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Ben Shutman
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
219 Taylors Mills Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Let's Connect (732) 314-7265
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Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted? Admitting that life’s daily stressors have become overwhelming can be one of the hardest admissions we make to ourselves, but that admission is also the first step towards true change. Change can be a challenging path to navigate but I believe that everyone has a path, as winding and difficult as it may seem, that we all have to go through at some point. Whether those stressors are anxiety, depression, trauma or a general life transition, my goal is to provide a comforting and safe environment where we can identify the steps that need to be taken and walk that new path together.
I believe that everyone has their own unique experiences. The role of the counselor is the “co-pilot” to help chart a course to move forward when the course gets rocky. To reflect this individual approach, I incorporate a multitude of evidence based practices such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered.
Taking the first step and admitting something needs to change can be a scary decision but it should also be a point of pride. I am here to not only make sure that our sessions are as effective as possible but to also help you navigate the therapy process that can lead to a happier and healthier you. Ben is supervised by Megan Rudman, LCSW.
Call or Email Ben Shutman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (732) 314-7265
Let's Connect (732) 314-7265
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Ben Shutman
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37AC00613100 Ben Shutman
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Exceptional Wellness Counseling
219 Taylors Mills Road
Manalapan, NJ 07726
(732) 314-7265Email me
Additional Location
Exceptional Wellness Counseling
179 Avenue at the Commons
Suite 204
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 314-7265Nearby Areas
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (732) 314-7265
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Ben Shutman
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC