Humanistic Therapists in Chester, NJ
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. My focus is on providing a supportive and interactive dialogue with you to remove blocks, build upon strengths and resilience, and foster self-attunement to live more authentically and to attain the personal growth you are seeking. I provide individual therapy to clients of all ages well as comprehensive psychological evaluations. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, school refusal, disruptive behavioral problems, ADHD, chronic medical problems, chronic stress, anger management and substance abuse evaluations.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. My focus is on providing a supportive and interactive dialogue with you to remove blocks, build upon strengths and resilience, and foster self-attunement to live more authentically and to attain the personal growth you are seeking. I provide individual therapy to clients of all ages well as comprehensive psychological evaluations. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, school refusal, disruptive behavioral problems, ADHD, chronic medical problems, chronic stress, anger management and substance abuse evaluations.
R Ellen Runyon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , EMDR, CCP
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930 (Online Only)
I will work with you to find the best approach in helping you to achieve positive changes in your life. Life can create all types of challenges, but together, we can find solutions. I specialize in helping you feel confident, overcoming anxiety, depression, relationship/transition struggles, or the impact of trauma. We together will find a treatment option, coping strategies, and focus for empowering you to move forward in a positive, and healthy life. Let’s together work to help you find your own inner peace.
I will work with you to find the best approach in helping you to achieve positive changes in your life. Life can create all types of challenges, but together, we can find solutions. I specialize in helping you feel confident, overcoming anxiety, depression, relationship/transition struggles, or the impact of trauma. We together will find a treatment option, coping strategies, and focus for empowering you to move forward in a positive, and healthy life. Let’s together work to help you find your own inner peace.
I truly believe that you are not defined by your circumstances, but by your ability to rise above them. I share this with my clients who are experiencing a variety of symptoms affecting their moods and overall functioning. Common presenting concerns include school/work stress, relational issues, past traumas, and life transitions. As a certified first responder counselor, I also support individuals whose lives are impacted by their work in such roles.
I truly believe that you are not defined by your circumstances, but by your ability to rise above them. I share this with my clients who are experiencing a variety of symptoms affecting their moods and overall functioning. Common presenting concerns include school/work stress, relational issues, past traumas, and life transitions. As a certified first responder counselor, I also support individuals whose lives are impacted by their work in such roles.
Anastasia Kudless
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930
Welcome! I'm Anastasia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey. I earned my Masters in Social Work from Columbia University with a focus on health, mental health, and disabilities. I firmly believe that mental health is health! By prioritizing your mental health, you can achieve the personal growth you desire.
Welcome! I'm Anastasia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey. I earned my Masters in Social Work from Columbia University with a focus on health, mental health, and disabilities. I firmly believe that mental health is health! By prioritizing your mental health, you can achieve the personal growth you desire.
Laura Carite
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930
I understand it is not easy to come to therapy but talking to family and friends is entirely different then talk "therapy". This is especially true if you are depressed, anxious, grieved, struggling in your marriage or have trauma. Just take that first step and make the phone call and I will guide you through the rest. My clients are so surprised to find out what a relief it is to come to therapy and wonder why they waited so long. My seasoned listening skills and thought provoking questions will help you know yourself better and reach your goals. My style is light and warm yet focused on results. Growth is my specialty!
I understand it is not easy to come to therapy but talking to family and friends is entirely different then talk "therapy". This is especially true if you are depressed, anxious, grieved, struggling in your marriage or have trauma. Just take that first step and make the phone call and I will guide you through the rest. My clients are so surprised to find out what a relief it is to come to therapy and wonder why they waited so long. My seasoned listening skills and thought provoking questions will help you know yourself better and reach your goals. My style is light and warm yet focused on results. Growth is my specialty!
