Therapists in New Jersey
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Foundations Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvington, NJ 07111 (Online Only)
We provide compassionate, comprehensive treatment to teens, adults, families, and geriatric individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, addiction, anger, marital issues, gender dysphoria and more using forms psychodynamics, CBT, family systems, faith-based counseling, and more.
It is important for you to know that your truth will always be accepted, so it is okay to tell it. No matter the person or circumstances, an individual can have hope to improve or recover. The keys include creating goals and making a plan. Our goal is to assist you at a pace that works for you to effect desired changes in your life.
We provide compassionate, comprehensive treatment to teens, adults, families, and geriatric individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, addiction, anger, marital issues, gender dysphoria and more using forms psychodynamics, CBT, family systems, faith-based counseling, and more.
It is important for you to know that your truth will always be accepted, so it is okay to tell it. No matter the person or circumstances, an individual can have hope to improve or recover. The keys include creating goals and making a plan. Our goal is to assist you at a pace that works for you to effect desired changes in your life.
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Cameron R. Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Jersey City, NJ 07097
20 years experience helping clients become good at life, not good at coming to therapy. Let's build a toolbox of specific skills that maintain good mental health to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and many other areas of struggle. The goal is to process, assess, and provide a clear picture of where you stand now with concrete next steps on how to grow and heal.
20 years experience helping clients become good at life, not good at coming to therapy. Let's build a toolbox of specific skills that maintain good mental health to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and many other areas of struggle. The goal is to process, assess, and provide a clear picture of where you stand now with concrete next steps on how to grow and heal.
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Counseling & Consulting Services of North Jersey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Montville, NJ 07045
We offer the highest quality of care providing therapy services for adults, couples, families, and children. CCSNJ s a beautiful and established facility that individualizes ALL our patients.You will have direct access to your therapist and can contact them at any time. Offering both in person and tele-health, you will receive the highest quality of therapy from a fully licensed clinician (no intern or trainee's).Our therapists specialize in Addictions, Trauma, PTSD & EMDR Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, Grief, & Family/Couples counseling. We have an in-house prescriber if you are in need of medications as well.
We offer the highest quality of care providing therapy services for adults, couples, families, and children. CCSNJ s a beautiful and established facility that individualizes ALL our patients.You will have direct access to your therapist and can contact them at any time. Offering both in person and tele-health, you will receive the highest quality of therapy from a fully licensed clinician (no intern or trainee's).Our therapists specialize in Addictions, Trauma, PTSD & EMDR Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, Grief, & Family/Couples counseling. We have an in-house prescriber if you are in need of medications as well.
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Feeling stuck in decision-making? Ready to take the next-step? Accept to take-action? Our mission is to energize, empower, provide clear guidance and support clients who feel stuck, whether in making decisions, determining the next step, or identifying the next action, enabling them to move forward with renewed confidence and vitality. A next step is understanding and overcoming negative emotions such as sadness, disappointment, anger, stress, anxiety, or depression is important for personal growth and success.
Feeling stuck in decision-making? Ready to take the next-step? Accept to take-action? Our mission is to energize, empower, provide clear guidance and support clients who feel stuck, whether in making decisions, determining the next step, or identifying the next action, enabling them to move forward with renewed confidence and vitality. A next step is understanding and overcoming negative emotions such as sadness, disappointment, anger, stress, anxiety, or depression is important for personal growth and success.
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Christina Andino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
You have tried everything you could to feel better, but you’ve reached the point where you need some extra help. The anxiety, depression, and/or trauma that are weighing on you daily has started to impact your job or school performance and relationships. You are feeling burnt out. Therapy may be new to you and it’s common to feel nervous about starting the process. We can work together and create a plan to help you manage and decrease stress. I will teach you healthy skills to use for coping, communication, reframing thoughts, and changing behaviors. I can help you feel empowered so that you are more in control of your life.
You have tried everything you could to feel better, but you’ve reached the point where you need some extra help. The anxiety, depression, and/or trauma that are weighing on you daily has started to impact your job or school performance and relationships. You are feeling burnt out. Therapy may be new to you and it’s common to feel nervous about starting the process. We can work together and create a plan to help you manage and decrease stress. I will teach you healthy skills to use for coping, communication, reframing thoughts, and changing behaviors. I can help you feel empowered so that you are more in control of your life.
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Physical, sexual and mental abuse as well trauma history, domestic violence, communication and relationship improvement, problems arising from pornography, and depression are a some topics that I have focused my practice on. Success in therapy is ultimately the result of the collaboration of you and I - the client and the therapist. There are no set number of sessions. You are a unique individual and you work at your own pace. I am committed to working with your needs and timetables.
Physical, sexual and mental abuse as well trauma history, domestic violence, communication and relationship improvement, problems arising from pornography, and depression are a some topics that I have focused my practice on. Success in therapy is ultimately the result of the collaboration of you and I - the client and the therapist. There are no set number of sessions. You are a unique individual and you work at your own pace. I am committed to working with your needs and timetables.
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SpeakEasy Counseling and Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Our practice was built on the premise that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We "click" or "don't click" with people we meet in our everyday life, and therapy is no different. We can assure you that our therapists will be genuine, provide you with empathic and professional care, create a safe environment, and will not treat issues or concerns they are not trained to treat. However, you are the only one who can decide if you truly like and trust your therapist. We have six awesome therapists to choose from but, if none of us work, we encourage you to keep looking and find your therapist!
