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Denise Poole And Holistic Care And Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Berlin, NJ 08009
Expect to experience a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment. Do you struggle with life's barriers and situations? Do you need help to change your situation and become empowered? Do you feel like no one understands? Could you use some practical coping skills to manage trauma, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse / exploitation, or other issues? That is why we exist, just for you. We, at Holistic Care & Counseling, operate as a team with a heart who genuinely cares about you and want to help you to achieve what you need for your whole self.
Expect to experience a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment. Do you struggle with life's barriers and situations? Do you need help to change your situation and become empowered? Do you feel like no one understands? Could you use some practical coping skills to manage trauma, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse / exploitation, or other issues? That is why we exist, just for you. We, at Holistic Care & Counseling, operate as a team with a heart who genuinely cares about you and want to help you to achieve what you need for your whole self.
(856) 335-2480 View (856) 335-2480
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Candice S Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berlin, NJ 08009
If you have trauma that has been chasing you and you're tired of running, I can support you in minimizing the effect that trauma has on you so that you can move forward. If anxiety or depression are with you, I can support you with tried and true strategies to manage them. If you're a parent and you're struggling with communication with your teenager, I can support you and your teen with getting on the same page and having a better relationship. If you are an adult with ADHD or you're a parent of a child with ADHD, we will work together as you understand your diagnosis and how to manage symptoms - I got you!
If you have trauma that has been chasing you and you're tired of running, I can support you in minimizing the effect that trauma has on you so that you can move forward. If anxiety or depression are with you, I can support you with tried and true strategies to manage them. If you're a parent and you're struggling with communication with your teenager, I can support you and your teen with getting on the same page and having a better relationship. If you are an adult with ADHD or you're a parent of a child with ADHD, we will work together as you understand your diagnosis and how to manage symptoms - I got you!
(856) 475-8173 View (856) 475-8173
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Synergistic Psychological Services LLC
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berlin, NJ 08009
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with15+ years of experience in creating a positive therapeutic synergy, in identifying strengths, and helping clients find solutions that work. My clients would describe me as caring, genuine and non-judgmental. Making a decision to get help with your current situation is an active step forward towards change and acceptance. I spend considerable time with my clients to arrive at a thorough understanding of their problems. Specialties: ADHD, loss, grief, anxiety, depression, illness (cancer), parenting issues, relationship issues, career transition, and low self-esteem struggles.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with15+ years of experience in creating a positive therapeutic synergy, in identifying strengths, and helping clients find solutions that work. My clients would describe me as caring, genuine and non-judgmental. Making a decision to get help with your current situation is an active step forward towards change and acceptance. I spend considerable time with my clients to arrive at a thorough understanding of their problems. Specialties: ADHD, loss, grief, anxiety, depression, illness (cancer), parenting issues, relationship issues, career transition, and low self-esteem struggles.
(856) 924-6552 View (856) 924-6552

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Elyse Bordes
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As a newly licensed associate counselor and lay Christian counselor, I have honed my expertise in women's issues, trauma-informed care, emotional disturbance, and family conflict. I am passionate about educating and instilling a deep understanding of mental health disorders, trauma, and the importance of nurturing a healthy relationship with oneself.
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Elyse Bordes
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Verified Verified
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Gianna Notarfrancesco (adolescent/teen specialist)
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Verified Verified
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As a therapist specializing not only in working with adolescents but also with women's issues, peer relationships, self-esteem, and anxiety, I believe I would be a great fit for this client.
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Gianna Notarfrancesco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
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Center for Intimate Relationships, L.L.C.
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Verified Verified
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I specialize anxiety & stress management, adjustment to change, codependency, women's issues, partner connection, communication, lack of intimacy, "low" sexual desire, sex and aging.
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Verified Verified
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Stephanie Jacobs
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043  (Online Only)
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Kyle Miceli
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Dawn Raffa
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
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Waitlist for new clients
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Nancy Simmons
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Shannon Yates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CMHIMP, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Turnersville, NJ 08012
**In-person and teletherapy sessions offered** When feeling the need for help emotionally, reaching out for support can be very difficult. This is why my main objective in working with clients is to make them feel comfortable and understood. Often times, we deal with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, health issues, etc. without much emotional support, which is ironically when it feels we need it most. My therapy techniques take a collaborative, holistic approach so that I can understand my client and provide them with measurable, long-lasting change for an improved overall state of well-being.
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Mindful Soul Center for Wellbeing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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Mindful Soul Center for Wellbeing is a counseling center where you can navigate difficult life transitions, heal from painful events and trauma, create healthier relationships, and develop a truer and more compassionate relationship with yourself! We are recognized particularly for our work with female-identifying adults, tweens, and teens on the path towards balance and well-being and for being a trauma-informed practice with a large number of our team experienced in EMDR Therapy as well as IFS Therapy.
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Sara Samuels
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Hi! I'm Sara and I am a licensed couples and family therapist, plant enthusiast, and dog mom. I am a systemically trained clinician working with individuals and couples; I approach therapy in a "3D" way rather than just the "one thing" bringing you in. I frequently work with adult children of narcissistic parents, boundary setting and advocating for your self, life transitions, and increased self worth.
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(215) 918-7401 View (215) 918-7401
Women's Issues Therapists

How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?

Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?

Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.