Couples Counseling Therapists in New Jersey
Terence J Hoyt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, NJ 07470 (Online Only)
I work with individuals to help them increase self-awareness and lead happier lives. My unique background makes me different than most therapists. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I have a PhD in Philosophy. As a therapist and life coach, I help individuals struggling with relationships, codependency, sexual compulsivity, and substance/alcohol abuse. I also work with adult children of alcoholics, those who grew up in families where emotional chaos and parent addiction may be affecting their adult relationships. In addition, I work with gay individuals and couples.
I work with individuals to help them increase self-awareness and lead happier lives. My unique background makes me different than most therapists. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I have a PhD in Philosophy. As a therapist and life coach, I help individuals struggling with relationships, codependency, sexual compulsivity, and substance/alcohol abuse. I also work with adult children of alcoholics, those who grew up in families where emotional chaos and parent addiction may be affecting their adult relationships. In addition, I work with gay individuals and couples.
OCD Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
Other search terms: HOCD, SO-OCD, sexual orientation OCD, ROCD, relationship OCD, POCD, harm OCD, intrusive thoughts, violent thoughts, retroactive jealousy, real event OCD; somatic OCD; BFRB, body-focused repetitive behaviors, trichotillomania, hair-pulling, skin-picking, excoriation; GAD, anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, hypochondriasis.
We specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders. This approach focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.
Other search terms: HOCD, SO-OCD, sexual orientation OCD, ROCD, relationship OCD, POCD, harm OCD, intrusive thoughts, violent thoughts, retroactive jealousy, real event OCD; somatic OCD; BFRB, body-focused repetitive behaviors, trichotillomania, hair-pulling, skin-picking, excoriation; GAD, anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, hypochondriasis.
We specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders. This approach focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.
Mary R. Mastria, PhD, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
Clients are professionals, college students, parents, adolescents, retirees, and couples.
Dr. Mary Mastria has been in private practice for over 25 years. She works with adults and couples. Her practice areas include relationship issues, mood disorders, trauma, chronic pain & body image/eating issues. She has advanced training and a doctorate in clinical social work. She is also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and holds a NJ-state certification in child sexual abuse treatment. She has published research in the area of eating disorders . She serves as an adjunct professor at NYU & developed graduate curriculum in the areas of Anxiety, Practice, Trauma & Eating Disorders Treatment.
Clients are professionals, college students, parents, adolescents, retirees, and couples.
Dr. Mary Mastria has been in private practice for over 25 years. She works with adults and couples. Her practice areas include relationship issues, mood disorders, trauma, chronic pain & body image/eating issues. She has advanced training and a doctorate in clinical social work. She is also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and holds a NJ-state certification in child sexual abuse treatment. She has published research in the area of eating disorders . She serves as an adjunct professor at NYU & developed graduate curriculum in the areas of Anxiety, Practice, Trauma & Eating Disorders Treatment.
We then work togehter using a counseling framework that focuses on building a solid relationship, to move you towards your goals, building coping skills along the way.
Hi, my name is Amy Banko, an Licensed Associate Counselor who uses and eclectic approach to support my clients on their wellness journey...wherever that may take them.
We then work togehter using a counseling framework that focuses on building a solid relationship, to move you towards your goals, building coping skills along the way.
Hi, my name is Amy Banko, an Licensed Associate Counselor who uses and eclectic approach to support my clients on their wellness journey...wherever that may take them.
Dr. Vashonna Etienne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LCSW, Speaker, Coach
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Metuchen, NJ 08840 (Online Only)
Schedule your confidential appointment today and start your journey towards: (1) Improved mental well-being, (2) Increased self-esteem, (3) and a healthier relationship.
CLICK the link to my website and schedule your appointment today! Unresolved issues and continuous conflict in your relationship can have a negative affect on your mental health. The right therapist will help you to successfully communicate with your partner and change unpleasant behaviors that prevent a deeper emotional connection. Working with me may NOT be blissful as I am a firm believer that barriers to connection need to be directly addressed even if it is uncomfortable. Therapy is not an easy plight, but if you do the therapeutic work required, you will experience emotional, mental, and spiritual growth.
Schedule your confidential appointment today and start your journey towards: (1) Improved mental well-being, (2) Increased self-esteem, (3) and a healthier relationship.
CLICK the link to my website and schedule your appointment today! Unresolved issues and continuous conflict in your relationship can have a negative affect on your mental health. The right therapist will help you to successfully communicate with your partner and change unpleasant behaviors that prevent a deeper emotional connection. Working with me may NOT be blissful as I am a firm believer that barriers to connection need to be directly addressed even if it is uncomfortable. Therapy is not an easy plight, but if you do the therapeutic work required, you will experience emotional, mental, and spiritual growth.
Melissa Zehner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07043 (Online Only)
I have over a decade of experience providing relationally-focused therapy to individuals, couples, and parents.
In many ways our relational environments and contemporary lifestyles do not not support well-being. Typically we spend so much time in thought and disconnected from our own body and other somebodies. Our minds are on overdrive, revving up our autonomic nervous systems and alienating us from the present moment and from one another. As a therapist I bring the body into the conversation. Through mindfulness and somatic practices we slow down the pace, observe the body’s language and lovingly craft a more compassionate response.
