Therapists in Trenton, NJ

My ideal client strives to love themself for who they are, whether struggling with bouts of self-doubt, instances of insecurities, perfectionism, people pleasing, setting boundaries, work life balance, executive functioning or even family issues. Excellent goals include increased confidence and security, healthier relationships with others and themselves, better work life balance and increased productivity. My ideal client wants to make a difference in their life and those around them.

I work with individuals, families, couples from a client-centered humanistic approach, specifically meeting you where you are and helping you to meet your goals. I believe that healing can begin to take place in an authentic human relationship and support my clients in discovering any barriers that may be blocking them in enjoying their best life. I am trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and CPT, and help my clients who have unprocessed trauma that impacts them to heal. I am also a registered yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, & trained in MBSR. I am licensed in NY, NJ and California and see clients virtually in all locations.

Often when people are faced with life's challenges, they do not realize how strong they can be. I work with children and families who are struggling with the impact of divorce, learning disabilities, sudden or chronic illness, disability, trauma, loss, neglect or abuse. Challenges can be difficult but they can also lead us to new emotional growth. My strength-based approach will help you and/or your children grow closer together, heal emotionally and find inner resiliency. I am committed to navigating with you, side by side, to help you be the best you can be!

Trauma-focused therapy is a specific approach that recognizes and emphasizes understanding how traumatic experiences impact mental, behavioral, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Trauma-focused therapy offers coping skills, evidence-based interventions, and strategies to better understand, cope with, and process emotions and memories tied to trauma. The end goal is to create a healthier and more adaptive meaning of the experiences that took place, decrease symptoms, and handle daily life challenges and stressors. Want to know more? I have an excellent website with lots of information & resources.

I welcome anyone looking for deep personal growth and healing. If you are tired of just surviving, looking for relief from stress and emotional pain, and yearn for a path to your real potential, I use science-based techniques addressing the whole mind/body. I have a 3-pronged approach; #1 Trauma techniques integrate traumatic memory #2 Self-monitoring skills aid in mindful awareness of feelings and body reactions, #3 Self-regulating tools empower you to be the best you can be, to deal with the stressors of your life. As your control increases, confidence builds, and true healing begins.

I take a nonjudgmental, biopsychosocial approach with each client in order to address all components that could be leading to discomfort, dysfunction, or need for support in any area of life. Through various somatic trainings, and personal experience in utilizing these modalities over the last decade, my goal as a therapist is to offer compassionate understanding, as well as share with you the various tools that I've acquired along the way to support you in your self-regulation, healing, growth, and empowerment. I am trained in EMDR, Sand Play Therapy, DIR, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and meditations for brain health.

Welcome to Mindful Healing & Trauma Recovery, offering you Comprehensive & Quality Therapy & Wellness services in NJ. My name is Kristina Weaver, LCSW, CCTP, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, & founder of MHTR. At MHTR, our trauma therapists are here to guide you every step of the way! Specializing in trauma, and treating a multitude of mental health challenges, our approach allows for a safe, holistic, and calming experience for our patients. We provide an understanding of how trauma affects all parts of our body & mind, normalizing the trauma responses, aiding in our clients healing.

Soul loss is what we go through when our early wounds and traumas restrict our energy and impede our ability to live freely and joyfully. I can help you retrieve your lost energy and rewire old patterns, so you can more fully embody who you were meant to be. Pain is often an invitation to learn more about our feelings so we can evolve and expand. I use a mind-body approach (somatic experiencing/ gestalt) with a relational lens (psychodynamic/ attachment/ Jungian) and energy healing. If you feel stuck after years of talk therapy, I can help. I see children, adolescents, adults, couples & families online only at the moment.

Welcome to the first step on the path toward a more fulfilled you. Your journey may have twists and turns, hills and valleys. The right therapist by your side will help you safely unpack your bags and ease your load. As a seasoned clinician with over 25 years of experience in various settings, I will be your partner. Therapy in my office means less repetition of the story, and more active engagement with techniques that are gentle yet powerful. Drawing on extensive training and practice with EMDR, somatic processing, internal family systems models, and play therapy, I am prepared to guide you or your child along the road.

