Therapists in 07042
LaTasha Davis-Hodges
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, improving self-esteem, addressing and strengthening boundary setting and various other issues that lead to life struggles. I work to improve relationship issues, family conflict, and life changes with teens, adults, & couples.I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)and Emotionally Focused Therapy to make therapy a safe space to spark the healing you long for.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, improving self-esteem, addressing and strengthening boundary setting and various other issues that lead to life struggles. I work to improve relationship issues, family conflict, and life changes with teens, adults, & couples.I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)and Emotionally Focused Therapy to make therapy a safe space to spark the healing you long for.
Jennifer Durso
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
Hi there! You should be proud of yourself for taking the first step of your mental health journey. Finding the right therapist takes courage, patience, and time. I am here to tell you that the wait is over! I am dedicated to helping you be your best and happiest self. In the therapy room, I will create an environment where you feel heard, supported, and comfortable. Building a strong therapeutic relationship and using it as a catalyst for change, healing, and processing is extremely important to me.
Hi there! You should be proud of yourself for taking the first step of your mental health journey. Finding the right therapist takes courage, patience, and time. I am here to tell you that the wait is over! I am dedicated to helping you be your best and happiest self. In the therapy room, I will create an environment where you feel heard, supported, and comfortable. Building a strong therapeutic relationship and using it as a catalyst for change, healing, and processing is extremely important to me.
Wendy Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
People engage in therapy because they are seeking relief from uncomfortable feelings that may have arisen from being overwhelmed with what life has handed them. Many are grappling with relationship challenges, feelings of being stuck, self-defeating behaviors, anxieties, phobias and issues of self-esteem. Others are experiencing physical symptoms which have been diagnosed as being rooted in psychological turmoil, also known as psychophysiologic disorders, or TMS.
People engage in therapy because they are seeking relief from uncomfortable feelings that may have arisen from being overwhelmed with what life has handed them. Many are grappling with relationship challenges, feelings of being stuck, self-defeating behaviors, anxieties, phobias and issues of self-esteem. Others are experiencing physical symptoms which have been diagnosed as being rooted in psychological turmoil, also known as psychophysiologic disorders, or TMS.
Alein Haddad-Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, SEP, NJ, NY
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Have you been in therapy for some time yet still feel stuck? Do you find yourself feeling disconnected from your body, your feelings, or the people you love? I believe that everyone has the capacity to live a happy and a fulfilling life, and I can help you get there. Regardless of how long you’ve been battling anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, or issues of self-esteem, I will accompany you in your healing journey with compassion and acceptance. As a trauma therapist, I rely on my knowledge of the neurobiology of trauma, Polyvagal , structural dissociation, and attachment theory to guide my interventions.
Have you been in therapy for some time yet still feel stuck? Do you find yourself feeling disconnected from your body, your feelings, or the people you love? I believe that everyone has the capacity to live a happy and a fulfilling life, and I can help you get there. Regardless of how long you’ve been battling anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, or issues of self-esteem, I will accompany you in your healing journey with compassion and acceptance. As a trauma therapist, I rely on my knowledge of the neurobiology of trauma, Polyvagal , structural dissociation, and attachment theory to guide my interventions.
Joseph A Chan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
46 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting and supportive relationship, set goals for therapy, build upon strengths to increase confidence and self-esteem, and work toward resolving issues.
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting and supportive relationship, set goals for therapy, build upon strengths to increase confidence and self-esteem, and work toward resolving issues.
Grace A. Baumgarten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Waitlist for new clients
Over the past 42 years, I have devoted my practice to the treatment of people who want to feel happier with themselves, their relationships with their children, spouses, or family of origin. Many times people suffer from low self esteem, anxiety and depression. Parents come in with issues around their adolescent's behavior. Adults wish to improve how they communicate to their spouses, or would like to deal more effectively with problems at work and with bosses, or other authority figures. Many need help with everyday functioning, and some are struggling with confidence issues and initiative to set positive goals for the future.
