Culturally Sensitive Therapists in 07040
Kristian Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040
The pain of addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and low self-esteem arises from life experiences and toxic environments. These wounds remain when we are not provided with the support and help we need for our healing to take place. My integrative approach will examine how your family, gender, sexual orientation, race, and beliefs have impacted who you are today.
The pain of addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and low self-esteem arises from life experiences and toxic environments. These wounds remain when we are not provided with the support and help we need for our healing to take place. My integrative approach will examine how your family, gender, sexual orientation, race, and beliefs have impacted who you are today.
Whether your reason for seeking therapy at this time is specific, or you're just feeling stuck or overwhelmed - I welcome the conversation. As a licensed clinical psychologist for 20+ years, I have worked with adult clients of all ages providing individual and couples therapy. I help clients from a diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles who are struggling with major transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss, sexuality and gender identity, intimacy and communication, and parenting or care taking. Having worked in schools and with children in private for many years, I also offer parent consultation and recommendations.
Whether your reason for seeking therapy at this time is specific, or you're just feeling stuck or overwhelmed - I welcome the conversation. As a licensed clinical psychologist for 20+ years, I have worked with adult clients of all ages providing individual and couples therapy. I help clients from a diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles who are struggling with major transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss, sexuality and gender identity, intimacy and communication, and parenting or care taking. Having worked in schools and with children in private for many years, I also offer parent consultation and recommendations.
A Brown, Harvard & Payne Whitney trained NY/NJ Psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety & related disorders. She utilizes an integrative approach, including CBT, combining both short & longer term strategies to treat adolescents and adults. Dr. Heckelman also specializes in grief work and in treatment of couples using a solution-based, here-and-now approach. She works part-time in West Orange, NJ and part-time in NYC. Dr. Heckelman is Director of Psychology Training at MSSLW & Assistant Professor Of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine. Accepts some insurances and offers some weekend hours.
A Brown, Harvard & Payne Whitney trained NY/NJ Psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety & related disorders. She utilizes an integrative approach, including CBT, combining both short & longer term strategies to treat adolescents and adults. Dr. Heckelman also specializes in grief work and in treatment of couples using a solution-based, here-and-now approach. She works part-time in West Orange, NJ and part-time in NYC. Dr. Heckelman is Director of Psychology Training at MSSLW & Assistant Professor Of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine. Accepts some insurances and offers some weekend hours.
Mailen A. Palacios
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040 (Online Only)
As a bilingual Marriage & Family therapist and Certified Sex therapist, I help individuals, families, and couples alleviate various issues. I specialize in anxieties, depression, wanting self growth, marital distress, and sexual dysfunctions. Call me and please leave me a message or send an email and let's figure out how to improve the situation immediately. I know reaching out for help can leave us feeling vulnerable, but resilience is the action of acknowledging that something isn't right and then doing something about it! I'm here for you and we can get through this together.
As a bilingual Marriage & Family therapist and Certified Sex therapist, I help individuals, families, and couples alleviate various issues. I specialize in anxieties, depression, wanting self growth, marital distress, and sexual dysfunctions. Call me and please leave me a message or send an email and let's figure out how to improve the situation immediately. I know reaching out for help can leave us feeling vulnerable, but resilience is the action of acknowledging that something isn't right and then doing something about it! I'm here for you and we can get through this together.
There are times in our lives where our struggles become especially difficult and we decide to seek out a therapist to walk a part of the journey with us. Therapy involves a very special kind of listening within the safety of a unique relationship. This special kind of listening is what is essential to my work. The development and transformation of each relationship between me and my client(s) is the creative, healing aspects of our work together.
There are times in our lives where our struggles become especially difficult and we decide to seek out a therapist to walk a part of the journey with us. Therapy involves a very special kind of listening within the safety of a unique relationship. This special kind of listening is what is essential to my work. The development and transformation of each relationship between me and my client(s) is the creative, healing aspects of our work together.