Are you seeking to truly understand your child’s educational or behavioral needs? Do you feel there is a gap between the guidance provided by professionals and what a school can do for your child? Are you frustrated by the lack of communication among various providers, leaving you to coordinate all the support your child needs? With extensive training in both psychology and education, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges. Formerly a teacher and a teacher educator, and now a licensed psychologist, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges, both at home and in school.
Are you seeking to truly understand your child’s educational or behavioral needs? Do you feel there is a gap between the guidance provided by professionals and what a school can do for your child? Are you frustrated by the lack of communication among various providers, leaving you to coordinate all the support your child needs? With extensive training in both psychology and education, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges. Formerly a teacher and a teacher educator, and now a licensed psychologist, I am uniquely positioned to understand your child’s challenges, both at home and in school.
Are you trying to find happiness and fulfillment yet fear you never will? Do you sometimes wonder, "What am I even doing with my life?" or "Who am I anymore?". Maybe you find yourself going through the motions and worry you might wake up one day full of regret? I'm here to help you find yourself again. My work typically involves helping people figure out who they are, what's important to them, and how to live in a meaningful way. Imagine living a life you see yourself in, where the decisions and actions you take feel true to who you are. I'm the therapist to help you get there.
Are you trying to find happiness and fulfillment yet fear you never will? Do you sometimes wonder, "What am I even doing with my life?" or "Who am I anymore?". Maybe you find yourself going through the motions and worry you might wake up one day full of regret? I'm here to help you find yourself again. My work typically involves helping people figure out who they are, what's important to them, and how to live in a meaningful way. Imagine living a life you see yourself in, where the decisions and actions you take feel true to who you are. I'm the therapist to help you get there.
Sharon Buck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930 (Online Only)
Change is a constant in all our lives and it can take on many forms. Sometimes it can mean loss (death, divorce or end of a relationship, career changes or retirement, aging, family transition, moving to a new area) and sometimes it can involve helping someone you know cope with their changes or challenges (social skills, medical status, mental health, etc.)
Change is a constant in all our lives and it can take on many forms. Sometimes it can mean loss (death, divorce or end of a relationship, career changes or retirement, aging, family transition, moving to a new area) and sometimes it can involve helping someone you know cope with their changes or challenges (social skills, medical status, mental health, etc.)
Stephanie Saintcyr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930
Does it seem like no matter how hard you try, you still aren't able to make concrete change in your life? Do you struggle to heal from the past, or a current crisis you need support with? Here are things clients said about working with me: "The number one quality you bring to your practice is kindness...your respect for me has allowed me the space to find respect for myself." "I have gained some real understanding of myself, my own struggles and patterns...this has helped me to let go of behaviors and thoughts that don't work..."
Does it seem like no matter how hard you try, you still aren't able to make concrete change in your life? Do you struggle to heal from the past, or a current crisis you need support with? Here are things clients said about working with me: "The number one quality you bring to your practice is kindness...your respect for me has allowed me the space to find respect for myself." "I have gained some real understanding of myself, my own struggles and patterns...this has helped me to let go of behaviors and thoughts that don't work..."
Inge R. Schnee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, LMFT, LSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930 (Online Only)
I have over 30 years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist helping individuals achieve their goals and lead happy, fulfilling, successful lives. We'll work together to help you develop better connection and understanding with people in your life, deal with self doubt, overcome depression and anxiety, recover from loss of loved ones and move forward from the life transitions you are facing.. I don't just listen to you but also interact with you, always encouraging of you. I believe therapy should be a positive experience, supportive of you and your goals, building on your strengths and talents.
I have over 30 years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist helping individuals achieve their goals and lead happy, fulfilling, successful lives. We'll work together to help you develop better connection and understanding with people in your life, deal with self doubt, overcome depression and anxiety, recover from loss of loved ones and move forward from the life transitions you are facing.. I don't just listen to you but also interact with you, always encouraging of you. I believe therapy should be a positive experience, supportive of you and your goals, building on your strengths and talents.
Bridges Counseling Ctr for Child & Family Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Chester, NJ 07930
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.
