Therapists in Warren County, NJ

I utilize an eclectic, holistic approach that is strength-based and solution-focused. I have experience working with all age groups. While my specialty areas of interest are grief/loss and couples therapy, I also see many clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma, relationships, and various other mental health issues. Previously, I have worked in various settings, including Veteran Affairs Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center, school therapy, home therapy, and private practice.

Hello, it’s so nice to meet you! My name is Elaine, but you can call me Laney. The most important part of counseling services to me is the therapeutic relationship between the client and the counselor. As we establish a close bond, I promise to meet you where you’re at in this delicate process of emotional and mental healing. Counseling with me is focused on your comfort, trust, and autonomy. I will help you increase your level of self-awareness and identify barriers that impede on personal growth and overall well-being by utilizing empirically based therapies. I assure you; you will be in good hands.

Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to explore therapy today! I believe that you already know many of the answers to the questions life has presented you with. I am pleased to offer an alternative focus informed by conventional training to help you thrive as you continue along on this journey called life.

I firmly believe that every child, adolescent, and adult has the capacity to change, if offered an opportunity for inner exploration and growth. Together you can embark on this journey and achieve your goals. Everyone needs hope, guidance, and encouragement. I will help you to feel empowered by sharing practical tools and techniques that facilitate positive growth. Therapy can be a healing and life-changing experience, which is beneficial for everyone.

As a therapist, I have been in private practice for 24 years. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I practice primarily with solution-focused, short term therapy to help aid in empowerment and healing. I utilize life coaching/career building to help adult clients deal with difficult transitions in current day employment. The solution based focused therapies tend to help those dealing with current life stressors. I provide a variety of age appropriate play in therapy/family therapy as needed when working with a young population. I also utilize Sandtray Therapy and Certified Therapy Dogs for emotional support.

You may be struggling with stress, relationships, depression, anxiety, loss and grief, parenting or family challenges, teen conflict, anger. You may have ADHD, unresolved trauma, health concerns, low self esteem/confidence, addiction. I have had much success over the years, working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds. I hear your story, and provide consistent support and guidance with compassion and no judgment. Together we get to the roots of your core issues and work on ways for you to heal. Get your self - and your life - back.

Emotional struggle comes in many forms…sadness, anxiety, fear, relationship problems, school problems, grief. Sometimes it’s just so tiring going at it alone, and I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is understand your own story. Therapy is a creative process that can help bring resolve to many emotional issues. Together we can work to gain insight and develop personalized coping and change strategies.

Laura earned a Master’s Degree after graduating from Centenary University in 2014. She has had extensive experience working with both adolescents and adults in various settings including: Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs, In school counseling settings, Group homes, and traditional outpatient settings. Laura has utilized professional therapeutic techniques to assist clients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, bi-polar disorder, substance abuse, personality disorders, body-image struggles, eating disorders, self-harm, self-esteem, grief/loss, and difficult life transitions.

It is my intention to help you heal, connect with your innate internal wisdom, and to help you uncover and discover the truest, most whole version of yourself that exists despite challenges you may have endured. Investing time in yourself is a necessary part of well being and I am here to support you in that. I see each of my clients as a whole person, and utilize a holistic and eclectic approach to therapy in order to individualize treatment in a way that honors your unique experience. We all come from different walks of life and I hope to meet you where you are and guide you to where you would like to be.