Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Asbury Park, NJ
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By drawing on a variety of theoretical frameworks and therapeutic techniques, which include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing, I work alongside my clients /teens to help them identify and overcome potential barriers that impact wellness.
Accepting New Clients: It is my belief that therapy is a mutual endeavor in which clients and therapists work together to explore healthy ways of coping with life stressors, environmental influences, and relationships that impact functioning and well being. Having worked in a myriad of settings, I am familiar with the sensitive issues and challenges associated with depression, anxiety, gender identify, substance use and/or traumatic history for both teens and adults. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, you will be supported in the pursuit of your individual needs and will be met with unconditional positive regard.
By drawing on a variety of theoretical frameworks and therapeutic techniques, which include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing, I work alongside my clients /teens to help them identify and overcome potential barriers that impact wellness.
Accepting New Clients: It is my belief that therapy is a mutual endeavor in which clients and therapists work together to explore healthy ways of coping with life stressors, environmental influences, and relationships that impact functioning and well being. Having worked in a myriad of settings, I am familiar with the sensitive issues and challenges associated with depression, anxiety, gender identify, substance use and/or traumatic history for both teens and adults. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, you will be supported in the pursuit of your individual needs and will be met with unconditional positive regard.
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Erica Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's Degree from William Paterson University in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. I have over 7 years of experience in talk therapy working with individuals, couples, and families in partial care programs, intensive outpatient, and outpatient agency settings. In my last role at Center for Children's Behavioral health I served as program director while maintaining a client caseload. My clinical approach is integrated and incorporates a variety of different theoretical orientations including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and more.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's Degree from William Paterson University in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. I have over 7 years of experience in talk therapy working with individuals, couples, and families in partial care programs, intensive outpatient, and outpatient agency settings. In my last role at Center for Children's Behavioral health I served as program director while maintaining a client caseload. My clinical approach is integrated and incorporates a variety of different theoretical orientations including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and more.
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I have completed trainings in multiple intervention styles to include the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy (Level One) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which I implement to help clients learn tangible skills while fostering the insight needed to create meaningful, long-term growth.
I'm a therapist who specializes in working with relationships and individuals with relationship-based challenges. I work to help relationships and individuals eliminate the barriers interfering with finding intimacy, connection, and validation within their relationships. My primary focus is to help clients identify their stuck points and to help them find opportunities to make changes in favor of meeting their goals. I find that success begins with creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can share their challenges and goals to identify where they are at and how I can best meet their specific needs.
I have completed trainings in multiple intervention styles to include the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy (Level One) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which I implement to help clients learn tangible skills while fostering the insight needed to create meaningful, long-term growth.
I'm a therapist who specializes in working with relationships and individuals with relationship-based challenges. I work to help relationships and individuals eliminate the barriers interfering with finding intimacy, connection, and validation within their relationships. My primary focus is to help clients identify their stuck points and to help them find opportunities to make changes in favor of meeting their goals. I find that success begins with creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can share their challenges and goals to identify where they are at and how I can best meet their specific needs.
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Shenijah Curtis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
I believe in integrating various therapeutic approaches to individualized treatment, including, but not limited to, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-focused therapy.
Trauma and life's challenges disconnect us from ourselves, our support system, and our community. In these times, having someone who is consistent and genuine can make a significant difference in bridging these gaps. With my experience in individual, group, and family therapy, I look forward to helping you navigate these difficulties. My approach to therapy is practical, straightforward, and hands-on, allowing for a more accessible and impactful experience.
I believe in integrating various therapeutic approaches to individualized treatment, including, but not limited to, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-focused therapy.
Trauma and life's challenges disconnect us from ourselves, our support system, and our community. In these times, having someone who is consistent and genuine can make a significant difference in bridging these gaps. With my experience in individual, group, and family therapy, I look forward to helping you navigate these difficulties. My approach to therapy is practical, straightforward, and hands-on, allowing for a more accessible and impactful experience.
