Female Therapists in Budd Lake, NJ

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Courtney Paccione
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Welcome! I'm Courtney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey. I earned my Master’s Degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey and have extensive experience in Community Mental Health agencies, special education schools, and outpatient therapy programs. My specialty is working with young adults, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community. As an affirming therapist, I aim to create not just a 'safe space,' but an empowering environment for our sessions. I am always deeply honored when a client chooses to start their therapeutic journey with me.
Welcome! I'm Courtney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey. I earned my Master’s Degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey and have extensive experience in Community Mental Health agencies, special education schools, and outpatient therapy programs. My specialty is working with young adults, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community. As an affirming therapist, I aim to create not just a 'safe space,' but an empowering environment for our sessions. I am always deeply honored when a client chooses to start their therapeutic journey with me.
(862) 356-8347 View (862) 356-8347
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Jacky Fernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
I am interested in identifying and drawing on your inherent strengths-believing we all have our own answers but sometimes need help uncovering them. I love working with people who want to change, who want to look at meaning and develop an ability to connect with greater purpose--to others, to work, to the world itself. I can help with anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors (i.e., substances, food, work), life transitions, work issues, mid-life and other challenging experiences, including grief and relationship issues.
I am interested in identifying and drawing on your inherent strengths-believing we all have our own answers but sometimes need help uncovering them. I love working with people who want to change, who want to look at meaning and develop an ability to connect with greater purpose--to others, to work, to the world itself. I can help with anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors (i.e., substances, food, work), life transitions, work issues, mid-life and other challenging experiences, including grief and relationship issues.
(908) 223-5141 View (908) 223-5141
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Mary Lorraine (Lorri) Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to explore therapy today! I believe that you already know many of the answers to the questions life has presented you with. I am pleased to offer an alternative focus informed by conventional training to help you thrive as you continue along on this journey called life.
Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to explore therapy today! I believe that you already know many of the answers to the questions life has presented you with. I am pleased to offer an alternative focus informed by conventional training to help you thrive as you continue along on this journey called life.
(973) 828-8305 View (973) 828-8305
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Kathleen Burke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, employing a cognitively based, brief therapy approach in a supportive and compassionate environment. I believe that we all have inner strengths and potential. While we cannot change the negative circumstances of the past, we can develop new attitudes and learn to accept them without regret. You can learn to be comfortable with what was once uncomfortable. Together we will identify thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors that no longer serve you. We then collaborate to find new perceptions and techniques that will enable you to become stronger, resilient, and lead a life worth celebrating.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, employing a cognitively based, brief therapy approach in a supportive and compassionate environment. I believe that we all have inner strengths and potential. While we cannot change the negative circumstances of the past, we can develop new attitudes and learn to accept them without regret. You can learn to be comfortable with what was once uncomfortable. Together we will identify thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors that no longer serve you. We then collaborate to find new perceptions and techniques that will enable you to become stronger, resilient, and lead a life worth celebrating.
(862) 279-7356 View (862) 279-7356
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Andrea Magistro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Now accepting in-person and virtual clients! I am glad you are here. Taking the step to seek psychotherapy can be hard. I aim to provide a safe and welcoming space to adolescents and adults dealing with issues varying from trauma, depression, grief, bipolar, stress due to life transitions, anxiety, OCD, and more. I use a person-centered approach to the meet the needs and goals of each client. I utilize therapeutic treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and psycho-education. I strongly believe there is no one size fits all approach.
Now accepting in-person and virtual clients! I am glad you are here. Taking the step to seek psychotherapy can be hard. I aim to provide a safe and welcoming space to adolescents and adults dealing with issues varying from trauma, depression, grief, bipolar, stress due to life transitions, anxiety, OCD, and more. I use a person-centered approach to the meet the needs and goals of each client. I utilize therapeutic treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and psycho-education. I strongly believe there is no one size fits all approach.
(908) 246-1480 View (908) 246-1480
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Sarah Keir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Budd Lake, NJ 07828  (Online Only)
Finding a therapist is the first big step to be able to cope through the hard things and work on becoming your ideal and true self. I work to guide you on a journey towards healing, offering tools to manage both physical and emotional pain. My goal is to help empower you to overcome all of life's adversities. While specializing in chronic illness, trauma, anxiety, and depression, I have experience working with all types of clients in many ages and stages of life.
Finding a therapist is the first big step to be able to cope through the hard things and work on becoming your ideal and true self. I work to guide you on a journey towards healing, offering tools to manage both physical and emotional pain. My goal is to help empower you to overcome all of life's adversities. While specializing in chronic illness, trauma, anxiety, and depression, I have experience working with all types of clients in many ages and stages of life.
(862) 418-5574 View (862) 418-5574
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Sue Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Hello my name is Sue Santos LPC. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years working in different social services areas. I received my Masters in counseling from Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ.
Hello my name is Sue Santos LPC. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years working in different social services areas. I received my Masters in counseling from Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ.
(908) 860-9671 View (908) 860-9671
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Meghan Colonna
MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
As an LSW, I have been trained to provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. After graduating magna cum laude from Rutgers University, I spent time in the corporate sector before completing my masters in social work at the University of Central Florida. I have worked with families facing housing insecurity and children with developmental challenges such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, behavioral issues, and learning disabilities. Clients I have served have sought support for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, parenting education, C-PTSD, and interpersonal conflict.
As an LSW, I have been trained to provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. After graduating magna cum laude from Rutgers University, I spent time in the corporate sector before completing my masters in social work at the University of Central Florida. I have worked with families facing housing insecurity and children with developmental challenges such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, behavioral issues, and learning disabilities. Clients I have served have sought support for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, parenting education, C-PTSD, and interpersonal conflict.
(908) 246-1480 View (908) 246-1480
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Jaime Solano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
If you are looking for a warm, judgment-free, and easy to talk to therapist, you have come to the right place. You will leave my office feeling rejuvenated and able to see things in your life through a much clearer lens. I use a combination of DBT and cognitive behavioral therapies to help you make sense of the most challenging aspects of your life. You and I will work together to help you control your thoughts instead of allowing your thoughts to control you.
If you are looking for a warm, judgment-free, and easy to talk to therapist, you have come to the right place. You will leave my office feeling rejuvenated and able to see things in your life through a much clearer lens. I use a combination of DBT and cognitive behavioral therapies to help you make sense of the most challenging aspects of your life. You and I will work together to help you control your thoughts instead of allowing your thoughts to control you.
(908) 676-7370 View (908) 676-7370
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Nicole Ivelevitch
LMSW, LSW, CYMHS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Budd Lake, NJ 07828  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food, body image, or disordered eating patterns? My ideal clients are individuals who feel trapped by cycles of chronic dieting, restriction, binge eating, or constant body dissatisfaction. Whether you’re battling anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or negative self-esteem related to body image, I am here to help you break free from these harmful patterns.
Do you struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food, body image, or disordered eating patterns? My ideal clients are individuals who feel trapped by cycles of chronic dieting, restriction, binge eating, or constant body dissatisfaction. Whether you’re battling anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or negative self-esteem related to body image, I am here to help you break free from these harmful patterns.
(551) 766-1453 View (551) 766-1453
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Virginia 'ginny' Dinsmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Budd Lake, NJ 07828  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling stuck? Repeating old patterns? Do you feel overwhelmed by a life transition? Sometimes, life is difficult and filled with complexity! Yet, even in this, we can find hope and joy. I believe the first steps as a counselor are accepting whatever you bring to each session, acknowledging your courage, and honoring the positive and protective aspects of your issues. From that place of acceptance, we can work together to discover your strengths, develop skills, and uncover inner resources for moving forward.
Are you feeling stuck? Repeating old patterns? Do you feel overwhelmed by a life transition? Sometimes, life is difficult and filled with complexity! Yet, even in this, we can find hope and joy. I believe the first steps as a counselor are accepting whatever you bring to each session, acknowledging your courage, and honoring the positive and protective aspects of your issues. From that place of acceptance, we can work together to discover your strengths, develop skills, and uncover inner resources for moving forward.
(973) 620-7724 View (973) 620-7724

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Risa Simpson-Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flanders, NJ 07836
Do you and your partner have difficulty resolving conflicts, communicating or meeting each others needs? Do you feel frustrated, powerless or stuck in repeated arguments? Do you feel disconnected from each other and long for the loving connection you once had? Your issues may include lack of trust, infidelity, intimacy, life transitions, addiction, parenting or something else. You want to see positive change in your marriage or relationship, but nothing seems to change. You can't seem to resolve the issues on your own. I can help you navigate the complexities of your relationship and help you build a stronger more resilient bond.
Do you and your partner have difficulty resolving conflicts, communicating or meeting each others needs? Do you feel frustrated, powerless or stuck in repeated arguments? Do you feel disconnected from each other and long for the loving connection you once had? Your issues may include lack of trust, infidelity, intimacy, life transitions, addiction, parenting or something else. You want to see positive change in your marriage or relationship, but nothing seems to change. You can't seem to resolve the issues on your own. I can help you navigate the complexities of your relationship and help you build a stronger more resilient bond.
(732) 800-2470 View (732) 800-2470
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Bridges Counseling Ctr for Child & Family Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Flanders, NJ 07836
When addressing life's most vulnerable impasses, we believe that strong relationship building and the development of an effective treatment plan involving insight and behavior change are the keys to success. Our therapists work with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families stuck in familiar but ineffective patterns of coping. We guide our clients through the process of change where keys to solution are courageously uncovered.
When addressing life's most vulnerable impasses, we believe that strong relationship building and the development of an effective treatment plan involving insight and behavior change are the keys to success. Our therapists work with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families stuck in familiar but ineffective patterns of coping. We guide our clients through the process of change where keys to solution are courageously uncovered.
(973) 797-9113 View (973) 797-9113
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Catherine Blake Sekel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flanders, NJ 07836  (Online Only)
Welcome! Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious? Are you possibly feeling stuck in cycles of panic or depression? Hi, I'm Catherine a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years' experience. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma/PTSD. I also specialize in therapy for women's issues specifically in parenting, pregnancy planning and Post Partum Anxiety/Depression.
Welcome! Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious? Are you possibly feeling stuck in cycles of panic or depression? Hi, I'm Catherine a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years' experience. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma/PTSD. I also specialize in therapy for women's issues specifically in parenting, pregnancy planning and Post Partum Anxiety/Depression.
(862) 209-9350 View (862) 209-9350
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Lynn M. Hanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Flanders, NJ 07836
Life is Right Now. If you make one great decision about your life today, and that decision causes a 1% positive impact on your life, that impact gets compounded day after day. Working with the right therapist can create positive changes in your life way beyond anything you can imagine. For 20 years I've been helping people build extraordinary lives, rich with success and achievement, heartfelt personal relationships, renewed physical vitality, and a deep sense of fulfillment. After earning a Doctorate in Psychology, I went on to study coaching at Harvard University and became certified by the NBCC.
Life is Right Now. If you make one great decision about your life today, and that decision causes a 1% positive impact on your life, that impact gets compounded day after day. Working with the right therapist can create positive changes in your life way beyond anything you can imagine. For 20 years I've been helping people build extraordinary lives, rich with success and achievement, heartfelt personal relationships, renewed physical vitality, and a deep sense of fulfillment. After earning a Doctorate in Psychology, I went on to study coaching at Harvard University and became certified by the NBCC.
(908) 428-4759 View (908) 428-4759
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Dr. Nicole (Nikki) Lacherza-Drew
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ledgewood, NJ 07852  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Psychologist, offering therapy services to adults throughout NJ, NY, FL, and VT. I work primarily with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, and depression, as well as those struggling with setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries with others. I tailor my approach to fit the needs of each individual to increase flexibility, uniqueness, privacy, and comfort.
I am a Licensed Psychologist, offering therapy services to adults throughout NJ, NY, FL, and VT. I work primarily with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, and depression, as well as those struggling with setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries with others. I tailor my approach to fit the needs of each individual to increase flexibility, uniqueness, privacy, and comfort.
(862) 343-9451 View (862) 343-9451
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Nancy Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Flanders, NJ 07836
I have been in private practice for over 27 years, prior to that I worked at Morristown Memorial Hospital in their outpatient department working extensively with those dealing with issues of sexual abuse and trauma. I have been practicing mindfulness meditation for over 20 years which allows me to offer the skill of presence where healing can occur. I believe we all have the potential to become whole through love and acceptance, especially of ourselves. Focusing on inner child work as well as non-duel spiritual teachings.
I have been in private practice for over 27 years, prior to that I worked at Morristown Memorial Hospital in their outpatient department working extensively with those dealing with issues of sexual abuse and trauma. I have been practicing mindfulness meditation for over 20 years which allows me to offer the skill of presence where healing can occur. I believe we all have the potential to become whole through love and acceptance, especially of ourselves. Focusing on inner child work as well as non-duel spiritual teachings.
(973) 658-5647 View (973) 658-5647
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Velvet Divine
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Netcong, NJ 07857  (Online Only)
Velvet is an Afro-Latina and Trans-femme, first-generation Colombian counselor eager to honor and celebrate clients with intersectional and layered identities. She is passionate about and committed to providing sex-positive and affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities as well as sex workers, BDSM/Kinky folx, and those exploring or engaged in the Polyamorous, Monogamish, and Non-monogamous relational spectrum.
Velvet is an Afro-Latina and Trans-femme, first-generation Colombian counselor eager to honor and celebrate clients with intersectional and layered identities. She is passionate about and committed to providing sex-positive and affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities as well as sex workers, BDSM/Kinky folx, and those exploring or engaged in the Polyamorous, Monogamish, and Non-monogamous relational spectrum.
(973) 275-8069 View (973) 275-8069
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Marcel Redfearn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Netcong, NJ 07857  (Online Only)
Let therapy be your support and stepping stone to reaching your goals. Welcome to the first step to creating change! I know it is not easy to discuss sensitive information with someone other than family or close friends. Therapy is treatment designated to help someone to feel better, grow stronger, and successfully problem solve. Therapy provides techniques and skills to live a better, more gracious life.
Let therapy be your support and stepping stone to reaching your goals. Welcome to the first step to creating change! I know it is not easy to discuss sensitive information with someone other than family or close friends. Therapy is treatment designated to help someone to feel better, grow stronger, and successfully problem solve. Therapy provides techniques and skills to live a better, more gracious life.
(973) 240-5653 View (973) 240-5653
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Alexis D'Ambrosio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA/EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Flanders, NJ 07836
Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right- Ralph Waldo Emerson. I am passionate about helping others challenge their inner self-critic and see their potential to change. Often times people feel comfortable with being uncomfortable. I am here to help push past the discomfort, provide hope and help individuals reach their goals. I work with individuals from age 12 and older with a variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, low self-esteem, grief, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and more.
Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right- Ralph Waldo Emerson. I am passionate about helping others challenge their inner self-critic and see their potential to change. Often times people feel comfortable with being uncomfortable. I am here to help push past the discomfort, provide hope and help individuals reach their goals. I work with individuals from age 12 and older with a variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, low self-esteem, grief, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and more.
(908) 350-0718 View (908) 350-0718

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.