Over the past 42 years, I have devoted my practice to the treatment of people who want to feel happier with themselves, their relationships with their children, spouses, or family of origin. Many times people suffer from low self esteem, anxiety and depression. Parents come in with issues around their adolescent's behavior. Adults wish to improve how they communicate to their spouses, or would like to deal more effectively with problems at work and with bosses, or other authority figures. Many need help with everyday functioning, and some are struggling with confidence issues and initiative to set positive goals for the future.
Joseph Byrne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
I'm an experienced and compassionate therapist recognized for my expertise in delivering affirming and results-driven mental health services. My passion lies in fostering resilience as well as highlighting and nurturing inherent strengths. I have experience treating mood disorders, providing support with life stressors, and facilitating the development of self-esteem and identity. My work uses a holistic approach that combines a strengths-based perspective with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through a blend of clinical expertise and cultural competence, I hope to inspire positive change, allowing you to achieve optimal well-being!
I'm an experienced and compassionate therapist recognized for my expertise in delivering affirming and results-driven mental health services. My passion lies in fostering resilience as well as highlighting and nurturing inherent strengths. I have experience treating mood disorders, providing support with life stressors, and facilitating the development of self-esteem and identity. My work uses a holistic approach that combines a strengths-based perspective with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through a blend of clinical expertise and cultural competence, I hope to inspire positive change, allowing you to achieve optimal well-being!
Zeynep Cakmak
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
While trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental struggles may cause us to lose hope, healing is possible. As a person-centered therapist, I believe in empowering my clients on their journey towards healing. I prioritize creating a non-judgmental and inclusive environment where you can feel safe, heard, and supported as we collaborate on your goals. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, the impact of trauma, or sociocultural issues, I am here to help you overcome these obstacles and maintain your overall wellness.
While trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental struggles may cause us to lose hope, healing is possible. As a person-centered therapist, I believe in empowering my clients on their journey towards healing. I prioritize creating a non-judgmental and inclusive environment where you can feel safe, heard, and supported as we collaborate on your goals. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, the impact of trauma, or sociocultural issues, I am here to help you overcome these obstacles and maintain your overall wellness.
Kathleen Dumpert
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist you can trust and feel comfortable with is essential. I have extensive experience providing individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults of all ages, and I maintain a small private practice in order to ensure a high level of attention to each individual. My approach is integrative, collaborative, caring, and engaging. If you are coming to therapy in response to unexpected life changes, seeking assistance on how to manage challenging thoughts, feelings or behaviors, or you are seeking self-exploration and personal growth, my goal is to support you along each step of that process.
Finding a therapist you can trust and feel comfortable with is essential. I have extensive experience providing individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults of all ages, and I maintain a small private practice in order to ensure a high level of attention to each individual. My approach is integrative, collaborative, caring, and engaging. If you are coming to therapy in response to unexpected life changes, seeking assistance on how to manage challenging thoughts, feelings or behaviors, or you are seeking self-exploration and personal growth, my goal is to support you along each step of that process.
Stephanie Mora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Taking the first step to enter therapy can be a difficult, yet rewarding and purposeful step. When seeking a therapist, it can be a time where you may be seeking support, understanding in navigating life transitions, or managing your mood. No matter, what you are looking for I am here to help. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate and nurturing environment. In therapy, we explore on how to empower and provide you the tools to achieve your goals at your own pace. My experience is with children, adolescents, adults, families, trauma and co-occurring disorders.
Taking the first step to enter therapy can be a difficult, yet rewarding and purposeful step. When seeking a therapist, it can be a time where you may be seeking support, understanding in navigating life transitions, or managing your mood. No matter, what you are looking for I am here to help. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate and nurturing environment. In therapy, we explore on how to empower and provide you the tools to achieve your goals at your own pace. My experience is with children, adolescents, adults, families, trauma and co-occurring disorders.
