Therapists in Asbury Park, NJ
In my professional capacity as a licensed social worker and psychotherapist, I have had the honor to accompany persons of all ages and backgrounds in their quest for insight and self-discovery. I believe that trust and vulnerability are at the core of the client-therapist relationship and that the client’s innate wisdom and judgment rule supreme. With that in mind, strategies and interventions in achieving clearly defined yet dynamic goals arise through a process of critical inquiry. In this process, I have witnessed individuals redefine and recreate who they are as they move toward greater lucidity and self-fulfillment.
In my professional capacity as a licensed social worker and psychotherapist, I have had the honor to accompany persons of all ages and backgrounds in their quest for insight and self-discovery. I believe that trust and vulnerability are at the core of the client-therapist relationship and that the client’s innate wisdom and judgment rule supreme. With that in mind, strategies and interventions in achieving clearly defined yet dynamic goals arise through a process of critical inquiry. In this process, I have witnessed individuals redefine and recreate who they are as they move toward greater lucidity and self-fulfillment.
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Audrey C. Andersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eatontown, NJ 07724 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Professional Life Coach with over 20 years of experience. I provide a warm, safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, resolve trauma and conflict, develop coping skills and reach your goals. I believe that authenticity is the key to living a balanced and happy life. I will encourage you to be honest with yourself, and help you identify your needs and strengths. With compassion and without judgment, I will assist you in achieving clarity and direction for the next steps in your journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Professional Life Coach with over 20 years of experience. I provide a warm, safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, resolve trauma and conflict, develop coping skills and reach your goals. I believe that authenticity is the key to living a balanced and happy life. I will encourage you to be honest with yourself, and help you identify your needs and strengths. With compassion and without judgment, I will assist you in achieving clarity and direction for the next steps in your journey.
“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you thought you couldn’t do”. Reaching out for therapy is the definition of strength. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from Monmouth University. I have 16 years of experience working intensively alongside a psychiatrist in an outpatient mental health setting prior to starting my own private practice. This experience was extremely valuable in sharpening my diagnostic skills and treatment planning abilities with clients. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples as well as other relationship conflict issues.
“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you thought you couldn’t do”. Reaching out for therapy is the definition of strength. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from Monmouth University. I have 16 years of experience working intensively alongside a psychiatrist in an outpatient mental health setting prior to starting my own private practice. This experience was extremely valuable in sharpening my diagnostic skills and treatment planning abilities with clients. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples as well as other relationship conflict issues.
It is often difficult to find someone who you can trust and who will really listen. Yet, we all need a safe place where we can tell our story and speak honestly. Sometimes life can become especially difficult. Having an objective, trained counselor can provide the tools and opportunity to open the door to peace and understanding. I believe passionately in the power of therapy to reshape lives and discover our innate capabilities. Often couseling will include disputing false beliefs like "I'm not good enough". Yes, you are. Come on in and I will prove it to you!
It is often difficult to find someone who you can trust and who will really listen. Yet, we all need a safe place where we can tell our story and speak honestly. Sometimes life can become especially difficult. Having an objective, trained counselor can provide the tools and opportunity to open the door to peace and understanding. I believe passionately in the power of therapy to reshape lives and discover our innate capabilities. Often couseling will include disputing false beliefs like "I'm not good enough". Yes, you are. Come on in and I will prove it to you!
Change is a natural part of life, but that doesn't always mean it is comfortable. Transitions can include adolescence, moving into adulthood, relocation, the birth of a child, marriage, break-ups, starting a new career, empty nesting, retirement or the loss of a loved one. These events are exciting opportunities to grow, but they can also lead to stress, anxiety, depression, or abuse of drugs or alcohol. Develop the path forward in a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space. Together we can explore ways to achieve a peaceful and fulfilled life. Change can be difficult. A commitment to try something different is the first step.
Change is a natural part of life, but that doesn't always mean it is comfortable. Transitions can include adolescence, moving into adulthood, relocation, the birth of a child, marriage, break-ups, starting a new career, empty nesting, retirement or the loss of a loved one. These events are exciting opportunities to grow, but they can also lead to stress, anxiety, depression, or abuse of drugs or alcohol. Develop the path forward in a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space. Together we can explore ways to achieve a peaceful and fulfilled life. Change can be difficult. A commitment to try something different is the first step.
Hello and welcome to my practice. Asking for help is not easy, so I am so glad you are here! Therapists are not a one size fits all and finding the right fit for you, your family, and/or your child is so important for therapy to be successful. My approach with clients is always collaborative, genuine and warm, and I use both empathy and humor. I am client-centered, strengths based, and solutions focused. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities to correspond with the needs of each individual client, meeting them where they are at.