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My experience lies in helping clients (children, adolescents, adults) navigate mental health and wellness concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, social anxiety & fear, anger management issues, life transitions, family and relationship issues, parenting skills, academic & career motivation, oppositional behavior, etc. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT & DBT) while incorporating a person-centered approach that borrows from existential and spiritual wellness philosophies. I specialize in working with clients from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
My experience lies in helping clients (children, adolescents, adults) navigate mental health and wellness concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, social anxiety & fear, anger management issues, life transitions, family and relationship issues, parenting skills, academic & career motivation, oppositional behavior, etc. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT & DBT) while incorporating a person-centered approach that borrows from existential and spiritual wellness philosophies. I specialize in working with clients from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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I utilize a variety of practices including Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Are you looking for a safe, comfortable space… where you can talk about difficult, perhaps vulnerable, topics without judgement? Where you can feel heard without all the internal or external chatter? Let’s work together to learn more about yourself and rediscover your strengths. We can build the tools to quiet your mind, feel fully alive, and enjoy your present moment again.
I utilize a variety of practices including Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Are you looking for a safe, comfortable space… where you can talk about difficult, perhaps vulnerable, topics without judgement? Where you can feel heard without all the internal or external chatter? Let’s work together to learn more about yourself and rediscover your strengths. We can build the tools to quiet your mind, feel fully alive, and enjoy your present moment again.
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Hablo español. דוברת עברית. Je parles Français. Healing can be a difficult journey, and if you are looking to work on trauma/ PTSD, grief, OCD or addiction, I am here to help. I work with clients (including first responders) to tailor therapy that works for them, affirming lifestyle values and utilizing various modalities to assist in the healing process (ERP, CBT, DBT, strength based therapy). Your past helped shape you, but it does not have to determine who you are or will be in the future. This is a marathon, not a sprint- let's do it together. Also available, assessments (VA, bariatrics, Autism and ADHD and immigration).
Hablo español. דוברת עברית. Je parles Français. Healing can be a difficult journey, and if you are looking to work on trauma/ PTSD, grief, OCD or addiction, I am here to help. I work with clients (including first responders) to tailor therapy that works for them, affirming lifestyle values and utilizing various modalities to assist in the healing process (ERP, CBT, DBT, strength based therapy). Your past helped shape you, but it does not have to determine who you are or will be in the future. This is a marathon, not a sprint- let's do it together. Also available, assessments (VA, bariatrics, Autism and ADHD and immigration).
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Jayson Corvalan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a psychotherapist currently offering virtual tele-health sessions in New Jersey. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and offer services in both languages. I have experience treating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression as well as working with deeper rooted issues surrounding identity, relationships, trauma, and self-worth. I specialize in working with gay/queer men as individuals and within the contexts of their relationships. I am queer-affirming and comfortable exploring topics including sexuality, kink, and ethical non-monogamy.
Hello! I am a psychotherapist currently offering virtual tele-health sessions in New Jersey. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and offer services in both languages. I have experience treating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression as well as working with deeper rooted issues surrounding identity, relationships, trauma, and self-worth. I specialize in working with gay/queer men as individuals and within the contexts of their relationships. I am queer-affirming and comfortable exploring topics including sexuality, kink, and ethical non-monogamy.
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Anthony Zazzarino
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, CPRP
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Using a person-centered approach to therapy, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating by providing individualized services based upon your specific needs and concerns. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to understand and resolve the current challenges in your life. By engaging in therapeutic approaches and techniques together, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Using a person-centered approach to therapy, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating by providing individualized services based upon your specific needs and concerns. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to understand and resolve the current challenges in your life. By engaging in therapeutic approaches and techniques together, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Jillian Loyas-Stryker
Counselor, MA, NCC, LAC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Ready for some positive change? You deserve to be seen, heard, and empowered in a safe space. My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, weight and body inclusive. My specialities include supporting people impacted by trauma especially sexual and domestic violence, eating disorders and body image concerns. I also greatly enjoy working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and those questioning their gender & sexuality. My specialities are informed by ongoing clinical training as well as lived experience as a trauma-recovered, queer-identifying, creative arts professional. I also support a wide array of concerns beyond these.
Ready for some positive change? You deserve to be seen, heard, and empowered in a safe space. My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, weight and body inclusive. My specialities include supporting people impacted by trauma especially sexual and domestic violence, eating disorders and body image concerns. I also greatly enjoy working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and those questioning their gender & sexuality. My specialities are informed by ongoing clinical training as well as lived experience as a trauma-recovered, queer-identifying, creative arts professional. I also support a wide array of concerns beyond these.
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Corinne Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Corinne Reilly, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey. My approach is rooted in treating every individual with utmost respect, dignity, and compassion. With a commitment to facilitating healing and personal growth, I bring experience from various settings including outpatient community and private practice mental health, in-community therapy, and supportive housing for intellectual and developmental disabilities. My goal is to cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing even the most challenging aspects of your life.
Hello, I'm Corinne Reilly, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey. My approach is rooted in treating every individual with utmost respect, dignity, and compassion. With a commitment to facilitating healing and personal growth, I bring experience from various settings including outpatient community and private practice mental health, in-community therapy, and supportive housing for intellectual and developmental disabilities. My goal is to cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing even the most challenging aspects of your life.
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In all his work, Chris always looks towards your empowerment and in that provides guidance and helps you to truly recognize your strengths and how to build upon them. Most every appointment is available and is as effective by phone or video chat (Zoom or FaceTime), and can further be more expeditiously scheduled these ways. Guidance, support, and objectivity are key elements in any service provided along with the addition of any tools and action plans as appropriate that have you manifest more of what you want being an active agent of your own change. Chris' experience is with ages 4 and up with children, adolescents, and adults.
In all his work, Chris always looks towards your empowerment and in that provides guidance and helps you to truly recognize your strengths and how to build upon them. Most every appointment is available and is as effective by phone or video chat (Zoom or FaceTime), and can further be more expeditiously scheduled these ways. Guidance, support, and objectivity are key elements in any service provided along with the addition of any tools and action plans as appropriate that have you manifest more of what you want being an active agent of your own change. Chris' experience is with ages 4 and up with children, adolescents, and adults.
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Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Thinking of therapy? Ask for the first session free. IPG has around 30 therapists through 3 offices in Freehold, Highland Park, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for problems ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We also have many trained sex therapists, a special focus on the LGBTQ community, transgender youth services, therapy for those involved in BDSM/kink, consensual non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities. The size and diversity of our staff means we can treat almost any client.
Thinking of therapy? Ask for the first session free. IPG has around 30 therapists through 3 offices in Freehold, Highland Park, and Jersey City. Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We provide individual, family, child, and relationship counseling for problems ranging from depression to life transitions to marital strife. We also have many trained sex therapists, a special focus on the LGBTQ community, transgender youth services, therapy for those involved in BDSM/kink, consensual non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities. The size and diversity of our staff means we can treat almost any client.
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James Ruppert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Welcome - I am a compassionate and supportive therapist dedicated to creating a safe, warm, and affirming space for individuals of all ages. I share a deep commitment to understanding and supporting the unique experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition, I specialize in addressing a wide range of challenges, including gender identity, anxiety, depression, and marital/relationship difficulties. In my work with clients, I offer a holistic approach that combines mindfulness techniques with evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to help clients build resilience, self-awareness, and coping skills.
Welcome - I am a compassionate and supportive therapist dedicated to creating a safe, warm, and affirming space for individuals of all ages. I share a deep commitment to understanding and supporting the unique experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition, I specialize in addressing a wide range of challenges, including gender identity, anxiety, depression, and marital/relationship difficulties. In my work with clients, I offer a holistic approach that combines mindfulness techniques with evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to help clients build resilience, self-awareness, and coping skills.
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I am a licensed clinical social worker who uses a holistic approach to improve the mental, emotional and behavioral well-being of my clients. I work with individuals ranging from teenagers to adults who are seeking help with addiction, men's issues, anxiety, depression and more. My personal and professional experiences have afforded me the ability to connect with and treat individuals from all backgrounds.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who uses a holistic approach to improve the mental, emotional and behavioral well-being of my clients. I work with individuals ranging from teenagers to adults who are seeking help with addiction, men's issues, anxiety, depression and more. My personal and professional experiences have afforded me the ability to connect with and treat individuals from all backgrounds.
