EMDR Therapists in New Jersey

With over twenty years of experience specializing in co-occurring disorders, I founded the Institute for Hope and Healing, LLC with the vision of opening new doors to change one symptom at a time. In combining various therapeutic approaches including Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, CBT, and EMDR, safety and trust are nurtured and cultivated for the journey ahead. Tailoring specific needs to specialized approaches leading to upward growth and development is the primary goal as well as overall stability in both mental health and addiction issues.

Welcome to KCM Therapy! I partner with teens, adults, and families to turn conflict into connection. Using evidence based practice, I help clients better understand their symptoms and assist them to decode what their body needs to feels safe. I support adults struggling to find meaning in their particular phase of life using neuroscience, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. If you are interested to learn more, you may call for a free initial consultation (732) 656-8633, email me at karen at kcmtherapy.net, or visit www.kcmtherapyllc.com.

Are change and uncertainty making you feel anxious? Do you feel that it's a struggle to work through challenges in your life? If you are tired of trying to make things better on your own, we are here to help you and your family learn healthy coping strategies to manage the emotions and behaviors that trouble you. In therapy, find the clarity and balance you need to connect deeply to your inner strengths to create lasting, positive changes in your life. We are focused on helping you meet your goals and make the changes to your life that you want to see.

Feeling Stuck? Scared? Anxious? Not sure what to do anymore? Horrible thoughts, feelings, and experiences keeping you from being happy and feeling good? You are not alone. I can help you work through the difficult parts and allow you to be the person you want to be. I use a warm and collaborative approach to help my clients heal from their pain. As an experienced trauma specialist I create a safe environment in which I help individuals and families work through their unique life circumstances. I am trained and experienced in EMDR, DBT and psychodynamic therapy. Call me for a free consultation.

You want to move past racing thoughts and avoiding your life. Past sadness and low motivation. Past the same draining arguments with your partner. Past experiences that follow you and won't stay in the past. And past big decisions that get you stuck. You are looking to get out of feeling overwhelmed. You want to learn how to get more control. You want more than mediocre cookie-cutter therapy. You want therapy that is personalized for you and about you. You want therapy that fits into your stressful life. Even if asking for help is hard for you, you’re at a point where you are ready to do it because you want something to change.

Adulthood is all about making decisions. Decisions about our wellness, our relationships, our careers, our families. At times we question if the path we are on is the right one for us. We may feel stuck or worried that we are behind the goals we set for our lives. I help people unlearn that which no longer serves them and support them as they cultivate a life that nurtures growth, healing, and fulfillment. ​

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”- Maya Angelou. Are you lost in your emotions and feel like life is “unraveling”? One of the bravest things you can do is seek help and begin to understand your own story. I believe early life experiences shape how we see ourselves and the world around us that can develop into negative beliefs about who we are. Over time old beliefs and patterns that once helped protect us are no longer useful and can cause disruption in all areas of life. Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, let trauma control us and feel anxious/depressed/angry all the time.

Life presents us with many challenges and sometimes we need help to navigate our way through them. I believe that true courage lies in our ability to ask for help. I also believe in the power of connection. We all need and thrive in healthy and fulfilling relationships. My therapeutic goal is to create the safe environment necessary for my clients to face the challenges that threaten their relationships, well-being and quality of life.

My ideal client is a client who struggles with anxiety, relationship issues, and family trauma. They'll learn to identify triggers, use healthier coping skills, and improve their overall mood. They will learn to communicate more assertively and openly to meet their needs. They also want to process past trauma and understand why and how it still affects them today.

I enjoy my work as a therapist. The cornerstone of my success is my ability to provide a safe environment, listen intently, and genuinely engage with the individuals and families that I meet. Perhaps you are on the precipice of change, and you just can't take the first step. Maybe you are taking inventory of your life, and you need guidance on how to sum up your past and learn how to make new decisions in this moment with your eyes wide open. Together, we can sort out the transition and help you move toward positive transformation.

Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns and want to heal at the root of your symptoms? I specialize in treating trauma, addictions, and self esteem issues - in particularly with women and teenagers. When my clients first come in, their lives are overrun by fear and insecurities. They carry around deep shame about who they are and never feel quite “good enough”. They want to be confident and heal the patterns that are holding them back but do not know where to start.

Christine Ruiz is a licensed clinical social worker. Christine is passionate about supporting people as they work toward their goals. She seeks to inspire her patients so they can become their best selves. Christine focuses on helping individuals heal and tap into their inner strengths. She achieves this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to her patient's concerns, and customizing a treatment plan that factors in the patient's cultural background, life experience, and personal goals. Christine has been providing therapy since 2016 and works with patients ages 12-64.

I have over 30 years of expertise in working with clients of all ages and with a variety of issues. My goal is to teach you how to get in touch with your innate ability to heal yourself. Once you become centered in your core self you will develop coping skills that will provide you with the ability to handle the multitude of challenges that we all face in our lives.

Are you ready to feel more serene, peaceful, and connected? Are you on your healing path, seeking support to reach your potential? If so, I can help you recognize your strengths and to move forward, all the while working together in an atmosphere of acceptance and kindness. This helps you to grow on many levels - mind, body and spirit. I have 30+ years experience as a psychologist, author and professional speaker. I work people with trauma/childhood abuse, eating disorders, addiction and many other concerns. If I can't help, chances are I know someone who can.

Everyone faces challenges and obstacles in their lives. These times are often an opportunity for change, growth and healing. Seeking professional support and guidance can help you move through these difficult moments and experiences to a healthier place in your life. I believe in a holistic approach with each unique client. We will create a plan together to address your goals and purpose for therapy. I have specialized training in trauma treatment, CBT/ DBT, IFS and family interventions.

Experience life in a new, more positively robust way. Learn how to live, love and laugh with abundance and leave your negative feelings behind. Therapy works. I can teach you how to make decisions that support living a happy and healthy life by avoiding unhealthy relationships, negative thinking, upsetting emotions and addictive behaviors. I will provide a safe space that is needed for healing. Together we will transform destructive cycles and grow towards a richer, more satisfying life. I think you will find me to be an open, responsive, insightful and non-judgmental person with a vast therapy "tool kit."

Are you feeling out of sorts? Are things just not falling into place for you? Is there a thought that won't go away, that you've perhaps tried to take away through drugs, drinking, or some other unhealthy way? Or, maybe you feel like things are going well, but you're afraid something bad will happen soon? Has someone said to you that maybe you should see a therapist about this? In today's world, it's not uncommon to experience stress, anxiety or depression. But when it becomes dysfunctional and interferes with how you live your life, that's when a helping hand may be the right place to turn to.

My ideal client is someone who is motivated for change, able to take accountability for their actions, and open-minded to new concepts and challenges that improve their daily life. I encourage clients to develop SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goals within the first few sessions to ensure active progress is being attained.

Let’s work together in a comfy, relaxed environment to create a stronger, wiser you, leaving your issues in the past. I use a client centered approach to identify & strategize coping skills for positive change. My clients are adults who are motivated to move forward. We work on a customized treatment plan. I’m an EMDR Consultant, therapist & Staff Faciltator for the EMDR Institute. So, you could say I am highest credentialed, most experienced EMDR clinician & facilitator in NJ. EMDR is a clinically based treatment for trauma, depression, anxiety, grief & other issues. My hours are afternoons & evenings on Tuesday, Wed., & Friday.