EMDR Therapists in New Jersey

Hi, I'm Shonda R. Brooks, MA, LPC, NCC, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) in NJ, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), certified Prepare/Enrich Trainer and Facilitator, and am level 1 & 2 EMDR trained. I have experience in counseling individuals, groups, families, and couples. I also work specifically with high profile clients having experience with musicians, actors, politicians, professional sports players, and more. I pride myself on maintaining confidentiality; noting the increased need for privacy and awareness of the constraints various industries have on the high-profile client.

Our weight-obsessed culture chastises and shames you, as though your body size is not only a personal moral failing, but a reliable indicator of poor health. Over time, you started internalizing this anti-fat bias, and often treat yourself with the same level of contempt. You either avoid seeking medical care altogether, or expose yourself to the risk of weight stigma (far more harmful than any presumed adverse effect of your weight itself). You forgot how to nourish yourself – sometimes forbidding yourself food, sometimes isolating in shame for a binge, sometimes "paying" via purge. But friend, you are meant to bloom - not shrink.

Reading through these profiles can feel daunting when you are unsure of who can best help you. You need an able, expert guide worthy of your own commitment to face unresolved challenges. Good therapy gives causative insight, but GREAT therapy supports YOUR vision of creating a "life worth living". My work covers; career and relationships, animal companion loss, trauma related to pregnancy, childbirth and infertility, chronic or terminal illness, disordered eating, grief and loss (including child and fetal loss). My latest book, Mourning Companion Animals, Guiding Clients from Loss to Legacy is available on Amazon and other vendors.

With over 25 years of clinical experience I have been successful in partnering with my clients to attain their goals. They report feeling accepted and understood and leave therapy feeling confident and empowered with tools to better navigate life's challenges. I work with individuals and families in a supportive environment to help support change and healing.

Post-partum & EMDR Certified. It can be overwhelming to be a woman in today's world. We have multiple roles, are the backbone to our relationships, and society can hold us to unachievable standards. Does it feel like you can't fall apart because if you do, everything around you will crumble? Are you struggling to keep your mental health at bay? I have some comforting news. There is hope for a better tomorrow. Our therapy sessions will offer you a safe space to be vulnerable. Together, we will create therapeutic goals tailored to your individual needs. You no longer need to navigate your emotions, alone.

My practice is based on the understanding that many clients have suffered overwhelming, traumatic, or adverse childhood experiences regardless of whether they are coming to therapy specifically due to these experiences. With compassion and care, I approach every session from a trauma informed lens. Instead of asking, "What is wrong with you?" I explore, "What have you experienced in your life and how might these symptoms be a response to it?" I am also particularly sensitive to the needs of often undiagnosed adults with ADHD and how trauma and the ADHD brain are interconnected.

I use a variety of therapeutic treatments that I have learned and developed in the 30 years of working in the behavioral health field. The art of healing, providing holistic care in a safe, confidential, therapeutic environment. Psychotherapy is based on support, learning new skills, teaching about feelings and behavior. Promoting positive changes for a healthier lifestyle. I hold a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Eisner Institute, a Master of Counseling Psychology from Monmouth University and a Master of the Arts in Art Therapy from New York University. Spirit, Mind and Body approach.

Carlos is licensed as a LCSW, an LMFT, and an LCADC. He is also a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and does evaluations for employees in the transportation industry. Finally, he is a certified EMDR therapist. For nearly 30 years he has provided psychotherapy services to professionals in various industries. His diversity, persuasive objectivity, and ability to break down complex and emotionally-charged behavioral health issues has been appreciated among his clients.

I am a trauma specialist who can help you recover from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, addiction, depression, and anxiety using talk therapy or EMDR (an effective approach that reduces the triggering power of traumatic memories). My clients have often had challenging childhoods, and may currently be navigating relationship breakup, divorce, family conflict, or abuses within a faith community. Many also want to change their relationship with alcohol or drugs, or to process the impact of a loved one’s addiction. You can see if I'm accepting new clients and book a first appointment online at www.resolutioncc.com/team.

