Female Therapists in New Jersey
Sara Bickar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piscataway, NJ 08854 (Online Only)
Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, ADHD, life changes/transitions, and positive communication skills w/ a special interest in women's and parent mental health encompassing peripartum mood disorders and parent challenges.
10/1/24: Accepting daytime clients. Welcome to Inner Journey Wellness, I'm Sara and I specialize in working with adults who may be experiencing symptoms of stress, lack of motivation, guilt, low self-esteem, negative thought patterns/perfectionistic thinking, inattention and increased anger. These struggles do not need to define us, but can often feel overwhelming and freezing, stopping you from doing things and being the person you want. I am here to help navigate these. Positive change is possible by focusing on understanding these challenges while providing effective strategies and skills using an integrative approach.
Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, ADHD, life changes/transitions, and positive communication skills w/ a special interest in women's and parent mental health encompassing peripartum mood disorders and parent challenges.
10/1/24: Accepting daytime clients. Welcome to Inner Journey Wellness, I'm Sara and I specialize in working with adults who may be experiencing symptoms of stress, lack of motivation, guilt, low self-esteem, negative thought patterns/perfectionistic thinking, inattention and increased anger. These struggles do not need to define us, but can often feel overwhelming and freezing, stopping you from doing things and being the person you want. I am here to help navigate these. Positive change is possible by focusing on understanding these challenges while providing effective strategies and skills using an integrative approach.
Jane Penola
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
Do you have a chronic case of the Sunday Scaries? Do you feel like there's not enough time in the day? Are you struggling to express how you're feeling to others? Too often, we sacrifice our own well-being & needs for the sake of others': family members, partners, children, friends or employers. Eventually, we realize this is not sustainable; it leads to tremendous burnout, anxiety, stress, & just not feeling ourselves. Through working with me, you will learn to prioritize self-care, maintain balance, recognize & honor your feelings, & how to be the best version of yourself, all while navigating the uncertainties of life.
Do you have a chronic case of the Sunday Scaries? Do you feel like there's not enough time in the day? Are you struggling to express how you're feeling to others? Too often, we sacrifice our own well-being & needs for the sake of others': family members, partners, children, friends or employers. Eventually, we realize this is not sustainable; it leads to tremendous burnout, anxiety, stress, & just not feeling ourselves. Through working with me, you will learn to prioritize self-care, maintain balance, recognize & honor your feelings, & how to be the best version of yourself, all while navigating the uncertainties of life.
As a therapist, I will work with you to achieve a better understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing, and to discover more adaptive coping mechanisms. My style is non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate. I tailor the therapy to the individual needs of the client (play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or insight-oriented treatment). I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, which include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, self-injurious behavior, and trauma. I particularly enjoy working with young adults struggling to deal with the pressures of college life.
As a therapist, I will work with you to achieve a better understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing, and to discover more adaptive coping mechanisms. My style is non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate. I tailor the therapy to the individual needs of the client (play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or insight-oriented treatment). I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, which include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, self-injurious behavior, and trauma. I particularly enjoy working with young adults struggling to deal with the pressures of college life.
My ideal client needs help with the services I specialize in. I typically consider the client's current habits and strengths to guide us on where to start goal setting. Showing up to therapy is a huge step, and I commend any client who takes that initiative.
My ideal client needs help with the services I specialize in. I typically consider the client's current habits and strengths to guide us on where to start goal setting. Showing up to therapy is a huge step, and I commend any client who takes that initiative.
Sandy Amin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jersey City, NJ 07311 (Online Only)
I specialize in offering integrative therapy, particularly adept at supporting individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma. I ensure a holistic path to healing that honors the individual’s mind, body, and spirit. I provide a tailored approach required to provide the most effective therapy for my clients.
I specialize in offering integrative therapy, particularly adept at supporting individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma. I ensure a holistic path to healing that honors the individual’s mind, body, and spirit. I provide a tailored approach required to provide the most effective therapy for my clients.
Stephanie Szigethy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Do things feel confusing, overwhelming, or uncertain? Does the current season you are walking through feel lonely or isolating? Support is more important now, than ever. You do not have to journey forward alone. Your personal struggles are private, intimate, and personal---so a safe, warm, healing space and a therapist that you can create a comfortable and trusting relationship with is of the utmost importance to me. My goal is to help my clients find healing, restore peace and hope, and fully thrive in creating the type of life they both want and deserve to live.
Do things feel confusing, overwhelming, or uncertain? Does the current season you are walking through feel lonely or isolating? Support is more important now, than ever. You do not have to journey forward alone. Your personal struggles are private, intimate, and personal---so a safe, warm, healing space and a therapist that you can create a comfortable and trusting relationship with is of the utmost importance to me. My goal is to help my clients find healing, restore peace and hope, and fully thrive in creating the type of life they both want and deserve to live.
