Therapists in Collingswood, NJ

I value creating a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and encourage a non-judgmental space, where you can speak freely about what is occurring and can truly understand that you are not alone. As Ram Dass stated, “We’re all just walking each other home.” I have experience working with adolescences, adults, couples, and families. I work with ages 4+, with a focus on depression, anxiety, behavioral and familial issues, relationship/couple issues, LGBTQ+ issues, grief/loss, PTSD, chronic health issues, and severe and persistent mental illness. I am also a certified grief informed professional.

I'm moved by the longing of couples to be to be listened to with undivided attention, to be understood and accepted, to be seen in their virtues and appreciated, to be held with affection and delight, to be allowed to be themselves and shift from it's all about me to you need all the same things. Your criticism and force can step back when I help you care about your own wounds - that your partner can respect, but cannot heal for you. I walk with confounded parents to calm their reactions to their children's resistance. They feel ignored, failing to raise a caring and responsible son or daughter. Heart is heavy, values seem irrelevant. Unburden the heart so your children can hear your values, not your reactions. Couple and family difficulties have roots in old hurts where we managed with knee jerk reactions and attitudes of how things should be. I can help you hold perspective, where you value yourself when others discredit you, where you're open to feedback about what is not helpful without feeling criticized or angry. Therapy is not getting partners or children or peers to respond, it's being able to bring my values with conviction without being attached to the outcome

Hello! I specialize in helping folks with OCD, eating disorders, trauma / PTSD, and anxiety disorders, and supporting those exploring their identity. I work with both kids and adults. I can help you let go of the need for control and the fear of "what if?". I'm able to support those looking for a safe, compassionate, humorous therapist to challenge thought patterns and help you find a more helpful perspective.

Are you looking to care for your stress, anxiety, depression or attention issues in a holistic way: blending lifestyle, natural, and medical treatments? If so, we may be a great fit for your health journey. Hi, I’m Dr. Jen Abraczinskas. I'm a family and integrative medicine physician who specializes in the holistic treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, and attention issues with my practice Spring & Spruce. Optimizing our overall health state can have huge effects on our mental well-being, and I am excited to guide patients on their journey.

Congratulations on taking such a significant and courageous step in your self care. We can easily become stagnated by the struggles of our past or bounded by the worries of our future. My mission is to empower my clients through identifying and cultivating their strengths consequently building upon these qualities to achieve the vision and goals they have for themselves. I strive to foster a relationship that provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to share openly and freely.

Far too often we are weighed down by heavy emotions; intrusive thoughts and conditioned patterns. Through my varied experience I have been able to witness firsthand--that even in the most dire circumstances positive change is possible. My philosophy is to provide you with patience; positivity and pragmatism while varying the therapeutic approach to fit your current needs. To foster motivation and facilitate insight, I utilize a combination of strength-based techniques. I also believe in the significance of incorporating your interests and creativity (e.g. art, music, theatre and humor) into sessions.

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.

If you find yourself navigating difficult life transitions (work, relationships, loss, etc.) and are seeking to feel more connected with life or to manage these stressors with greater ease and confidence, please reach out. Clients experiencing grief, or who carry heavy worries or painful recollections of the past may find solace in individual sessions where we will identify the distress and make a plan for moving forward. You don't need to have specific symptoms to "deserve" therapy; we all deserve more peace. Catherine works primarily with adults in individual sessions, and has special expertise with caregivers.

I have extensive experience working with clients with a history of trauma and/or PTSD, using short-term, evidence-based treatments (Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy) in which you set clear goals and have structured homework between sessions. I also love to work with clients in longer term treatment, building up a strong foundational relationship before slowly unpacking complex trauma and the various ways survivors learn to protect themselves over the years. I have experience working with veterans and civilians with histories of sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, combat trauma, and moral injury.

Happiness, confidence and peace of mind require a commitment to self-reflection. Powerful feelings and personal struggles present obstacles. Being sensitive to life's complexities, I provide a safe environment to express feelings at your pace. During our time together we focus on the issues that are of importance to you and help strengthen your ability to manage the demands of life.

I have four main specialty areas: Relationship Therapy - I love working with people in relationships that are struggling. Whether this is due to infidelity, parenting conflict, sexual incompatibility, navigating polyamory, thoughts of divorce, etc. Infertility & Postpartum Issues - Working with individuals and couples who are struggling with infertility or postpartum concerns. This may include exploring feelings regarding infertility options, parenthood, and loss. Autism Spectrum Disorder/Special Needs - working with these individuals regarding dating/relationship concerns and sexual education.

A bow of welcome to you! Taking the first steps of exploration into suffering, challenging life circumstances, overwhelming emotions, and conflicts with others takes courage, and I acknowledge that you have taken this difficult first step. I have been working in the field for almost 20 years and I’ve learned that my greatest teachers are the people with whom I work. I will work with you to create a safe and collaborative relationship to explore whatever it is that brought you to therapy. One observation that I have made over my years doing therapy, is that the “sicker” people are, the less they play.

I specialize in working with folks with ADHD and other neurodivergent-types in NJ and PA but also heavily work with anxiety, depression, and issues surrounding activation and assertiveness. So I'm very action-oriented in my approach and that's because I believe when we see and experience change it can help build momentum. People are resilient, creative, and adaptive but sometimes we get stuck. (And when we neurodivergent folks get stuck we get really stuck!) Let's work to build awareness, strategies, and change!

As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I am dedicated to fostering healthier relationships and guiding individuals, couples, and families towards positive change. I create a safe space for open dialogue, helping you navigate challenges and discover resilience. I like to create a collaborative approach to ensure you're getting the most of our sessions together.

Depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns can affect us all, especially in these uncertain times. Let's work on developing a greater understanding of you and your trajectory in this life. Together we can set goals that meet the unique concerns that need to be addressed.

I come to the practice of psychotherapy with a fresh take on what it means to serve and to heal. With a background that spans both the arts and the sciences, I’ve become rounded and grounded in analyzing problems from an integrative mix of perspectives.

I appreciate you taking the time to check out my profile. I know how hard it can be to find a therapist that checks all the boxes: are they a good fit; do they have appointments that work with my schedule; will I be able to afford it? Hopefully you will find some of those answers here and if not, I'm available for a free phone consult. In our work together, I prioritize collaboration, transparency, humor, and curiosity to help bring more awareness to the patterns in your life that may be blocking you from pursuing or accomplishing personal or professional goals.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your current situation? When confronted with unchangeable circumstances, you may feel unable to do anything but wish your situation would change. I can help you move forward toward finding peace, happiness and a more satisfying life. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment to life stressors, relationships, and women's issues.

Clients come to me when their style of helping others has caused them to lose themselves. They're: 1) stuck in relationships without boundaries, 2) consistently ignoring their own needs, and 3) confused about what self-love looks like for them. They need to replace their bitterness and burn-out with a brave, bold way of living that prioritizes their mental, emotional, and physical health. Ultimately, they dream of having the confidence to express their true feelings, assert healthy boundaries, and be kind to others without neglecting their own needs. That's where I come in...