Therapists in New Jersey

I believe we are all individuals on a unique journey and mental health treatment should align with that journey. Mental health should be valued just as much as physical well-being. Growing into the best version of ourselves doesn't have to be a difficult and impossible journey, it can be fun and exciting! We all need extra support and guidance sometimes and utilizing therapy is one of the healthiest ways to find that.

TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE! Does nothing relieve your obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, or anxiety? Come explore the latest innovations in emotional healing. Most psychotherapy methods rely upon talking, but talking alone is not always enough. The most effective procedures bypass the talking process and meet emotional needs at a deeper level. By addressing core emotional needs with non-touch, body-oriented procedures in conjunction with counseling, my approach offers direct access to the healthy person inside. I enjoy discovering the real person behind the emotional problems.

My 30+ years of experience enable me to treat a variety of populations and cultures. My degrees in the disciplines of clinical psychology, clinical social work and clinical art therapy allow me the opportunity to utilize many treatment interventions as I assist people to help and empower themselves. My work is collaborative and interactive and includes involvement in all systems associated with the patient as necessary. From the difficult to treat child and adolescent, to the adult facing divorce, occupational crisis, or life re-evaluation, our work together is goal oriented. Consultant & certified EMDR therapist treating trauma.

I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.

Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.

Whatever feelings or difficulty you are experiencing that that have brought you to your current standing position, I hope to help you to gain insight to the following: relationship dynamics, gain more effective communication tools, conflict identification/management, gain accountability, explore areas of vulnerability, clarify expectations, identify triggers, enhance decision making process and problem solving skills. The process will not be linear but the journey will provide you with skills, connections and inner growth.

In a first meeting with a client, one of the most important parts of the session is to understand not only what brings a person into the office, “the problem” so to speak, but also to build out a framework of what the client believes will be the solution. What will it look like when things are better? Rather than pathologizing, I prefer to focus within the wellness model of counseling, identifying strengths and resources available to contribute toward a person’s personal counseling goals.

Have other therapists failed you? did you fail to make a connection? If you answered yes you are looking at the right profile. Life affects us all, we have good and bad experiences. At times our issues may affect our ability to get the most out of life. I provide a safe non-judgmental environment, allowing you to express yourself while offering feed-back. I am a firm believer that effective communication is essential to overcoming many challenges. I also work with clients struggling with anger management and am willing to work with people who are court-mandated. No offering virtual Video sessions online.

Psychotherapy is a powerful tool for helping people work through difficult life challenges. Whether these challenges are individual - depression, anxiety, under-achieving, grief, lack of personal direction - or problems in important relationships, psychotherapy helps promote healing,self understanding and well-being. A strong, trusting relationship between therapist and the person seeking help is essential for the healing process, and I work hard to facilitate this partnership with you. The first step toward therapy is often the hardest. Please do not hesitate to call or email me for a consultation.

Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.

What do we get from therapy? We must get something, correct? The answer is not straightforward or simple, since each of us will have to assemble or even invent that answer ourselves. In therapy, an encounter emerges, a space, a singular one energized by the need we have to feel better. An encounter with words, sentences, signifiers, even memories that will help us approach the pain. Yes, the emotional pain that at this time is not letting you live at your fullest.

Kimberly is a therapist specializing in individual, adolescent, and family therapy, she practices in Livingston, NJ. With over 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents both at a high school level and in a therapeutic setting. Kimberly also has experience working with domestic violence, life transitions, parenting skills, trauma, depression, and anger management. Additionally, she has worked at the university level teaching mental health counseling and psychology courses. Drawing from these experiences, Kimberly has helped clients gain stability in their lives and manage life’s challenges.

Robert Whitekettle MSW, LCSW, LCADC has a decade of experience in the field of addiction as well as mental health and specializes in treating symptoms related to mental health diagnosis and substance use disorders: *Mood Disorders *Anxiety Disorders *Personality Disorders *Trauma Disorders( EMDR trained) *Grief/Loss *Substance Use Disorders Group sessions will also be offered and specific group themes will include: *Families Who Have Loved Ones With Addiction *Supports for the LGBTQ Community * Mental Health * Addiction * Relationship Building and more….

I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.

Welcome to my page! I am a passionate licensed clinical social worker looking to support millennials through the challenges they face. As a millennial myself, I understand the unique experiences and pressures this generation encounters, such as navigating life changes, managing anxiety, and battling the prevalent tendency to people please. I provide practical tools and psychological strategies to help millennials break free from this harmful pattern, empowering them to prioritize their own well-being and establish healthier boundaries.

If you are struggling with depression and anxiety, emotions related to traumatic experiences, or other life challenges, I am here to work with you to help you better manage your emotions and stressors in your life. I am here to help you heal from painful or traumatic experiences and to learn how to cope with and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety so that you are able to live an improved quality of life.

At times, we all need help navigating life's challenges which may influence our relationships and quality of life. As a licensed clinical psychotherapist, I emphasize the importance of the relationship between the client and therapist, within a safe, non-judgmental environment. Through the use of insight-oriented and collaborative therapy, a process of change can occur. The therapeutic process can be transformative. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.

I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.