Hello! My name is Sara Gibson, LCSW, M.Ed, RYT-500. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Yoga and Meditation Instructor, Art Educator, and Embodiment Coach. I am a Trauma-Informed, Holistic Therapist. I believe in a holistic & somatic approach to healing. I know the importance of mind, body, heart, and spirit connection and balance to heal and grow on life's path. We are not these separate pieces of ourselves. We must heal as a whole. I will help you learn how to regulate your nervous system and feel empowered! I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in collaboration with Journey Clinical.

If you’re a parent who needs help with a troubled adolescent, or if you're a teen or young adult seeking a professional counselor who will not only to listen to you but actually hear you, or if you're an adult hoping to achieve a more balanced and comfortable existence, I hope you’ll let me be the one to provide you with what you need. You can be assured that I am very experienced and a non-judgmental, supportive, compassionate counselor who provides a safe and confidential teletherapy environment. It is my sincere goal to make every session meaningful and productive - there is no time to waste where your mental health is concerned!

My practice name is Wintertree Psychotherapy taken from an inspiring book titled, The Tree That Survived The Winter by Mary Fahy. The book is an adult fable for all who have faced dark, cold and lonely times and come out on the other side. When in crisis we seek safe, mindful problem-solving, and often discover an opportunity for personal growth. I provide a calm and supportive setting to reduce anxiety and stress, increase a sense of confidence and competence, and promote the creation of more satisfying connections to self and others. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families.

I believe that my work is in helping clients walk less blindly through life. I try to ask questions to clarify the principles underlying the ways they relate to the world and others. I help not only with common problems (anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, OCD, etc.) but also work with those whose issues are not easily captured by a diagnosis and are existential in nature. The so-called "worried well" come to uncover and work through the sources of internal struggles, in order to become their best selves and live a more fulfilling life. I am fully bilingual and practice in both English and Russian.

Have you experienced an overwhelming event that has left you unsure how to move forward? Ever wonder how early life experiences affect your life today? Does anxiety or worry grip your mind making it difficult to make decisions? Perhaps you feel overly responsible for others or struggle with perfectionism or procrastination. If you would like to learn how to release some of the burden you are carrying I will guide you in the process. Together we will gently uncover what’s keeping you from having the life you want and explore new perspectives for change.

I am a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Psychologist in New Jersey, North Carolina, and New York and work as a full-time psychologist in private practice in Livingston, NJ. I received my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University in 2002 after having completed my pre-doctoral internship at Trinitas Hospital. I received a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from Montclair State University in 1996. I have also been a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in New Jersey since 2009.

You may find yourself feeling "stuck" in your current experience, repeating patterns that no longer serve you, and are unsure of how to get out of the cycle.  You may be new to therapy, and unsure of what you would even talk about, but have a sense that you are impacted by past events in your life that you haven't fully addressed.  Or, you may be arriving here after years of therapy, frustrated with a lack of progress with previous treatment that, while perhaps helpful, did not seem to address some of your core issues.  Regardless of your history, or how long you've been struggling, meaningful change and growth is possible.

***Offering in-person and/or online therapy and accepting new clients. “We all experience emotional pain at some time in our lives. We will lose those we love through death, divorce or other factors that keep us apart. Others will experience direct or indirect exposure to trauma, abuse, neglect and/or repeated negative experiences in childhood or as an adult. It is normal to experience extreme emotions such sadness and depression, anxiety, irritability, anger, frustration, hopelessness, loneliness and fear. You don’t have to go through this silently, or be alone with your struggles.”

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, I am 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. I am focused on helping you meet your goals and make the changes to your life that you want to see.

Every person has their unique journey to healing and self discovery. In experiencing my own life challenges, I found healing through immersing myself in mindfulness practices and looking deeper within myself. Since then, I knew my purpose was to help others heal in their life journey as well. I have since have been helping others achieve their personal goals of understanding themselves, their relationships with others, coping with their fears, and embracing new beginnings. Sessions are approached from a traditional and holistic perspective, giving consideration to the overall mind, body, spirit, and emotion of the person.