Male Therapists in New Jersey

Thirty plus years of experience utilizing psychodynamic psychotherapy in adult, marital (couples), child, and family therapy. Further training and supervision was gleaned at the Institute for Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis of N.J. Although my orientation is eclectic, I lean towards an interpersonal interactive approach with my clients, unless contraindicated. Being devoted, helpful and constructive in working together with clients to achieve whatever goals one has such as the following: relief from stress or depression, improving emotional connections & intimacy, coping with conflict, adversity, and success, & confidence building to feel hopeful and passionate about loving, working, and living life.

I am a licensed counselor with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.

Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and together come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.

I work with clients looking to overcome and sustain changes in life. I've spent nearly four decades learning and teaching at the former St. Vincent’s Hospital dept. of Psychiatry in Manhattan’s West Village treating children, adolescents and adults. The issues: family crises; trauma; learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, asperger's syndrome; mood instability and the paralyzing effects of anxiety/panic. It takes grit, patience; the right educational space and faith in growth. I coach clients into enriching and sustainable university and graduate school placements and writers into a safe free creative space.

I work with clients who have histories of trauma varying in severity. This can look like trouble with regulating and making sense of emotions. In terms of diagnoses, I often work with clients with PTSD, depression, anxiety, manic episodes, and dissociation. My clients want to regain their sense of agency. My clients become more aware of the connection between current behavioral tendencies and pivotal events from their past. My clients become comfortable feeling uncomfortable exploring issues and experiencing the emotions that arise. My ideal clients understand that progress is dependent on dedication and consistency. Very possible.

I help individuals struggling with intense, persistent worry and inadequacy. Using CBT, I help these individuals challenge negative thoughts that constantly bring them down so they can shift their mindset and take inventory of the good things happening in their lives. As they experience a new perspective, my clients have gratitude for what they do have, are more content, and have greater control over their emotions and reactions.

Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, starting therapy can be one of the most taxing and anxiety provoking things we can imagine. Many of us live day by day worried about what may happen or what has happened, and eventually it starts to consume how we think and behave. We start to lie to ourselves and others about what is happening, and we start to feel trapped and hopeless. Everyday seems to be a battle and we crave a release.

Finding someone to talk to, the first step in therapy, is often the most difficult. I understand that the idea of opening up to someone, let alone a stranger, can be daunting, so I would like to offer you time, patience, empathy, and understanding. Life is a journey full of obstacles which may lead to depression, anxiety, confusion, or unhappiness. Sometimes we forget that we are the ones that know ourselves best. Therapy is a way to help yourself be the happiest you can be, and my role as a counselor is to walk that path with you.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or the loss of a loved one with a sense of feeling lost, hopeless, and without purpose? Are you struggling with life transitions & open to delving deeper to explore those issues? I primarily work with men like this, who have arrived at this point in life feeling "stuck" or "at a dead end," struggling with relationship issues and feeling disconnected & frustrated. My job is to help you re-negotiate your relationship with your feelings, see you as okay, and understand the meaning of your upbringing or narratives you've learned on "how you ought to be."

Good day to you! My educational background is in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology with a Post Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. I began my career in providing behavioral and mental healthcare services in 2004. Since that time, I have devoted myself to helping youth, adolescents, and adults address neurodiverse needs. In June of 2016, I founded Beautiful Minds to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of youth, families, and adults living in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Why struggle when help is available? I hold both a Masters of Science in Professional Counseling as well as a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership. I have 32 years of experience in the field of education and coaching with a special interest in anxiety, social skills, personal development and sports counseling for athletes of all ages. I work with teachers, administrators, students and professionals to help with the post covid mental health challenges of our changing world. I have experience working with men's mental health, teachers, athletes, school administrators, adults, adolescents, anxiety, trauma and addiction.

I love to work with teens and adults to navigate issues like family challenges, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, the impacts of addiction, and the social, emotional, and academic challenges that young people face. In my work with kids and teens, I believe in building on strengths and partnering with the caring adults in each child’s life. With adults, I incorporate cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to foster insight-driven change. When working with couples, I utilize the Gottman Method to increase conflict resolution and emotional connection. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions in Jersey City.

We're here to help you reach your therapy goals! At Lifebulb, we’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!

My name is Scott Marqueling (pronounced "Mark-ling"), LMFT. I've been a practicing therapist for seven years, working in a variety of community-based settings with clients ranging from 5 to 65 years old.

Understanding our past, navigating our present, and hoping for a better tomorrow has and will always one's biggest challenge. My goals is to be there with you throughout this journey, helping you make sense of everything. I have been working with children, adults, families, and couples in various settings. I am confident that I can assist you with developing the necessary tools you need to manage your issues at hand.

Justin Rudolph, LCSW received his masters degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University and specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy with families, individuals, adults, and adolescents. He utilizes the most up-to-date cognitive-behavioral techniques and has extensive training and experience with mindfulness-based practices, acceptance and commitment therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. Justin operates from a compassionate, client-centered approach and will help to guide you on your path towards self-actualization and inner freedom.

Chris obtained his Master's Degree in Counseling with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey as well as a National Certified Counselor. Chris has been working in the mental health field for the last 14 years with experience in individual, couples, substance use, and group treatment in a variety of settings which include outpatient and residential programs. The approach Chris takes in his treatment involves building a working relationship with clients to enable trust between client and counselor.

My goal is to help you live a happier,more peaceful life.In practice I use mindfulness based psychotherapy/coaching practices and cognitive/behavioral methods. Symptoms are often signs that old learned ways of coping no longer work and new strategies are needed. As a long time psychotherapist I can assist you in recognizing your strengths in a supportive environment and help you find more successful ways of dealing with changes and stresses you face.I treat clients with relationship conflicts, separation and divorce issues. I also treat depression, anxiety and stress related problems using a positive solution based approach.

My firm conviction is that talking, in a paced and increasingly progressive way, is both the method and the cure for much of what contributes to our suffering and loss of vitality in life. To that end, my first and ongoing priority is to mindfully participate with the co-creation of an environment where this talking can take place. Over time, I work to assist my clients in the process of illuminating, adjusting and liberating from the patterns or internal constraints which have become obstacles to finding satisfaction on life's road.