Kristen Stack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
I aim to provide a safe space for clients, couples and families alike to seek, ask questions and learn more about who they are and what they are capable of becoming. It is my role to provide a listening ear and help clients search within to come up with their own answers to change toward a happier, more carefree life. I strive for strong rapport and full disclosure. Once the working relationship has been established the possibilities towards change become limitless.
I aim to provide a safe space for clients, couples and families alike to seek, ask questions and learn more about who they are and what they are capable of becoming. It is my role to provide a listening ear and help clients search within to come up with their own answers to change toward a happier, more carefree life. I strive for strong rapport and full disclosure. Once the working relationship has been established the possibilities towards change become limitless.
Are you seeking more than conventional solutions? My ideal client is on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to align mind, body, and spirit. In our personalized 60-minute Zoom sessions, I offer a blend of spiritual counseling and holistic guidance. Together, we'll uncover spiritual truths, release limiting beliefs, and cultivate resilience. My approach helps you connect with your true self, embrace your potential, and find inner peace. Let’s elevate your vibration and achieve personal and spiritual growth.
Are you seeking more than conventional solutions? My ideal client is on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to align mind, body, and spirit. In our personalized 60-minute Zoom sessions, I offer a blend of spiritual counseling and holistic guidance. Together, we'll uncover spiritual truths, release limiting beliefs, and cultivate resilience. My approach helps you connect with your true self, embrace your potential, and find inner peace. Let’s elevate your vibration and achieve personal and spiritual growth.
Jophelle Pierre
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (Online Only)
Seeking to connect with a therapist or counselor during challenging times in our lifetime is a courageous act; one in which is not to be taken lightly. As a first-generation immigrant, familiarity with cultural norms and expectations can be oftentimes misunderstood. Each of us have our own unique familial and cultural ways of engaging and navigating in relationships and handling marital issues, family conflicts, work stressors, and even our self-worth and self-care. I would love to assist in exploring and navigating this process with you to gain better balance in a greater, healthier, and graceful manner.
Seeking to connect with a therapist or counselor during challenging times in our lifetime is a courageous act; one in which is not to be taken lightly. As a first-generation immigrant, familiarity with cultural norms and expectations can be oftentimes misunderstood. Each of us have our own unique familial and cultural ways of engaging and navigating in relationships and handling marital issues, family conflicts, work stressors, and even our self-worth and self-care. I would love to assist in exploring and navigating this process with you to gain better balance in a greater, healthier, and graceful manner.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey. My ideal client is someone who has awareness and motivation to improve their overall being in a safe and accepting space. I have experience working with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing stressors, life adjustments, or traumas. I aim to foster a safe, comfortable environment to form collaborative relationships with my clients built on honesty, trust, and mutual respect. Together, we will process issues, identify treatment goals, and facilitate new skills unique to your lifestyle and experiences.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey. My ideal client is someone who has awareness and motivation to improve their overall being in a safe and accepting space. I have experience working with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing stressors, life adjustments, or traumas. I aim to foster a safe, comfortable environment to form collaborative relationships with my clients built on honesty, trust, and mutual respect. Together, we will process issues, identify treatment goals, and facilitate new skills unique to your lifestyle and experiences.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. I am passionate about walking clients through the healing journey, and believe that through facing our struggles we are able to find and embrace our unique strengths and purpose.
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Dr. Yina M. Reyes Rodríguez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
East Orange, NJ 07017 (Online Only)
I'm a bilingual (Spanish & English) licensed clinical psychologist experienced in providing psychotherapy to teens and adults. Expertise areas: Psychotherapy, Coaching, Gender Issues, Health Equity, Psycho-education, Cultural Diversity. Also, experienced in complex trauma, stress management, crisis intervention, integrated care, grief/bereavement, treatment for anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, bullying, partner abuse, relational issues.
I'm a bilingual (Spanish & English) licensed clinical psychologist experienced in providing psychotherapy to teens and adults. Expertise areas: Psychotherapy, Coaching, Gender Issues, Health Equity, Psycho-education, Cultural Diversity. Also, experienced in complex trauma, stress management, crisis intervention, integrated care, grief/bereavement, treatment for anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, bullying, partner abuse, relational issues.
I specialize in the treatment of sexual and relationship problems. For more than 30 years, I have used a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and sex/couples therapy to help men, women and couples achieve their goals of increased intimacy, satisfying sexuality and harmonious relationships. Everyone who walks through my door receives respect, compassion and the highest quality of care. My practice is open and welcoming to individuals of all sexual orientations and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
I specialize in the treatment of sexual and relationship problems. For more than 30 years, I have used a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and sex/couples therapy to help men, women and couples achieve their goals of increased intimacy, satisfying sexuality and harmonious relationships. Everyone who walks through my door receives respect, compassion and the highest quality of care. My practice is open and welcoming to individuals of all sexual orientations and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Coleen Vanderbeek
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 (Online Only)
My life goal is to create a space where all individuals can find hope, guidance, inspiration, and perhaps even a mental health haven. We will work together to identify your needs and develop a plan for your success. I utilize a relationship based neurodevelopmental approach that enables me to meet each of my clients individual and unique needs. I work with individuals of all ages, throughout the lifespan, adapting empirically based psychotherapy interventions as needed.