I have over a decade of experience providing relationally-focused therapy to individuals, couples, and parents.
In many ways our relational environments and contemporary lifestyles do not not support well-being. Typically we spend so much time in thought and disconnected from our own body and other somebodies. Our minds are on overdrive, revving up our autonomic nervous systems and alienating us from the present moment and from one another. As a therapist I bring the body into the conversation. Through mindfulness and somatic practices we slow down the pace, observe the body’s language and lovingly craft a more compassionate response.
I love to work with couples and individuals who feel disconnected in their relationships. This includes struggles with ineffective communication styles, feeling stuck in negative patterns, and painful feelings around abandonment or rejection. My approach to therapy involves creating a safe and accepting space to get in touch with the feelings beneath the conflict and discomfort. Oftentimes, there are wounds from past relationship experiences contributing to present-day issues that can inform not only where we are stuck, but how to get unstuck.
I love to work with couples and individuals who feel disconnected in their relationships. This includes struggles with ineffective communication styles, feeling stuck in negative patterns, and painful feelings around abandonment or rejection. My approach to therapy involves creating a safe and accepting space to get in touch with the feelings beneath the conflict and discomfort. Oftentimes, there are wounds from past relationship experiences contributing to present-day issues that can inform not only where we are stuck, but how to get unstuck.
I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and children of all ages.
I believe that each day is a gift although I know that for some, each day can sometimes feel like a burden. Let me help you bring joy back into your life. Whether you have experienced a life-changing event, or just feel like you are going through the motions in your life, we can work together to make positive changes. If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step toward becoming happier and emotionally healthier.
I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and children of all ages.
I believe that each day is a gift although I know that for some, each day can sometimes feel like a burden. Let me help you bring joy back into your life. Whether you have experienced a life-changing event, or just feel like you are going through the motions in your life, we can work together to make positive changes. If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step toward becoming happier and emotionally healthier.
Maxine’s work is based on the idea that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to success in therapy.
Maxine has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings. She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and stress management. Maxine has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused treatment, and Structural Family Therapy.
Maxine’s work is based on the idea that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to success in therapy.
Maxine has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings. She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and stress management. Maxine has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused treatment, and Structural Family Therapy.
Kenneth Silvestri
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, CCH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I begin the collaboration with each person seeking my professional counsel by asking, "What is it you're not getting in your life that causes you pain?" Together, we explore the resources that will allow them to heal, change and grow. During the 30 years I have practiced psychotherapy, from a systemic or holistic perspective, I have assisted individuals, parents, couples, adolescents and caregivers to see and experience their lives differently.
I begin the collaboration with each person seeking my professional counsel by asking, "What is it you're not getting in your life that causes you pain?" Together, we explore the resources that will allow them to heal, change and grow. During the 30 years I have practiced psychotherapy, from a systemic or holistic perspective, I have assisted individuals, parents, couples, adolescents and caregivers to see and experience their lives differently.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Paramus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moorestown, NJ 08057
My areas of expertise are with adults, adolescents, and families in treating anxiety, mood, and eating disorders as well as family system communication and relationship challenges. I also treat varied trauma, acute individual & family crisis, parenting skills for children/adolescents, complex parent/child relationships, chronic medical illness, and grief and loss. I use systems theory, attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, CBT, and strengthening emotional fluency. I offer you a roadmap using psychoeducation, my skills and experience alongside sincere care and connection toward renewal and healing.
My areas of expertise are with adults, adolescents, and families in treating anxiety, mood, and eating disorders as well as family system communication and relationship challenges. I also treat varied trauma, acute individual & family crisis, parenting skills for children/adolescents, complex parent/child relationships, chronic medical illness, and grief and loss. I use systems theory, attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, CBT, and strengthening emotional fluency. I offer you a roadmap using psychoeducation, my skills and experience alongside sincere care and connection toward renewal and healing.
As a USN disabled Veteran, I have learned firsthand that life is filled with many difficult challenges and much is outside of our control but, with the desire to change and hard work, you can overcome traumatic events and live life to its fullest. My focus is on helping individuals and couples cope and overcome hardships related to disabilities, interpersonal abuse and sexual trauma, loss and grief, separation and divorce, combat and military trauma, mental illness, and all of our daily life stressors. Life can be tough, but together, we can find positive ways to cope and thrive no matter the challenge.
As a USN disabled Veteran, I have learned firsthand that life is filled with many difficult challenges and much is outside of our control but, with the desire to change and hard work, you can overcome traumatic events and live life to its fullest. My focus is on helping individuals and couples cope and overcome hardships related to disabilities, interpersonal abuse and sexual trauma, loss and grief, separation and divorce, combat and military trauma, mental illness, and all of our daily life stressors. Life can be tough, but together, we can find positive ways to cope and thrive no matter the challenge.
Stacia Thiel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW NJ, LCSW NY
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I see individuals, couples and families throughout the life cycle with specialty focus on: anxiety/depression, life transitions, grief/loss, relationship issues, trauma work and the support of health care professionals.
