Relationship Issues Therapists in Freehold, NJ

Hello, I’m Marlena! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of NJ. I graduated from Monmouth University with a Masters in Social Work with a clinical focus in children and families. I am passionate about working with adults, couples, and families on a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHA, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem building, life transitions, and gender and sexuality.

Thinking of therapy? Ask for the first session free. IPG has around 30 therapists through 3 offices in Freehold, Highland Park, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for problems ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We also have many trained sex therapists, a special focus on the LGBTQ community, transgender youth services, therapy for those involved in BDSM/kink, consensual non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities. The size and diversity of our staff means we can treat almost any client.

I have an approach that is strength based, person-centered, and motivational. I try to take an inquisitive approach to identify and help you overcome barriers with empowerment and encouragement. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental, brave space where clients feel safe to process and find compassion for the unhealed parts of themselves. While my most common treatment modalities are attachment based, existential, internal family systems, and motivational interviewing; I will incorporate treatments best fit for each individual. I respect that your journey with change over time and our sessions will always accommodate that.

In Person Therapy Available. I have over twenty years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups. Whether issues relate to life stressors, relationships, substance abuse, psychiatric illness, or a combination of these difficulties, I can help clients to identify their problems and explore solutions. My goal is to empower my clients through education, to help them learn and utilize skills to assess their problems, identify strategies that have and have not worked in the past, and implement change in both thoughts and actions. Clients carry these skills far beyond the therapeutic relationship.

Please click the link to my website to learn more about my practice. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where I will strive to help you reduce your struggles and meet your challenges, whatever they are. I will guide you and journey with you as you seek enduring happiness and greater satisfaction in your work, in your home, in your relationships, and in other areas of your life. Whatever you want to discuss is okay, I will not judge you. My intention is to help you lessen your suffering, improve your perspective, have more satisfying relationships, and feel less distress ... more joy.

Are you struggling with accomplishing your day to day tasks? Do you find it hard to connect with a significant other? Has loneliness been increasing for you and social support seems to be out of reach? Taking on therapy can help you dig deep into the problems and issues that are currently holding you back. Creating a non-judgemental and safe space together can help you create substantial change focused on accomplishing the goals that will help you thrive.

Are you tired of feeling like you have no control in your life? The topics discussed in therapy and pace will be up to you. We can help you find the best coping skills appropriate to your needs. We can also help improve your communication skills to more effectively handle problems within any relationship. Together we can tackle anything you may be struggling with. My priority is to help you become the best version of yourself. No matter what may be going on in your life, I promise to offer a non-judgmental and non-biased space for you at the speed you're comfortable with.

Sometimes we all need help recognizing and understanding what life is trying to tell us. We are faced with challenges, crises and conflicts. Working through these issues, though incredibly difficult, help us to grow, become stronger and more self-confident. With respect and compassion, together we can explore the complex issues that are creating pain in your life and keeping you from being the "real" you. Often we don’t recognize our individual issues until they begin to impact our relationships; our spouses, our partners, our friends, and even our children.

I am the Director at Monarch Wellness Center in Freehold and Spring Lake, NJ. Monarch Wellness Center is a place of healing and a place to focus on you. I specialize in treating young adults - adults struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship issues. My emphasis focuses on supporting healthy communication in all relationships, adapting positive behavioral patterns, and addressing emotional struggles to alleviate chronic anxiety and depression.

Are you looking to strengthen your relationship with a loved one or learn how to communicate more effectively? Everything in life has to do with those moments of connection and experiences of interrelating to others and the world around you. You can have a strong sense of independence, while still feeling the need to belong. Friendship, support, and love are vital parts of human happiness. I specialize in the art of relating. I can guide you in having a better relationship with yourself and others. I work with singles, couples, and polyamorous relationships to help find the most fulfillment within their relationships.

Thinking of therapy? Ask for the for the first session free. IPG has 3 offices throughout New Jersey (Highland Park, Jersey City, and Freehold), with almost 30 therapists, many of whom are experts in sex therapy. Because many sexual problems affect relationships, not just individuals, our sex therapists also have extensive training in various forms of couples therapy, so we are ideally equipped to handle relationship problems with a sexual component. Whether your concern is primarily a sexual issue or part of a larger marital issue, we are the right choice. We also work of course with individuals for various sex-related concerns.

Thinking of therapy? Ask us for the first session free, for a limited time. IPG has roughly 30 therapists over three NJ offices: Highland Park, Freehold, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for concerns ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We have a special focus on the LGBTQ community, including transgender/GNC youth, but we see clients from all walks of life. We also have many other niche specialties such as sex therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and eating disorders.

Co-founder and partner of Comprehensive Counseling Center, Howell NJ. I've been in practice for 30+ years. My primary focus is couples, marital and adult individual counseling. My role, when a couple or individual seeks out counseling, is to both be able to listen, in a caring non-judgemental way, and be direct when necessary. I work with the client to tailor the treatment to their unique needs; to help with guidance, support and information, so that things can move forward and their goals can be reached. It's a process that works best when we work together, and is done in an atmosphere of respect, confidentiality and safety.

I offer a comfortable, accepting, & supportive approach that helps my clients establish obtainable goals & improve coping skills. My approach is practical, solution-focused, & evidence-based. I start where you are to maximize our time together to promote lasting change. I have 26 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings. I have studied & completed several certifications including treating Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Advanced Grief & Loss, Insomnia, Family Systems, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Substance Use/Abuse, Behavioral Addiction, Sex Therapy, and Couples Counseling. I specialize in CBT, DBT, & Mindfulness.

Do you find that you worry more than you would like to? Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed? Do you wish you could be more relaxed and less anxious? I think I can help. I am a clinical psychologist who has helped many people cope and manage their anxiety. I can provide you with concrete techniques to alleviate stress. Additionally, through our work together you will understand the dynamics and behaviors that contribute to your anxiety.

Most clients begin therapy after having engaged in their own soul-searching and independent efforts to change.They may be nervous about starting treatment, but they generally have a high level of motivation and a willingness to accept responsibility for making positive changes. My clients prefer their therapist to be quite active and, when necessary, quite willing to point out inconsistencies and unhealthy tendencies.

The Center For Marriage and Family Therapy has five offices throughout central New Jersey. Jackie Held, Karen Spiler and Jill Stein founded the Center in 1984. We refer to a large network of affiliated therapists whose specialties include relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce, gay and lesbian issues, child and adolescent therapy, grief therapy, sex therapy and substance abuse. Our offices are in Matawan, Freehold, Princeton, Toms River and Piscataway. Our network includes licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, substance abuse specialists, child and adolescent specialists and sex therapists.

If you’re searching for a therapist you know there has to be a good fit between the two of you in order for that partnership to be successful. I don’t believe there is a one size fits all when it comes to life’s challenges and therefore no one size fits all when I work with clients. I take a strength based approach and use various modalities to facilitate insight, reach personal goals and work through issues. My style is non-judgmental, challenging, sensitive, and supportive. I see clients using a telehealth platform. Clients appreciate the ease and effectiveness of this modality. I hope you will also.

My passion and goal as a therapist stems from guiding those to become the best version of themselves through insight, clarity, empowerment and compassion. The skills I have acquired are through working with individuals, couples and families specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship conflict, self-esteem, substance abuse, suicide/bereavement and other mental health diagnoses. Every individuals story is unique and therefore, we will work together to find what fits your needs towards happiness and personal fulfillment.