Therapists in Branchburg, NJ

I believe that everyone has the strength to heal and live their best life. Mental health issues can be a daily struggle for many, and carrying that pain is exhausting. Just know that seeking treatment doesn't have to be. I am a dedicated professional and provide a calming and welcoming environment. Through support and education, you can develop insight, learn healthy skills and identify your inner strengths to live a happy and fulfilling life.

‘Be smart enough to know when you need help and brave enough to ask for it.' This quote describes you! I will work collaboratively with you to help you to empower yourself to lead a more fulfilling life and make the changes necessary to do so. The key to getting what you want starts with a healthy and reality-based self-esteem. I have great success at helping people cast- off their distorted core beliefs and see themselves for the valued and unique individuals they are. I am challenging, direct, honest, and genuine with my clients and am often told this is helpful and motivating.

Welcome! Therapy has the potential to positively change the direction of your life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with both adults and adolescents for the past 25 years. My work with clients centers around dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, social issues, life transitions, as well as, school and work-related difficulties. I have extensive experience working with both undergraduate and graduate level college students. I offer a judgement-free atmosphere where individuals can feel validated and supported throughout the therapeutic process.

My goal is to help you reach your goals, whether you are looking to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, process traumatic experiences, or cope with current life stressors or transitions. I am confident that by combining evidence-based cognitive and behavioral strategies, with my clinical experience, we can work together to get you where you want to be. If you’re looking for a therapist to take your needs seriously, while cracking a few jokes along the way, let’s get started!

One of the most important aspects in therapy is for a person to feel heard, to be respected, and to be understood. Each individual is unique and therefore no one issue is ever the same among different people. I utilize an integrative approach to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". Trust is paramount in the therapeutic setting and I strive to create a safe and empathetic environment to facilitate growth.

We all experience anxiety from time to time. However, for some, anxiety seriously interferes with their lives - relationships, careers and ability to feel joy. Are you experiencing any of the following: excessive worries, inability to concentrate, muscle tension, restlessness, shortness of breath, fear of social situations, uncontrollable negative thoughts, upset stomach/nausea?

I have been a Clinical Social Worker since 1985. During the last 30 years, I have had the opportunity to work in many clinical settings, in both the public and private sector specializing in adolescence, adults, couples and families. Additionally, I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, in-home, nursing home and school settings. I have been trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and implemented a DBT track at a therapeutic High School for Ed teens,. At this juncture, my focus is private practice and to continue specializing in DBT and traditional psychotherapy with teens, adults, couples and families.

I believe every individual is unique in their experience, and there is no one size fits all approach to therapy. I believe in a client-centered counseling approach and the importance of collaborative goal setting between client and therapist.

I am an experienced licensced clinical therapist providing counseling services to adults, adolescents & children. I will help give you the skills to improve your life and facilitate positive and effective changes. We will work together to understand and work through the issues. My work experience consists of providing individual, family & group therapy at Somerset Medical Center Outpatient Program (dual diagnosis) helping adults manage their illness. Also, was employed at Princeton Behavioral Health working with Trauma Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT & Process). I am currently seeing clients both in person and virtual.

We are all on our unique individual life journeys, full of transitions, complex relationships with the world around us, all while navigating our identities and struggles in that process. I am here to validate that journey, all of its ups and downs as they inspire your forward-moving momentum towards becoming mindful, motivated, and fueled by self-love.

I have enjoyed working in the mental health field for nearly 20 years and work with a diverse group of clients, including children, adults, couples, and families. I am a licensed clinical social worker and hold graduate degrees in both Social Work and Psychology. I have experience in helping clients cope with various issues, including mood disorders, panic disorder, stress and anxiety, personality disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, anger management, and general relationship issues. I have experience in the field of adoption, helping couples work through grief and loss issues related to infertility and educating families about adoption and parenting issues.

Taking the steps to seek therapy can be difficult and overwhelming, but I am here to tell you that I am already proud of you for beginning this journey. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe space where you feel comfortable to be able to grow and change into the person you know you can be. By combining evidence-based cognitive and behavioral strategies, with my clinical experience, we can work together to get you where you want to be. So, let's take this journey together!

Are you feeling burnt out with the responsibilities of every day life? Are you a mom navigating all the stressors and challenges that come with raising little ones such as juggling your career, the heavy mental load, lack of support, and finding time for yourself? Being a full-time working mom of two boys, I know first hand how challenging and exhausting the demands of life can be. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Together we can work on learning how to cope with daily stressors and decrease your suffering.

Has your once energetic and happy child moved into a state of anxiety or sadness? It’s painful watching your child struggle. Of course you want to help them, but you’re not quite sure how. You may have noticed them being more clingy, throwing more tantrums, or having trouble sleeping. These changes in your child seem to be worsening and now it’s reached a point where you may need additional help. Conflicting parenting advice from others leaves you feeling at a loss. While this feels overwhelming and draining for both you and your child, know that change is possible.

Life is filled with many opportunities as well as challenges. My goal is to help children and adolescents recognize and seize those opportunities and overcome any challenges and obstacles that get in their way. By helping them create a positive mindset, build effective coping strategies, and expand their repertoire of problem-solving skills, they can live a healthy, satisfying, and successful social and academic life. The earlier these skills are cultivated within the child or adolescent, the greater the opportunities to practice and utilize them to their benefit.

CogniCare= Caring for your thoughts. Here at Cognicare we believe that caring for your mental health is imperative. Whether you're motivated and ready to work on a specific goal or introspective and curious about further exploring yourself, mental health therapy may be right for you. Our therapists are multiculturally competent and identity affirming. We are interested in helping you to navigate the complexities of life and it's impact on your overall functioning. Our practice may be right for you if: you identify as a minority/multiple minorities (female, race other than Caucasian, member of the LGBTQ+ community, etc.), if you are struggling with your sexual orientation or gender identity or just want to further unpack in this area, if you are a parent of a child who identifies with the LGBTQ+ community, if you are a parent in general, couples (including LGBTQ+ couples and non-conventional relationships), if you are struggling to afford mental health care, and/or if you are just someone who would like to prioritize their mental health.

I believe that each individual person is the expert on their own life and at times need support, safety, and guidance to navigate life’s challenges. Using collaboration, transparency, and trust in the therapeutic relationship, we allow for a supportive atmosphere for change to unfold. As a clinician, I aim to mold the therapeutic experience to be what each individual person needs to succeed. Through an integrative approach, my goal is to create a non-judgmental, empathic, understanding and honest space.

Are defensiveness and resentment growing in your relationship? Even the shortest exchange triggers an argument. Unsaid expectations turn into accusations. “Who are you texting?” “Why didn’t you do the dishes?” “What’s wrong this time?” Perhaps you feel like you give everything to the relationship and get little to nothing in return. You love your partner but wonder why it seems so hard to be happy. These struggles are more common than you think. Past relationships, family wounds, and unresolved trauma get in the way of couples having a healthy and happy relationship. Are you ready to find a path forward?

Whether you feel burdened by sadness or stress, worried about your personal relationships, or puzzled by sexual difficulties, there is hope. Over the years, I have seen many people enter the therapeutic journey with doubt and hesitancy, and emerge with a renewed sense of meaning and joy in connecting with others. I am passionate about what I do and I deeply believe that good psychotherapy can transform lives. I hold a doctorate degree in clinical psychology and have post-graduate training, as well as special interest, in addressing sexual issues, relationship difficulties, and struggles with life transitions.