Psychodynamic Therapists in Allentown, NJ
I draw on elements of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic.
My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.
I draw on elements of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic.
My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.
Are you someone struggling with the ebs and flows of life who needs a positive voice? Are you struggling with a diagnosed condition or just overall stress of being a human in a capitalist society? I will help you work through life’s challenges, achieve your goals, and advocate for yourself within your relationships.
Are you someone struggling with the ebs and flows of life who needs a positive voice? Are you struggling with a diagnosed condition or just overall stress of being a human in a capitalist society? I will help you work through life’s challenges, achieve your goals, and advocate for yourself within your relationships.
Sarah Goldberg Ellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Allentown, NJ 08501
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults overcome the struggles of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and substance abuse. I help my clients learn concrete coping skills and effective ways to take control of their lives. The constant battle of obsessing over one's weight, the unrelenting state of panic and fear at times for no understood reason, and the feelings of shame and urges to self-destruct, don't have to be a part of your life. I've had the opportunity to successfully help people work through these issues and find peace and healing that they deserve.
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults overcome the struggles of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and substance abuse. I help my clients learn concrete coping skills and effective ways to take control of their lives. The constant battle of obsessing over one's weight, the unrelenting state of panic and fear at times for no understood reason, and the feelings of shame and urges to self-destruct, don't have to be a part of your life. I've had the opportunity to successfully help people work through these issues and find peace and healing that they deserve.
(I NOW PROVIDE VIDEO THERAPY FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO COME TO MY OFFICE OR WHO CHOOSE TO STAY HOME DURING THE UNCERTAINTIES OF THE CORONAVIRUS SPREAD. If you use insurance for therapy, please check with your insurer to see if they cover video therapy. I also have a sliding scale for those who qualify.) ----- Creative Reminiscence is a narrative process of psychotherapy in which we use the psychology of memory to help explore and reflect. Sometimes people get stuck in the past and are burdened with such emotions as regret, grief, anger, helplessness, or unfulfilled dreams.
(I NOW PROVIDE VIDEO THERAPY FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO COME TO MY OFFICE OR WHO CHOOSE TO STAY HOME DURING THE UNCERTAINTIES OF THE CORONAVIRUS SPREAD. If you use insurance for therapy, please check with your insurer to see if they cover video therapy. I also have a sliding scale for those who qualify.) ----- Creative Reminiscence is a narrative process of psychotherapy in which we use the psychology of memory to help explore and reflect. Sometimes people get stuck in the past and are burdened with such emotions as regret, grief, anger, helplessness, or unfulfilled dreams.
Joe Everett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, NJ 08501 (Online Only)
I am eager to work with people who are willing to explore the meaning and purpose of human life- people who want to live well and flourish. Life is hard and the world is filled with suffering. But when we remember that our lives are short, we realize the precious nature of each day and are encouraged to pursue healing, find peace, and grow to our full potential. That is the goal of my work as a therapist for children, adults, and couples. I use a holistic approach that addresses the mind, body, and spirit of each person. I am also affiliated with Healing Grounds Wellness Center in Hamilton, NJ (www.healinggroundswc.com).
I am eager to work with people who are willing to explore the meaning and purpose of human life- people who want to live well and flourish. Life is hard and the world is filled with suffering. But when we remember that our lives are short, we realize the precious nature of each day and are encouraged to pursue healing, find peace, and grow to our full potential. That is the goal of my work as a therapist for children, adults, and couples. I use a holistic approach that addresses the mind, body, and spirit of each person. I am also affiliated with Healing Grounds Wellness Center in Hamilton, NJ (www.healinggroundswc.com).
Moradeyo Adeyi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
Allentown, NJ 08501
My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.
My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.
My ideal client is the client that has an idea of what they want in life but is overwhelmed with life stressors such as anxiety and depression. This client needs a safe space to explore their life options and the triggers that are causing negative thinking patterns, self-doubt, and low self-confidence. This client needs support, encouragement, and a non-judgmental approach to achieve their goals.
My ideal client is the client that has an idea of what they want in life but is overwhelmed with life stressors such as anxiety and depression. This client needs a safe space to explore their life options and the triggers that are causing negative thinking patterns, self-doubt, and low self-confidence. This client needs support, encouragement, and a non-judgmental approach to achieve their goals.
Samantha Notaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Allentown, NJ 08501
I have worked in the field of mental health since 2018. I have experience working with children, adolescents, military personnel and families, and adults in outpatient, residential, in home, school based settings, drug court, and partial care settings where I would facilitate, family, and individual counseling.I utilize evidence based approached such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and person centered therapy within my therapy sessions.