My life goal is to create a space where all individuals can find hope, guidance, inspiration, and perhaps even a mental health haven. We will work together to identify your needs and develop a plan for your success. I utilize a relationship based neurodevelopmental approach that enables me to meet each of my clients individual and unique needs. I work with individuals of all ages, throughout the lifespan, adapting empirically based psychotherapy interventions as needed.
Dina Niewood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
I view treatment as a team approach with clients, focusing on the goals while at the same time, creating a warm, caring, and safe environment. I never tire of hearing people’s stories and am endlessly motivated to gain a deeper understanding of behavior and relationship dynamics. I have extensive expertise in helping clients with anxiety, depression, panic, relationship issues, fertility struggles, and postpartum depression. I use a positive, solution-focused approach with clients, based on the idea that they already possess many tools for self-healing and greater life satisfaction.
I view treatment as a team approach with clients, focusing on the goals while at the same time, creating a warm, caring, and safe environment. I never tire of hearing people’s stories and am endlessly motivated to gain a deeper understanding of behavior and relationship dynamics. I have extensive expertise in helping clients with anxiety, depression, panic, relationship issues, fertility struggles, and postpartum depression. I use a positive, solution-focused approach with clients, based on the idea that they already possess many tools for self-healing and greater life satisfaction.
Gurpreet Kaur
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
Life can be complicated and requires direction and navigation to sail through it. I believe counseling is a sign of growth and development. It's not a sign of weakness but of strength. You will feel the growth and development within you after working with me. I apply a unique blend of techniques and concepts to holistic counseling. This approach puts you in charge of your created reality. I will work with you to help you align your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings to create your desired reality.
Life can be complicated and requires direction and navigation to sail through it. I believe counseling is a sign of growth and development. It's not a sign of weakness but of strength. You will feel the growth and development within you after working with me. I apply a unique blend of techniques and concepts to holistic counseling. This approach puts you in charge of your created reality. I will work with you to help you align your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings to create your desired reality.
Mizuho 'miho' Kanazawa
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, LCAT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
I am dedicated to working with clients whose personality and life experience were shaped by more than one culture: You might be an international student or in your 20's or 30's navigating anxiety. You might have been raised by 1st generation Asian parents or one and half or 2nd generation immigrants. You might be struggling in a relationship where you and your partner come from different cultural backgrounds not feeling understood. You are in the relationship but you both feel alone in the relationship. I love to help. I work with clients individually and as couples.
I am dedicated to working with clients whose personality and life experience were shaped by more than one culture: You might be an international student or in your 20's or 30's navigating anxiety. You might have been raised by 1st generation Asian parents or one and half or 2nd generation immigrants. You might be struggling in a relationship where you and your partner come from different cultural backgrounds not feeling understood. You are in the relationship but you both feel alone in the relationship. I love to help. I work with clients individually and as couples.
I treat chronic pain using Dr. John Sarno's work on Tension Myoneural Syndrome. TMS is due to unconscious repressed rage and conflicts developed during childhood. I deeply respect the human ability to surpass anger and strive to live life in a fuller capacity. I was trained under Dr. Arlene Feinblatt who had been the primary psychologist for Dr. Sarno since 1973 to do TMS treatment. I work alongside with a TMS physician, Dr. Paul Gwozdz at the Family Practice in Somerset, New Jersey. Together we help patients cope with chronic pain following Dr. Sarno's techniques.
I treat chronic pain using Dr. John Sarno's work on Tension Myoneural Syndrome. TMS is due to unconscious repressed rage and conflicts developed during childhood. I deeply respect the human ability to surpass anger and strive to live life in a fuller capacity. I was trained under Dr. Arlene Feinblatt who had been the primary psychologist for Dr. Sarno since 1973 to do TMS treatment. I work alongside with a TMS physician, Dr. Paul Gwozdz at the Family Practice in Somerset, New Jersey. Together we help patients cope with chronic pain following Dr. Sarno's techniques.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Cheryl Schnabolk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930
Waitlist for new clients
Are you managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, childhood wounds, or trauma? My clients are provided unyielding support, resources, evidence based practical strategies, and meaningful active listening that encompasses reflection and interventions (when appropriate). I believe in creating a unique and tailor made therapeutic approach for each client. By utilizing an eclectic mix of practical evidence based methods we address the obstacles you are currently navigating and find tangible solutions, explore healthy coping mechanisms, and process feelings in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Are you managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, childhood wounds, or trauma? My clients are provided unyielding support, resources, evidence based practical strategies, and meaningful active listening that encompasses reflection and interventions (when appropriate). I believe in creating a unique and tailor made therapeutic approach for each client. By utilizing an eclectic mix of practical evidence based methods we address the obstacles you are currently navigating and find tangible solutions, explore healthy coping mechanisms, and process feelings in a safe and therapeutic environment.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.