Spirituality Therapists in Cherry Hill, NJ
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Mind, Body, and Spirit, through Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (Online Only)
Nicole also assists clients in connecting with their Spirituality to find deeper meaning to life.
Nicole assists clients in identifying their meaning and purpose in life while discovering their authentic self (who they really are.) In her practice she uses a combined approach of Mindfulness and Holistic therapy, whereby clients find: 1.) greater compassion for self and others 2.) develop their self-esteem 3.) increase their awareness and acceptance of the here and now 4) and improve their communication style. She is committed to helping clients alleviate the anguish created by depression and anxiety through exploration of stress, anger, trauma, grief and loss, all in the service of building greater resiliency toward a more rewarding life.
Nicole also assists clients in connecting with their Spirituality to find deeper meaning to life.
Nicole assists clients in identifying their meaning and purpose in life while discovering their authentic self (who they really are.) In her practice she uses a combined approach of Mindfulness and Holistic therapy, whereby clients find: 1.) greater compassion for self and others 2.) develop their self-esteem 3.) increase their awareness and acceptance of the here and now 4) and improve their communication style. She is committed to helping clients alleviate the anguish created by depression and anxiety through exploration of stress, anger, trauma, grief and loss, all in the service of building greater resiliency toward a more rewarding life.
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Chanel McCord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (Online Only)
Our areas of specialty are: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Life Management, Relationship and Family Dynamics affecting the individual, Coping Skill Development, Grief and Loss, Behavioral Management, Women's Issues, Postpartum Stress, and Christian Spirituality Integration Counseling.
**Immediate openings for Cigna and self-pay clients seeing Sylvie or Ambrial. Check website for profiles.** Life happens! And it sometimes happens hard and suddenly! With the many life transitions that we face, having a safe space and sounding board can be important to achieve healing! We seek to assist in the mental and emotional restoration and healing process of adults through counseling, psychoeducation, and wellness initiatives targeting the mental, social and spiritual paradigms of one's life. Education, empowerment, encouragement, enrichment and hope are aims that we seek to share with those who entrust us with their care.
Our areas of specialty are: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Life Management, Relationship and Family Dynamics affecting the individual, Coping Skill Development, Grief and Loss, Behavioral Management, Women's Issues, Postpartum Stress, and Christian Spirituality Integration Counseling.
**Immediate openings for Cigna and self-pay clients seeing Sylvie or Ambrial. Check website for profiles.** Life happens! And it sometimes happens hard and suddenly! With the many life transitions that we face, having a safe space and sounding board can be important to achieve healing! We seek to assist in the mental and emotional restoration and healing process of adults through counseling, psychoeducation, and wellness initiatives targeting the mental, social and spiritual paradigms of one's life. Education, empowerment, encouragement, enrichment and hope are aims that we seek to share with those who entrust us with their care.
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This gentle process of listening is helpful with many issues: co-dependency, trust, action blocks, grief, relationship patterns, painful patterns of behavior, unlived desires, depression, work dissatisfaction/career, opening to love, unworthiness, spirituality, intimacy, ob/gyn issues.
My work combines psychoanalytic therapy with helping people learn how to listen to the unique and creative way in which our body carries wisdom, information and unprocessed experiences. It is important for us to tell the story of what has happened to us and to have our stories held in a compassionate manner. If we already know our story and find ourselves still stuck in old behaviors, thoughts and patterns, then learning to listen and experience how our bodies hold meaning for what's still unresolved or unknown is a valuable skill.
This gentle process of listening is helpful with many issues: co-dependency, trust, action blocks, grief, relationship patterns, painful patterns of behavior, unlived desires, depression, work dissatisfaction/career, opening to love, unworthiness, spirituality, intimacy, ob/gyn issues.
My work combines psychoanalytic therapy with helping people learn how to listen to the unique and creative way in which our body carries wisdom, information and unprocessed experiences. It is important for us to tell the story of what has happened to us and to have our stories held in a compassionate manner. If we already know our story and find ourselves still stuck in old behaviors, thoughts and patterns, then learning to listen and experience how our bodies hold meaning for what's still unresolved or unknown is a valuable skill.
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My approach is active and holistic, including attention to physical health, stress management, and spirituality.
