We all struggle to improve our lives - to change and grow in ways that make us feel more fulfilled. As a psychotherapist for over 20 years, I often see people who are stuck, in unsatisfying relationships or jobs, alcohol/drug dependence or struggling with anxiety, depression or fears that hold them back from living more fully. My background in fine arts and personal experience as a painter has made me especially attuned to issues of artists who feel blocked in their creativity. Helping people with inhibitions in expressing feelings and asserting themselves is another area of interest.

Feeling anxious, depressed, stressed out, stuck? It takes courage and strength to recognize that sometimes life becomes too difficult to bear alone but realizing you need help is the right step towards change. I can provide a safe, nonjudgmental and respectful environment where you can understand and work through your difficulties and develop to reach your fullest potential. I will help you to explore the roots of your problems and rethink the issues that are holding you back so you can understand yourself and your behavior. I have over 17 years of clinical experience, having practiced in Detroit, London (UK) and New York.

My psychoanalytic training and my 20 years work experience has taught me the importance of understanding the full individual and his/her own unique experience in the world. In therapy, I provide a supportive environment that focuses on symptom-reduction while also exploring underlying roots of emotional discomfort. I encourage self-exploration, emotional processing and self-acceptance. I believe in helping clients understand how their past experiences impacts their lives, and in utilizing the therapeutic relationship to foster clients' growth and self-fulfillment. I find psychotherapy to be powerful and exciting and I consider it a privilege to help people strive for their potential.

Therapy should be a collaboration to help you meet your personal goals and cope with whatever challenges you are facing. Everyone has innate strengths and talents that he or she can use (and has used in the past, whether or not he or she is aware of it) to manage and resolve problems. In hearing clients' stories, I am always listening for these natural strengths in order to explore how they can be used to cope with current stressors.

I have advanced training in cognitive behavioral therapy with a special focus on adult ADHD (attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder). I also have successfully treated a variety of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders. Cognitive behavior therapy, or CBT, has been supported by a wide body of research as an effective approach for depression, anxiety, and a variety of other issues. The focus of treatment is in the "here and now" and what you can do today. You will learn concrete tools to help you cope more effectively and make the changes you want in your life.

Developmental and life transitions can often cause anxiety, depression or lead to feelings of hopelessness and confusion. However crisis can also be an opportunity for growth and healing, a catalyst for positive change in our lives. By creating a space for self-exploration, free from judgment and pressure, I can help you to discover and develop your strengths, develop advanced coping skills to manage conflicts and develop a compassionate understanding of your vulnerabilities. We will work together to identify and change self-defeating patterns helping you to feel more productive in your life and satisfied with your relationships.

Live life on your terms! Whether you're a Millennial, facing early life transitions or you're older and questioning your next act, step away from the expected to design your own unique life. Let's define your values and beliefs to create an authentic life that is worth living. I've had the privilege of helping smart, successful clients explore and discover their life purpose. Together, we redefined and strengthened personal boundaries, set aside lackluster careers and relationships, and made some life affirming changes!

Some life events are outside of our control. I am here to help you or your teen get through and make sense of it all, so that your family can start feeling better today. I am skilled in helping adolescents with extensive training in play therapy, art therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Whether your stressors include family conflicts, school difficulties, relationship issues, behavioral concerns, or you feel your teen is shutting you out - I am here to help.

In the therapy room, I aim to create a safe & confidential space for self-exploration, emotional healing, personal transformation, & self-discovery. My counseling style is collaborative, empathetic, non-judgemental, warm & extremely supportive. I use an eclectic approach, blending evidence-based interventions. I am a results-driven, trauma-informed, solution-focused clinician that stays abreast the most current research. My primary goal is to help you find peace & to help you thrive & solve the problems that brought you to therapy in the first place! Please book initial appointments via my website at sarapasternaklcsw.com.

These days many of us feel overwhelmed, chronically stressed, fearful of what the future holds and weighed down by the past. I am here to guide you in a process of uncovering the inner resources that will allow you to ride the waves of life with confidence, ease and a sense of clarity. The journey begins with a willingness to look inside yourself and release the stories that are getting in your way. This is not a process of becoming but a process of undoing. I am here to support you on this journey of undoing, of self-understanding and of liberation.