I am a licensed therapist specializing in clinical work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. I view my role as assisting my clients to more fully realize and become their authentic selves. Often, life events occur that prevent us from feeling strong, brave, satisfied, or even present in the world. We may become disconnected from others as well as ourselves. My passion is supporting clients as they grow, heal, play, discover, and connect within their therapy sessions and in their lives. I provide a safe, secure space where clients can explore their innermost thoughts, feelings, wishes, and fears.

Are you looking for help for your teenager or college student? Are their struggles keeping you up at night and causing you stress and worry? Are they sad, scared or constantly fighting with you ? I specialize in helping teens, young adults and moms navigate through depression and anxiety. Many young people think they're not measuring up. They may be struggling with problems with friends, academic pressures, difficult family relationships or a challenging transition to college. Times can be tough, but with the right support your child can learn to deal with problems more effectively while feeling better about life !

Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center, LLC was conceived in 2000 in a tiny office in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey by Gretchen Morgan and Mary Pat McGeehin. Their search for effective treatment led them to include the use of Sand Play Therapy, EMDR, yoga and therapeutic group work with their clients. This was in response to the expanding body of research which illustrated that the mind-body connection was integral to the healing of mental health issues. In 2004, they expanded their practice to include like-minded affiliate clinicians and moved to a larger facility in Eatontown, New Jersey.

I see children, adolescents, and emerging young adults. Clients I see face challenges including but not limited to anxiety, bedwetting, self-esteem issues, identity exploration, or difficulties in social relationships. I provide a safe and supportive space where my clients and their parents can express themselves, find acceptance, and work toward success. Through the therapeutic process, we develop coping strategies for improving communication skills, fostering self-acceptance, achieving overall emotional well-being, and an overall more cohesive family system. For children, I specialize in child-centered play therapy, utilizing a

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in practice since 2010. In addition to providing individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, I also routinely provide supervision hours for LSW’s and LAC’s working on achieving their clinical licenses. My goal is to provide a compassionate, respectful and safe environment in order for you to explore and capitalize on your strengths to help you face life's challenges head on. I utilize evidence-based techniques and a person-centered approach, working with you from where you are at the present time.

Phyllis Alongi, PhD, LPC, ACS. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with numerous years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, and adults and over ten years of teaching experience. I believe therapy is about change; facilitated by focusing on an individual's strengths. I take a non-judgmental, empathetic approach to the therapeutic relationship and believe in the mind-body-spirit connection with mental health and wellness. I utilize a myriad of counseling modalities including Sandplay Therapy. A Clinical Supervisor since 2014. I offer quality, meaningful clinical supervision. I am a Reiki practitioner.

Everyone faces a unique set of challenges in life; there is no single approach or therapy modality that works best for everyone. This is why By Design Social Skills provides a variety of services to assist those struggling with behavioral, emotional, or school-based difficulties. Whether you are looking to enhance your child’s social skills through our popular Lego Clubs, seeking treatment for their issues with anxiety, or are interested in counseling for yourself to help navigate life’s challenges, we are here to help. Amy L. Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing assistance in a nurturing, safe, caring environment.

My goal when working with clients is to create a compassionate, caring, and safe therapeutic environment as we work together to overcome their challenges, heal their pain, develop their strengths and resources, and accomplish their goals. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples from all backgrounds on a broad range of issues. I have extensive training in a wide range of modalities and interventions and have provided psychotherapy in numerous settings to diverse populations.

When unresolved lifelong challenges cause feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, proper diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve general well-being. My clinical experience encompassed serving families and individuals who are going through life cycle changes such as developmental delays, ADHD, coping with grief/loss, adjustment to divorce, parenting support, adoption, chronic pain, and family estrangement. I aim to empower my clients to discover their best selves by utilizing my clinical expertise, and providing them with essential tools needed to attain their highest level of independent functioning.