Divorce Therapists in Belmar, NJ

NOW accepting new clients! I work with ages 6 through 106 helping to resolve and navigate issues of complex trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationship issues, family conflict and phase of life transitions. I have extensive trauma training and have worked specifically with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse in both group and individual settings. Visit www.creatingyourselfcounseling.com

Therapy is a great opportunity for individuals to improve their overall quality of life. As a therapist I provide unconditional support and listening in a relaxed and comfortable therapeutic environment. I work with a large variety of age groups and offer individual, couples and family therapy sessions. I specialize in treating patients with anxiety and depression and help others with developing healthy coping skills to alleviate everyday stress. I also teach individuals how to use effective strategies to help improve communication skills as well as their relationships with others.

“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.

Congratulations on an important step towards healing. I specialize in trauma and am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting and Somatic interventions. My approach is to provide a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment that fosters healing by establishing a collaborative and trusting relationship. My passion is working with individuals who have experienced anxiety, depression, the negative impact of substance abuse, or any multitude of life stressors faced on a daily basis. My background includes more than 23 years of professional experience in mental health counseling and crisis intervention.

Providing a warm and supportive therapeutic environment is just one of the components I use to help others through emotional or relational challenges. I also have over 15 years of clinical experience treating depression, anxiety, behavioral problems and relationship issues. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families who are in serious need or may just be looking for personal growth. I believe engaging in the therapeutic process brings benefits to the mind, body and spirit.

The Samaritan Center at The Jersey Shore is a non-profit professional counseling practice that provides individuals, couples and families an opportunity to address concerns that may be interfering with emotional health and happiness. We are able to offer counseling on a sliding scale to our local community so that no one is turned away based on their ability to pay.

Life is too short to let the everyday burdens we face create turmoil, and gain control over our emotions. Our feelings can control us or we can learn to control them. A situation, person, place, or thing only has the power to control our feelings...if we let it. It is our responsibility (and only ours) to control our feelings and behavior. Thus, we can find true contentment and serenity.

I provide Individual, Couples, and Family Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. My specialties include: Adult Children of Alcoholics, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bereavement/Grief, Child Abuse/Neglect, Chronic Illness, Depression, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Impulse Control Disorders, Marital/Couples Issues, Meditation/Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, OCD/Compulsion, Pain Management, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders (e.g., Borderline, Narcissistic, etc.), Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Trauma, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-acceptance, Self-mutilation/Cutting, Sex Abuse Victim, Sleep Disorders, Social Skills, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidality, Weight Loss, and Women's Issues.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with post-graduate training in Family Systems Therapy. My practice consists of young adults and adults and I treat a variety of issues. I view therapy as a way to gain self knowledge and self growth.