counseling partnership, and I take great pride in creating an open and welcoming space for my clients.

Life without a doubt, is complex. Days can be filled with various types of emotions and as a compassionate, experienced clinician, I can work with you to navigate those feelings, thoughts and sometimes negative patterns that can persist. I use a person-centered, strength based, and eclectic approach to address your individual needs. Having over 20 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, and adults with complex needs, I have addressed such matters of parent-child relation issues, blended family conflict, couples’ issues, interpersonal relationships, mood disorders, grief, youth sexual trauma, and more.

Have other therapists failed you? did you fail to make a connection? If you answered yes you are looking at the right profile. Life affects us all, we have good and bad experiences. At times our issues may affect our ability to get the most out of life. I provide a safe non-judgmental environment, allowing you to express yourself while offering feed-back. I am a firm believer that effective communication is essential to overcoming many challenges. I also work with clients struggling with anger management and am willing to work with people who are court-mandated. No offering virtual Video sessions online.