Career Counseling Therapists in Chester, NJ

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Lynn M. Hanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930
I'm a Doctor of Psychology, career + life coach, and steadfast optimist.
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.
I'm a Doctor of Psychology, career + life coach, and steadfast optimist.
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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Aspire, Counseling Males
MA, CPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930
Counseling and coaching is not a job but a deliberate career choice. For over ten years, my focus has been to provide relationship, stress management, and supportive guidance counseling to aid individuals in achieving their fullest potential and living their best life. There is no greater achievement when you can achieve your goals and have a balanced and happy life. Through self-guidance and direction, you can learn to manage stress and life challenges, improve your health and relationships, and gain greater peace of mind.
Counseling and coaching is not a job but a deliberate career choice. For over ten years, my focus has been to provide relationship, stress management, and supportive guidance counseling to aid individuals in achieving their fullest potential and living their best life. There is no greater achievement when you can achieve your goals and have a balanced and happy life. Through self-guidance and direction, you can learn to manage stress and life challenges, improve your health and relationships, and gain greater peace of mind.
(908) 332-9456 View (908) 332-9456
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Jason Duncan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.
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Michaela D'Urso
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
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Ranjana Hari
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930
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.
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.
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Mia Tanya Kellam
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have conducted therapy for more than 20 years in both English and Spanish. I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and relational conflict. I provide individual, family and couples therapy. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgemental environment where clients can explore feelings, eliminate dysfunctional patterns and develop new life skills that can lead to living a life filled with more honesty, peace and joy. I received my BA from Boston College and my MA and EDS in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have conducted therapy for more than 20 years in both English and Spanish. I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and relational conflict. I provide individual, family and couples therapy. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgemental environment where clients can explore feelings, eliminate dysfunctional patterns and develop new life skills that can lead to living a life filled with more honesty, peace and joy. I received my BA from Boston College and my MA and EDS in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University.
(908) 364-5531 View (908) 364-5531
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Haley Kastner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
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Clorinda Bulfamante
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
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Jeri Rothe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930
Reaching out for help is a STRENGTH, not a weakness. Life can be wonderful....but it is not easy. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Therapy is the most useful way to learn Life Skills that are imperative in helping you achieve optimum mental health so you can successfully tackle life's challenges. And if you are motivated to learn these skills; learn how to think and react differently, then I am the therapist for you. I will do the work with you and be there every step of the way...AND YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!
Reaching out for help is a STRENGTH, not a weakness. Life can be wonderful....but it is not easy. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Therapy is the most useful way to learn Life Skills that are imperative in helping you achieve optimum mental health so you can successfully tackle life's challenges. And if you are motivated to learn these skills; learn how to think and react differently, then I am the therapist for you. I will do the work with you and be there every step of the way...AND YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!
(908) 760-4713 View (908) 760-4713