I believe most people are innately resilient, and only need a fresh perspective to help them to restore balance to their lives. I begin by getting to know my client's unique life experience, beliefs, concerns, and behaviors. We then work together to identify, challenge and discard self-limiting beliefs and behaviors, and help them choose more constructive beliefs and behaviors that produce positive life outcomes.
I believe most people are innately resilient, and only need a fresh perspective to help them to restore balance to their lives. I begin by getting to know my client's unique life experience, beliefs, concerns, and behaviors. We then work together to identify, challenge and discard self-limiting beliefs and behaviors, and help them choose more constructive beliefs and behaviors that produce positive life outcomes.
Karen C Kaspern
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, NJ 07930
Welcome to Prasada Center for Wellbeing – I’m so glad you’re here! After a decade of working as a professional counselor, I know one thing stands true – humans are wired to connect with one another. We come into this world not only seeking but needing connection. I understand the importance of how each child and each person is an individual and that our sometimes-subtle differences can play a huge role in who we are, the way in which we perceive the world, how we face challenges, and how we heal. I know that there is no separation between brain and body, body and brain. We are a whole being comprised of several parts.
Welcome to Prasada Center for Wellbeing – I’m so glad you’re here! After a decade of working as a professional counselor, I know one thing stands true – humans are wired to connect with one another. We come into this world not only seeking but needing connection. I understand the importance of how each child and each person is an individual and that our sometimes-subtle differences can play a huge role in who we are, the way in which we perceive the world, how we face challenges, and how we heal. I know that there is no separation between brain and body, body and brain. We are a whole being comprised of several parts.
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Accepting new clients! As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals work through a variety of different mental health concerns. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, stressors of daily life and adjustments, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, co-occurring substance use, and sociocultural issues faced by marginalized communities. I follow a humanistic perspective in which I emphasize the therapeutic relationship we will build together and incorporate techniques from dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Accepting new clients! As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals work through a variety of different mental health concerns. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, stressors of daily life and adjustments, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, co-occurring substance use, and sociocultural issues faced by marginalized communities. I follow a humanistic perspective in which I emphasize the therapeutic relationship we will build together and incorporate techniques from dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Given this, I have graduate and specialized post-graduate training in several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, family systems and humanistic treatment.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. I work toward providing an atmosphere of respect, support, trust and caring which can lead to a greater potential for self understanding, healing, relief and the opportunity to see and make different choices. In private practice for 20 years, I have a varied practice, working with individuals, couples and families with a wide range of difficulties. Areas of particular specialty include working withindividuals who have experienced trauma, relational difficulties, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and issues of adolescence.
Given this, I have graduate and specialized post-graduate training in several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, family systems and humanistic treatment.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. I work toward providing an atmosphere of respect, support, trust and caring which can lead to a greater potential for self understanding, healing, relief and the opportunity to see and make different choices. In private practice for 20 years, I have a varied practice, working with individuals, couples and families with a wide range of difficulties. Areas of particular specialty include working withindividuals who have experienced trauma, relational difficulties, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and issues of adolescence.
My Humanistic orientation, strong diagnostic skills, and integrated approach to therapy take into account the specific needs of each client.
Taking the first step to reach out for help is an act of strength and courage, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my approach to therapy with you. Mental health issues are both common and complicated. They result from a combination of biological, psychological, social, and societal factors. We may not be able to see it readily, but many of us are struggling. We may be dealing with mental illness or simply feeling pain from difficult life situations. This is a challenging time for our nation and the world, and we are experiencing a common sense of anxiety, sadness, grief, and loss that can test our ability to cope.
My Humanistic orientation, strong diagnostic skills, and integrated approach to therapy take into account the specific needs of each client.