Whether you seek individual, couples or family therapy I believe the challenges and struggles we face can be a doorway toward personal growth and the peace of mind that accompanies a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. I offer a client centered approach to treatment with a focus on client strengths and our innate ability as human beings to heal, connect and find wholeness. Whether you are looking for support with a current issue, wish to work through experiences of the past, or you are feeling stuck and seek more meaning and purpose, we will work together through an integrative approach to assist you in meeting your goals.
I see individuals, couples and families throughout the life cycle with specialty focus on: anxiety/depression, life transitions, grief/loss, relationship issues, trauma work and the support of health care professionals.
Whether you seek individual, couples or family therapy I believe the challenges and struggles we face can be a doorway toward personal growth and the peace of mind that accompanies a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. I offer a client centered approach to treatment with a focus on client strengths and our innate ability as human beings to heal, connect and find wholeness. Whether you are looking for support with a current issue, wish to work through experiences of the past, or you are feeling stuck and seek more meaning and purpose, we will work together through an integrative approach to assist you in meeting your goals.
Mailen A. Palacios
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
West Orange, NJ 07052 (Online Only)
I work with couples on communication & problem solving.
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.
I work with couples on communication & problem solving.
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.
Donya P. Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoboken, NJ 07030 (Online Only)
But, above all, I believe that the success of any intervention begins with the therapeutic relationship, which is paramount in order to create a safe, caring environment.
I am licensed in NC and NJ. Do you struggle to put yourself first? Have you muted your own voice? I want to help you find the confidence needed to be your authentic self. The world desires to meet the genuine you. I treat clients of all ages and backgrounds who struggle with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, school and career difficulties, as well as transitional phases. More generally, I work with clients who suffer from an inability to live life to its fullest and who want a more enriching life.
But, above all, I believe that the success of any intervention begins with the therapeutic relationship, which is paramount in order to create a safe, caring environment.
I am licensed in NC and NJ. Do you struggle to put yourself first? Have you muted your own voice? I want to help you find the confidence needed to be your authentic self. The world desires to meet the genuine you. I treat clients of all ages and backgrounds who struggle with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, school and career difficulties, as well as transitional phases. More generally, I work with clients who suffer from an inability to live life to its fullest and who want a more enriching life.
Roberta R Gelfand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and New York. I counsel people as they learn about themselves, heal their wounds, and change their lives. I have worked with clients to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, life-changing situations, and more. I understand how difficult opening up can be, and finding the right person to talk with is important.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and New York. I counsel people as they learn about themselves, heal their wounds, and change their lives. I have worked with clients to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, life-changing situations, and more. I understand how difficult opening up can be, and finding the right person to talk with is important.
I specialize in sex addiction, compulsive pornography, trauma, LGBTQ issues, veterans and active military, athletic/performance problems, couples issues, spiritual integration, and various conditions.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia. Over the past 20 years I have worked collaboratively with clients on a wide range of issues, and am comfortable utilizing a variety of techniques designed to help empower my clients and establish a greater sense of integrity within their lives. My training in psychotherapy has been influenced by a wide variety of philosophies and theories, and I am skilled in helping clients become more aware of deeper connections to their problems, whether it be in their relationships with others or in their relationship with themselves.
I specialize in sex addiction, compulsive pornography, trauma, LGBTQ issues, veterans and active military, athletic/performance problems, couples issues, spiritual integration, and various conditions.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia. Over the past 20 years I have worked collaboratively with clients on a wide range of issues, and am comfortable utilizing a variety of techniques designed to help empower my clients and establish a greater sense of integrity within their lives. My training in psychotherapy has been influenced by a wide variety of philosophies and theories, and I am skilled in helping clients become more aware of deeper connections to their problems, whether it be in their relationships with others or in their relationship with themselves.
Jessica-Rose O'Gara-Mankowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , CCS
Verified Verified
Toms River, NJ 08753
I am a (LCSW) and (CCS) in New Jersey with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, emergency psychiatric issues, addictions, gender, sexuality and LGBT-related issues, intimacy and relationship related struggles, eating disorders and related symptoms/behaviors, and ADHD and Spectrum disorders in both adults and children as well as overall struggles related to day to day stressors.
I am a (LCSW) and (CCS) in New Jersey with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, emergency psychiatric issues, addictions, gender, sexuality and LGBT-related issues, intimacy and relationship related struggles, eating disorders and related symptoms/behaviors, and ADHD and Spectrum disorders in both adults and children as well as overall struggles related to day to day stressors.
Sullivan Family Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR-T, MAFP
Verified Verified
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, family conflicts, anxiety, depression, or any other emotional struggles, I am here to support you.
Couples counseling to strengthen communication and connection. Family therapy to resolve conflicts and enhance understanding. Individual therapy to address personal challenges and promote self-growth. Stress management techniques and coping strategies. Emotional support and guidance through life transitions.
Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, family conflicts, anxiety, depression, or any other emotional struggles, I am here to support you.
Couples counseling to strengthen communication and connection. Family therapy to resolve conflicts and enhance understanding. Individual therapy to address personal challenges and promote self-growth. Stress management techniques and coping strategies. Emotional support and guidance through life transitions.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.