Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Branchburg, NJ
Another focus of my practice is working to reduce a person's anxiety through mindfulness, relaxation, and CBT therapy.
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.
Another focus of my practice is working to reduce a person's anxiety through mindfulness, relaxation, and CBT therapy.
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.
Interventions include academic and organization strategies, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior management, and stress reduction/mindfulness.
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.
Interventions include academic and organization strategies, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior management, and stress reduction/mindfulness.
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.
Melissa Kleiman - Stepping Into The Moment
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Branchburg, NJ 08853
Change your life!! Learn to build self value through positive thinking and increased self awareness. Become empowered to make positive changes in your life and enjoy healthy relationships with improved communication and understanding of self and others. Find happiness and peace in your life through mindfulness, meditation and healthy coping techniques. Our practice, Stepping into the Moment, has a group of excellent well-trained therapists: Melissa Kleiman LCSW, Cristina Primerano LCSW, Nancy Baldwin LCSW, Lori Fortunato LCSW and Joanne Bistany LCSW.
Change your life!! Learn to build self value through positive thinking and increased self awareness. Become empowered to make positive changes in your life and enjoy healthy relationships with improved communication and understanding of self and others. Find happiness and peace in your life through mindfulness, meditation and healthy coping techniques. Our practice, Stepping into the Moment, has a group of excellent well-trained therapists: Melissa Kleiman LCSW, Cristina Primerano LCSW, Nancy Baldwin LCSW, Lori Fortunato LCSW and Joanne Bistany LCSW.
My approach is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy while integrating various other therapies to best meet immediate and long-term goals.
Life can be highly complex, with obstacles overwhelming the healthiest of minds. The decision to seek counseling is often not an easy one. Successful therapy is more than the absence of symptoms or issues, it is a life enriched with increased self-awareness/compassion/empowerment. I will help you recognize and build upon your strengths, challenging restrictive/limiting beliefs/behaviors, and grow toward wholeness, confidence, and joy. Healing happens in relationships when there's true and honest connections with others, but more importantly within oneself. Finding and using your "inner voice" is often the key needed to begin meaningful change.
My approach is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy while integrating various other therapies to best meet immediate and long-term goals.
Life can be highly complex, with obstacles overwhelming the healthiest of minds. The decision to seek counseling is often not an easy one. Successful therapy is more than the absence of symptoms or issues, it is a life enriched with increased self-awareness/compassion/empowerment. I will help you recognize and build upon your strengths, challenging restrictive/limiting beliefs/behaviors, and grow toward wholeness, confidence, and joy. Healing happens in relationships when there's true and honest connections with others, but more importantly within oneself. Finding and using your "inner voice" is often the key needed to begin meaningful change.
Pamela Farrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Branchburg, NJ 08876
We will explore workplace issues unique to helping professionals, and use mindfulness-based and related approaches for stress reduction and to enhance coping skills.
One size never fits all. Using a collaborative approach, I work to help clients identify goals and areas for change. Building on your unique strengths and resilience, we will work to integrate and enhance skills needed to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship and sexual issues. My goal is to help clients explore past interpersonal patterns and relational dynamics in a safe therapeutic setting, in order to create more positive and fulfilling experiences for the future. Additionally, I use psycho-education to deepen an understanding of healthy communication skills, boundary management, emotion regulation and increased distress tolerance.
We will explore workplace issues unique to helping professionals, and use mindfulness-based and related approaches for stress reduction and to enhance coping skills.
One size never fits all. Using a collaborative approach, I work to help clients identify goals and areas for change. Building on your unique strengths and resilience, we will work to integrate and enhance skills needed to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship and sexual issues. My goal is to help clients explore past interpersonal patterns and relational dynamics in a safe therapeutic setting, in order to create more positive and fulfilling experiences for the future. Additionally, I use psycho-education to deepen an understanding of healthy communication skills, boundary management, emotion regulation and increased distress tolerance.
Yauhing Sally Lam
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
Branchburg, NJ 08853 (Online Only)
Everyone is unique, so treatment is based on individual needs, which includes an integration of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches.
“Learning from hindsight, gaining insight, and developing foresight” This is the motto I focus on helping my clients to achieve. I’m a compassionate person who genuinely enjoys helping and working with people. I look forward to helping individuals and families who are seeking help coping with a range of psychological, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
Everyone is unique, so treatment is based on individual needs, which includes an integration of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches.
“Learning from hindsight, gaining insight, and developing foresight” This is the motto I focus on helping my clients to achieve. I’m a compassionate person who genuinely enjoys helping and working with people. I look forward to helping individuals and families who are seeking help coping with a range of psychological, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
Bebe Brezanin-Brusky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Branchburg, NJ 08876
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reena Panchal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Branchburg, NJ 08876
Reena comes with an extensive background working with both adults and adolescents. She has worked with a diverse population in the mental health field which incorporates families, couples, addictions, mental health (anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, etc.), dually diagnosed, and developmental disabilities including but not limited to autism and Asperger's Syndrome. She also has experience with grief and death and dying in which she uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to empower clients with difficult and advancing medical conditions to gain insight into their life values now, and in the future as things may progress with their medical condition.