I have worked in the field of mental health since 2018. I have experience working with children, adolescents, military personnel and families, and adults in outpatient, residential, in home, school based settings, drug court, and partial care settings where I would facilitate, family, and individual counseling.I utilize evidence based approached such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and person centered therapy within my therapy sessions.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
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With 25 years in practice, I treat a broad spectrum of problems across the life span. Utilizing a developmental perspective and extensive training ( Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy), I customize treatment to your needs, in a warm and judgment free atmosphere supportive of personal growth. I am interested in how feelings, thoughts and behaviors intersect, or form patterns that play a role in distress and adaptation. I can help you, your child or family to see how these forces affect your well being and how they can shift to ease tensions and to create new perspectives and changes that allow for more fulfilling experiences.
With 25 years in practice, I treat a broad spectrum of problems across the life span. Utilizing a developmental perspective and extensive training ( Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy), I customize treatment to your needs, in a warm and judgment free atmosphere supportive of personal growth. I am interested in how feelings, thoughts and behaviors intersect, or form patterns that play a role in distress and adaptation. I can help you, your child or family to see how these forces affect your well being and how they can shift to ease tensions and to create new perspectives and changes that allow for more fulfilling experiences.
Nevolia Estelle Ogletree
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hamilton, NJ 08610 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I incorporate varied therapeutic strategies, including psychodynamic, narrative, and collaborative family systems approaches.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in individual and couples therapy, working effectively with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. My focus is on helping couples develop strong communication skills to ensure long-term, successful relationships. Pre-marital counseling is an area of expertise, wherein couples learn new tools and strategies to address common challenges and avoid pitfalls that are obstacles to healthy relationships. Couples find that my ability to analyze and help them to understand their personality styles enables them to experience harmony within their differences.
I incorporate varied therapeutic strategies, including psychodynamic, narrative, and collaborative family systems approaches.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in individual and couples therapy, working effectively with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. My focus is on helping couples develop strong communication skills to ensure long-term, successful relationships. Pre-marital counseling is an area of expertise, wherein couples learn new tools and strategies to address common challenges and avoid pitfalls that are obstacles to healthy relationships. Couples find that my ability to analyze and help them to understand their personality styles enables them to experience harmony within their differences.
I use an integrative relational style that incorporates both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques.
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. I have expertise in the treatment and recovery process of all types of eating disorders. Additional specialities include working with self-injurious behaviors, processing grief, post traumatic stress disorder, marital and relationship difficulties. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, including both individual and family/marital sessions.
I use an integrative relational style that incorporates both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques.
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. I have expertise in the treatment and recovery process of all types of eating disorders. Additional specialities include working with self-injurious behaviors, processing grief, post traumatic stress disorder, marital and relationship difficulties. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, including both individual and family/marital sessions.
Kaliroi (Kelly) Subashi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Are you feeling worried, hopeless, or out of control and just can't shake it? Have you been through something that continues to haunt you day after day? Are you ready to take a step to better cope with your emotions? If you answered yes to any of these questions, therapy may be beneficial to you! I strive to provide individualized services that will be most beneficial to you in reaching your goals. My clinical approach incorporates elements of person-centered counseling, psychodynamic counseling, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients reach their goals.
Are you feeling worried, hopeless, or out of control and just can't shake it? Have you been through something that continues to haunt you day after day? Are you ready to take a step to better cope with your emotions? If you answered yes to any of these questions, therapy may be beneficial to you! I strive to provide individualized services that will be most beneficial to you in reaching your goals. My clinical approach incorporates elements of person-centered counseling, psychodynamic counseling, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients reach their goals.
I have spent over 15 years receiving advanced training in psychodynamic individual therapy, couples therapy (including Imago and Emotionally Focused Therapy), family therapy, sex therapy, EMDR, and Jungian psychology.
With over 25 years of experience in private practice and teaching other professionals, I work with adults, couples, and adolescents. Maybe more than anything else, the most important part of psychotherapy is the bond that is built between the therapist and person or couple seeking treatment. Warmth, humor, understanding the root of the problem, and the capacity to be frank and solution-oriented, when needed, all combine to promote a safe environment where people can find a way through their particular problem.
I have spent over 15 years receiving advanced training in psychodynamic individual therapy, couples therapy (including Imago and Emotionally Focused Therapy), family therapy, sex therapy, EMDR, and Jungian psychology.