Taking the first step to reach out for help is an act of strength and courage, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my approach to therapy with you. Mental health issues are both common and complicated. They result from a combination of biological, psychological, social, and societal factors. We may not be able to see it readily, but many of us are struggling. We may be dealing with mental illness or simply feeling pain from difficult life situations. This is a challenging time for our nation and the world, and we are experiencing a common sense of anxiety, sadness, grief, and loss that can test our ability to cope.
Brandon Kornbluh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Valley, NJ 07853 (Online Only)
I am a Humanistic Mental Health Professional that pulls back the curtain of therapy so that it's simple, solutions-focused and useful to you.
The pressures of balancing your life, your relationships, and your responsibilities is overwhelming. Stress and anxiety can feel like anchors that weigh you down and limit your ability to enjoy your life and prosper. Often, our view of the world is colored by our stressors and past traumas. If your goal is to improve your experience and the quality of your relationships, then untangling your hang-ups and misconceptions will be liberating and uplifting. You need to be heard, seen and understood so that we can begin the work of improving your experience and helping you to find peace and balance.
I am a Humanistic Mental Health Professional that pulls back the curtain of therapy so that it's simple, solutions-focused and useful to you.
The pressures of balancing your life, your relationships, and your responsibilities is overwhelming. Stress and anxiety can feel like anchors that weigh you down and limit your ability to enjoy your life and prosper. Often, our view of the world is colored by our stressors and past traumas. If your goal is to improve your experience and the quality of your relationships, then untangling your hang-ups and misconceptions will be liberating and uplifting. You need to be heard, seen and understood so that we can begin the work of improving your experience and helping you to find peace and balance.
Given this, I have graduate and specialized post-graduate training in several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, family systems and humanistic treatment.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. I work toward providing an atmosphere of respect, support, trust and caring which can lead to a greater potential for self understanding, healing, relief and the opportunity to see and make different choices. In private practice for over 20 years, I have a varied practice, working with individuals, couples and families with a wide range of difficulties. Areas of particular specialty include working with those who have experienced trauma, relational difficulties, anxiey, depression, and issues of childhood and adolescence.
Given this, I have graduate and specialized post-graduate training in several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, family systems and humanistic treatment.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task. I work toward providing an atmosphere of respect, support, trust and caring which can lead to a greater potential for self understanding, healing, relief and the opportunity to see and make different choices. In private practice for over 20 years, I have a varied practice, working with individuals, couples and families with a wide range of difficulties. Areas of particular specialty include working with those who have experienced trauma, relational difficulties, anxiey, depression, and issues of childhood and adolescence.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, informed by science, and tailored to the specific person and presenting issue, with a particular emphasis on humanistic and cognitive behavioral techniques.
Life can oftentimes feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Throughout the process of trying to overcome life’s challenges, many people find themselves feeling lost and helpless. Seeking treatment can help you identify the problematic patterns that keep you stuck in a cycle of pain and distress. Taking the brave and important step of getting help allows for the life changing opportunity to learn new ways of dealing with stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions. My goal as a therapist is to join and assist individuals on their journey to healing and transformation by providing an an atmosphere of trust, respect, and genuine compassion.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, informed by science, and tailored to the specific person and presenting issue, with a particular emphasis on humanistic and cognitive behavioral techniques.
Life can oftentimes feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Throughout the process of trying to overcome life’s challenges, many people find themselves feeling lost and helpless. Seeking treatment can help you identify the problematic patterns that keep you stuck in a cycle of pain and distress. Taking the brave and important step of getting help allows for the life changing opportunity to learn new ways of dealing with stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions. My goal as a therapist is to join and assist individuals on their journey to healing and transformation by providing an an atmosphere of trust, respect, and genuine compassion.
I have an integrative approach to therapy and tailor it to best serve each individual personally. My approaches include humanistic and cognitive behavioral that facilitate change for individual’s coping with adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, and other life challenges.
I have an integrative approach to therapy and tailor it to best serve each individual personally. My approaches include humanistic and cognitive behavioral that facilitate change for individual’s coping with adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, and other life challenges.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.