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Rebecca Tefera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCADCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
As a therapist I am committed to helping individuals explore the obstacles that may be holding them back in life. My passion lies in supporting clients through a variety of challenges, including addiction, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, codependency, impulse control, anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and developing effective coping skills. My approach is centered around creating a warm and collaborative environment where you feel safe to explore your experiences and build on your strengths. Together, we’ll develop strategies that empower you to lead a more fulfilling and balanced life.
As a therapist I am committed to helping individuals explore the obstacles that may be holding them back in life. My passion lies in supporting clients through a variety of challenges, including addiction, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, codependency, impulse control, anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and developing effective coping skills. My approach is centered around creating a warm and collaborative environment where you feel safe to explore your experiences and build on your strengths. Together, we’ll develop strategies that empower you to lead a more fulfilling and balanced life.
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Marielle Fanzini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
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Okay, by now you may have read a bunch of profiles and may be feeling overwhelmed. But you’re doing it, you’re taking steps to take care of yourself and that’s what matters. The world is messy, life is messy, but you don’t have to handle it alone. Here’s where I come in. I will never forget you are a real person sitting across from me and I will meet you where you are. Sometimes that means supporting you and validating your experience. Sometimes it's guiding you to shift your perspective. But, no matter what, it's always coming from a place of support, collaboration and maybe even some humor.
Okay, by now you may have read a bunch of profiles and may be feeling overwhelmed. But you’re doing it, you’re taking steps to take care of yourself and that’s what matters. The world is messy, life is messy, but you don’t have to handle it alone. Here’s where I come in. I will never forget you are a real person sitting across from me and I will meet you where you are. Sometimes that means supporting you and validating your experience. Sometimes it's guiding you to shift your perspective. But, no matter what, it's always coming from a place of support, collaboration and maybe even some humor.
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Stephanie Siciliano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Welcome to my page! I greet you with great respect and compassion. My name is Stephanie Siciliano; I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, and certified in Sand Play and EMDR. I provide counseling, trauma informed yoga, sand play, and EMDR to adults, children, and families. I have served the community for 15 years; specializing in trauma and its effect on the human spirit and well being. I graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in 2008 with a BA in Psychology and later received my MSW at Hunter College School of Social Work.
Welcome to my page! I greet you with great respect and compassion. My name is Stephanie Siciliano; I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, and certified in Sand Play and EMDR. I provide counseling, trauma informed yoga, sand play, and EMDR to adults, children, and families. I have served the community for 15 years; specializing in trauma and its effect on the human spirit and well being. I graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in 2008 with a BA in Psychology and later received my MSW at Hunter College School of Social Work.
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Arielle Wortzel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
My goal is to support you in cultivating a life worth living. It can be challenging and overwhelming to navigate the fluctuations and stresses of everyday life. I fully trust and believe in the wisdom of your mind and body and know that you already hold the tools you need to navigate this life with more ease, joy, peace and pleasure. Together, we will find clarity in better understanding your own unique rhythms. We will identify the tools within you so that you can skillfully engage in a meaningful and loving relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
My goal is to support you in cultivating a life worth living. It can be challenging and overwhelming to navigate the fluctuations and stresses of everyday life. I fully trust and believe in the wisdom of your mind and body and know that you already hold the tools you need to navigate this life with more ease, joy, peace and pleasure. Together, we will find clarity in better understanding your own unique rhythms. We will identify the tools within you so that you can skillfully engage in a meaningful and loving relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
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Welcome! Seeking therapy is both an exciting and anxious step. Whether you are new to counseling or wanting a fresh start, I am committed to helping you. I believe that within each of us is the strength to overcome even the most difficult of circumstances. Giving up is not an option. I will work with you to figure out what you need to get better even if its not with me. My wish for you is to be the person you want to be and live the life you've always wanted to live. I will get you there.
Welcome! Seeking therapy is both an exciting and anxious step. Whether you are new to counseling or wanting a fresh start, I am committed to helping you. I believe that within each of us is the strength to overcome even the most difficult of circumstances. Giving up is not an option. I will work with you to figure out what you need to get better even if its not with me. My wish for you is to be the person you want to be and live the life you've always wanted to live. I will get you there.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.