With over 25 years of experience in private practice and teaching other professionals, I work with adults, couples, and adolescents. Maybe more than anything else, the most important part of psychotherapy is the bond that is built between the therapist and person or couple seeking treatment. Warmth, humor, understanding the root of the problem, and the capacity to be frank and solution-oriented, when needed, all combine to promote a safe environment where people can find a way through their particular problem.
Susan Glaser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Windsor, NJ 08550 (Online Only)
I also integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic techniques into my practice.
I am here to support you as an individual, a couple, or a family. If you are experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety due to a change in your circumstances, or to ongoing relationship problems, my goal is to assist you to heal and resolve difficulties. I work with many different family and marital issues, including helping adoptive families. I welcome couples and families, including young children, with whom I work in close consultation with their parents. Cómo terapeuta bilingual, estoy aquí para apoyar a Ud. como individuo, pareja, o familia.
I also integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic techniques into my practice.
I am here to support you as an individual, a couple, or a family. If you are experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety due to a change in your circumstances, or to ongoing relationship problems, my goal is to assist you to heal and resolve difficulties. I work with many different family and marital issues, including helping adoptive families. I welcome couples and families, including young children, with whom I work in close consultation with their parents. Cómo terapeuta bilingual, estoy aquí para apoyar a Ud. como individuo, pareja, o familia.
Kimberly Warne
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LCADC, CAADC, CCTP-II, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Waitlist for new clients
With an overarching psychodynamic approach, I utilize evidenced-based trauma interventions throughout the course of care.
Therapy is about establishing re-connection. Re-connection to others (friends, family, partners, etc) of course, but primarily re-connection to Self...our feelings, our thoughts, our beliefs, and a sense of safety in our bodies. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, dissociation, substance abuse, self-harming, or other self-sabotaging behaviors you just may be trying your best to survive intolerable circumstances as you move through this world. Without a safe connection to Self, relationships to others are inevitably disrupted.
With an overarching psychodynamic approach, I utilize evidenced-based trauma interventions throughout the course of care.
Therapy is about establishing re-connection. Re-connection to others (friends, family, partners, etc) of course, but primarily re-connection to Self...our feelings, our thoughts, our beliefs, and a sense of safety in our bodies. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, dissociation, substance abuse, self-harming, or other self-sabotaging behaviors you just may be trying your best to survive intolerable circumstances as you move through this world. Without a safe connection to Self, relationships to others are inevitably disrupted.
Jill Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Windsor, NJ 08550 (Online Only)
Over the years, I have had training in Gestalt, family systems, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I work with individuals, couples (including LGBT), older adolescents, college students and seniors. My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationships and life stage issues. With couples, I often find that it's helpful to shuttle between individual issues and relationship issues, depending on what is relevant at the time.
Over the years, I have had training in Gestalt, family systems, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I work with individuals, couples (including LGBT), older adolescents, college students and seniors. My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationships and life stage issues. With couples, I often find that it's helpful to shuttle between individual issues and relationship issues, depending on what is relevant at the time.
My approach is primarily psychodynamic, while also flexibly integrating aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
I am an experienced psychologist who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum adjustment and life transitions.
My approach is primarily psychodynamic, while also flexibly integrating aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
I am an experienced psychologist who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum adjustment and life transitions.
My approach is a modern integration of psychodynamic and existential psychotherapy—greatly informed by both current neurobiological research and Buddhist psychology.
My practice focuses on helping adolescents and adults who are struggling to overcome anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I have particular expertise in working with men of all ages. I also focus on couples that are struggling to resolve differences and achieve greater harmony and intimacy. Often, differing parenting styles contribute to disconnects within a couple, particularly when parenting children with emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges and differences. I work with such couples to create a more unified parenting structure and to strike the important balance of familial obligation and self-care.
My approach is a modern integration of psychodynamic and existential psychotherapy—greatly informed by both current neurobiological research and Buddhist psychology.
My practice focuses on helping adolescents and adults who are struggling to overcome anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I have particular expertise in working with men of all ages. I also focus on couples that are struggling to resolve differences and achieve greater harmony and intimacy. Often, differing parenting styles contribute to disconnects within a couple, particularly when parenting children with emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges and differences. I work with such couples to create a more unified parenting structure and to strike the important balance of familial obligation and self-care.
I draw on elements of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic.
My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.
I draw on elements of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic.
My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.