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Leah Birchler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in mental health, specializing in adolescents and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions or low self-esteem. I also have an expertise in helping women and couples who are dealing with infertility, multiple miscarriages and family planning. I believe in a person-centered approach; you are the expert on your life and you can be empowered to change your thoughts and behaviors to improve your emotional well-being. I have an eclectic perspective and like to infuse relaxation and guided meditation into my practice.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in mental health, specializing in adolescents and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions or low self-esteem. I also have an expertise in helping women and couples who are dealing with infertility, multiple miscarriages and family planning. I believe in a person-centered approach; you are the expert on your life and you can be empowered to change your thoughts and behaviors to improve your emotional well-being. I have an eclectic perspective and like to infuse relaxation and guided meditation into my practice.
(201) 354-5427 View (201) 354-5427
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Natalie A Kurzeja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930
Hope gives you strength, encouragement, peace and the ability to press on and move forward. Without it we feel stuck, depressed and even hopeless. I can help foster positive growth in your life, help you see that change really is possible, and that there is always hope.
Hope gives you strength, encouragement, peace and the ability to press on and move forward. Without it we feel stuck, depressed and even hopeless. I can help foster positive growth in your life, help you see that change really is possible, and that there is always hope.
(908) 328-7836 View (908) 328-7836
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4C Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930  (Online Only)
Emotional health is just as important as your physical health. Your emotional health matters and these steps take courage. I have 20 years of experience in the mental health and addiction counseling field. I have worked with all types of populations from children to adolescents, to adults in various settings. My approach to counseling combines behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused, and psychoanalytic therapies. My work also includes inner child healing, working towards self-compassion, self-love and self-acceptance.
Emotional health is just as important as your physical health. Your emotional health matters and these steps take courage. I have 20 years of experience in the mental health and addiction counseling field. I have worked with all types of populations from children to adolescents, to adults in various settings. My approach to counseling combines behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused, and psychoanalytic therapies. My work also includes inner child healing, working towards self-compassion, self-love and self-acceptance.
(908) 498-7807 View (908) 498-7807
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Elaine Villano
Counselor, MS, LPC-NJ, LCADC, LPC-PA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930
Hello, it’s so nice to meet you! My name is Elaine, but you can call me Laney. The most important part of counseling services to me is the therapeutic relationship between the client and the counselor. As we establish a close bond, I promise to meet you where you’re at in this delicate process of emotional and mental healing. Counseling with me is focused on your comfort, trust, and autonomy. I will help you increase your level of self-awareness and identify barriers that impede on personal growth and overall well-being by utilizing empirically based therapies. I assure you; you will be in good hands.
Hello, it’s so nice to meet you! My name is Elaine, but you can call me Laney. The most important part of counseling services to me is the therapeutic relationship between the client and the counselor. As we establish a close bond, I promise to meet you where you’re at in this delicate process of emotional and mental healing. Counseling with me is focused on your comfort, trust, and autonomy. I will help you increase your level of self-awareness and identify barriers that impede on personal growth and overall well-being by utilizing empirically based therapies. I assure you; you will be in good hands.
(908) 860-8141 View (908) 860-8141
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Alchemy Integrative Wellness
Counselor, LMHC, ATR-BC, RYT
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930
Experience tranquility and contentment after our sessions. I am dedicated to enhancing your happiness and fulfillment in life by drawing upon a diverse blend of personal, educational, and professional expertise. As your holistically centered therapist, I leverage a variety of theories and clinical approaches to tailor a customized treatment plan that swiftly addresses a multitude of issues, ensuring your rapid healing and growth.
Experience tranquility and contentment after our sessions. I am dedicated to enhancing your happiness and fulfillment in life by drawing upon a diverse blend of personal, educational, and professional expertise. As your holistically centered therapist, I leverage a variety of theories and clinical approaches to tailor a customized treatment plan that swiftly addresses a multitude of issues, ensuring your rapid healing and growth.
(908) 224-5551 View (908) 224-5551