Our practice was built on the premise that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We "click" or "don't click" with people we meet in our everyday life, and therapy is no different. We can assure you that our therapists will be genuine, provide you with empathic and professional care, create a safe environment, and will not treat issues or concerns they are not trained to treat. However, you are the only one who can decide if you truly like and trust your therapist. We have six awesome therapists to choose from but, if none of us work, we encourage you to keep looking and find your therapist!
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Rebecca Walsman: Adults, Couples, Kids, and Teens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Jersey City, NJ 07306
We often feel alone when facing distressing events or difficult relationships. I am inspired by my clients that are able to look at their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. I would love to help you manage your emotions in healthier ways and will provide you with tools to create deeper connections in your relationships. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy (CCTP), Gottman Level 2 for couples, PSI Advanced Training for perinatal/postpartum women, grief/loss, and addictions. My eclectic approach includes CBT, DBT, SFT, IFS, CPT, EFT, ACT, and Imago methods and I'll adjust my approach to meet your specific needs.
We often feel alone when facing distressing events or difficult relationships. I am inspired by my clients that are able to look at their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. I would love to help you manage your emotions in healthier ways and will provide you with tools to create deeper connections in your relationships. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy (CCTP), Gottman Level 2 for couples, PSI Advanced Training for perinatal/postpartum women, grief/loss, and addictions. My eclectic approach includes CBT, DBT, SFT, IFS, CPT, EFT, ACT, and Imago methods and I'll adjust my approach to meet your specific needs.
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I have an M.S.W.from Rutgers Graduate school of Social Work,and I have an L.C.S.W. in the state of NJ. I ve been in practice for TWENTY(20)yrs. I am also a Christian counselor for those who would like to add a Biblical base to their sessions.I work with Adults in individual,marital and family counseling and with middle school and High School students as well as children age 10 and above. I work with the many addictions today and use a Christian based Pre-Marital Program.I help guide you in finding balance and inner peace through communication and trust!
I have an M.S.W.from Rutgers Graduate school of Social Work,and I have an L.C.S.W. in the state of NJ. I ve been in practice for TWENTY(20)yrs. I am also a Christian counselor for those who would like to add a Biblical base to their sessions.I work with Adults in individual,marital and family counseling and with middle school and High School students as well as children age 10 and above. I work with the many addictions today and use a Christian based Pre-Marital Program.I help guide you in finding balance and inner peace through communication and trust!
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Rebecca Walsman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Millburn, NJ 07041
There are few things worse as a parent than worrying about what you see in your child’s life and not knowing how to help them. Whether you are dealing with tantrums, outbursts, difficulty going to sleep, focus issues, homework drama, learning disabilities, difficulty with transitions, social anxiety, or academic / school performance anxiety, I can help. I collaborate closely with parents to engage your child in session as they learn how to calm themselves, focus, and behave in the ways that will help them have strong relationships with others. Book a free 15 minute consult with me this week: cultivatetherapyteam.clientsecure.me/
There are few things worse as a parent than worrying about what you see in your child’s life and not knowing how to help them. Whether you are dealing with tantrums, outbursts, difficulty going to sleep, focus issues, homework drama, learning disabilities, difficulty with transitions, social anxiety, or academic / school performance anxiety, I can help. I collaborate closely with parents to engage your child in session as they learn how to calm themselves, focus, and behave in the ways that will help them have strong relationships with others. Book a free 15 minute consult with me this week: cultivatetherapyteam.clientsecure.me/
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Nathalie Concepcion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Fanwood, NJ 07023
After 20+ years as a couple's therapist (28 years in the mental health industry) those that know me describe me as many things. Causer of transformation, author (The Hijacked Brain) Energy Healer, teacher, leader and all around lover of life. But 10 years ago, I faced a reality that shook my foundation, caused me unspeakable sorrow, confusion and a sense of brokenness. I had to put to the test every clinical and spiritual principle in my toolbox. This is when I dove into energy work and discovered new ways to alchemize my clinical training and my personal experience into the tools and practices that I now share with my clients.
After 20+ years as a couple's therapist (28 years in the mental health industry) those that know me describe me as many things. Causer of transformation, author (The Hijacked Brain) Energy Healer, teacher, leader and all around lover of life. But 10 years ago, I faced a reality that shook my foundation, caused me unspeakable sorrow, confusion and a sense of brokenness. I had to put to the test every clinical and spiritual principle in my toolbox. This is when I dove into energy work and discovered new ways to alchemize my clinical training and my personal experience into the tools and practices that I now share with my clients.
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Are you ready to embrace positive changes in your life? Are you looking to help your loved one gain the tools they need to reach their full potential? At SageMind Psychology, our expert therapists offer a warm, nonjudgmental space that is uniquely suited to encourage the personal growth and success of you & your loved ones. We help children, teens, and adults make noticeable differences in their lives. Our team is trauma informed, LBGTQIA+ & neurodiversity affirming, & racial justice allied. Same day appointments available at sagemindpsychology.com
Are you ready to embrace positive changes in your life? Are you looking to help your loved one gain the tools they need to reach their full potential? At SageMind Psychology, our expert therapists offer a warm, nonjudgmental space that is uniquely suited to encourage the personal growth and success of you & your loved ones. We help children, teens, and adults make noticeable differences in their lives. Our team is trauma informed, LBGTQIA+ & neurodiversity affirming, & racial justice allied. Same day appointments available at sagemindpsychology.com
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.