For many years, I have helped couples learn the communication components necessary for strong, resilient relationships. You'll learn to use your strengths effectively in your work and personal life while resolving your weaknesses. Using a tried and true approach to decision making, I will help you develop a plan to move you towards your goals. We will deconstruct the causes of stress, tension and painful upsetting moods in your life. Privacy, confidentiality and respect for your needs are fundamental to my work with you.
For many years, I have helped couples learn the communication components necessary for strong, resilient relationships. You'll learn to use your strengths effectively in your work and personal life while resolving your weaknesses. Using a tried and true approach to decision making, I will help you develop a plan to move you towards your goals. We will deconstruct the causes of stress, tension and painful upsetting moods in your life. Privacy, confidentiality and respect for your needs are fundamental to my work with you.
Rebecca Randall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maplewood, NJ 07040
At the heart of my work is a strong belief that the abundant life is characterized by strong interpersonal relatedness and connection. The counseling relationship can be a catalyst for personal growth and change. I use an integrative approach and will listen closely as you work to articulate your goals, respectful of and responsive to your personal worldview and values. I will help you to develop the strengths already within you, as well as identify and develop your growing edges. My hope is that you will feel empowered to create a more abundant, connected life.
At the heart of my work is a strong belief that the abundant life is characterized by strong interpersonal relatedness and connection. The counseling relationship can be a catalyst for personal growth and change. I use an integrative approach and will listen closely as you work to articulate your goals, respectful of and responsive to your personal worldview and values. I will help you to develop the strengths already within you, as well as identify and develop your growing edges. My hope is that you will feel empowered to create a more abundant, connected life.
I work collaboratively with my clients to help create positive change. I see individuals and couples, using an integrative therapeutic approach grounded in psychodynamic and relational theories. I am trauma-informed and trained in evidence-based models including Emotionally Focused Therapy, the gold standard of relationship therapy, and Discernment Counseling, for couples on the brink. My clients are facing a range of circumstances, such as coping with depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, trauma, grief and and loss, chronic illness, struggling relationships, and life transitions.
I work collaboratively with my clients to help create positive change. I see individuals and couples, using an integrative therapeutic approach grounded in psychodynamic and relational theories. I am trauma-informed and trained in evidence-based models including Emotionally Focused Therapy, the gold standard of relationship therapy, and Discernment Counseling, for couples on the brink. My clients are facing a range of circumstances, such as coping with depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, trauma, grief and and loss, chronic illness, struggling relationships, and life transitions.
Danielle Tischer: Adults Teens Families
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maplewood, NJ 07040
I work with teens and adults. I specialize in helping you work through depression, anxiety, life transitions, and substance misuse. I utilize Motivational Interviewing which is a collaborative partnership designed to evoke the change you want to make. I focus on an individualized approach, utilizing Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion and Evocation to help you heal from trauma. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from the University of Connecticut with a focus in addiction issues. I currently offer Telehealth sessions Monday-Friday. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
I work with teens and adults. I specialize in helping you work through depression, anxiety, life transitions, and substance misuse. I utilize Motivational Interviewing which is a collaborative partnership designed to evoke the change you want to make. I focus on an individualized approach, utilizing Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion and Evocation to help you heal from trauma. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from the University of Connecticut with a focus in addiction issues. I currently offer Telehealth sessions Monday-Friday. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
Robin Shamburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maplewood, NJ 07040 (Online Only)
Reaching this new chapter of life felt like a milestone and you couldn't wait to get started. But now that you're here, your brilliant future is a blank page. Where do you even begin? It's so overwhelming that you get caught up in the day-to-day tasks, taking care of others, procrastinating, doom-scrolling... You never really get to the thing that moves your own story forward; not that you even know what that "thing" would be. So instead you end up spinning with anxiety or beating yourself up with words you wouldn’t say to an enemy. You feel the clock ticking. Everyone else is making plans, leveling up... Why can’t you get unstuck?
Reaching this new chapter of life felt like a milestone and you couldn't wait to get started. But now that you're here, your brilliant future is a blank page. Where do you even begin? It's so overwhelming that you get caught up in the day-to-day tasks, taking care of others, procrastinating, doom-scrolling... You never really get to the thing that moves your own story forward; not that you even know what that "thing" would be. So instead you end up spinning with anxiety or beating yourself up with words you wouldn’t say to an enemy. You feel the clock ticking. Everyone else is making plans, leveling up... Why can’t you get unstuck?