Welcome...I work with adults who are stuck in emotional pain: anxiety, depression, anger, feelings of worthlessness, relationship problems. My goals are to decrease suffering and to give you the tools to live more richly and fully for the rest of your life, long after therapy ends. I create a safe place of respect and compassion for you to do the work of getting better. I am with you, supporting you, as you learn
and practice the new skills and behaviors that help you live YOUR LIFE fully and with greater strength, resilience, and purpose. Suffering decreases and life enlarges.
My approach is active and holistic, including attention to physical health, stress management, and spirituality.
Welcome...I work with adults who are stuck in emotional pain: anxiety, depression, anger, feelings of worthlessness, relationship problems. My goals are to decrease suffering and to give you the tools to live more richly and fully for the rest of your life, long after therapy ends. I create a safe place of respect and compassion for you to do the work of getting better. I am with you, supporting you, as you learn
and practice the new skills and behaviors that help you live YOUR LIFE fully and with greater strength, resilience, and purpose. Suffering decreases and life enlarges.
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I facilitate several support groups, authored many articles on the subject of compulsive eating and spirituality, write for WLS Lifestyles Magazine : "Soulful Living" www.
My intention is to support people in living a life that honors their highest good. To that end I work with clients to identify core belief systems and behaviors that interefere with this goal. Together we discover how and why they developed these now dysfunctional life patterns. I assist them in developing new, self-nurturing coping skills and most importantly encourage them to embrace themselves with unconditional love and compassion. I have extensive experience working with issues regarding compulsive eating, bariatric surgery, life transitions, anxiety, depression and end of life.
I facilitate several support groups, authored many articles on the subject of compulsive eating and spirituality, write for WLS Lifestyles Magazine : "Soulful Living" www.
My intention is to support people in living a life that honors their highest good. To that end I work with clients to identify core belief systems and behaviors that interefere with this goal. Together we discover how and why they developed these now dysfunctional life patterns. I assist them in developing new, self-nurturing coping skills and most importantly encourage them to embrace themselves with unconditional love and compassion. I have extensive experience working with issues regarding compulsive eating, bariatric surgery, life transitions, anxiety, depression and end of life.
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Louis George Palena
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, MSPCC
Verified Verified
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
My mission statement is focused on assisting others to find their autonomy, self-actualization, and sense of empowerment in the midst of every day challenges.
My mission statement is focused on assisting others to find their autonomy, self-actualization, and sense of empowerment in the midst of every day challenges.
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Gianna Notarfrancesco (adolescent/teen specialist)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
My ideal client would most likely be a female teenager working through peer relationships, self-esteem, and social anxiety. With this client, I believe some of her needs would be to explore core beliefs of who she is in comparison to what others may say/think of her, cognitively challenging and reframing intrusive/negative thought patterns, and slowly expose the client to social scenarios in which she can use her coping skills to effectively navigate new situations.
My ideal client would most likely be a female teenager working through peer relationships, self-esteem, and social anxiety. With this client, I believe some of her needs would be to explore core beliefs of who she is in comparison to what others may say/think of her, cognitively challenging and reframing intrusive/negative thought patterns, and slowly expose the client to social scenarios in which she can use her coping skills to effectively navigate new situations.
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Gina Parisi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
My ideal client is self-aware and willing to accept and acknowledge their strengths and limitations. They are also someone who is not afraid to be challenged and receive guidance. I enjoy working with people open to an integrative and holistic approach. I especially enjoy working with women struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and past trauma.
My ideal client is self-aware and willing to accept and acknowledge their strengths and limitations. They are also someone who is not afraid to be challenged and receive guidance. I enjoy working with people open to an integrative and holistic approach. I especially enjoy working with women struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and past trauma.
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Center for Christian Counseling & Relationship Dev
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
We are located in Marlton, NJ. and have specialized in working with Christians for 30+ years and enjoy serving those of other faiths. We work well with those having some capacity for insight (those who understand or are willing to learn how their past experiences influence present and future decisions and relationships). We are adept at helping those with psychological and spiritual problems. We serve men and women from adolescence onward through individual, couple, family, and group counseling. We provide supervision for those pursuing licensure as clinical social workers, professional counselors, and psychologists.