Hello and welcome to my practice. Asking for help is not easy, so I am so glad you are here! Therapists are not a one size fits all and finding the right fit for you, your family, and/or your child is so important for therapy to be successful. My approach with clients is always collaborative, genuine and warm, and I use both empathy and humor. I am client-centered, strengths based, and solutions focused. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities to correspond with the needs of each individual client, meeting them where they are at.
Lisa M Dittman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CtH
Verified Verified
Manasquan, NJ 08736 (Online Only)
Lisa received her Master’s in Counseling at Montclair University. She’s worked in various positions in the field utilizing her counseling skills and innate problem solving abilities as a Guidance Counselor, a Crisis Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, and an In home counselor for the last 20 + years where she has molded and guided at risk youth in crisis. Lisa holds certifications in: Eye Movement and Densitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy (Ct.H), National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC), Mind/Body Personal Trainer, Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, and CANS certified SNA (NA/BPS).
Lisa received her Master’s in Counseling at Montclair University. She’s worked in various positions in the field utilizing her counseling skills and innate problem solving abilities as a Guidance Counselor, a Crisis Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, and an In home counselor for the last 20 + years where she has molded and guided at risk youth in crisis. Lisa holds certifications in: Eye Movement and Densitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy (Ct.H), National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC), Mind/Body Personal Trainer, Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, and CANS certified SNA (NA/BPS).
Jessica Adena Senick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Are you feeling really low and no matter what you do you cannot get out of this funk? Is your stress level so high you feel like you can barely function? Do you feel your thoughts are constantly racing and consuming your life? Are you repeating the same negative relationship patterns? These may be symptoms of illnesses that may require professional attention. People underestimate the intense pain that one can feel from these and other issues. I have spent my career helping people feel better again. As hopeless or helpless as you may feel therapy can help. Allow me the privilege to assist you toward much deserved relief.
Are you feeling really low and no matter what you do you cannot get out of this funk? Is your stress level so high you feel like you can barely function? Do you feel your thoughts are constantly racing and consuming your life? Are you repeating the same negative relationship patterns? These may be symptoms of illnesses that may require professional attention. People underestimate the intense pain that one can feel from these and other issues. I have spent my career helping people feel better again. As hopeless or helpless as you may feel therapy can help. Allow me the privilege to assist you toward much deserved relief.
Larissa Borchard (Guided Path Counseling)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wall, NJ 07719
Something may be weighing heavy on your heart or your mind; or maybe you're just feeling stuck at the crossroads of life. Whatever it is, wherever you "are," I will meet you there. Let's take this journey together. With over 10 years of experience working in the mental health and addictions field, I've had the opportunity of guiding individuals, couples, and families on a path to optimal wellness. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, LGBQT, and the emotional, physical, and familial distress caused by addiction.
Something may be weighing heavy on your heart or your mind; or maybe you're just feeling stuck at the crossroads of life. Whatever it is, wherever you "are," I will meet you there. Let's take this journey together. With over 10 years of experience working in the mental health and addictions field, I've had the opportunity of guiding individuals, couples, and families on a path to optimal wellness. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, LGBQT, and the emotional, physical, and familial distress caused by addiction.
Are you ready for an opportunity to work on persistent and perhaps lifelong patterns of thinking and behaving that get in your way of creating the life you want.
Are you ready to evaluate where you are, where you want to be and what skills you need in your life to get there. I invite you to join with me in your therapeutic journey to fulfill your goals.
Are you ready for an opportunity to work on persistent and perhaps lifelong patterns of thinking and behaving that get in your way of creating the life you want.
Are you ready to evaluate where you are, where you want to be and what skills you need in your life to get there. I invite you to join with me in your therapeutic journey to fulfill your goals.
Dena Baldassarre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Wall Township, NJ 07719
There are many reasons that people decide to come to therapy, and whatever that turning point is for you, I am here to help you along your journey! With over 10 years of experience in the field and holding dual licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), I am prepared to work with you to increase your happiness, fulfillment, and overall wellness. I believe in helping people live better lives by providing a positive, safe, nonjudgmental environment for people to share their personal stories.