Peterson Pierre-Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040 (Online Only)
Hello! I hope your day is going okay. I compliment you on seeking to improve your psychological health. I have experience working with adults, elderly, military veterans, children, and families at different stages of life as an agent of support and guidance. My professional life also includes a commitment to helping everyday people build resilience. I am also a military veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Army. I am able to partner with you for learning life-long coping skills, improving chronic stress, establishing quality relationships, and for creating optimism.
Hello! I hope your day is going okay. I compliment you on seeking to improve your psychological health. I have experience working with adults, elderly, military veterans, children, and families at different stages of life as an agent of support and guidance. My professional life also includes a commitment to helping everyday people build resilience. I am also a military veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Army. I am able to partner with you for learning life-long coping skills, improving chronic stress, establishing quality relationships, and for creating optimism.
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Fatimata M Ly Fall
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040 (Online Only)
I am Dr. Fatimata Ly-Fall, a skilled clinician with strong character, integrity, honesty, and adaptability, committed to providing quality mental health services to youth, adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience providing brief and long term psychotherapy for individuals ages 4 to 100. My psychotherapy specializations include: depression, anxiety, genocide trauma, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, childhood abuse and neglect , adoption, social communication issues, relationships, parent coaching… I have multicultural background that allowed me to work with people from all origins and with a variety
I am Dr. Fatimata Ly-Fall, a skilled clinician with strong character, integrity, honesty, and adaptability, committed to providing quality mental health services to youth, adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience providing brief and long term psychotherapy for individuals ages 4 to 100. My psychotherapy specializations include: depression, anxiety, genocide trauma, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, childhood abuse and neglect , adoption, social communication issues, relationships, parent coaching… I have multicultural background that allowed me to work with people from all origins and with a variety
Shanta Kerina Pamphile
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040
You never need to traverse this path alone. I want to acknowledge your courage in embarking on this transformative journey. I often liken my role in this therapeutic voyage to that of a co-pilot or co-author of your life story. My core mission is to empower individuals to unlock their fullest potential by navigating unresolved issues, healing from trauma, and breaking free from maladaptive patterns that have held them back from happiness.
You never need to traverse this path alone. I want to acknowledge your courage in embarking on this transformative journey. I often liken my role in this therapeutic voyage to that of a co-pilot or co-author of your life story. My core mission is to empower individuals to unlock their fullest potential by navigating unresolved issues, healing from trauma, and breaking free from maladaptive patterns that have held them back from happiness.
Welcome! I'm trauma therapist for teens, adults, and couples in Westchester. I hope to be your partner in finding and healing the root cause of your suffering. If you break a bone or get sick, you seek medical treatment. The same care and attention should be given to your mental health. I believe that great therapy is not just about addressing your mental health — it's about nurturing the whole self- mind, body, and spirit. Our lives are shaped by our experiences, emotions, and somatic responses to everyday life. As your therapist, I will guide you with authenticity and warmth, helping you navigate your unique therapeutic journey.
Welcome! I'm trauma therapist for teens, adults, and couples in Westchester. I hope to be your partner in finding and healing the root cause of your suffering. If you break a bone or get sick, you seek medical treatment. The same care and attention should be given to your mental health. I believe that great therapy is not just about addressing your mental health — it's about nurturing the whole self- mind, body, and spirit. Our lives are shaped by our experiences, emotions, and somatic responses to everyday life. As your therapist, I will guide you with authenticity and warmth, helping you navigate your unique therapeutic journey.
"What we experience is not external reality but our interaction with it." Neils Bohr, Physicist.
"What we experience is not external reality but our interaction with it." Neils Bohr, Physicist.
Christine M. Onorati
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Relationships are like puzzles, and I really love puzzles. They define us in so many ways, especially our relationships with what I call "The Big Five:" with our romantic partner(s), with family, with friends, with work/money, and the most important, our relationship with ourselves. Through open and affirming talk therapy which incorporates humor and a relaxed approach, I can help you identify and understand the behaviors and patterns getting in your way.
