Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Berkeley Heights, NJ
Steve Sharpe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Hi! I’m Steve, a licensed social worker passionate about supporting kids (11+), teens & young adults struggling with sports pressure, self-confidence, school performance, anxiety, mood/depression and ADHD. I have a niche in working with young men, athletes and transitioning to middle/high school/college through Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Hi! I’m Steve, a licensed social worker passionate about supporting kids (11+), teens & young adults struggling with sports pressure, self-confidence, school performance, anxiety, mood/depression and ADHD. I have a niche in working with young men, athletes and transitioning to middle/high school/college through Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Sharaya Wallace-Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
I would use a combination of DBT and narrative therapy to assist the client through discussed goals.
The ideal client is struggling with boundaries and stress management as they've begun caring for an aging parent while transitioning into a new career while maintaining a healthy marriage and sense of self. Caring for a parent comes with many experiences and emotions, as we can unexpectedly fall into the arena of grief and life as we know it. Maintaining healthy boundaries is an essential piece to effective communication and clarity.
I would use a combination of DBT and narrative therapy to assist the client through discussed goals.
The ideal client is struggling with boundaries and stress management as they've begun caring for an aging parent while transitioning into a new career while maintaining a healthy marriage and sense of self. Caring for a parent comes with many experiences and emotions, as we can unexpectedly fall into the arena of grief and life as we know it. Maintaining healthy boundaries is an essential piece to effective communication and clarity.
Shams Elbedeiwy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
I draw on elements of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic.
My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.
I draw on elements of CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic.
My ideal client is a young adult under the age of 35 who may have difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjusting to new circumstances, stress, family strain, relationship issues, and cultural stress.
My approach to therapy is client centered, using a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT and family systems therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
My approach to therapy is client centered, using a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT and family systems therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
Kamary Serrano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
I provide psychoeducation through the lens of CBT and DBT, resulting in the improvement of day-to-day living.
I enjoy working with clients who are willing to work with me to get them to where they can thrive in life. I especially enjoy working with clients who are open to exploring their past and exploring how they can use that information to better understand themselves on a deeper level. My ideal client wants to improve and change to have a more fulfilling life. I enjoy providing clients with the safe and compassionate environment they might need to process their emotions and past trauma to help begin creating a life worth living.
I provide psychoeducation through the lens of CBT and DBT, resulting in the improvement of day-to-day living.
I enjoy working with clients who are willing to work with me to get them to where they can thrive in life. I especially enjoy working with clients who are open to exploring their past and exploring how they can use that information to better understand themselves on a deeper level. My ideal client wants to improve and change to have a more fulfilling life. I enjoy providing clients with the safe and compassionate environment they might need to process their emotions and past trauma to help begin creating a life worth living.
My style incorporates various modalities including CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy.
Ever feel like you’re on autopilot? Moving through life disconnected from your inner guidance and unsure how to reclaim your sense of peace and joy? We live in a culture where everyone is in a rush, and the time to be in flow and reflective isn’t built into our day to day. My intention is to hold a space where you can slow down to meet yourself in new ways and move forward from a place of true self-knowledge. I specialize in working with those who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I also work with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma.
My style incorporates various modalities including CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy.
Ever feel like you’re on autopilot? Moving through life disconnected from your inner guidance and unsure how to reclaim your sense of peace and joy? We live in a culture where everyone is in a rush, and the time to be in flow and reflective isn’t built into our day to day. My intention is to hold a space where you can slow down to meet yourself in new ways and move forward from a place of true self-knowledge. I specialize in working with those who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I also work with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma.
I would help this client by using a more DBT-focused approach and my experience as an art therapist.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
I would help this client by using a more DBT-focused approach and my experience as an art therapist.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
Are you afraid of failure? Do you speak/think negatively about yourself? Need help with boundaries in relationships? For many people, these discomforts are worsened by the addition of self-judgment. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can explore these thought and relational patterns. I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, perfectionism, womens issues, relationship/familil issues, major life adjustments. Additionally, I am an allied therapist with experience supporting the LGBTIA+ community, as well as individuals and couples from all races, ethnicities, cultures, and ages.
