Divorce Therapists in Bloomfield, NJ

Times of crisis are not only occasions that require mindful problem-solving, but can also be opportunities for personal growth. Psychotherapy should provide a calm and supportive setting to reduce anxiety and stress, increase a sense of confidence and competence, and promote the establishment of more satisfying connections to others. My training encompasses psychodynamic, experiential, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems therapy. I work actively and collaboratively with individuals (from 8 to 85), couples, and families. I also provide neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults experiencing difficulties in personal, academic, or occupational functioning.

Struggling with relationship issues, anxiety and depression? I help couples and individual adults in a safe and growth promoting way. A caring clinician, a resident of Montclair, NJ. I have been in practice for more than 30 years. In addition to other venues, I have been a psychotherapist at University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ for 15 years. I provide psychoyherapy services in English as well as in Spanish and work with a diverse population.

My style is very warm & caring with a strong detail for eliciting emotional honesty. Appropriate humor with an inquisitive dialogue bring deep & real issues to light. My primary goal is to build a safe and trusting relationship with you. I strive to understand your 'reality' while also exploring some of the biased/outdated beliefs that we all hold, which construct our current 'reality'. If you are looking to have a meaningful, honest & open relationship with your therapist then we would be a good fit. Gratefully, I've witnessed amazing transformations with hard working individuals, couples & families.

"I am a relationship counselor." I help individuals and couples to have a great relationship. You know how some people spend a lot of time trying to make a relationship work and often find themselves feeling disappointed. What I know is that it is possible to find and maintain a special relationship that is satisfying. What I do is to help individuals and couples develop the key strategies to improve communication and enhance skills toward conflict resolution and more intimacy.

As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you to enhance your personal growth. I practice dynamic problem-solving with children, adolescents, and adults, coping with the life cycle stresses of "full catastrophe living", as described by Jon Kabat-Zinn in his book of the same name. The purpose of therapy is to reduce suffering, to develop a more affirming sense of self and to change damaging beliefs. My view is that we all need, at times, to create a space where we can practice a new attitude toward life, the world and ourselves.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who is committed to help you feel better, to be more productive and to have more satisfying relationships. I believe in partnering with my patients to create a life worth living. You can accomplish this by incorporating mindfulness exercises, learning new coping skills, exercise and strengthening relationships. Together we will explore the connections among these areas in order to help you become the best you possible.

Deciding to enter therapy can be difficult for some individuals. Sometimes dealing with feelings of depression, anxiety or life's transitions can be overwhelming. When entering a counseling relationship with me I will provide a safe, caring and confidential environment to explore these feelings. It is my goal to build strong minds and strong lives by helping my clients increase their awareness, which will foster new growth and thereby transform their lives. I encourage and teach people how to operate out of their strengths and to make positive changes in their lives.

Life can be stressful. Some of us have healthy adaptive ways of coping with stress and life events while others do not. I will provide you assistance in dealing with stress, dysphoric moods and unhealthy coping in addition to coaching. I will provide you with support and help you to develop healthy coping skills to manage emotional dysregulation including depression and anxiety, as well as dealing with life events, trauma, and relationships including marriage and family therapy using a person-centered, family systems approach with CBT, mindfulness techniques, and holistic psychotherapy.

Welcome! If you are here, then you have taken an important first step in prioritizing your mental health. When everything feels like a hot mess it can be overwhelming to know where to start taking better care of yourself. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space that allows for us to explore the reasons you are feeling stuck as well as uncovering your inner resilience. I draw from different treatment modalities that are rooted in both somatic and cognitive approaches. I am trained in IFS, EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy, CBT, and DBT. I have been practicing for 20 years with individuals & families.