We are located in Marlton, NJ. and have specialized in working with Christians for 30+ years and enjoy serving those of other faiths. We work well with those having some capacity for insight (those who understand or are willing to learn how their past experiences influence present and future decisions and relationships). We are adept at helping those with psychological and spiritual problems. We serve men and women from adolescence onward through individual, couple, family, and group counseling. We provide supervision for those pursuing licensure as clinical social workers, professional counselors, and psychologists.
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I believe that a clear, focused, relaxed and lucid mind is the best instrument for self-discovery and healing. Using a combination of meditation, mindfulness and cognitive methods, I help individuals to attain deep inner awareness of one's mind and body and deep outer awareness of the external world. I believe that the resolution of many of life's problems becomes apparent when we open our minds to our own unrecognized thoughts, feelings, and sensations. I believe that contentment can arise only as a result of a basic honesty and acceptance of oneself.
I believe that a clear, focused, relaxed and lucid mind is the best instrument for self-discovery and healing. Using a combination of meditation, mindfulness and cognitive methods, I help individuals to attain deep inner awareness of one's mind and body and deep outer awareness of the external world. I believe that the resolution of many of life's problems becomes apparent when we open our minds to our own unrecognized thoughts, feelings, and sensations. I believe that contentment can arise only as a result of a basic honesty and acceptance of oneself.
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Gina Marie Parisi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP, CA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use a Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered, and Integrative approach to work with adults in individual therapy. I especially enjoy working with women of all ages with trauma history or issues of self-esteem; and have much experience working with anxiety and depression. I take an integrative and individualized approach with everyone I work with. I am also a certified Reiki Master Practitioner and a certified Aromatherapist.
I use a Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered, and Integrative approach to work with adults in individual therapy. I especially enjoy working with women of all ages with trauma history or issues of self-esteem; and have much experience working with anxiety and depression. I take an integrative and individualized approach with everyone I work with. I am also a certified Reiki Master Practitioner and a certified Aromatherapist.
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Are you seeking more than conventional solutions? My ideal client is on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to align mind, body, and spirit. In our personalized 60-minute Zoom sessions, I offer a blend of spiritual counseling and holistic guidance. Together, we'll uncover spiritual truths, release limiting beliefs, and cultivate resilience. My approach helps you connect with your true self, embrace your potential, and find inner peace. Let’s elevate your vibration and achieve personal and spiritual growth.
Are you seeking more than conventional solutions? My ideal client is on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to align mind, body, and spirit. In our personalized 60-minute Zoom sessions, I offer a blend of spiritual counseling and holistic guidance. Together, we'll uncover spiritual truths, release limiting beliefs, and cultivate resilience. My approach helps you connect with your true self, embrace your potential, and find inner peace. Let’s elevate your vibration and achieve personal and spiritual growth.
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Cinthia J. Andujar
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (Online Only)
Navigating the aftermath of past abusive relationships or the complexities of divorce can be daunting, but you don't have to face it alone. As a bilingual therapist, specializing in trauma recovery and relationship empowerment, I extend my hand to guide you towards healing and reclaiming your self-worth. If you find yourself at a crossroads, grappling with the aftermath of divorce, or feeling lost in a relationship where your self-worth has been diminished, I'm here to support you. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-exploration and empowerment.
Navigating the aftermath of past abusive relationships or the complexities of divorce can be daunting, but you don't have to face it alone. As a bilingual therapist, specializing in trauma recovery and relationship empowerment, I extend my hand to guide you towards healing and reclaiming your self-worth. If you find yourself at a crossroads, grappling with the aftermath of divorce, or feeling lost in a relationship where your self-worth has been diminished, I'm here to support you. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-exploration and empowerment.
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We’ve all inherited something. Height. Skin color. The way we laugh. But we’ve also received invisible things. Our sense of safety. Confidence. Narratives about our worth and ways of thinking and seeing the world. We are recipients of those around us in both beautiful and painful ways. And—whether we want them or not—these are the things we build our life on. However we are not merely what we have received, we also get to choose. We get to live a life that reflects the deepest and truest parts of ourself and extend that into the world and to the ones we love.
