Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Basking Ridge, NJ
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Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
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Some of the therapeutic approaches that I utilize include Solution-focused Brief Therapy Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Relational, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Centenary University and my Master’s degree in Teaching Special Education from New Jersey City University and my Bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College.
Some of the therapeutic approaches that I utilize include Solution-focused Brief Therapy Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Relational, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Centenary University and my Master’s degree in Teaching Special Education from New Jersey City University and my Bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College.
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Laura Falk - Mental Health Therapist LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (Online Only)
You're frustrated with the cycle of arguing with your partner - you fight over the same things all the time, but nothing is ever resolved. Arguments are filled with defensiveness, criticism, and blaming. Want to have productive conversations where you both feel heard, understood, and validated? You deserve to feel safe enough to share vulnerable feelings without being shut down. Laura helps partners feel and be more responsive, accessible, receptive, and connected to one another - learning to turn towards each other instead of away. If you're stuck or feeling blocked in your relationship, it's time for a change. See website for more
You're frustrated with the cycle of arguing with your partner - you fight over the same things all the time, but nothing is ever resolved. Arguments are filled with defensiveness, criticism, and blaming. Want to have productive conversations where you both feel heard, understood, and validated? You deserve to feel safe enough to share vulnerable feelings without being shut down. Laura helps partners feel and be more responsive, accessible, receptive, and connected to one another - learning to turn towards each other instead of away. If you're stuck or feeling blocked in your relationship, it's time for a change. See website for more
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Dr. Hui Shi Jiang | 3E Center Inc
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, NASP
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Are you seeking to truly understand your child’s educational or behavioral needs? Do you feel there is a gap between the guidance provided by professionals and what a school can do for your child? Are you frustrated by the lack of communication among various providers, leaving you to coordinate all the support your child needs? With extensive training in both psychology and education, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges. Formerly a teacher and a teacher educator, and now a licensed psychologist, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges, both at home and in school.
Are you seeking to truly understand your child’s educational or behavioral needs? Do you feel there is a gap between the guidance provided by professionals and what a school can do for your child? Are you frustrated by the lack of communication among various providers, leaving you to coordinate all the support your child needs? With extensive training in both psychology and education, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges. Formerly a teacher and a teacher educator, and now a licensed psychologist, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges, both at home and in school.
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Life can be overwhelming at times. When events don’t go as planned or relationships fall apart, it can be helpful to process with a caring professional. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I am an empathic listener who guides and empowers my clients to lead emotionally, relationally, and physically healthy lives.
Life can be overwhelming at times. When events don’t go as planned or relationships fall apart, it can be helpful to process with a caring professional. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I am an empathic listener who guides and empowers my clients to lead emotionally, relationally, and physically healthy lives.
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Accepting New Clients! Finding the right therapist is crucial for successful treatment. Having worked in a variety of clinical settings, including pediatric medical care, intensive in-home therapy, and outpatient psychotherapy, I have experience in providing extensive mental health treatment to preteens, adolescences, and young adults. I specialize in treating anxiety, obsessive fears, and difficulty adjusting to life transitions. I also specialize in the treatment of repetitive worries, difficult peer relationships, and negative thought patterns. I serve individuals ages 9 to 30.
Accepting New Clients! Finding the right therapist is crucial for successful treatment. Having worked in a variety of clinical settings, including pediatric medical care, intensive in-home therapy, and outpatient psychotherapy, I have experience in providing extensive mental health treatment to preteens, adolescences, and young adults. I specialize in treating anxiety, obsessive fears, and difficulty adjusting to life transitions. I also specialize in the treatment of repetitive worries, difficult peer relationships, and negative thought patterns. I serve individuals ages 9 to 30.
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Karin Elizabeth Lehr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Life, work, relationships and family issues can create challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming. I can help! My approach is to offer empathy, insight and new strategies, in a warm, supportive setting. The clinical practices I use are grounded in Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to help you cultivate strengths, improve functioning, enhance satisfaction in your relationships and increase your overall sense of happiness and well being. I teach strategies that make things more manageable and help you feel like you're in charge of your life again!
Life, work, relationships and family issues can create challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming. I can help! My approach is to offer empathy, insight and new strategies, in a warm, supportive setting. The clinical practices I use are grounded in Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to help you cultivate strengths, improve functioning, enhance satisfaction in your relationships and increase your overall sense of happiness and well being. I teach strategies that make things more manageable and help you feel like you're in charge of your life again!
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Ellie Fuentes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
I consider my work to be a privilege. I create a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth and greater clarity. I focus on improving my clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Throughout the therapeutic process, I encourage my clients to think about themselves in new ways, while talking about feelings and thoughts that we usually hold at a distance. I will work with you to understand how your past is affecting your current situation and get to the bottom of your issues, for achieving deep, lasting changes.