Jonathan Stepansky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Hello and welcome. It is easy to become upset when we experience hardships and lack a safe and supportive environment in which to work through them. Nor does it help when, owing to circumstances beyond our control, we find it difficult to be ourselves and lose touch with what makes us "us." What has been found helpful in such circumstances is a trusting and respectful relationship with a therapist. Such a relationship, and the insight it promotes, can facilitate growth, empowerment, and positive change.
Hello and welcome. It is easy to become upset when we experience hardships and lack a safe and supportive environment in which to work through them. Nor does it help when, owing to circumstances beyond our control, we find it difficult to be ourselves and lose touch with what makes us "us." What has been found helpful in such circumstances is a trusting and respectful relationship with a therapist. Such a relationship, and the insight it promotes, can facilitate growth, empowerment, and positive change.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSCS
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Connecting with a caring, experienced therapist can unlock change. I can help you to identify patterns that keep you stuck in unsatisfying relationships, behaviors and images of yourself, which can give you more control over your life and help you to reach your full potential. The relationship that you and I will develop can help you to heal and move forward.
Connecting with a caring, experienced therapist can unlock change. I can help you to identify patterns that keep you stuck in unsatisfying relationships, behaviors and images of yourself, which can give you more control over your life and help you to reach your full potential. The relationship that you and I will develop can help you to heal and move forward.
Ann Rasmussen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I will skillfully help you navigate the greatest struggles of your life, and emerge empowered to move beyond whatever patterns are holding you back. Whether it's external pain (trauma, betrayal, death, illness) or internal (anxiety, depression, shame, self-sabotage), I approach all with compassionate accepting care. I am not passively silent- I will endow you with self-empowering techniques, while also coaxing forth your best inner resources. I am LGBTQ affirming. We will create an open, authentic bond through which you can access and honor your own truths, and emerge confident, self-aligned, resourced, and relieved of symptoms.
I will skillfully help you navigate the greatest struggles of your life, and emerge empowered to move beyond whatever patterns are holding you back. Whether it's external pain (trauma, betrayal, death, illness) or internal (anxiety, depression, shame, self-sabotage), I approach all with compassionate accepting care. I am not passively silent- I will endow you with self-empowering techniques, while also coaxing forth your best inner resources. I am LGBTQ affirming. We will create an open, authentic bond through which you can access and honor your own truths, and emerge confident, self-aligned, resourced, and relieved of symptoms.
Leora Perlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
Waitlist for new clients
My work is dedicated to helping you embrace who you are in order to live a fulfilling and balanced life. I focus on developing your ability to understand the powerful connection between your mind and body. This insight facilitates a path toward healing from current and past challenges. During the course of our work, I will help you develop your "Emotional Intelligence" (understanding of what motivates feelings and actions) and acquire the tools needed to overcome barriers blocking growth and change. Once you gain these coping skills, you will find yourself open to loving relationships, living in the present and creating a more fulfilling life.
My work is dedicated to helping you embrace who you are in order to live a fulfilling and balanced life. I focus on developing your ability to understand the powerful connection between your mind and body. This insight facilitates a path toward healing from current and past challenges. During the course of our work, I will help you develop your "Emotional Intelligence" (understanding of what motivates feelings and actions) and acquire the tools needed to overcome barriers blocking growth and change. Once you gain these coping skills, you will find yourself open to loving relationships, living in the present and creating a more fulfilling life.
Hania Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Yoga Instructor. I am passionate about employing mindfulness and bodyfulness techniques to help you regain the equilibrium that trauma steals and restore your sense of control in this chaotic world. Along the way, you’ll learn to read your body’s messages instead of fearing them and pushing them away.
In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Yoga Instructor. I am passionate about employing mindfulness and bodyfulness techniques to help you regain the equilibrium that trauma steals and restore your sense of control in this chaotic world. Along the way, you’ll learn to read your body’s messages instead of fearing them and pushing them away.