Are you afraid of failure? Do you speak/think negatively about yourself? Need help with boundaries in relationships? For many people, these discomforts are worsened by the addition of self-judgment. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can explore these thought and relational patterns. I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, perfectionism, womens issues, relationship/familil issues, major life adjustments. Additionally, I am an allied therapist with experience supporting the LGBTIA+ community, as well as individuals and couples from all races, ethnicities, cultures, and ages.
Experience social anxiety? Poor boundaries in relationships? Lack motivation to engage in the very tasks you once enjoyed? In a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment, let’s explore what you need to improve your mental health. Through emphasizing your strengths and identifying effective coping skills, you can begin to feel equipped to handle life's challenges.
Experience social anxiety? Poor boundaries in relationships? Lack motivation to engage in the very tasks you once enjoyed? In a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment, let’s explore what you need to improve your mental health. Through emphasizing your strengths and identifying effective coping skills, you can begin to feel equipped to handle life's challenges.
Grace McAlindin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Notice an increase in anxiety, depression, and/or stress in recent years? Worried your anxiety has begun to affect self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, or overall enjoyment in life? Living with this is difficult and does not need to be managed alone. By offering a welcoming space and utilizing an individualized evidence-based approach I aim to help clients reach their personal goals. I utilize a strengths-based approach to empower clients to challenge negative self-talk, support emotional regulation, and develop healthy coping skills.
Notice an increase in anxiety, depression, and/or stress in recent years? Worried your anxiety has begun to affect self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, or overall enjoyment in life? Living with this is difficult and does not need to be managed alone. By offering a welcoming space and utilizing an individualized evidence-based approach I aim to help clients reach their personal goals. I utilize a strengths-based approach to empower clients to challenge negative self-talk, support emotional regulation, and develop healthy coping skills.
Center for Hope and Renewal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Center for Hope and Renewal is committed to helping the residents of New Jersey with a variety of presenting concerns. Our staff are expertly trained and devoted therapists who share CHR's commitment to high-quality mental and emotional health services using a multi-tiered approach to help our clients on their journey to wellness. CHR is a group practice with therapists who work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Our therapists specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, loss/grief, relationship issues and life transitions amongst many other presenting issues.
Center for Hope and Renewal is committed to helping the residents of New Jersey with a variety of presenting concerns. Our staff are expertly trained and devoted therapists who share CHR's commitment to high-quality mental and emotional health services using a multi-tiered approach to help our clients on their journey to wellness. CHR is a group practice with therapists who work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Our therapists specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, loss/grief, relationship issues and life transitions amongst many other presenting issues.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, ACS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Do you feel "stuck"? Do you just want someone to listen and help you process all the complex emotions you're feeling? The road to a happier, healthier life can be riddled with obstacles and barriers that just seem impossible to overcome, but with the right support, people of all ages can reach their goals. On this journey, you've done the hardest part which is recognizing the need for support and seeking it!
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Healing and self-discovery are necessary and ongoing processes of a healthy and thriving person. But what does it look like? How does one begin this journey? Though many of us hope to be well and to thrive in relationships, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Unpacking the traumas of your past and allowing yourself to feel your emotions can be overwhelming! My hope is to provide support and to partner with you as you embark on this journey toward mental health and wholeness.
Healing and self-discovery are necessary and ongoing processes of a healthy and thriving person. But what does it look like? How does one begin this journey? Though many of us hope to be well and to thrive in relationships, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Unpacking the traumas of your past and allowing yourself to feel your emotions can be overwhelming! My hope is to provide support and to partner with you as you embark on this journey toward mental health and wholeness.
Surging Vibrations Lifestyle LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSPsy, LCADC
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (Online Only)
Are you ready to break free from addiction and regain control of your life? I’m Tonya, and I’m here to help guide you through the challenges of substance use and co-occurring issues in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Together, we’ll create a customized plan to address your addiction, rebuild relationships, boost self-esteem, and reclaim balance. You’ll receive support and encouragement every step of the way—no judgment, just the tools to help you thrive.