More Therapists Nearby

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Andrew Even Seguel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMHC, CCSCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960  (Online Only)
I am also a certified clinical supervisor of career counseling (CCSCC) and teach other counselors to do this work well.
I am here to help! Requesting professional assistance is an important decision, so I want to assure you of my experience and my approach. Please review my qualifications, style, and other pertinent information here and on my website. I also offer a free, 30-minute session for new clients for the purpose of getting to know each other and determining whether we are a good fit. Finding the right counselor can be a sensitive and challenging process. This free consult is my way of taking the pressure out of the experience. Thank you for considering me as your counselor, and I hope to have the privilege of working with you!
I am also a certified clinical supervisor of career counseling (CCSCC) and teach other counselors to do this work well.
I am here to help! Requesting professional assistance is an important decision, so I want to assure you of my experience and my approach. Please review my qualifications, style, and other pertinent information here and on my website. I also offer a free, 30-minute session for new clients for the purpose of getting to know each other and determining whether we are a good fit. Finding the right counselor can be a sensitive and challenging process. This free consult is my way of taking the pressure out of the experience. Thank you for considering me as your counselor, and I hope to have the privilege of working with you!
(973) 554-4874 View (973) 554-4874
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Jodi L Brodsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Far Hills, NJ 07931
Hope, Resilience and Renewal. The belief in the power of these is the basis of my work with you. Are you feeling alone, sad and in pain from grief and loss? Maybe it was the death of a loved one or the ending of a relationship. Maybe it was a recent move, a change in life status; marriage, divorce, empty nesting or retirement. Maybe it was the loss of plans, hopes and dreams. Maybe it was the loss of a job, your health, or the feeling of safety and trust due to world events from the pandemic, war and injustice. I know it may be tempting to avoid dealing with our grief, but you can’t heal what you don’t face and address.
Hope, Resilience and Renewal. The belief in the power of these is the basis of my work with you. Are you feeling alone, sad and in pain from grief and loss? Maybe it was the death of a loved one or the ending of a relationship. Maybe it was a recent move, a change in life status; marriage, divorce, empty nesting or retirement. Maybe it was the loss of plans, hopes and dreams. Maybe it was the loss of a job, your health, or the feeling of safety and trust due to world events from the pandemic, war and injustice. I know it may be tempting to avoid dealing with our grief, but you can’t heal what you don’t face and address.
(908) 336-0960 View (908) 336-0960
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Elizabeth Conran
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACJ, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960  (Online Only)
Being a therapist is more than just a job for me, it is my passion. Clients have provided positive feedback on my down-to-earth personality and ability to bring humor into sessions. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to regulate anxiety while removing barriers that keep us from feeling our emotions. I am here to help you unlock the core reasonings for issues that negatively impact relationships, performance, and self-esteem.
Being a therapist is more than just a job for me, it is my passion. Clients have provided positive feedback on my down-to-earth personality and ability to bring humor into sessions. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to regulate anxiety while removing barriers that keep us from feeling our emotions. I am here to help you unlock the core reasonings for issues that negatively impact relationships, performance, and self-esteem.
(973) 352-0453 View (973) 352-0453
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Vivid Pathways Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Schooleys Mountain, NJ 07870  (Online Only)
Are you an individual experiencing relationship issues? Are you single and having difficulty finding and sustaining romantic love? Are you a family that struggles to find harmony and balance? Are you confused by the anxiety you are experiencing due to stress or uncomfortable experiences? Feeling prolonged sadness or grief? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions in a healthy way? Have you lost your peace and grace due to experience with racism, prejudice and other discriminatory circumstances? Do you feel stuck in a job that adds no value to your life? Are you struggling to adjust to each life stages?
Are you an individual experiencing relationship issues? Are you single and having difficulty finding and sustaining romantic love? Are you a family that struggles to find harmony and balance? Are you confused by the anxiety you are experiencing due to stress or uncomfortable experiences? Feeling prolonged sadness or grief? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions in a healthy way? Have you lost your peace and grace due to experience with racism, prejudice and other discriminatory circumstances? Do you feel stuck in a job that adds no value to your life? Are you struggling to adjust to each life stages?
(908) 300-5309 View (908) 300-5309
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Daniel M Balassone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960  (Online Only)
Are you living an anxious, depressed, or angry life? Are you feeling lost, insecure, or struggling to find your place in the world? Do you wish you had better relationships, better self esteem, or a more fulfilling career? I understand how difficult it can be when you aren’t living the life you want but I’ve seen in countless cases how the therapeutic process can be transformational in helping you achieve the change you so desperately seek.
Are you living an anxious, depressed, or angry life? Are you feeling lost, insecure, or struggling to find your place in the world? Do you wish you had better relationships, better self esteem, or a more fulfilling career? I understand how difficult it can be when you aren’t living the life you want but I’ve seen in countless cases how the therapeutic process can be transformational in helping you achieve the change you so desperately seek.
(848) 235-9202 View (848) 235-9202
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Joann Lee Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960
Are you struggling to cope with the stressors of today? Are you experiencing emotional pain? Does worry, anxiety and depression leave you feeling alone and isolated? Do you find that you are repeating the same dysfunctional patterns in life? You can be free of emotional pain and successful in coping with trauma, anxiety and depression. You can find more meaning and purpose to your life and enhance your family, friendships and career. I believe each individual deserves a life that is fulfilling and meaningful.
Are you struggling to cope with the stressors of today? Are you experiencing emotional pain? Does worry, anxiety and depression leave you feeling alone and isolated? Do you find that you are repeating the same dysfunctional patterns in life? You can be free of emotional pain and successful in coping with trauma, anxiety and depression. You can find more meaning and purpose to your life and enhance your family, friendships and career. I believe each individual deserves a life that is fulfilling and meaningful.
(862) 288-7892 View (862) 288-7892
Career Counseling Therapists

How do I know if I need career counseling?

Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.

Who can benefit from career counseling?

Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.

How long does career counseling typically last?

The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.

How to prepare for career counseling?

Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.