I consider my work to be a privilege. I create a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth and greater clarity. I focus on improving my clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Throughout the therapeutic process, I encourage my clients to think about themselves in new ways, while talking about feelings and thoughts that we usually hold at a distance. I will work with you to understand how your past is affecting your current situation and get to the bottom of your issues, for achieving deep, lasting changes.
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Erin Bennington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
There's no sugarcoating it-life is tough. But in taking this first, courageous step in seeking help, I believe that you are too. Whether you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or job-or experiencing a difficult life transition- know that your situation does not define you, and that it's possible to not only stand up amidst the storms that rage around you...but to emerge even stronger than before. I know because I've been there, and I'm here to stand with you.
There's no sugarcoating it-life is tough. But in taking this first, courageous step in seeking help, I believe that you are too. Whether you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or job-or experiencing a difficult life transition- know that your situation does not define you, and that it's possible to not only stand up amidst the storms that rage around you...but to emerge even stronger than before. I know because I've been there, and I'm here to stand with you.
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Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
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People usually come to me wanting and needing change relatively quickly for their issues related to drugs and alcohol, eating, or as concerned family members. People often feel some shame, or a lot of it, around their problems. I have had success in orienting people to these problems and motivating them to find their way to hope, happiness, and a "recovered" life. Raising a person's true self-confidence is usually a part of the treatment. No two people are exactly alike so I adapt to the counseling needs of my clients. These are treatable issues, so seek help! See below on my cost-effective group on food and body image issues.
People usually come to me wanting and needing change relatively quickly for their issues related to drugs and alcohol, eating, or as concerned family members. People often feel some shame, or a lot of it, around their problems. I have had success in orienting people to these problems and motivating them to find their way to hope, happiness, and a "recovered" life. Raising a person's true self-confidence is usually a part of the treatment. No two people are exactly alike so I adapt to the counseling needs of my clients. These are treatable issues, so seek help! See below on my cost-effective group on food and body image issues.
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Justin attended New York University where he received his Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work. He uses evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions and offers counseling for clients with mood, anxiety, stress, trauma, and work/family/relationship issues. Justin specializes in attention, productivity and interpersonal skills.
Justin attended New York University where he received his Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work. He uses evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions and offers counseling for clients with mood, anxiety, stress, trauma, and work/family/relationship issues. Justin specializes in attention, productivity and interpersonal skills.
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Therapy: Legacy Addiction Therapy Anna Kronfeld: In Person Or Online
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Is anxiety and frustration keeping you from functioning fully? Is your mood so flat that nothing feels enjoyable? Are you worried about what another person thinks of you? Do you wonder what is being said about you? Do you wonder why everyone else seems to be having such a great life? Is sense of purpose lost? Do your thoughts always seem negative no matter what you try to think about? Do you feel stuck, frustrated and resentful? Does change seem out of your grasp? Is change something you can't even think about? Is change something that happens for everyone else so you just don't think about it? Do think about it today.
Is anxiety and frustration keeping you from functioning fully? Is your mood so flat that nothing feels enjoyable? Are you worried about what another person thinks of you? Do you wonder what is being said about you? Do you wonder why everyone else seems to be having such a great life? Is sense of purpose lost? Do your thoughts always seem negative no matter what you try to think about? Do you feel stuck, frustrated and resentful? Does change seem out of your grasp? Is change something you can't even think about? Is change something that happens for everyone else so you just don't think about it? Do think about it today.
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All are welcome to reach out. I offer a free 35 minute intro session, I invite you to email me to schedule a time. I specialize in Trauma, Relationship Challenges, Suicide, Emotion Regulation, Anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Work Challenges & Eating Disorders. My current work & previous experience includes: NASA, DEIB Specialist (Current); Santa Rosa Jr. College, Director of Residence Life (Current); Pacific Union College, Psychology Professor (2024); University at Buffalo, Assistant Director of Counseling (2020-21); Dartmouth, Research Coord. (2020); Cornell University, Psychologist (2016-2019).
All are welcome to reach out. I offer a free 35 minute intro session, I invite you to email me to schedule a time. I specialize in Trauma, Relationship Challenges, Suicide, Emotion Regulation, Anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Work Challenges & Eating Disorders. My current work & previous experience includes: NASA, DEIB Specialist (Current); Santa Rosa Jr. College, Director of Residence Life (Current); Pacific Union College, Psychology Professor (2024); University at Buffalo, Assistant Director of Counseling (2020-21); Dartmouth, Research Coord. (2020); Cornell University, Psychologist (2016-2019).
