Divorce Therapists in Asbury Park, NJ

DIVORCE - Going from "I Do", to "I Don't", to "I’m Divorced" is something that people don’t anticipate when they get married. However, it is estimated that nearly fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. If divorce is so common, why does it feel so lonely? Divorce is ranked as the second most stressful life event a person can experience - so why isn't there more support? Divorce is hard. I can help. Your marriage may be ending but your life isn't over. Every end is a new beginning.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage Counselor for 30 years. I create a caring and trusting environment in which we can work together. I am an active participant in your problem-solving. I use Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help you change. I also believe strongly in Positive Psychology meaning that we recognize and enhance your strengths . I work with people who are anxious and depressed, relationship issues, and people who are experiencing loss of all kinds ( ie: death, divorce etc.). It takes courage to look at oneself, but it is worth the search.

You may be ready to take a courageous first step and choose a therapist for your needs. I treat your concerns in a non-judgmental environment of respect and confidentiality. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This type of approach helps to better understand how your thoughts contribute to behaviors that may lead to emotional distress. CBT is effective to help anxiety, fears, obsessions/compulsions, relationship issues, self-esteem and depression.

Life transitions can create extreme stress as well as profound opportunity. Relationships that we depend on; with our spouse, parents, children, colleagues inevitably change and may benefit from a fresh perspective. My expertise enables us to examine these relationships with compassion, facilitating insight that can lead to change. I received a doctorate in psychology and religion as well as formal training in individual, marriage and family therapy. I have 25+ years of experience offering relational psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.

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.

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.

Life can be complex. It can feel like its is coming at you from several directions at one time. Work, family, health, loss, even positive changes like marriage and promotion and be stressful adjustments. Sometimes it is not so clear as to where the challenges are stemming from, but they are there. They disrupt our sleep, impact how we interact with peers and our loved ones, create greater impulsivity, and can disrupt our usually effective job performance. Sometimes the choices we make under such duress may feel like they offer some relief in the short term, but ultimately contribute to additional challenges.

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.

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.

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.

Each of us faces challenges and stressful periods during our lives. It is natural to seek support, validation and guidance to navigate through these difficult times. Finding a therapist should not be an added source of stress. With over fifteen years of experience, I can help you to strengthen your coping skills, improve relationships and reach personal goals in a non-judgmental and compassionate setting.

Wanting to make a change in your life, however big or small, can be a very difficult but important realization. Working through options, concerns, and even generating new possibilities in a caring, confidential, nonjudgmental environment are all part of the therapy process. There are always choices and even the seemingly roughest of situations can always be managed. It can be a very exciting and rewarding journey that I have seen countless times and am privileged to be a part of. I have had extensive experience in substance abuse, anxiety/ depression, and relationship/ family issues as well as other life challenges.

I provide services in Clinical and Forensic psychology. My growing speciality in parent child contact problems has led to my work in reunification therapy, co-parenting therapy, and to conduct parental fitness, best interest, and custody neutral assessment. I pride myself on being transparent and direct when working with clients yet empathic and open. I also treat issues related to trauma, anger management, depression, addictions, and conduct both neuropsychological assessment and psychoeducational assessment. My approach is integrative and collaborative, and includes CBT, Anger Management, and psychodynamic techniques.

Life shapes us all. I help adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger and their limiting beliefs that keep them stuck, to gain meaning and understanding of their life stories by learning to gain clarity of how life shaped them, to shift their internal beliefs and life so they can live from their essence and experience healing, joy, fulfillment and peace. My ideal client is he or she who has courage to go within to do the internal emotional healing work, is self-motivated, ready to make lasting change and is active in the therapy process.

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.

I have worked with individuals, couples and groups for the past 30+ years. My interest is in being a catalyst for change - helping people find and lead more fulfilling lives - has not wavered but rather, increased. It has, and continues to be an exciting privelege for me to be invited into my clients' lives with the common goal of facilitating new personal insights and enhancing relationships both at "home" and in clients' broader social communities.

Life can be overwhelmingly difficult at times. Experiences that are painful and disturbing can contribute to troubling emotions and fears that get in the way of feeling whole, happy and fulfilled. Psychotherapy provides tools that can help you improve the quality of your life. I believe in using a strengths based approach, honoring what you are capable of being and achieving. I hope to help you feel empowered and free of distressing thoughts and debilitating emotions that hold you back.

Challenges are inevitable within any individual life experience. It is my hope to work with you to improve your ability to overcome these times. Empowerment and increasing self-understanding are ever-present goals in my practice. Whether you are dealing with a mental health diagnosis, a life transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, you deserve support along the way. I believe in working as a team to increase insight and develop practical strategies to improve your confidence and quality of life.

Do you have a nagging voice inside that is wondering when you will make YOU a priority? Engaging in therapy can bring clarity, growth, understanding, and change. Starting the process though is nerve wracking & overwhelming. I work with clients to create a nurturing, non-judgmental environment where you can express your "unedited" self, learn new skills, and build better relationships(with yourself too!). While this learning can occur independently with the use of self-help tools, working collaboratively with a therapist can make the journey toward change faster, less isolating, and even sometimes a bit fun.