Are you ready to break free from addiction and regain control of your life? I’m Tonya, and I’m here to help guide you through the challenges of substance use and co-occurring issues in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Together, we’ll create a customized plan to address your addiction, rebuild relationships, boost self-esteem, and reclaim balance. You’ll receive support and encouragement every step of the way—no judgment, just the tools to help you thrive.
Maggie McElwain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
I pride myself on my ability to connect with clients and build a relationship that allows you to flourish by amplifying your innate strengths and eliminating barriers. In life, we often find ourselves continuously engaging in patterns that lead to stress, anxiety, uncertainty, low self-worth, and unproductivity. I am here to help recognize where these patterns come from and how we can move beyond. Let’s work together toward creating the life you’ve imagined. To name a few, I specialize in working with individuals affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
I pride myself on my ability to connect with clients and build a relationship that allows you to flourish by amplifying your innate strengths and eliminating barriers. In life, we often find ourselves continuously engaging in patterns that lead to stress, anxiety, uncertainty, low self-worth, and unproductivity. I am here to help recognize where these patterns come from and how we can move beyond. Let’s work together toward creating the life you’ve imagined. To name a few, I specialize in working with individuals affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
Jennifer Leeder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Are you looking for more insight into yourself, your relationships, your choices? Are you curious about WHY you react the way to you with certain people or in particular situations? Until we are aware of the messages and rules we learned growing up, we will continue to live by them. You can learn to trust yourself and make mindful decisions about how you want to live.
Are you looking for more insight into yourself, your relationships, your choices? Are you curious about WHY you react the way to you with certain people or in particular situations? Until we are aware of the messages and rules we learned growing up, we will continue to live by them. You can learn to trust yourself and make mindful decisions about how you want to live.
Lisa Lucas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families on a variety of issues: anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional defiance and conduct disorders, trauma, grief and loss, different forms of abuse, and adjustment disorders. Lisa also is knowledgeable in the fields of learning disorders and special education, autism, adoption and foster care, separation/ divorce/blended families, chronic health issues, and chronic pain. She has advanced certification in Adoption Studies. Lisa is licensed in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families on a variety of issues: anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional defiance and conduct disorders, trauma, grief and loss, different forms of abuse, and adjustment disorders. Lisa also is knowledgeable in the fields of learning disorders and special education, autism, adoption and foster care, separation/ divorce/blended families, chronic health issues, and chronic pain. She has advanced certification in Adoption Studies. Lisa is licensed in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Ashanti Shakir, CEO Radiant SouLutions LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (Online Only)
The one thing we all can count on is change. Transition throughout life is inevitable. As a therapist, I have had the opportunity to work with diverse patients from various cultures and backgrounds. I am clinically trained in multiple methodologies and therapeutic interventions. As part of my clinical journey, my mission is to assist individuals, families, and couples in discovering healthy ways to heal and to work through life changes. I advocate for emotional healing in order to achieve optimal functioning and fulfillment in life. I will provide a therapeutically safe environment for all patients.
The one thing we all can count on is change. Transition throughout life is inevitable. As a therapist, I have had the opportunity to work with diverse patients from various cultures and backgrounds. I am clinically trained in multiple methodologies and therapeutic interventions. As part of my clinical journey, my mission is to assist individuals, families, and couples in discovering healthy ways to heal and to work through life changes. I advocate for emotional healing in order to achieve optimal functioning and fulfillment in life. I will provide a therapeutically safe environment for all patients.
Cassaundra Bracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
Families are important to me, and learning to communicate in a world where technology and careers can disconnect the family—building bonds and relationships, learning to encourage and recognize the positive in others, and rebuilding relationships. To find the importance, look at past trauma individually, explore the impact trauma has on current situations, and heal the trauma to inspire the future and achieve success.
Families are important to me, and learning to communicate in a world where technology and careers can disconnect the family—building bonds and relationships, learning to encourage and recognize the positive in others, and rebuilding relationships. To find the importance, look at past trauma individually, explore the impact trauma has on current situations, and heal the trauma to inspire the future and achieve success.
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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.