Therapists in Somerset, NJ

I have a particular interest in working with veterans, diverse peoples of trauma, geriatrics, and integrated health care. The ideal client is full of surprises and motivated to explore the limits of their potential. S/he will cross-examine, wholeheartedly endorse, and bring into the open what has yet to be uncovered. S/he will personalize what they notice/receive and share candid feedback on how to keep existing or try out new habits. S/he will utilize the available time to make use of what's keeping them stuck.

As a Black, professional woman, you’re tired of carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. The way others see it, you have a successful career and multiple achievements, but part of you feels misunderstood, unseen, and unheard. Past hurts linger and doubts whisper in your mind, making it hard for you to trust fully. You’re exhausted from pretending everything is okay. You long for a space where you can be yourself without being judged or feeling the need to perform. You yearn for deeper connections, but the fear of vulnerability, of getting hurt again, creates a wall around your heart, making it difficult to truly connect.

Are you experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, issues with intimacy, and sexual desire? I am a sex-positive, non-monogamous, BDSM/KINK, LGBTQIA+ affirming relationship therapist. Let's work together! Perhaps you lack self-compassion, you are self-conscious, or maybe you're unsure about the future of your relationship. An important aspect of therapy is examining our inner world, relationships, thoughts and feelings in a safe non-judgmental space. Using an integrative approach, I aim to create a positive therapeutic relationship that promotes healing with compassionate self-exploration. Contact me today!

We are living in very trying times and it is perfectly normal to be feeling more anxious than usual with so much uncertainty. Now more than ever is the time to take the step to strengthen your coping skills in managing lifes' many challenges.

I have over 15 years of counseling experience working with a wide variety of personal problems including marital and family, anxiety and depression, chronic illnesses, grief and loss, workplace adjustment, and others too numerous to list. I have specialized training and experience in stress reduction, mindfulness, Enneagram, and family problems. I have a graduate decree in Christian counseling and work closely with people of faith.

We are living in very different times. Are stress, depression and anxiety eating you alive? Are you feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or lonely, despite all of your attempts at handling life alone? You deserve a break, and you owe it to yourself to try! I can help you with the transitions you face due to Covid, the change in seasons, college and job stress, break ups, divorce, raising kids, coming out as LGBT and, or chronic pain. I get it you may not know where to start. I myself have overcome many life's challenges. Breathe and take a shot! ... Art Therapy and talk therapy can provide a sense of relief, and I am here to support you!

Psychology is my second career (after working as an author and book editor for several years), and so I am familiar with what it's like to consider major life transitions. I can help if you are feeling stuck or pondering a change in your life. Because I am a writer, I believe in the power of narrative and often incorporate this into therapy, including expressive writing and other creative approaches. I will help you look at your life as your own story and figure out how you can write the next chapter.

Life is a journey that can sometimes seem overwhelming with no supports. You feel stuck in patterns or behaviors, wanting new ways to meet life's difficulties. Feelings of powerlessness and vulnerability understandably lead to distress, impacting relationships you have with your partner, children, friends or coworkers. I believe we live in, and are a product of our relationships - not only with others, but with our own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is my belief that to operate authentically in connection to those around us, we must work to strengthen the most integral relationship we hold; the one we have with ourselves.

It is sometimes difficult to admit to yourself that you need help. Finding a therapist that you can connect with and who would understand the struggles that you maybe experiencing is difficult and overwhelming. Therapy is a collaborative process and finding the right therapist is the first step. I have 7 years experience in the mental health field. I have a variety of experience in different settings and with different populations and age groups. I've worked as a mental health clinician in outpatient, residential treatment centers, hospital crisis stabilization units, and the prison system.

Have you found yourself silenced by the overwhelming stress of life? Do you experience the frustration of not being truly heard by those closest to you? Have you been grappling with the rollercoaster of emotions without clearly understanding why? If you've reached a point where you yearn to regain control over your emotions and seek inner peace and self-love, you're not alone. I'm here to support and guide you on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

I am so glad you've decided to attend therapy. No matter if your challenges are deeper traumas and healing or just an honest attempt to improve stress management, you are welcome with me. We work collaboratively to generate individualized goals and healthy habits catered to your specific needs and lifestyle. Depending on your preference, you can anticipate comfortable talk therapy or expressive arts therapies to help you along. It is my intention to help you achieve and thrive regardless of the task(s) at hand.

I am a cognitive therapist, trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy, with over 25 years of experience in individual and group therapy and clinical supervision. I am effective in engaging individuals, adolescents and couples in learning skills to: strengthen overall coping abilities, improve relationships, achieve valued life goals, and become their own therapists. Clients that I work with praise not only my skills and competence but also my warmth and wisdom.

Are you ready to change? Whether change involves improving your mood, developing more intimate connections, or healing from complex trauma, you deserve a space that prioritizes you and focuses on creating a life well lived. In working with a diverse clientele, I often hear clients say that they are overwhelmed, disconnected, depleted, and this hour is their only time to relax, reflect, and re-energize. Therefore, treatment is tailored to the unique needs of the client with a flexible, nonjudgmental, and compassionate approach.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of adolescents through adults experiencing challenges related to sport performance, executive dysfunction, anxiety, depression, and difficult life adjustments. I also work with individual and team sports to help athletes find success on and off the field, including improving performance anxiety and reshaping team dynamics. I practice from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lens with a focus on present moment awareness, acknowledgment of difficult internal experiences, and valued-based living to improve quality of life and performance.

Wellness, self-care, and learning how to improve life in many areas are key factors to better mental health. Unique areas that I have experience helping people through counseling services are: stress, career/work-related transitions, self-awareness, and lifestyle issues that impact adolescents, and young and older adults. Additionally, I work with a team of mental health care professionals who address racial and social justice concerns that impact mental wellbeing. Culturally-informed and individualized to address depression, anxiety, grief/loss, study skills, anger, identity security, and self-esteem.

Helping women to overcome challenges unique to women that interfere with their overall well-being. Family and relationship conflicts addressed to empower women to identify solutions to these situations.

Practices that include modalities with Eclectic theoretical orientation. Counseling everyone regardless of background purely on presenting health issues. Using integrative approach to whole person restoration of functioning. Mindfulness, Cognitive,Logotherapy, Motivational Interviewing. Transfigurative Hypnotherapy is strictly for pain management, sleep disorder, anxiety and relaxation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We proudly embrace the ethical values of the APA, AACC, ACA and NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) that respectively advice counselor to practice within their competencies (training).

Therapy as a collaborative process in which we work together to understand the problems that have brought you in, and work towards mutually established goals. Psychotherapy involves verbalizing your thoughts and feelings, exploring relational and behavioral patterns, and learning how past experiences may impact you now. Through this process we strive to gain greater awareness of how both conscious and unconscious processes play out in your emotional and relational life. Ultimately, therapy can help individuals come to better understand themselves and enjoy greater choice in their lives.

Welcome! I commend you for your decision and understand that you may be feeling stuck, whether it's in your relationships, career, or navigating the uncertainties of life's next season. You might find yourself unsure of the next steps to take. It's okay to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, or exhausted, but together, we can overcome these challenges. Specializing in working with women, I provide support for those trying to conceive, undergoing IVF, considering single motherhood by choice, or dealing with postpartum challenges and the adjustment to a new identity.