Child Therapists in Chatham, NJ

Experience life in a new, more positively robust way. Learn how to live, love and laugh with abundance and leave your negative feelings behind. Therapy works. I can teach you how to make decisions that support living a happy and healthy life by avoiding unhealthy relationships, negative thinking, upsetting emotions and addictive behaviors. I will provide a safe space that is needed for healing. Together we will transform destructive cycles and grow towards a richer, more satisfying life. I think you will find me to be an open, responsive, insightful and non-judgmental person with a vast therapy "tool kit."

I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.

With sensitivity and compassion, I work with individuals, couples and families to facilitate change, personal growth and greater contentment. I strongly believe that every individual is resilient and has the ability to rebound from life's challenges. Together with each client, I engage in the process of clarifying long-standing issues, increasing insight, and developing strategies and skills to build on strengths and achieve desired life goals.

I work with high-functioning professionals and executives who are anxious, stressed, depressed, unmotivated, irritable, struggling with life transitions, anger issues, interpersonal problems, or self-medicating with alcohol, marijuana, drugs, and/or problematic sexual behaviors. I work with adults dealing with narcissistic abuse, divorce, and high-conflict families. I offer confidential virtual therapy and a solution-oriented approach to reboot your life and become your best self. Let's map out a plan to get your life back on track. I'll help you navigate from surviving to thriving and from chaos to calm, in a judgment-free space.

I provide supportive psychotherapy for teens and adults needing help with particular struggles and challenges they are facing. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders and substance abuse related disorders. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental environment to help my clients work through their issues. Life absolutely has its challenges but together we can work through these difficulties to achieve acceptance and fulfillment in one's life.

My experience includes working with adolescents and adults. I believe it is important to focus on a client's strengths and to assist them in making the necessary changes to live a full and healthier life.

It has been my privilege for the last 30 years in assisting my clients in resolving a variety of challenges - anxiety, depression, unresolved grief, unresolved trauma (both childhood and adult), marital problems and divorce recovery. Often when faulty learning (i.e., Stinkin' Thinkin') results from traumatic events or unhealthy relationships, effective help requires applying psychological, social and spiritual resources.

Life often presents us with challenges we might not be equipped to handle on our own. Therapy is a place where these challenges can be processed and addressed, so that we can move forward in a positive, confident way. In my private practice, I offer support, guidance, and evidence-based solutions in an environment free of judgement. I have over a decade of experience and training working with a diverse range of people of all ages struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and conflict.

I bring a calm, non-judgmental presence to our sessions while remaining direct about the ways in which your own perceptions and actions may be keeping you from enjoying life more fully. I also recognize that sometimes there's just a need to problem-solve and tackle challenging circumstances from a practical perspective. It is possible for people to feel more joy and contentment from their lives and their relationships. Difficult feelings such as sadness and worry, as well as problematic behavior patterns, usually arise from a combination of the typical pressures of life and our own personal histories.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, difficulty in your relationships? Are you having trouble with a transition, moving away from home, marriage, parenting, divorce, work- life balance, aging parents? In a safe and supportive environment we work together to help you understand why you make the choices you do. Together we look at how your history and relationships shape your actions and feelings today, freeing you to make more satisfying choices in the future. My style is interactive and my goal is to help you find the strength to work toward greater self awareness.

Life is ever-changing and constantly throwing us curveballs - some good, some tough. However, we do not have to let the negative experiences that come our way define us or our lives. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) accepting new patients who want to begin their journey of understanding how to accept current life challenges and who are interested in learning how to more effectively cope in their lives.

For someone to undertake therapy is almost always fraught with anxiety. Who is this person I am trusting with my thoughts and feelings? Will she understand me? Everyone shares these questions and concerns in one form or another. The work I do with people is geared toward helping them to understand themselves better and to make better choices in their lives. I have many years of experience in working with people facing relationship difficulties, the challenge of using their skills to their best advantage, and in helping adults to navigate the challenges of parenting.

Are you currently experiencing anxiety, prolonged sadness, inability to enjoy life, difficulty with interpersonal relationships or a desire to grow in your knowledge of self understanding? Have you experienced a traumatic event that is interferring with daily life? If so you might benefit from time spent with a compassionate and caring therapist. As a clinician I have assisted others in their personal journey toward wholeness and self discovery.

Sometimes words are hard to find when there are many feelings, thoughts, and emotions going on all at once. The important thing is that you are looking to obtain support with the areas of your life that need attention. As a licensed professional counselor working with adults, adolescents, and families, I provide a safe, non-judgmental place for you to express yourself freely. Within a trusting, confidential, and empathic environment one can manage challenging issues and gain insight into self improvement and further growth.

Navigating life can be challenging, especially when we are dealing with emotional pain, relationship problems or addiction. At times the assistance of a therapist is needed to help regain stability. Each individual has the ability to make healthy changes to address areas they find of concern. Dealing with these life challenges on your own can be very difficult. Therapy seeks to assist us in recapturing the experience and feelings of pleasure, freedom, connection, and choice. You may believe you have tried everything, perhaps you have lost hope or don't know where to get the help you need.

Relationships are complicated and often very stressful and upsetting. I work with people who are grappling to communicate better with the most important people in their lives. Wanting to be heard, understood, supported and loved is human nature. This can sometimes be a challenge without outside, neutral help. Misunderstandings often can get in the way of intimate relationships, leaving each person feeling alone, disillusioned and their actions misconstrued. I see my job as someone who can help navigate these confusing dynamics and openly talk about the possible underlying feelings that led to these behaviors in the first place.

Life is complicated, demanding, full of uncertainty - it can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to feel fulfilled, to focus on daily tasks, to have a sense of purpose or meaning, to feel motivated or to have hope. Therapy can help you reduce uncertainty, manage stress, address demands, overcome obstacles, and recognize your strengths. Therapy can also help you learn how to use different aspects of your life as resources. We will work together to help you feel empowered and confident. You will gain focus and serenity as you learn how to manage life's challenges, move toward self-acceptance and gain a sense of purpose and meaning.

Effective counseling, like effective parenting and teaching, involves understanding where someone is at in their growth process and providing them with a safe space and the supports essential to move to the next level. Developmentalists refer to this as "scaffolding". Like scaffolding for a building, these external supports are specific and put in place to allow for expansion and strengthening. Now, think about your favorite mentor or coach. It is likely that they provided support and encouragement that was a good match for you. As a counselor, I provide these supports, assisting my clients in reaching their greatest potential.

Are you experiencing feelings of constant worry and fear, can't shake the feeling that you aren't good enough, or like you should be doing more? Are you worried about your career or finances? Disappointed you aren't in the place you thought you would be at this age? Are you tired of comparing yourself to others on social media, using negative self-talk and procrastinating on your goals? Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It is a feeling of fear that can manifest differently from person to person. When left untreated, symptoms of anxiety can impair your daily functioning, career and relationships.