We’ve all inherited something. Height. Skin color. The way we laugh. But we’ve also received invisible things. Our sense of safety. Confidence. Narratives about our worth and ways of thinking and seeing the world. We are recipients of those around us in both beautiful and painful ways. And—whether we want them or not—these are the things we build our life on. However we are not merely what we have received, we also get to choose. We get to live a life that reflects the deepest and truest parts of ourself and extend that into the world and to the ones we love.
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Emily Adcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 (Online Only)
I am committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for you to explore all of life’s challenges and obstacles. Seeking help is such a brave decision, and I am honored to be working toward your future together. This process requires teamwork, and I am looking forward to working with you to explore and understand your goals. I have experience working with many diverse and specialized groups of people, and I work from a place of humanity, empathy, and the suspension of judgement in all that I do.
I am committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for you to explore all of life’s challenges and obstacles. Seeking help is such a brave decision, and I am honored to be working toward your future together. This process requires teamwork, and I am looking forward to working with you to explore and understand your goals. I have experience working with many diverse and specialized groups of people, and I work from a place of humanity, empathy, and the suspension of judgement in all that I do.
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I'm Chenelle Williams, holding licenses as an LPC, LCADC, and CCS in New Jersey, backed by 8 years of professional practice. My expertise lies in aiding clients with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. It's crucial for clients to feel comfortable, regardless of life's circumstances, when entering therapy. My aim is to offer precisely that to everyone I have the privilege of assisting. I firmly believe that you are the architect of your narrative, brimming with strengths that can guide you through challenges.
I'm Chenelle Williams, holding licenses as an LPC, LCADC, and CCS in New Jersey, backed by 8 years of professional practice. My expertise lies in aiding clients with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. It's crucial for clients to feel comfortable, regardless of life's circumstances, when entering therapy. My aim is to offer precisely that to everyone I have the privilege of assisting. I firmly believe that you are the architect of your narrative, brimming with strengths that can guide you through challenges.
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Mark DiFilippo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
"Mark is different. It's like he actually listens to you, like he really cares". "It's like spending time with a really trusted friend or confidante. He's different than other therapists". "I don't know what to say. Mark helped me to make friends with myself and to find happiness for the first time in my life". While these testimonials really speak for themselves, please visit www.ReturnToYourBreath.com to learn more about holistic psychotherapy, mindfulness meditation, and lifestyle coaching with yours truly :)
"Mark is different. It's like he actually listens to you, like he really cares". "It's like spending time with a really trusted friend or confidante. He's different than other therapists". "I don't know what to say. Mark helped me to make friends with myself and to find happiness for the first time in my life". While these testimonials really speak for themselves, please visit www.ReturnToYourBreath.com to learn more about holistic psychotherapy, mindfulness meditation, and lifestyle coaching with yours truly :)
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Dr. Robert Crawford
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
All therapists are not the same. Your choice is important! For over 20 years I have successfully helped individuals and couples resolve problems, break destructive habits, repair relationships and regain hope in times of grief and tragedy. My approach uniquely combines the best practices of both clinical counseling and professional coaching to offer a plan of action tailored to the specific needs of each individual or couple.
All therapists are not the same. Your choice is important! For over 20 years I have successfully helped individuals and couples resolve problems, break destructive habits, repair relationships and regain hope in times of grief and tragedy. My approach uniquely combines the best practices of both clinical counseling and professional coaching to offer a plan of action tailored to the specific needs of each individual or couple.
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My practice focus is on individuals who are motivated and committed to the therapy relationship. I work with individuals, groups, couples, and families who struggle with relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem struggles, depression and anxiety. I specialize in psychological testing for adults, adolescents, and school age children. Assessments are given for: ADHD, ADD, and learning discrepancies. Testing instruments include: WAIS IV, WISC V, WASI II, and other clinical and psycho-educational instruments used for forensic purposes..
My practice focus is on individuals who are motivated and committed to the therapy relationship. I work with individuals, groups, couples, and families who struggle with relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem struggles, depression and anxiety. I specialize in psychological testing for adults, adolescents, and school age children. Assessments are given for: ADHD, ADD, and learning discrepancies. Testing instruments include: WAIS IV, WISC V, WASI II, and other clinical and psycho-educational instruments used for forensic purposes..
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.