Change and well being are possible. Relationships and circumstances of life often present challenges that overwhelm us mentally, emotionally, and physically. As a result we develop blocks in our thinking, feelings, and develop physical symptoms that cause distress and prevent us from functioning at an optimal level. I am dedicated to understanding your unique experiences and history. Together we develop a plan creating a well balanced integration between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Development of trust and the practice of mindful awareness enables self reflection, clarity of perspective and compassionate understanding of your history as it impacts present day choices.

As I reflect on my many years of practicing psychotherapy , I have found that what has been the most helpful is the authenticity of the therapeutic relationship. This is where you, the client, will learn to trust and open up about yourself. This process of self reflection will help you identify and understand the deeper parts of you. Whether your problem is self esteem, family issues, or intimacy , understanding yourself in a meaningful way will allow you to be more content in your daily living. Psychotherapy is a place where you can learn to feel better about yourself.

Life can sometimes feel and be very complicated. As a psychotherapist in private practice for 25 years, I work with adults, adolescents, families and couples. The way I approach working with people is to create a compassionate, intelligent, non-judgemental, therapeutic space where a person can feel safe, heard and understood. A person can then be more at ease with talking about their concerns and problems in an authentic and meaningful way. I welcome people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and family structures.

I provide individual psychotherapy to improve emotional and mental health. I am experienced in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in adults, as well as behavioral issues in adolescents and teenagers. I have specialized training in working with those dealing with relationship issues, family conflict, low self-esteem and school problems.

Over the past 42 years, I have devoted my practice to the treatment of people who want to feel happier with themselves, their relationships with their children, spouses, or family of origin. Many times people suffer from low self esteem, anxiety and depression. Parents come in with issues around their adolescent's behavior. Adults wish to improve how they communicate to their spouses, or would like to deal more effectively with problems at work and with bosses, or other authority figures. Many need help with everyday functioning, and some are struggling with confidence issues and initiative to set positive goals for the future.

I have more than 20 years of experience in working with individuals from all walks of life. I have helped many people dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, low self-esteem, and stress. Taking the step to enter therapy can be scary, but is often a very powerful experience. I believe that problematic early relationships can often cause roadblocks to happiness and satisfaction in one's current relationships. I provide a very safe, sensitive, non-judgmental environment where I can offer practical solutions to the problems of life, and offer the hope of positive change and personal growth.

We decide to seek out a therapist for a myriad of reasons. Many of us suffer with social anxiety, chronic low self-esteem or a persistent sense of sadness or loneliness. Many also suffer from recurring trauma related experiences, leading to sleeping or eating disturbances, substance abuse, and panic. These persistent, intractable feelings often make it difficult to function optimally in our daily lives. They interfere with our ability to develop and sustain fulfilling relationships and prevent us from achieving our dreams and goals.

ATTENTION:due to coronavirus, I am conducting sessions remotely via facetime, skype, or zoom. I wish everyone peace of mind. WE all have the potential to live life joyfully. I can help you do that. I do not talk at clients or remain silent. I am an interactive therapist. My specialties are perfectionism,low self esteem, transition, loss and trauma.I will work compassionately with you to help heal past traumas and current blocks so you can realize what you want from your life. I do individual, couples and group therapy.

Spiritual, Traditional, Psychotherapy. I support and guide you, helping you unravel the deeper truth of your life experiences-helping you finally heal the wounds that have kept you from fully living your life's true purpose. You will learn to instinctively heal issues that have continually gotten in the way of your being the person you were born to be. My treatment focuses on trauma, addictions, anger issues, relationship issues and issues dealing with faith and spirituality. I use an analytical process, as well as intuitive.

I have a Masters in Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work and a Post-Masters Certification in family and couples therapy from the Ackerman Institute for the Family. I specialize in the areas of trauma, adolescence (including self-harm and cyber bullying), adoption-related identity and parenting issues, multicultural individuals, couples and families. I am LGBTQ+ -friendly and work with clients of all genders and orientations. As a therapist, one of my missions is to help you recognize that while your experiences-your fears, your losses, your triumphs-are unique, you are not alone.