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Kieran Ayre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, ACSW, LCADC, CCDS
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
If you're looking for substance abuse counseling, you may be frustrated to find that most services involve large groups filled with unmotivated and court-mandated clients, large time commitments, forced self-help participation, or clients with much more severe problems. Ayre Counseling offers world-class, innovative treatment that is the platinum standard in the treatment industry. I utilize a flexible, adaptive, and highly individualized approach. Rather than the traditional approaches of heavy confrontation and coercion, I provide the opportunity to change through the use of Evidenced-Based Practices that are delivered in an atmosphere of encouragement, optimism, and compassion.
If you're looking for substance abuse counseling, you may be frustrated to find that most services involve large groups filled with unmotivated and court-mandated clients, large time commitments, forced self-help participation, or clients with much more severe problems. Ayre Counseling offers world-class, innovative treatment that is the platinum standard in the treatment industry. I utilize a flexible, adaptive, and highly individualized approach. Rather than the traditional approaches of heavy confrontation and coercion, I provide the opportunity to change through the use of Evidenced-Based Practices that are delivered in an atmosphere of encouragement, optimism, and compassion.
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Charlie Berman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Prior to entering the counseling field, I served as a NJ Registered Pharmacist (RPh). During this time, I obtained my Masters in Counseling from Montclair State & taught in that department for 3 years. For the next 20+ years, I served as Associate Director for The Willow Tree Center, an alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention & treatment agency. I am now in a private practice called Willow Tree Counseling Associates and provide services as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor.
Prior to entering the counseling field, I served as a NJ Registered Pharmacist (RPh). During this time, I obtained my Masters in Counseling from Montclair State & taught in that department for 3 years. For the next 20+ years, I served as Associate Director for The Willow Tree Center, an alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention & treatment agency. I am now in a private practice called Willow Tree Counseling Associates and provide services as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor.
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Cheryl Garodnick
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LCADC, CCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Therapy is about change and change is more manageable now, than ever before. Healthier outcomes throughout life's stages require a supportive environment that is found when connecting to a provider at Therapy Resources of Morris County, LLC. All providers at TRMC have chosen the counseling profession to develop safe, compassionate, non-judgmental relationships that support successful outcomes through the change process. It's about time...let us take the first step with you.
Therapy is about change and change is more manageable now, than ever before. Healthier outcomes throughout life's stages require a supportive environment that is found when connecting to a provider at Therapy Resources of Morris County, LLC. All providers at TRMC have chosen the counseling profession to develop safe, compassionate, non-judgmental relationships that support successful outcomes through the change process. It's about time...let us take the first step with you.
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Dorothy Buznitsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment for all of my clients. As a psychotherapist, I believe the most influential vehicle in supporting and helping my clients exists within my clients and is accessed through our therapeutic relationship. I hold all clients in a positive regard and aim to help clients identify and use their own strengths to solve their personal struggles. Let's face it, we all go through periods of self-doubt and high stress. To struggle is human.
It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment for all of my clients. As a psychotherapist, I believe the most influential vehicle in supporting and helping my clients exists within my clients and is accessed through our therapeutic relationship. I hold all clients in a positive regard and aim to help clients identify and use their own strengths to solve their personal struggles. Let's face it, we all go through periods of self-doubt and high stress. To struggle is human.
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Are you pregnant, ready to enjoy the 'pregnancy glow,' or a new mom, hoping to 'enjoy this stage while it lasts?' Yet inside, you feel alone, in need of support. You are not sure if you ate lunch today, cannot recall the last time you had a decent night's sleep, and are in constant worry. Perhaps you are concerned about your baby's health, have undesirable thoughts popping up, or feel detached and alone. You have a strong desire to speak to someone and find support, but the idea of finding someone who you are comfortable with appears daunting and far too exhausting.
Are you pregnant, ready to enjoy the 'pregnancy glow,' or a new mom, hoping to 'enjoy this stage while it lasts?' Yet inside, you feel alone, in need of support. You are not sure if you ate lunch today, cannot recall the last time you had a decent night's sleep, and are in constant worry. Perhaps you are concerned about your baby's health, have undesirable thoughts popping up, or feel detached and alone. You have a strong desire to speak to someone and find support, but the idea of finding someone who you are comfortable with appears daunting and far too exhausting.
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Eva Ostrowsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (Online Only)
Many of us feel like we are stuck in the same old patterns that no longer serve us. Or like we are “doing it all” while feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled. In working together, we will explore the challenges that come with finding balance in life. You wear so many different hats! Lets work together to discover how you can disrupt the cycles (including intergenerational ones) that keep you feeling stuck.
Many of us feel like we are stuck in the same old patterns that no longer serve us. Or like we are “doing it all” while feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled. In working together, we will explore the challenges that come with finding balance in life. You wear so many different hats! Lets work together to discover how you can disrupt the cycles (including intergenerational ones) that keep you feeling stuck.
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Motivational Interviewing Therapists
How does motivational interviewing work?
Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathizes, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.
Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?
Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviors in children.
How long does motivational interviewing last?
Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.
What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?
In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behavior.