Domestic Abuse Therapists in Cedar Grove, NJ
Susan J Hodos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 (Online Only)
Listening to the narrative of every person's life is fascinating to me. I am empathic, interactive and am a firm believer that good therapy brings results that make people feel more comfortable, empowered, and gives you the strength that is needed to grow. Therapy begins with identifying destructive themes that repeatedly arise, and interfere with one's life. I believe that therapy should be transformative, and provide a healing experience. I am particularly skilled in working with panic disorder/, depression, divorce conflict, and trauma, including sexual abuse.
Listening to the narrative of every person's life is fascinating to me. I am empathic, interactive and am a firm believer that good therapy brings results that make people feel more comfortable, empowered, and gives you the strength that is needed to grow. Therapy begins with identifying destructive themes that repeatedly arise, and interfere with one's life. I believe that therapy should be transformative, and provide a healing experience. I am particularly skilled in working with panic disorder/, depression, divorce conflict, and trauma, including sexual abuse.
My focus and knowledge is directed toward individuals experiencing family conflict and relationship difficulties.
My focus and knowledge is directed toward individuals experiencing family conflict and relationship difficulties.
Leora Perlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Waitlist for new clients
My work is dedicated to helping you embrace who you are in order to live a fulfilling and balanced life. I focus on developing your ability to understand the powerful connection between your mind and body. This insight facilitates a path toward healing from current and past challenges. During the course of our work, I will help you develop your "Emotional Intelligence" (understanding of what motivates feelings and actions) and acquire the tools needed to overcome barriers blocking growth and change. Once you gain these coping skills, you will find yourself open to loving relationships, living in the present and creating a more fulfilling life.
My work is dedicated to helping you embrace who you are in order to live a fulfilling and balanced life. I focus on developing your ability to understand the powerful connection between your mind and body. This insight facilitates a path toward healing from current and past challenges. During the course of our work, I will help you develop your "Emotional Intelligence" (understanding of what motivates feelings and actions) and acquire the tools needed to overcome barriers blocking growth and change. Once you gain these coping skills, you will find yourself open to loving relationships, living in the present and creating a more fulfilling life.
Every day we make choices, big and small. In doing so, we create our ever-unfolding life story. I work with my clients to better understand what their unique "storyline" has been about; how their "script" originally got written; and how their present life challenges can be opportunities for discovering hidden strengths. These strengths are very important, as they will serve my clients in their next life chapter.
Every day we make choices, big and small. In doing so, we create our ever-unfolding life story. I work with my clients to better understand what their unique "storyline" has been about; how their "script" originally got written; and how their present life challenges can be opportunities for discovering hidden strengths. These strengths are very important, as they will serve my clients in their next life chapter.
Christopher J Ratte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, IFS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Recovery is not a solitary journey; it is about connection with self and others. As we enter into the process of therapy you will have the opportunity to experience inner connection and awareness leading to Self expansion and outer growth. I believe strongly that our primary task is to continue your journey of self exploration; to seek the wealth of potential, strength, compassion, understanding, and openness that lies within. It is your ability to connect with these that will serve as your greatest asset in obtaining whatever goals you have coming into therapy.
Recovery is not a solitary journey; it is about connection with self and others. As we enter into the process of therapy you will have the opportunity to experience inner connection and awareness leading to Self expansion and outer growth. I believe strongly that our primary task is to continue your journey of self exploration; to seek the wealth of potential, strength, compassion, understanding, and openness that lies within. It is your ability to connect with these that will serve as your greatest asset in obtaining whatever goals you have coming into therapy.
Jacqueline Marie Gallios
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Not accepting new clients
We are all filled with expectations and hopes, but sometimes things happen that keep us from our plans, from being happy, or just... from being. Perhaps fear, sadness, or grief have kept you stuck for a while, which has left you feeling depressed, anxious, or hopeless. This is completely understandable; our experiences can certainly shape us, but they do not have to define us. With compassion and warmth, I will help you explore your upbringing, problems of self-esteem, and communication style. In doing so, I am committed to helping you get the relief you have long needed, and deserve.
