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Marilyn Rukaj
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Paramus, NJ 07652
Let's Connect (973) 604-6636
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I strive to provide you with a safe, authentic, and non-judgmental space so that you may express yourself freely. Our relationship will be a unique connection that will be tailored to your specific needs. If you are someone who is struggling with anxiety, internal family issues, depression, cultural and identity concerns, chronic health issues, and life transitions then schedule your free 15-minute phone consult or first session today.
I utilize an integrative approach that is comprised of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also integrate motivational interviewing to provide a balance of challenging you to go deeper and make lasting progress.
My eclectic approach provides you with a personalized treatment plan tailored to you as an individual. I know that finding the right therapist can be difficult but taking the first step towards a healthier mindset is your chance to thrive. To get started please reach out today, I look forward to meeting you!
Call or Email Marilyn Rukaj now for a free 15 minute consultation - (973) 604-6636
Let's Connect (973) 604-6636
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Marilyn Rukaj
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC01003700 Marilyn Rukaj
- In Practice for 7 Years
- Attended Fordham University
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied
I also speak
Albanian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied
I also speak
Albanian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
Location
Additional Location
Wayne, NJ 07470
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Marilyn Rukaj
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC