Emotionally Focused Therapists in Clementon, NJ

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Natalia Loureiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
Some of the therapy approaches I use are CBT, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey towards understanding themselves and committing to the process of working with me to progressively achieve their goals and desires.
Some of the therapy approaches I use are CBT, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey towards understanding themselves and committing to the process of working with me to progressively achieve their goals and desires.
(856) 230-7274 View (856) 230-7274
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Moradeyo Adeyi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
I use specific modalities such as Trauma-Focused CBT, IFS, and EFT as specialties to apply to aid the treatment process.
My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.
I use specific modalities such as Trauma-Focused CBT, IFS, and EFT as specialties to apply to aid the treatment process.
My ideal client is someone who understands the areas of their life that need improvement. They have an idea of potential treatment goals for therapy and is open to the process. Additionally, they believe there are many ways to address previous traumas and can identify preferences for treatment. For example, a client who is open to incorporating journaling, meditation, or other holistic practices in addition to traditional talk therapy. My ideal client intentionally commits to the therapeutic process and is open to collaboration in the therapeutic space.
(856) 329-9411 View (856) 329-9411
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Diana Cofsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021  (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
(856) 481-7924 View (856) 481-7924
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Gianna Notarfrancesco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
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.
(856) 699-2813 View (856) 699-2813
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Jason Juxon-Smith
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.
My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.
(856) 328-0005 View (856) 328-0005
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Samantha Merse
Counselor, LAC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
(856) 446-3314 View (856) 446-3314
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Gina Parisi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
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.
(856) 788-7844 View (856) 788-7844
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Rodney Washington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 699-5152 View (856) 699-5152
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Dixita Malatesta
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
As a learning specialist, a certified school counselor, and as a licensed associate counselor, I am passionate about being in the helping profession for many years. I provided direct clinical care to the diverse undergraduate and graduate population, from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and LGBTQ+ identities. I believe in an evidence-based, integrative method, which is best suited to meet the needs of the individual or couple. My counseling approach also encompasses a growth mindset, mindfulness, self-compassion, and empathy.
As a learning specialist, a certified school counselor, and as a licensed associate counselor, I am passionate about being in the helping profession for many years. I provided direct clinical care to the diverse undergraduate and graduate population, from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and LGBTQ+ identities. I believe in an evidence-based, integrative method, which is best suited to meet the needs of the individual or couple. My counseling approach also encompasses a growth mindset, mindfulness, self-compassion, and empathy.
(856) 746-6228 View (856) 746-6228
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Kapil Nayar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
(856) 636-3100 View (856) 636-3100
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Christine Sharpe
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
Do you have a desire to create change? Are you experiencing feelings of low self-worth? I can help you identify thoughts that perpetuate the cycle of unhappiness and repeated mistakes. Your goals would be to identify thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to feelings of unhappiness, utilize cognitive restructuring, learn emotion regulation skills, practice gratitude, and include positive affirmations in self-talk.
Do you have a desire to create change? Are you experiencing feelings of low self-worth? I can help you identify thoughts that perpetuate the cycle of unhappiness and repeated mistakes. Your goals would be to identify thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to feelings of unhappiness, utilize cognitive restructuring, learn emotion regulation skills, practice gratitude, and include positive affirmations in self-talk.
(856) 666-2416 View (856) 666-2416
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Caneel Schipper
Counselor, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.
My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.
(856) 644-2296 View (856) 644-2296
Melissa Barua (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 644-4259 View (856) 644-4259
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Mariel Furstner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clementon, NJ 08021
Are you seeking change and personal growth? I will be compassionately by your side as we travel towards your personal path of change. Emotional healing, recovery from trauma, and working through loss/grief are just a few of the goals I help clients achieve.
Are you seeking change and personal growth? I will be compassionately by your side as we travel towards your personal path of change. Emotional healing, recovery from trauma, and working through loss/grief are just a few of the goals I help clients achieve.
(856) 485-3850 View (856) 485-3850
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Barbara Hanna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
My ideal client would be willing to work with me systemically, meaning someone willing to look beyond themselves and think, “Why is this happening?” instead of just thinking they are the problem. For example, if someone is coming in to work on depression and anxiety, my ideal client would be willing to explore the underlying issues contributing to the depression and anxiety instead of someone who is only looking for coping skills and such.
My ideal client would be willing to work with me systemically, meaning someone willing to look beyond themselves and think, “Why is this happening?” instead of just thinking they are the problem. For example, if someone is coming in to work on depression and anxiety, my ideal client would be willing to explore the underlying issues contributing to the depression and anxiety instead of someone who is only looking for coping skills and such.
(856) 390-7347 View (856) 390-7347
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Madison Kurz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 386-1756 View (856) 386-1756
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Madison Kurz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 386-4175 View (856) 386-4175
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Danielle Tanelli
Counselor, MS, LPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
My ideal client is someone who is vulnerable and willing to accept challenges offered throughout the therapeutic journey to better support themselves and foster positive change. I believe in approaching each situation from the client's perspective while remaining non-judgmental to ensure safety and compassion.
My ideal client is someone who is vulnerable and willing to accept challenges offered throughout the therapeutic journey to better support themselves and foster positive change. I believe in approaching each situation from the client's perspective while remaining non-judgmental to ensure safety and compassion.
(856) 684-5584 View (856) 684-5584
Richard Vereneck (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
I am a LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.
(856) 351-5880 View (856) 351-5880
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Andrew Konnerth
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Clementon, NJ 08021
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or the loss of a loved one with a sense of feeling lost, hopeless, and without purpose? Are you struggling with life transitions & open to delving deeper to explore those issues? I primarily work with men like this, who have arrived at this point in life feeling "stuck" or "at a dead end," struggling with relationship issues and feeling disconnected & frustrated. My job is to help you re-negotiate your relationship with your feelings, see you as okay, and understand the meaning of your upbringing or narratives you've learned on "how you ought to be."
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or the loss of a loved one with a sense of feeling lost, hopeless, and without purpose? Are you struggling with life transitions & open to delving deeper to explore those issues? I primarily work with men like this, who have arrived at this point in life feeling "stuck" or "at a dead end," struggling with relationship issues and feeling disconnected & frustrated. My job is to help you re-negotiate your relationship with your feelings, see you as okay, and understand the meaning of your upbringing or narratives you've learned on "how you ought to be."
(856) 699-6830 View (856) 699-6830
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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.