We are all filled with expectations and hopes, but sometimes things happen that keep us from our plans, from being happy, or just... from being. Perhaps fear, sadness, or grief have kept you stuck for a while, which has left you feeling depressed, anxious, or hopeless. This is completely understandable; our experiences can certainly shape us, but they do not have to define us. With compassion and warmth, I will help you explore your upbringing, problems of self-esteem, and communication style. In doing so, I am committed to helping you get the relief you have long needed, and deserve.
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Jennifer K. Scerbo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Essex Fells, NJ 07021
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on adults and young adults seeking individual counseling. My work experience is around women's issues, domestic violence, financial abuse, diagnostics, anxiety, and depression, along with case managment in exploring all treatment and resource options.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on adults and young adults seeking individual counseling. My work experience is around women's issues, domestic violence, financial abuse, diagnostics, anxiety, and depression, along with case managment in exploring all treatment and resource options.
Natalia Andrea Velandia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
I work with anyone 18+ who has unprocessed trauma and it is impacting their present situations I work with survivors of gender-based violence whose experiences of abuse impacted their self-esteem and the ways they connect with themselves + others. I also work with their significant others/family members who have also been impacted by their loved ones’ experiences of trauma. I work with BIPOC millennials and adult children of immigrants who don’t feel enough, who are masking their struggles and engaging in avoidant behaviors, and who want to heal from their generational/cultural trauma.
I work with anyone 18+ who has unprocessed trauma and it is impacting their present situations I work with survivors of gender-based violence whose experiences of abuse impacted their self-esteem and the ways they connect with themselves + others. I also work with their significant others/family members who have also been impacted by their loved ones’ experiences of trauma. I work with BIPOC millennials and adult children of immigrants who don’t feel enough, who are masking their struggles and engaging in avoidant behaviors, and who want to heal from their generational/cultural trauma.
Kays Safe Space
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with adults and adolescents who have a history of abuse; sexual, verbal physical abuse.
Kay’s Safe Space provides therapeutic counseling to adolescents and adults in a nurturing creative environment that allows clients to speak their truth. Having worked over 15 years with adolescents in the Juvenile Justice System and correctional settings, I was exposed to children who suffered multiple traumas , and had a number of psychosocial stressors. I felt compelled to provide a Safe Space for adults with a history of childhood traumas, behavioral issues or substance abuse. Together we will work on their individual needs using a combination of treatment modalities such as CBT, Play Therapy and Trauma Informed Approaches.
I have extensive experience working with adults and adolescents who have a history of abuse; sexual, verbal physical abuse.
Kay’s Safe Space provides therapeutic counseling to adolescents and adults in a nurturing creative environment that allows clients to speak their truth. Having worked over 15 years with adolescents in the Juvenile Justice System and correctional settings, I was exposed to children who suffered multiple traumas , and had a number of psychosocial stressors. I felt compelled to provide a Safe Space for adults with a history of childhood traumas, behavioral issues or substance abuse. Together we will work on their individual needs using a combination of treatment modalities such as CBT, Play Therapy and Trauma Informed Approaches.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Trauma and Stress Reduction. I provide trauma-informed, general psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, family, work, and academic problems, and those who wish to resolve traumatic events, sexual abuse, and/or domestic abuse. People have varying reasons to seek therapy, but generally they are experiencing discomfort in one or more areas of their everyday life. This discomfort may be experienced as depression, anxiety, anger, sleeping and eating problems, compulsive behaviors, and/or relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Trauma and Stress Reduction. I provide trauma-informed, general psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, family, work, and academic problems, and those who wish to resolve traumatic events, sexual abuse, and/or domestic abuse. People have varying reasons to seek therapy, but generally they are experiencing discomfort in one or more areas of their everyday life. This discomfort may be experienced as depression, anxiety, anger, sleeping and eating problems, compulsive behaviors, and/or relationship issues.
Kristin Despina Charalambidis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (Online Only)
Then I spent 4 years working in co-occurring substance abuse and mental health treatment at various levels of care (though the bulk of my time was spent in residential treatment) and 2 years in the telehealth outpatient world providing counseling to individuals, youth, families, and couples in a small Medicaid-based agency before branching out on my own.
My name is Kristin Charalambidis. I’m a licensed professional counselor based in NJ and host of the mental health podcast Out is Through: Personal Experiences and Therapy Soundbites. I began my work in the field interning with non-residential domestic violence counseling clients at various stages of leaving their abusive relationships…which was exactly the baptism by fire it sounds like and remains one of my most rewarding, life-changing experiences to date as I remain passionate about helping people heal from trauma.
Then I spent 4 years working in co-occurring substance abuse and mental health treatment at various levels of care (though the bulk of my time was spent in residential treatment) and 2 years in the telehealth outpatient world providing counseling to individuals, youth, families, and couples in a small Medicaid-based agency before branching out on my own.
My name is Kristin Charalambidis. I’m a licensed professional counselor based in NJ and host of the mental health podcast Out is Through: Personal Experiences and Therapy Soundbites. I began my work in the field interning with non-residential domestic violence counseling clients at various stages of leaving their abusive relationships…which was exactly the baptism by fire it sounds like and remains one of my most rewarding, life-changing experiences to date as I remain passionate about helping people heal from trauma.
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
I am licensed in NJ with 21 years of professional work experience in the areas of mental health, education, and substance abuse. My experience encompasses helping clients with a variety of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, abuse, grief, depression, and loss. We will process your concerns while facilitating your wellness journey to be your best self.
I am licensed in NJ with 21 years of professional work experience in the areas of mental health, education, and substance abuse. My experience encompasses helping clients with a variety of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, abuse, grief, depression, and loss. We will process your concerns while facilitating your wellness journey to be your best self.
Trained in sex therapy, I specialize in all aspects of relationship & sexuality concerns including behaviors, communication & intimacy issues, desire, dysfunction, identity, infidelity, and sexual abuse.
Looking for a therapist can be a vulnerable time. Thank you for taking the first step. I believe that our relationships are the cornerstone of of our lives. This includes our relationship with our self, our family, our partner(s), our friends, and our community. I am an empathetic, collaborative, and strengths-based therapist. Through a systemic approach, I both support and challenge my clients by helping them to identify stuck points, heal wounds, re-write narratives, and strengthen relationships.
Trained in sex therapy, I specialize in all aspects of relationship & sexuality concerns including behaviors, communication & intimacy issues, desire, dysfunction, identity, infidelity, and sexual abuse.
Looking for a therapist can be a vulnerable time. Thank you for taking the first step. I believe that our relationships are the cornerstone of of our lives. This includes our relationship with our self, our family, our partner(s), our friends, and our community. I am an empathetic, collaborative, and strengths-based therapist. Through a systemic approach, I both support and challenge my clients by helping them to identify stuck points, heal wounds, re-write narratives, and strengthen relationships.
My previous clinical experiences include community mental health, sexual violence support, individual/group counseling in medication assisted opioid treatment and as a Program Director providing services and resources to the 9/11 and responder community.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you are in a crisis, confronting a life transition (divorce, retirement, death, illness, empty nest, new relationship), having difficulty coping with work stress, using/abusing substances, or "feeling stuck" and unable to make positive life changes. I believe that most of us have blind spots - emotional patterns or behaviors that can get in the way of our healing or fully exploring life’s challenges and opportunities. My role is to provide clinical insight and guidance that is collaborative and respectful, supporting your unique journey toward recovery and growth.
My previous clinical experiences include community mental health, sexual violence support, individual/group counseling in medication assisted opioid treatment and as a Program Director providing services and resources to the 9/11 and responder community.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you are in a crisis, confronting a life transition (divorce, retirement, death, illness, empty nest, new relationship), having difficulty coping with work stress, using/abusing substances, or "feeling stuck" and unable to make positive life changes. I believe that most of us have blind spots - emotional patterns or behaviors that can get in the way of our healing or fully exploring life’s challenges and opportunities. My role is to provide clinical insight and guidance that is collaborative and respectful, supporting your unique journey toward recovery and growth.
My specialties include: psychotherapy for adoption issues, trauma, PTSD, adult survivors of childhood abuse, depression and anxiety.
I strongly feel that healing can take place only in the context of a relationship in which someone experiences safety, compassion and understanding. It is through this process that people can awaken in themselves the possibilities for growth and transformation, often hidden by the negative effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, anger and loss. In my treatment approach, I communicate to my patients that they are not alone in their suffering, that they have the strength to tolerate the uncertainties of life, and they do have choices even if they feel stuck and alone.
My specialties include: psychotherapy for adoption issues, trauma, PTSD, adult survivors of childhood abuse, depression and anxiety.
I strongly feel that healing can take place only in the context of a relationship in which someone experiences safety, compassion and understanding. It is through this process that people can awaken in themselves the possibilities for growth and transformation, often hidden by the negative effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, anger and loss. In my treatment approach, I communicate to my patients that they are not alone in their suffering, that they have the strength to tolerate the uncertainties of life, and they do have choices even if they feel stuck and alone.
I have experience treating insomnia, substance abuse disorders, anxiety and depression.
I appreciate the uniqueness of every individual and situation and can adapt my approach to what will be most effective in treating the underlying issue causing distress. I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping clients to move out of what isn't working for them and empower them to reach their goals. I love watching clients learn skills to help them move out of depression and anxiety to higher levels of functioning. I especially enjoy working with couples in distress and help them get to a place where their relationship is a source of comfort rather than stress.
I have experience treating insomnia, substance abuse disorders, anxiety and depression.
I appreciate the uniqueness of every individual and situation and can adapt my approach to what will be most effective in treating the underlying issue causing distress. I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping clients to move out of what isn't working for them and empower them to reach their goals. I love watching clients learn skills to help them move out of depression and anxiety to higher levels of functioning. I especially enjoy working with couples in distress and help them get to a place where their relationship is a source of comfort rather than stress.
Bijal Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
My previous work with the Essex County Sexual Assault and Violence Education Center has helped me gain experience in the treatment of trauma.
Are you looking to make a shift? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I believe therapy can be seen as a process of unpacking. Things often go unsaid, which can manifest into various effects on the body, such as anxiety. Although staying with your emotions can be difficult, it can often be the pathway to healing. My clinical experience has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of our environment and relationships, as well as the positive shifts that can take place when offered supportive and validating resources.
My previous work with the Essex County Sexual Assault and Violence Education Center has helped me gain experience in the treatment of trauma.
Are you looking to make a shift? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I believe therapy can be seen as a process of unpacking. Things often go unsaid, which can manifest into various effects on the body, such as anxiety. Although staying with your emotions can be difficult, it can often be the pathway to healing. My clinical experience has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of our environment and relationships, as well as the positive shifts that can take place when offered supportive and validating resources.
Sally Duerr-Rodriguez
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I want to help you help yourself. I am certified in DBT for adolescents, young adults, adults and families and also have a certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for eating disorders. My other specialties include substance abuse, eating disorders, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, and grief. Let's take the first step to freedom together.
I want to help you help yourself. I am certified in DBT for adolescents, young adults, adults and families and also have a certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for eating disorders. My other specialties include substance abuse, eating disorders, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, and grief. Let's take the first step to freedom together.
George Askins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Caldwell, NJ 07006 (Online Only)
Welcome to Higher Purpose Counseling! I'm George Askins, a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma. I'm dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and racing thoughts, as well as a wide range of other mental health concerns. I specialize in treating various forms of trauma, including PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual assault and domestic violence.
Welcome to Higher Purpose Counseling! I'm George Askins, a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma. I'm dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and racing thoughts, as well as a wide range of other mental health concerns. I specialize in treating various forms of trauma, including PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual assault and domestic violence.
Rosalie Cespedes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QCSW, EAS-C, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07043
When you feel depressed and as though all hope is lost, when you struggle to overcome your challenges with addiction, anxiety, abuse or need to find your identity, I am there to give you a hand during these challenging times so that you do not have to go through them alone and acquire the necessary guidance that will aid you in overcoming these and any other challenges that may arise.
When you feel depressed and as though all hope is lost, when you struggle to overcome your challenges with addiction, anxiety, abuse or need to find your identity, I am there to give you a hand during these challenging times so that you do not have to go through them alone and acquire the necessary guidance that will aid you in overcoming these and any other challenges that may arise.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.