If you and/or your love ones are struggling with life, work, family or school, I can help with getting "unstuck." With 15 years counseling experience and training from Columbia University, I utilize specialized skills in CBT/DBT to support professionals, young adults, youths and families living and working in greater New Jersey. I will identify the triggers that you need help with, and create an action plan to help you move forward. IMPORTANT: CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR Telehealth/Telemedicine sessions, private pay and out-of-network insured ONLY. Please check back for updates to insurance.

“Confronting our feelings and giving them appropriate expression always takes strength, not weakness. It takes strength to acknowledge our anger. It takes strength to face our sadness, and to grieve, and to let our grief and our anger flow in tears when they need to. It takes strength to talk about our feelings, and to reach out for help and comfort when we need it.” ― Fred Rogers - I believe we all have the ability to overcome life's many challenges. But sometimes we can get stuck. Stuck in unhealthy patterns of thoughts and behaviors that prevent us from leading fulfilling lives. We are not alone in this.

Do you feel caught in the past and unable to move forward? Do you feel overwhelmed or burned out? Tired of repeating the same patterns? Ready for a change, but unsure of what it looks like and how to get there? Whether you feel anxious and overwhelmed or jaded and underwhelmed by your relationships with work, partners, friends and family, I'm here to help you move forward into the life that you want for yourself. Everyone comes to therapy for unique reasons. Whether you have a specific goal for therapy, or a nagging feeling you would like to shake, I am here to support you through an active process of collaborative exploration.

Dr. Sugar is the founder of Behavioral Psych Studio, a small group practice dedicated to providing effective, evidence-based treatment to teens, adults, couples and families struggling with psychological or social issues. Specifically, we use Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies to help clients learn more about themselves and create the lives they want to be living. At BPS we treat people struggling with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Emotion Dysregulation issues, and Substance Abuse. Likewise, we offer services to parents and teens experiencing high-conflict relationships. We are committed to helping parents gain the knowledge and tools necessary to improve their relationship with their teens.

Everyone has stressful moments in life where they feel lost and uncertain of where to turn. I specialize in providing couples counseling to those who are seeking to improve their connection, communication, intimacy and overall happiness. Whether you are feeling stuck in a pattern of arguments or just want to improve and strengthen your relationship, I will help you better understand one another and grow together rather than apart. My goal is to help you and your partner process emotions, cope with stressors and thrive as a team by learning how to deepen your connection, resolve conflict, and move into your future with confidence.

The modern world, while connected and advanced, presents us with stressors that can be painstaking to navigate alone. I am an LPC specializing in treating children, teenagers and young adults experiencing a disturbance of mood or behavior. I take pride in utilizing an informal counseling style to engage my clients of all ages, to invest in themselves. If you or your child are interested in the opportunity to explore and resolve existing conflict, please contact me for a consultation.

Certified Anxiety Specialist offering teletherapy to clients all over NJ and NY. Sometimes talking is the best answer. I am a board certified Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Tele-Mental Health Provider. My perspective to therapy is relational and psychodynamic. I have helped individuals respond to challenging emotions by building a healthy outlook through introspection. My work using evidence based practice in treating anxiety, female sexual disorders, low self-esteem, depression, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, stress management, helps building better, healthier you.

You are trying to make changes in your life but you do not know where to start, and that might lead you to feel anxious and depressed. You may experience racing or intrusive thoughts, sadness, irritability, and a lack of motivation. You are struggling to cope with these feelings on your own. My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help you identify, prioritize, and achieve your goals to create a happier and healthier mindset and lifestyle.

Your Source for Personal Growth - I've obtained a MS, Marriage and Family Counseling Therapy whose a Certified Life Coaching [CLC] Professional who can help shape your perspective into a healthy and productive one. Whether it’s your career, your relationships, or anything else that’s important to you, I’ll help you develop the habits and skills to effectively deal with the challenges and emotional moments you may encounter in life.

Teletherapy Worldwide and In-Person NYC Sessions. Caroline has experience working with a wide range of individuals. She specializes in anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, & self-esteem. She completed her Masters in Clinical Social Work at NYU, graduating at the top of the class with a near-perfect GPA and a concentration in mental health service delivery. Caroline takes an integrative humanistic and strengths-based approach. She works collaboratively with her clients to identify unhealthy patterns that are impeding on a client’s ability to achieve their goals.