There are many reasons that people decide to come to therapy, and whatever that turning point is for you, I am here to help you along your journey! With over 10 years of experience in the field and holding dual licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), I am prepared to work with you to increase your happiness, fulfillment, and overall wellness. I believe in helping people live better lives by providing a positive, safe, nonjudgmental environment for people to share their personal stories.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author of RATTLED, and Researcher in New Jersey, New York and 40 other states through PSYPACT. I specialize in anxiety, depression, postpartum, and OCD treatment and coping with cancer. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I tailor my treatment to your unique needs. My goal is to help you relieve your symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma through the psychotherapy experience. If you feel something is off, please reach out for help. I also specialize in treating high-functioning anxiety and depression, where many clients do not realize how much they are suffering until treatment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author of RATTLED, and Researcher in New Jersey, New York and 40 other states through PSYPACT. I specialize in anxiety, depression, postpartum, and OCD treatment and coping with cancer. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I tailor my treatment to your unique needs. My goal is to help you relieve your symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma through the psychotherapy experience. If you feel something is off, please reach out for help. I also specialize in treating high-functioning anxiety and depression, where many clients do not realize how much they are suffering until treatment.
Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center, LLC was conceived in 2000 in a tiny office in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey by Gretchen Morgan and Mary Pat McGeehin. Their search for effective treatment led them to include the use of Sand Play Therapy, EMDR, yoga and therapeutic group work with their clients. This was in response to the expanding body of research which illustrated that the mind-body connection was integral to the healing of mental health issues. In 2004, they expanded their practice to include like-minded affiliate clinicians and moved to a larger facility in Eatontown, NJ.
Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center, LLC was conceived in 2000 in a tiny office in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey by Gretchen Morgan and Mary Pat McGeehin. Their search for effective treatment led them to include the use of Sand Play Therapy, EMDR, yoga and therapeutic group work with their clients. This was in response to the expanding body of research which illustrated that the mind-body connection was integral to the healing of mental health issues. In 2004, they expanded their practice to include like-minded affiliate clinicians and moved to a larger facility in Eatontown, NJ.
My ideal client is navigating life's stress and feeling stuck and unmotivated. They may be going through life changes, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and battling stress. They long to feel energized, confident, and in harmony with their mind and body. This client recognizes the need for change, understanding their current path is unsustainable and yearns for a fulfilling, healthful life. They seek not just a coach but a partner on their journey toward a happier, healthier existence. Their goals include mental clarity, emotional balance, and holistic health — a state of physical vitality where they don’t survive, but thrive.
My ideal client is navigating life's stress and feeling stuck and unmotivated. They may be going through life changes, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and battling stress. They long to feel energized, confident, and in harmony with their mind and body. This client recognizes the need for change, understanding their current path is unsustainable and yearns for a fulfilling, healthful life. They seek not just a coach but a partner on their journey toward a happier, healthier existence. Their goals include mental clarity, emotional balance, and holistic health — a state of physical vitality where they don’t survive, but thrive.
I bring years of experience providing counseling and assistance to adults and children with behavioral and many other issues. My professional experiences within various agencies has allotted me the opportunity to gain a vast knowledge of different systems and agencies. I earned my MA in Counseling with a specialization in Family, Marriage, and Couples Counseling from Pillar College. Additionally, I earned my undergraduate degree in English from Kean University and a Social Science degree from Brookdale Community College.
I bring years of experience providing counseling and assistance to adults and children with behavioral and many other issues. My professional experiences within various agencies has allotted me the opportunity to gain a vast knowledge of different systems and agencies. I earned my MA in Counseling with a specialization in Family, Marriage, and Couples Counseling from Pillar College. Additionally, I earned my undergraduate degree in English from Kean University and a Social Science degree from Brookdale Community College.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION AVAILABLE Therapy can help you change and improve your life. A therapist is an unconditional, non-judgemental listener. I am committed to your goals and want to make therapy comfortable and refreshing. I work with a variety of age groups, including children and adolescents, and conduct individual and family sessions. CERTIFIED CLINICAL ANXIETY TREATMENT PROFESSIONAL (CCATP)
CLINICAL SUPERVISION AVAILABLE Therapy can help you change and improve your life. A therapist is an unconditional, non-judgemental listener. I am committed to your goals and want to make therapy comfortable and refreshing. I work with a variety of age groups, including children and adolescents, and conduct individual and family sessions. CERTIFIED CLINICAL ANXIETY TREATMENT PROFESSIONAL (CCATP)
Julee Wickliffe, DSW, LCSW, brings 25 years of experience in the social work field as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist. Her professional journey includes roles at Rutgers University Correctional Healthcare, where she served in the NJ State Prison System and NJ State Parole System. Alongside, she has maintained a private practice, contributed to a child/adolescent psychiatric unit in a hospital, and worked in a juvenile correctional facility. Dr. Wickliffe's therapeutic approach is grounded in strengths, aiming to empower her clients.
Julee Wickliffe, DSW, LCSW, brings 25 years of experience in the social work field as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist. Her professional journey includes roles at Rutgers University Correctional Healthcare, where she served in the NJ State Prison System and NJ State Parole System. Alongside, she has maintained a private practice, contributed to a child/adolescent psychiatric unit in a hospital, and worked in a juvenile correctional facility. Dr. Wickliffe's therapeutic approach is grounded in strengths, aiming to empower her clients.