Relationships are like puzzles, and I really love puzzles. They define us in so many ways, especially our relationships with what I call "The Big Five:" with our romantic partner(s), with family, with friends, with work/money, and the most important, our relationship with ourselves. Through open and affirming talk therapy which incorporates humor and a relaxed approach, I can help you identify and understand the behaviors and patterns getting in your way.
Victoria Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Maplewood, NJ 07040 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with self-doubt, limiting beliefs and negative self-talk? Is something keeping you from getting out of your head and being easier on yourself? These thoughts can show up during the times you feel least equipped to deal with them, like when you’re starting a new job, entering a new relationship or becoming a parent for the first time. Big transitions disrupt your normal patterns of coping, and make it harder to talk back to those thoughts or focus on the self-care that you know you need. My goal is to help my clients through these challenging times, so that you can feel like the best version of yourself.
Are you struggling with self-doubt, limiting beliefs and negative self-talk? Is something keeping you from getting out of your head and being easier on yourself? These thoughts can show up during the times you feel least equipped to deal with them, like when you’re starting a new job, entering a new relationship or becoming a parent for the first time. Big transitions disrupt your normal patterns of coping, and make it harder to talk back to those thoughts or focus on the self-care that you know you need. My goal is to help my clients through these challenging times, so that you can feel like the best version of yourself.
Do you keep having the same upsetting thoughts over and over? Do you feel stuck? Do you want things to change but find it hard to hold yourself accountable? Do you want a partner to support you in working towards your goals? My role is to reflect back to you the person you would like to be and empower you to make small changes, one day at a time while reframing that critical voice. I have worked extensively in both New York and London with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds. I tailor my approach to respect my client's cultural heritage, familial background, religious beliefs, and unique life experiences.
Do you keep having the same upsetting thoughts over and over? Do you feel stuck? Do you want things to change but find it hard to hold yourself accountable? Do you want a partner to support you in working towards your goals? My role is to reflect back to you the person you would like to be and empower you to make small changes, one day at a time while reframing that critical voice. I have worked extensively in both New York and London with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds. I tailor my approach to respect my client's cultural heritage, familial background, religious beliefs, and unique life experiences.
Shawna Starkman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maplewood, NJ 07040 (Online Only)
What is happening? Somewhere along the way you started to lose each other. Between the kids and careers, the spark has vanished, and your partner feels like a colleague, or worse, a stranger. It’s all too common for couples to find themselves drifting apart amidst the whirlwind of responsibilities. You thought you were paying attention to this. You're wondering, is it too late? You tried the “dates” and the self-help books with the hope of finding your way back to one another. The problem is that lately you can’t think of the last time you shared a deep conversation, laughter or intimacy. You have ended up feeling alone and lonely.
What is happening? Somewhere along the way you started to lose each other. Between the kids and careers, the spark has vanished, and your partner feels like a colleague, or worse, a stranger. It’s all too common for couples to find themselves drifting apart amidst the whirlwind of responsibilities. You thought you were paying attention to this. You're wondering, is it too late? You tried the “dates” and the self-help books with the hope of finding your way back to one another. The problem is that lately you can’t think of the last time you shared a deep conversation, laughter or intimacy. You have ended up feeling alone and lonely.
If you find yourself stuck in a rut or shopping compulsively to ease pain and disappointment, or if you feel spiritually broken, drained, tired, confused, or angry, we can find ways to heal together. Let me be part of your village. My clients have created and lived out stories that have caused them to be stuck in toxic relationships and unhealthy patterns. Fortunately, my sessions have provided safe spaces for people to re-create and find alternative stories or narratives that affirm positivity and joy.
If you find yourself stuck in a rut or shopping compulsively to ease pain and disappointment, or if you feel spiritually broken, drained, tired, confused, or angry, we can find ways to heal together. Let me be part of your village. My clients have created and lived out stories that have caused them to be stuck in toxic relationships and unhealthy patterns. Fortunately, my sessions have provided safe spaces for people to re-create and find alternative stories or narratives that affirm positivity and joy.
