Therapists in Skillman, NJ

I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples from different backgrounds. Mental health can be compromised by chronic stress that negatively affects our mind and body. Stress can result from living challenging workplace environments, family difficulties, personal emotional problems, the experience loss or trauma. I have particular expertise in helping those living in intense high pressure environments stressors that may have caused depression and anxiety, identity concerns, relationship problems, workplace conflicts or academic difficulties, family problems, and serious mental health challenges.

I specialize in counseling to individuals and families coping with relationship issues, parent-child issues, and extended family issues that are exacerbated by alcohol and substance abuse.

Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

The first step in self-help is recognizing the need for change. The next step is walking through the door to seek services that will help bring about that change. With over 20 years of experience counseling children, families, and adults, I can be there to facilitate the process necessary to improve your well-being. I truly believe in the power of positive thinking, and can show you how to restructure your thoughts to create a more positive outlook on life. We can work together to develop healthy coping skills in order to help you overcome your struggles. I’m here to listen, reflect, and allow you to process your feelings.

As a National Certified Counselor with advanced clinical experience through my Ph.D. studies, I have effectively integrated evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care into my work. I strive for balance in therapy and take a collaborative approach, recognizing that you are the expert in your own

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

I believe that struggle is a natural and expected part of human existence. My role as your therapist will be to help you identify, process and overcome these struggles and obstacles so that you may become the best version of yourself. Identifying your strengths, weaknesses, inner and interpersonal dynamics will open up the opportunity to bring relief from the distress you're feeling and thereby, live a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic style is warm and person-centered and I firmly believe that the therapist-client relationship is of utmost importance. I work from a psychodynamic and CBT framework.

I am skilled at working with clients from diverse backgrounds, who struggle with mood disorders, substance abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, and identity issues. In most cases, it is hard to find a counselor clients can connect with. I am dedicated to understanding the unique struggles of clients–therapy is never a one-size-fits-all approach. I am trained to help clients figure out tangible solutions to issues and develop skills to meet their goals.

I know you're more than your story, your pain, joy, social identity & experiences. As a South Asian immigrant, I proactively advocate for my clients both inside and outside the therapy room. I will show up for you if you need help involving other family or partner participants in therapy sessions. I connect a session with the next session with a journaling prompt or a big feeling exploration during the week. I also make sure I do not abruptly end sessions and take the last few minutes to do some grounding and mindfulness exercises helping clients feel less overwhelmed when they leave the therapy room.

Hello ! With billions of neurons inside our brains and thousands of experiences that a human life goes through since their birth - there are bound to be bumps along the way! The idea is to build an understanding of oneself , our triggers , our uniqueness. And then to create a life that is everything bumpy but with a bit of ease.