Elizabeth Stults
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
As a licensed mental health therapist with 15 years of practice experience, I place tremendous value on getting to know my clients and their therapeutic goals. I tailor my approach to each individual, and strive to establish a comfortable, open and safe environment in which clients learn, grow and implement change. I work primarily with teenagers, young adults and adults seeking support around grief, postpartum, depression and/or anxiety.
As a licensed mental health therapist with 15 years of practice experience, I place tremendous value on getting to know my clients and their therapeutic goals. I tailor my approach to each individual, and strive to establish a comfortable, open and safe environment in which clients learn, grow and implement change. I work primarily with teenagers, young adults and adults seeking support around grief, postpartum, depression and/or anxiety.
Jennifer Carlin-Mathis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
I like to work collaboratively with clients of all ages to help with the following: success at work or school, cultivating satisfying relationships, stress reduction, stress management, fostering a hopeful and optimistic attitude, reducing depression and anxiety, and fostering a healthy relationship with one's body. Together, we will explore what gets in the way of maximizing your potential for success and happiness and come up with strategies to help you to feel better.
I like to work collaboratively with clients of all ages to help with the following: success at work or school, cultivating satisfying relationships, stress reduction, stress management, fostering a hopeful and optimistic attitude, reducing depression and anxiety, and fostering a healthy relationship with one's body. Together, we will explore what gets in the way of maximizing your potential for success and happiness and come up with strategies to help you to feel better.
Clair L Goldberg
Psychologist, PsyD, BCN
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
As a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of clinical experience, I believe that it is never too late to make significant and meaningful changes in our lives. By engaging in a warm therapeutic relationship, I help my clients to better understand their life situations, develop their unique strengths, and move towards living a more emotionally fulfilling and satisfying life. I enjoy a diverse practice, working with young adults and adults with a range of concerns and needs. More specifically, many of my clients struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, postpartum depression, life cycle transitions, and difficulties maintaining an intimate relationship.
As a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of clinical experience, I believe that it is never too late to make significant and meaningful changes in our lives. By engaging in a warm therapeutic relationship, I help my clients to better understand their life situations, develop their unique strengths, and move towards living a more emotionally fulfilling and satisfying life. I enjoy a diverse practice, working with young adults and adults with a range of concerns and needs. More specifically, many of my clients struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, postpartum depression, life cycle transitions, and difficulties maintaining an intimate relationship.
Jude Webster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I have 25 years experience in psychotherapy with special training in couples work, family work, adoption, adolescents and women's reproductive health challenges, including depression and anxiety in pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, termination, perinatal loss, postpartum depression and menopause. My training in my dual degrees enables me to focus on the relationship between mind and body.
I have 25 years experience in psychotherapy with special training in couples work, family work, adoption, adolescents and women's reproductive health challenges, including depression and anxiety in pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, termination, perinatal loss, postpartum depression and menopause. My training in my dual degrees enables me to focus on the relationship between mind and body.
Lewis C Pagano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Talk therapy can help you become your true self. I have worked extensively with adults and adolescents for over 30 years and have a good understanding of childhood issues.I work with individuals and families with a focus on emotions.I believe that all people have resources to solve problems.I am easy to talk to and I have great listening skills.I have worked with individuals who are depressed and with adolescents in public education with great success I also have an extensive background in substance abuse and am certified to work with clients on Suboxone (Buprenorphine) for treatment of opiate addiction.
Talk therapy can help you become your true self. I have worked extensively with adults and adolescents for over 30 years and have a good understanding of childhood issues.I work with individuals and families with a focus on emotions.I believe that all people have resources to solve problems.I am easy to talk to and I have great listening skills.I have worked with individuals who are depressed and with adolescents in public education with great success I also have an extensive background in substance abuse and am certified to work with clients on Suboxone (Buprenorphine) for treatment of opiate addiction.
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Self Esteem Therapists
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.