Reena comes with an extensive background working with both adults and adolescents. She has worked with a diverse population in the mental health field which incorporates families, couples, addictions, mental health (anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, etc.), dually diagnosed, and developmental disabilities including but not limited to autism and Asperger's Syndrome. She also has experience with grief and death and dying in which she uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to empower clients with difficult and advancing medical conditions to gain insight into their life values now, and in the future as things may progress with their medical condition.
My Place for Peace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Branchburg, NJ 08853
No matter how strong we are, we all need help sometimes. We know it can be hard to ask for help. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for months, even years. We’re so glad you’ve taken this courageous step and found us. We’re confident that together we can develop the tools to help you overcome whatever challenges you face. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety and/or depression interfering in your life, trauma and loss, or life transitions, it is important that you know you don’t have to go it alone. We have the experience to help you face your challenges, achieve your goals, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
No matter how strong we are, we all need help sometimes. We know it can be hard to ask for help. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for months, even years. We’re so glad you’ve taken this courageous step and found us. We’re confident that together we can develop the tools to help you overcome whatever challenges you face. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety and/or depression interfering in your life, trauma and loss, or life transitions, it is important that you know you don’t have to go it alone. We have the experience to help you face your challenges, achieve your goals, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Victoria Lipinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Branchburg, NJ 08853
I am a compassionate and caring therapist sensitive to the needs of my clients. I have been treating clients with behavioral health and addiction problems for the past 24 years. I specialize in individualizing treatment for each client and understand the role of stress in the environment and how stress impacts on the mind and body. I believe unresolved stress leads to imbalances in brain chemistry which cause depression, anxiety, and physical problems. I focus on making lifestyle changes which aid in the recovery process. Please see my website http://hillsboroughneuropsych.com/ for more information about my self and my associates.
I am a compassionate and caring therapist sensitive to the needs of my clients. I have been treating clients with behavioral health and addiction problems for the past 24 years. I specialize in individualizing treatment for each client and understand the role of stress in the environment and how stress impacts on the mind and body. I believe unresolved stress leads to imbalances in brain chemistry which cause depression, anxiety, and physical problems. I focus on making lifestyle changes which aid in the recovery process. Please see my website http://hillsboroughneuropsych.com/ for more information about my self and my associates.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide a wide range of therapeutic services in the central and northern New Jersey region. Though I work with individuals of all ages, my specialty is treating adolescents and young professionals, specifically those going through transition (changing schools, choosing a career, parents are going through a divorce, etc). I use an integrated approach combining Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Solution-Focused approaches. I also specialize and have a passion for Sports Psychology and am an affiliate of Wheelhouse Training located in Hillsboro, New Jersey.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide a wide range of therapeutic services in the central and northern New Jersey region. Though I work with individuals of all ages, my specialty is treating adolescents and young professionals, specifically those going through transition (changing schools, choosing a career, parents are going through a divorce, etc). I use an integrated approach combining Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Solution-Focused approaches. I also specialize and have a passion for Sports Psychology and am an affiliate of Wheelhouse Training located in Hillsboro, New Jersey.
Gwen Blake Birch Tree Therapeutic Arts
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, MFT, ICST, SAC, SAC,CZT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Branchburg, NJ 08853
Moving toward changing unfamiliar and familiar stress is a critical part of therapeutic healing. Life struggles and incongruence often cause avoidance, overthinking, big emotions, or unhelpful habits and attitudes, which tend to cycle and leave you to feel unresolved. Creating clarity and identifying what needs change in your life opens new ways to cope, creating space for amazing change in your life today. gaining clarity and moving toward to a more, meaningful, congruent and focused life. Individuals (child-adults), couples, and families are welcome. I offer appointments (8am - 8pm) in my new office space (and online).
Moving toward changing unfamiliar and familiar stress is a critical part of therapeutic healing. Life struggles and incongruence often cause avoidance, overthinking, big emotions, or unhelpful habits and attitudes, which tend to cycle and leave you to feel unresolved. Creating clarity and identifying what needs change in your life opens new ways to cope, creating space for amazing change in your life today. gaining clarity and moving toward to a more, meaningful, congruent and focused life. Individuals (child-adults), couples, and families are welcome. I offer appointments (8am - 8pm) in my new office space (and online).
Lisa Morra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Branchburg, NJ 08853
During these uncertain times, feelings of worry, sadness, anger and loneliness are more common, but you are not alone and do not need to face these feelings in isolation. My goal is to support you as we work together in a safe, non-judgmental environment where you will find compassion, understanding and resolution. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist I have 20+ years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, parent/child attachment, grief/loss, family issues, child play therapy and parent training for adoption/foster care.
