Therapists in New Jersey

Therapy is a process. I believe the most important elements include forming a meaningful connection, recognizing strengths, and facilitating unique pathways to growth and change. Life can be challenging, it is full of both wonder and adversity, we are all on a journey and at times it can be helpful to talk about what is going on. The last several years have been different than anything we have experienced. As we enter the "new normal" there continues to be a lot to take in. It is important to practice self care and to reach out for support when needed.

Are you ready to address the issues in your life that worry you the most? For more than 20 years, I have helped people effectively manage stress, conquer anxiety and tackle negative thoughts. Now it's time to choose a therapist? In my culturally responsive practice, I work with individuals who feel like they are unable to cope with personal and professional stresses. Many of the clients I have helped in therapy have come to better understand and can manage their stress. They have found self-worth and solutions to life's challenges.

In today's world you may be searching for a way to find inner peace as you navigate the daily challenges of life. You may have found yourself following paths on your journey that have led to emotional pain or ineffective ways of managing stressful situations. The ability to create inner peace is within our grasp through mindfulness, caring for your physical self and identifying ineffective ways of thinking. Taking your first step on your path to inner peace will require commitment, patience and willfulness to explore. Let me be your guide and provide a safe path for you on your journey.

Experiencing sadness? Pleasurable activities no longer fun? Worried or anxious all the time? Can't shake off the feelings? Problems in a relationship? New retirement a struggle? Trouble adjusting to the loss of your loved one? I offer help with depression, anxiety, loss, relationships, life transitions and stress. I have over 20 years of clinical experience and I love my work! I am mindful of the privilege and sacred trust given to me by those who engage my services. I place a very high value on compassionate, attuned listening and careful attention to "the figuring out" and resolution of difficulties.

Do you find yourself wanting to live life more authentically and be true to yourself, but sometimes feel the need to put on a mask for others and act like everything's okay? It can be so draining to manage our mental health when we're constantly stressed and burnt out. Sometimes, all we really need is a supportive space where we can be ourselves and maybe even receive some gentle guidance when we're not quite hitting the mark. It's important to recognize that you deserve so much more than what life has handed you. Ask yourself this: What would your life be like if you weren't so stressed, mad at yourself, upset, or anxious?

Bilingual and Accepting New Clients - As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with warmhearted understanding and a comprehensible plan to meet your goals. This could mean working on anxiety or depression, improving your relationships and overcoming life changes. This may also mean helping you take pleasure of life, regardless of what surrounds you. I have been providing therapy to individual adults and children, as well as couples and families. I work with a diverse range of emotional, behavioral and relationship issues, using the most effective research-based treatment models.

The rug has been pulled out beneath you; your relationship is over. The life you once had is now gone and the future so uncertain. How could this have happened? Your emotional wounds so raw and painful.. it's hard to even get out of bed. The crying spells just can’t seem to stop no matter how hard you try to get through the day. Focusing on your work or daily tasks seems impossible. Your partner who once declared their love has now caused so much pain.Your confusion and heartbreak are unbearable at times. You can't help but be stuck in thoughts of the past and fears of the future;unable to be in the present moment. Lost & alone.

If you often feel taken for granted, hurt, emotionally exhausted, under-appreciated, resentful or left feeling guilty when saying no to others it is likely that your boundaries are often crossed. Do you often find yourself over-explaining, feeling guilty if people are disappointed with you or not wanting to rock the boat? One of the most painful tasks in relationships is setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. We all have an internal gauge for how much to give or take. Nonetheless, when we were raised on not having emotional needs, setting boundaries becomes very taxing and confusing because we learned how to hide our feelings.

The purpose of counseling is to help people cope with problems in daily living and to deal with inner conflicts which hinder various aspects of their personal satisfaction and functioning. This purpose is usually accomplished by increasing the client's personal awareness, increasing the client's acceptance of self and others, and having the client make behavioral and cognitive changes to attain personal goals. To achieve this, I utilize a combination of research-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, solution focused therapy, reality therapy, motivational interviewing, and client-centered therapy.

Searching for a therapist is an important step in attempting to improve the quality of one's life with regard to the inevitable problems we all face, such as relationship to oneself, and others, work/career issues, crises, personal goals, or the search for meaning in our lives. I am deeply committed to a collaborative approach to helping people find more productive ways of coping, make important decisions, sort out confusing and overwhelming feelings, and uncover obstacles and self-destructive patterns that interfere with living more satisfying lives. The fastest way to reach me is by phone: 201 970 7617.

I am so glad you've decided to attend therapy. No matter if your challenges are deeper traumas and healing or just an honest attempt to improve stress management, you are welcome with me. We work collaboratively to generate individualized goals and healthy habits catered to your specific needs and lifestyle. Depending on your preference, you can anticipate comfortable talk therapy or expressive arts therapies to help you along. It is my intention to help you achieve and thrive regardless of the task(s) at hand.

Maria Luisa Molina is a licensed clinical social worker. During sessions with Maria, patients can expect a safe, non-judgmental environment where they can explore their struggles and concerns. Maria understands that each of her patients has unique needs and goals. She aims to help them believe they can start implementing changes to accomplish these goals. Maria has been a clinician since 2013. She has worked at intensive in-home therapeutic programs, residential programs, and hospital settings.

I believe that the process of psychotherapy is reparative and restorative. Working together, therapy provides an authentic human connection allowing for change to occur towards a healthy, balanced and genuine way of living. I provide a therapeutic space that is safe, warm, non-judgmental, empathic and respectful. My approach is integrative and holistic involving psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, humanistic and social justice elements. I understand that people and life in general are complex and in therapy we will work together to determine the best approach for the our therapeutic process.

I am proud of you for seeking help if life has felt hard lately. Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship conflicts, life transitions, or stress? Have you experienced the loss of someone special and the grief has felt like too much? Does the faith play a big role in your life and you wish to incorporate that into your healing journey? Do you work in Law Enforcement? We can work together to unpack these issues that are getting in the way of you feeling like yourself again. You don't have to go through this alone and talking through these things and learning some new strategies will help bring back the peace in your life.

You are motivated and determined to take life head on, but sometimes, life gets in the way and you struggle to be the best version of you possible. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, or adjusting to life changes, you deserve to have someone truly hear you and validate your feelings while working through life's curve balls. You deserve a safe place and compassionate ear for you to be heard and understood. You are courageous and will overcome any obstacle or trigger life puts in your way.

Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children ages 8-18 and young adults ages 18-24 who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.

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.

North Star Family Autism Center was founded to provide support to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their parents, siblings, or other caregivers as they navigate their experiences. Individuals with autism may need help managing challenges related to their diagnosis, as well as difficult feelings such as anxiety or sadness. Family members may have difficulty coping with the many emotions they experience while caring for an individual with autism. They may also struggle to understand autism and how best to help their child or sibling build communication skills or reduce challenging behavior.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in trauma, sexuality and infertility issues. With my background of running the Sexual Assault Center for Morris County, I am also specialized in working with sexual assault survivors.