Family Therapy in Metuchen, NJ

If you are considering therapy, it is likely that something significant in your life is not going the way you want it to, and you've not been able to change or resolve it on your own. It may be a troubled relationship, stress related to job/school/family situations, the lingering effects of past or recent traumas–or something else–and involve feelings of worry, sadness, anger, distrust, frustration, loneliness or low self-esteem. If you want things to be different, change is possible. Careful, attentive therapy can help you find relief from negative feelings, improve relationships and problem-solving, and build hope for the future.

Hi! Thanks for visiting my page. I am a bilingual therapist here to help with depression, anxiety and other issues you may be experiencing. Looking for some peace is possible as we work together. I have worked in non-profit all my career meeting wonderfully diverse individuals and look forward to speaking with you.

Sometimes life, family, relationships, school, and work can all be challenging and leave us feeling that we have lost our footing. This can be overwhelming for many. Reaching out for therapy can be scary and finding the right fit with your therapist is paramount for success. I believe in supporting and empowering my clients so they can develop resiliency and see that their goals are attainable in therapy. By developing a strong therapeutic relationship, I am able to use a combination of encouragement and direction to help my clients make purposeful change.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 27 years of experience in the field. I earned my graduate degree at Rutgers University School of Social Work and my Bachelors of Science degree in education from Seton Hall University.

Welcome to my Psychology Today page. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in helping people through recovery from trauma, managing depression and anxiety, and working through career and employment changes. I have expertise in helping individuals and their families cope with relationship issues from navigating and working to resolve differences and learning to communicate better, to at times making decisions to end a relationship and helping all family members navigate through that difficult time.

Call me at (908) 432-2547. I work with adults and youth on relationships, stress, anxiety, moods, and wellness. I focus on strengths and development. I know it is not easy to reach out, look inward, and commit to changes. I enjoy working with people who want to grow, creative people, successful people, underdogs, athletes, parents, educators, students, and people with potential to develop. I like working with people at points in their lives where they want to understand more about themselves, achieve more, and commit to wellness.

Do you feel invalidated and misunderstood by the people in your life? Are past experiences making it difficult for you to build and keep healthy relationships? Life hasn't been easy. You're still grappling with the lingering trauma and grief from your past. Life’s painful experiences have affected relationships with your partner, children, parents, or friends. You've made efforts to improve your situation, but nothing seems to change. You might also feel like you are walking through your situation alone.

Are you having a crisis of self-confidence? Low self-esteem and stress are impacting your everyday life. The relationship you have with yourself is at an all-time low. You notice that your relationships with others have changed, too. You want to feel better about yourself, but you don’t know where to start. Life’s stressors can bring you down, causing you to constantly question yourself.

I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and an Internal Family Systems (IFS) trained therapist. I utilize an integrated approach, focusing on the whole person. In addition to IFS and EMDR I utilize Mindfulness, Meditation and Polyvagal Theory. All of these modalities can help with an array of challenges including, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and Overwhelm.

Thank you for viewing my profile. Art Therapy helps individuals to improve their mood and find a more fulfilling life. Through both art and talk therapies we address such issues as: social anxiety, difficulty in relationships, OCD, bullying, eating disorders, family relationships, boundary setting, gender/sexuality identification, and depression. My work with children has encompassed: behavioral problems in school and social situations, bullying and autism spectrum disorder. Find out about free art therapy sessions for children targeted by bullies. Contact me using the code words: Art Against Bullying.

If you are seeking help on your personal, marital or family conflicts, then perhaps you will find what you are looking for. Si estás buscando ayuda para tus problemas personales, maritales o de familia entonces quizás ya encontraste a la persona adecuada.

Are you or your loved ones struggling to manage emotions? Does it feel like your family is in turmoil? Are you and your loved ones having difficulty seeing eye to eye? You are not the only one. On average, 1 in 5 Americans is struggling with mental health struggles, whether it be individual mental health issues or struggles in relationships. Though it may feel like you’ve tried everything under the sun, there is hope for change.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) that has experience in both individual and group counseling in the mental health and substance abuse fields. I have experience in out-patient counseling and school counseling. I have worked with adolescents, young adults, and adults for over 20 years and realize that each family is unique, and that treatment needs to be individualized.

If you are experiencing a roadblock or facing a potentially new path or way to live, our work together would include reframing the roadblock as a potential crossroads in which neglected parts of yourself could be explored so as to live a life of greater authenticity, integrity and wholeness. With over 20 years experience, I specialize in "transitions" or what many people experience as either blocks or bridges in their lives as well as the stress that accompanies them. Even good change can be stressful and in some languages, the word for crisis actually means "opportunity."

Authenticity, honesty, empathy and creativity is what I have based my practice on. Life can be TOUGH, and it can feel difficult to get out of that loop, or I like to say, crawl out of the mud, it takes time but it's very possible and I hope to help provide you with the tools you will need to do so. I'm eclectic in my practice, using therapeutic evidenced based modalities, such as CBT (cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) Art therapy/creative therapy, person centered therapy, family therapy etc. with a specialty in eating disorders/body image issues and self-esteem .

Our lives are complex and stressful in today's world.The way we react to these stressors determines how we think about ourselves and the world. It's important to examine the origin of these thoughts and behaviors. In therapy, we explore your family of origin intergenerationally and develop connections from the past to the present. These include addictions, faulty thinking, and family roles. By exploring patterns that no longer work, we can collaborate and find better solutions.I provide a warm and safe space and treat you non-judgmentally and with respect and dignity.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Family and Youth Services. I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals, families and children and can offer a variety of solutions to address your challenges. I have a specialization in family therapy and have experience working with children with behavioral, developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have experience assisting with autism, ADHD, IEP's, special needs and behavioral modification.

I believe that struggle is a natural and expected part of human existence. My role as your therapist will be to help you identify, process and overcome these struggles and obstacles so that you may become the best version of yourself. Identifying your strengths, weaknesses, inner and interpersonal dynamics will open up the opportunity to bring relief from the distress you're feeling and thereby, live a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic style is warm and person-centered and I firmly believe that the therapist-client relationship is of utmost importance. I work from a psychodynamic and CBT framework.

I specialize in counseling to individuals and families coping with relationship issues, parent-child issues, and extended family issues that are exacerbated by alcohol and substance abuse.