During these uncertain times, feelings of worry, sadness, anger and loneliness are more common, but you are not alone and do not need to face these feelings in isolation. My goal is to support you as we work together in a safe, non-judgmental environment where you will find compassion, understanding and resolution. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist I have 20+ years of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, parent/child attachment, grief/loss, family issues, child play therapy and parent training for adoption/foster care.
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Holistic, mindfulness based, and client-centered practices such as lifestyle and mindset changes, nutrition, and mindfulness meditation are used in order to outline an aligned path towards healing.
Welcome to Sol Center! The name Sol Center was created with multiple meanings in mind. Sol means sun and is pronounced soul; the spiritual part of someone. Center is a physical place of business, while also referring to an incredibly serene balance within oneself. Helping others has been an innate, lifelong passion that I’m blessed to call my profession. If you are unsure of what may be going on with you or your child, I will help guide you towards clarity on next steps for you or your child's unique journey. I believe that the power to change is already within you.
Holistic, mindfulness based, and client-centered practices such as lifestyle and mindset changes, nutrition, and mindfulness meditation are used in order to outline an aligned path towards healing.
Welcome to Sol Center! The name Sol Center was created with multiple meanings in mind. Sol means sun and is pronounced soul; the spiritual part of someone. Center is a physical place of business, while also referring to an incredibly serene balance within oneself. Helping others has been an innate, lifelong passion that I’m blessed to call my profession. If you are unsure of what may be going on with you or your child, I will help guide you towards clarity on next steps for you or your child's unique journey. I believe that the power to change is already within you.
My expertise in communication and cognitive-behavioral strategies, along with certain meditative and mindfulness approaches, is what I use to help you think clearly, speak respectfully, listen excellently, and work better.
RELATIONSHIPS….They pretty much run the world, direct your life, and move your heart. Your relationships, especially with your partner, will greatly improve when you learn to communicate better, and begin using some very effective methods to improve your mood, draw more success, and find more peace. COMMUNICATION….How well you communicate with your partner and other people directly determines the quality of your relationships. How well you communicate with yourself—by self-talk, clear thinking, and effective organization—also determines your relationship quality, and just about everything else.
My expertise in communication and cognitive-behavioral strategies, along with certain meditative and mindfulness approaches, is what I use to help you think clearly, speak respectfully, listen excellently, and work better.
RELATIONSHIPS….They pretty much run the world, direct your life, and move your heart. Your relationships, especially with your partner, will greatly improve when you learn to communicate better, and begin using some very effective methods to improve your mood, draw more success, and find more peace. COMMUNICATION….How well you communicate with your partner and other people directly determines the quality of your relationships. How well you communicate with yourself—by self-talk, clear thinking, and effective organization—also determines your relationship quality, and just about everything else.
Beatrice R. Keseru
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals become more empowered through the use self-awareness, mindfulness and meditation.
It takes courage to start therapy. To become aware of old beliefs & behaviors that no longer work. To be open to healing from the past and creating a more authentic & fulfilling future. I use an integrative approach, combining Psychodynamic theory, CBT, as well as concepts from Evolutionary Psychology to guide my clients through this process. As needed, I also add in several science-based stress management interventions, such as: breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, positive visualizations, etc. My clients report they feel more relaxed, less reactive and just generally happier over time.
I specialize in helping individuals become more empowered through the use self-awareness, mindfulness and meditation.
It takes courage to start therapy. To become aware of old beliefs & behaviors that no longer work. To be open to healing from the past and creating a more authentic & fulfilling future. I use an integrative approach, combining Psychodynamic theory, CBT, as well as concepts from Evolutionary Psychology to guide my clients through this process. As needed, I also add in several science-based stress management interventions, such as: breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, positive visualizations, etc. My clients report they feel more relaxed, less reactive and just generally happier over time.
I use CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused work, using mindfulness, breathing techniques, visualization, and goal setting to help clients reach their short and long-term goals.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerne as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
I use CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused work, using mindfulness, breathing techniques, visualization, and goal setting to help clients reach their short and long-term goals.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerne as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
Cara Tilghman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Somerville, NJ 08876
I am hear to listen without judgement, in order to help you understand your past and bring mindfulness into your future.
I have been working with adults, teenagers, young children, and families as a whole for many years, using a positive strengths-based approach. I specialize in a number of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults and teenagers, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and general behavioral modification for younger children and adolescents. I am committed to helping people of all ages with a range of challenges such as sells-harm, suicidal ideation, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, school refusal, trauma, attachment/adjustment difficulties, oppositional behaviors, and general family conflict.
I am hear to listen without judgement, in order to help you understand your past and bring mindfulness into your future.
I have been working with adults, teenagers, young children, and families as a whole for many years, using a positive strengths-based approach. I specialize in a number of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults and teenagers, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and general behavioral modification for younger children and adolescents. I am committed to helping people of all ages with a range of challenges such as sells-harm, suicidal ideation, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, school refusal, trauma, attachment/adjustment difficulties, oppositional behaviors, and general family conflict.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.