Online Therapists
Vanessa Reiser Narcissistic Abuse/Cult Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leonardo, NJ 07737
Vanessa is a solution-focused psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ, MA and FL specializing in Narcissistic Abuse and Cult Abuse, whose mission is to help individuals uncover their true potential and move forward toward all of their goals. Her team specializes in working with individuals and couples focusing on the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, marriage or interpersonal relationship problems, low self-esteem etc. Go to tellatherapist.net or Insta: vanessareiserlcsw TikTok:vanessareiser Visit hachettebookgroup to purchase my book Narcissistic Abuse A therapist's Guide
Vanessa is a solution-focused psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ, MA and FL specializing in Narcissistic Abuse and Cult Abuse, whose mission is to help individuals uncover their true potential and move forward toward all of their goals. Her team specializes in working with individuals and couples focusing on the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, marriage or interpersonal relationship problems, low self-esteem etc. Go to tellatherapist.net or Insta: vanessareiserlcsw TikTok:vanessareiser Visit hachettebookgroup to purchase my book Narcissistic Abuse A therapist's Guide
Lucienne Despota
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FIPA, CLC
Verified Verified
Hoboken, NJ 07030
I am a very experienced trauma therapist, specializing in treating young adults suffering from PTSD, abuse in narcissistic relationships, codependency, break ups, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, divorce, and work place problems, using cognitive behavioral work, EMDR and IFS. My approach is eclectic and interactive, blending a combination of techniques. Non-judgment and warmth in a holistic frame describes my style. I also am trained in ADHD coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and other modalities designed for you to develop better coping skills. This is not a cookie cutter approach. It is a treatment custom made to meet your needs.
I am a very experienced trauma therapist, specializing in treating young adults suffering from PTSD, abuse in narcissistic relationships, codependency, break ups, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, divorce, and work place problems, using cognitive behavioral work, EMDR and IFS. My approach is eclectic and interactive, blending a combination of techniques. Non-judgment and warmth in a holistic frame describes my style. I also am trained in ADHD coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and other modalities designed for you to develop better coping skills. This is not a cookie cutter approach. It is a treatment custom made to meet your needs.
Free Spirit Studios, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873 (Online Only)
I work with clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, codependency, narcissistic abuse, anger management, grief, and relationship issues.
We are living in very trying times and it is perfectly normal to be feeling more anxious than usual with so much uncertainty. Now more than ever is the time to take the step to strengthen your coping skills in managing lifes' many challenges.
I work with clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, codependency, narcissistic abuse, anger management, grief, and relationship issues.
We are living in very trying times and it is perfectly normal to be feeling more anxious than usual with so much uncertainty. Now more than ever is the time to take the step to strengthen your coping skills in managing lifes' many challenges.
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Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists
What type of therapy is best for narcissistic personality disorder?
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is best treated with talk therapy, which could involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, schema therapy, gestalt therapy, or similar approaches. A therapist will help a patient uncover the feelings that may drive their behavior and discover how to engage with themselves and those around them with greater empathy and understanding, fewer demands, and less defensiveness, with the goal of developing a more authentic sense of self that enables healthier relationships.
How do therapists treat NPD?
By developing a strong therapeutic relationship, and continually focusing patients on relationships, community, and connection, a therapist, through talk therapy, may be able to help someone with NPD change. In sessions, a therapist will help an individual achieve relief from their current stressors, including the treatment of co-occurring conditions such as anxiety or depression. A therapist may also help an individual to recognize unhealthy coping mechanisms, learn new ways of interacting with others, and eventually become able to feel and display empathy.
Can a narcissist be cured with therapy?
Therapy can be effective. After a serious setback or great loss, someone with NPD may be forced to recognize that they are not immune to life’s challenges. That can spur feelings of melancholy and depression that lead them to seek professional help. Once an individual decides to seek help, they have already taken a step that the majority of those with NPD never will. Still, people with NPD often quit therapy as they naturally resist feeling vulnerable, being challenged, or admitting to flaws.
How can you get narcissistic personality disorder treatment for someone?
It is notoriously difficult to convince someone with NPD to seek help. With their feelings of superiority, they may be unlikely to recognize or acknowledge that they have a problem, or that their problem is narcissism. Sometimes, they are aware that they are arrogant and that others resent them but they don’t see it as a problem because they are convinced of their superiority. People with NPD have trouble maintaining relationships, but family members and others who do feel close to them, and whose presence they value, may be able to encourage them to seek therapy.