Anxiety Therapists in Cranford, NJ
I thrive when working with young women. Whether they’re struggling with school-related stress or struggling to process a breakup, I can quickly build rapport with folks in this demographic. My treatment plans include goals dedicated to helping people identify their triggers for emotional dysregulation. I believe in the importance of somatic and cognitive level wellness strategies and work to have my clients learn and implement both sets of skills. I have enjoyed working with a variety of diagnoses, including adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
I thrive when working with young women. Whether they’re struggling with school-related stress or struggling to process a breakup, I can quickly build rapport with folks in this demographic. My treatment plans include goals dedicated to helping people identify their triggers for emotional dysregulation. I believe in the importance of somatic and cognitive level wellness strategies and work to have my clients learn and implement both sets of skills. I have enjoyed working with a variety of diagnoses, including adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
Madison Kurz (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
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.
Rodney Washington (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
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.
Melissa Cramutolo (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I am a LCSW 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 LCSW 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.
Patricia McLaughlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016
My background includes extensive work in grief and loss in the hospice setting, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, adolescent issues and family crisis intervention, and parent coaching.
It's a stress filled world, with life often becoming overwhelming. Talking to someone can help you feel less vulnerable. In my work I strive to make that first step easier for you. I understand that even picking up the phone to make an appointment may feel too difficult.
My background includes extensive work in grief and loss in the hospice setting, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, adolescent issues and family crisis intervention, and parent coaching.
It's a stress filled world, with life often becoming overwhelming. Talking to someone can help you feel less vulnerable. In my work I strive to make that first step easier for you. I understand that even picking up the phone to make an appointment may feel too difficult.
In our holistic approach to growth and problem resolution we treat issues of anxiety, panic disorder, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anger management, and memory problems.
Hello and thank you for visiting our site at Psychology Today. My name is James Messina clinical director at Summit Neurotherapy. In addition to psychotherapy our services are neurofeedback, sometimes referred to as EEG (brainwave) biofeedback; traditional biofeedback; cognitive-behavioral therapy; stress management techniques; and specialization in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This FDA approved non-medication treatment for depression and other disorders is reimbursable by Our treatment philosophy is to assist the person to grow and thrive, resolve problems and overcome life hurdles with continuing growth.
In our holistic approach to growth and problem resolution we treat issues of anxiety, panic disorder, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anger management, and memory problems.
Hello and thank you for visiting our site at Psychology Today. My name is James Messina clinical director at Summit Neurotherapy. In addition to psychotherapy our services are neurofeedback, sometimes referred to as EEG (brainwave) biofeedback; traditional biofeedback; cognitive-behavioral therapy; stress management techniques; and specialization in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This FDA approved non-medication treatment for depression and other disorders is reimbursable by Our treatment philosophy is to assist the person to grow and thrive, resolve problems and overcome life hurdles with continuing growth.
LaTasha Davis-Hodges
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, improving self-esteem, addressing and strengthening boundary setting and various other issues that lead to life struggles. I work to improve relationship issues, family conflict, and life changes with teens, adults, & couples.I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)and Emotionally Focused Therapy to make therapy a safe space to spark the healing you long for.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, improving self-esteem, addressing and strengthening boundary setting and various other issues that lead to life struggles. I work to improve relationship issues, family conflict, and life changes with teens, adults, & couples.I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)and Emotionally Focused Therapy to make therapy a safe space to spark the healing you long for.
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on addressing issues of trauma, abuse (sexual, physical, neglect), grief, depression, anxiety, parenting, intimate partner violence and many others.
There are times in your life when you feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, scared, confused, lost, or alone. During these times it can be difficult to understand the emotions you are feeling and it can be difficult to process and verbalize them, especially to family, friends, or loved ones. Making the decision to attend therapy can be scary, but it takes a lot of courage. Therapy is a safe, neutral, open space where you have the freedom to explore and express yourself. I look forward to being a part of your journey.
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on addressing issues of trauma, abuse (sexual, physical, neglect), grief, depression, anxiety, parenting, intimate partner violence and many others.
There are times in your life when you feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, scared, confused, lost, or alone. During these times it can be difficult to understand the emotions you are feeling and it can be difficult to process and verbalize them, especially to family, friends, or loved ones. Making the decision to attend therapy can be scary, but it takes a lot of courage. Therapy is a safe, neutral, open space where you have the freedom to explore and express yourself. I look forward to being a part of your journey.
Carla Ann Gagliano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016
I specialize in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic-stess-disorders and addictions.
I am a warm, caring psychotherapist who has been practicing for over 23 years. I trained psychoanalytically at NYU Graduate School of Social Work, and have helped clients understand themselves and their behaviors so that they can enjoy their lives more fully. I work with adults and children and adolescents individually as well as providing family and couples counseling.
I specialize in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic-stess-disorders and addictions.
I am a warm, caring psychotherapist who has been practicing for over 23 years. I trained psychoanalytically at NYU Graduate School of Social Work, and have helped clients understand themselves and their behaviors so that they can enjoy their lives more fully. I work with adults and children and adolescents individually as well as providing family and couples counseling.
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
Solution Focused Therapy & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It can be extremely tough to navigate through life with all of the obstacles we face on a daily basis. Adding to this, it can be difficult to maintain healthy relationships. I thrive on helping others find their inner strength and inner peace. Working closely with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, family-relational issues, as well as trauma, is my passion. I have extensive experience working with children and adults who face these challenges. Clients who struggle through life’s challenges, often need strengths based support, a focus on changing negative thought patterns, and developing healthy coping skills.
It can be extremely tough to navigate through life with all of the obstacles we face on a daily basis. Adding to this, it can be difficult to maintain healthy relationships. I thrive on helping others find their inner strength and inner peace. Working closely with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, family-relational issues, as well as trauma, is my passion. I have extensive experience working with children and adults who face these challenges. Clients who struggle through life’s challenges, often need strengths based support, a focus on changing negative thought patterns, and developing healthy coping skills.
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Brittany Barnstead
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, NCC
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
I specialize in anxiety and depression through CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and creative arts therapy.
My ideal client would be a child, adolescent, or adult with a degree of insight/self-awareness into their presenting issues and motivation to improve their mental health. My most prominent diagnoses specialties include anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients on interpersonal problems, building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and changing mindset/ thought patterns. My ideal client's goals include increasing a sense of peace and acceptance, working towards change, and developing healthier habits to improve wellbeing. A client who wants to change and be a better version of themselves is willing to be challenged.
I specialize in anxiety and depression through CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and creative arts therapy.
My ideal client would be a child, adolescent, or adult with a degree of insight/self-awareness into their presenting issues and motivation to improve their mental health. My most prominent diagnoses specialties include anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients on interpersonal problems, building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and changing mindset/ thought patterns. My ideal client's goals include increasing a sense of peace and acceptance, working towards change, and developing healthier habits to improve wellbeing. A client who wants to change and be a better version of themselves is willing to be challenged.
My ideal client may struggle with addiction, depression, and or anxiety. My client may have traumatic experiences they wish to process in sessions. Their goals would be to learn to overcome their cognitive distortions and cope with life challenges. My client may also seek to eliminate self-destructive behaviors and improve their self-esteem and interpersonal relationships.
My ideal client may struggle with addiction, depression, and or anxiety. My client may have traumatic experiences they wish to process in sessions. Their goals would be to learn to overcome their cognitive distortions and cope with life challenges. My client may also seek to eliminate self-destructive behaviors and improve their self-esteem and interpersonal relationships.
Sarah Roche (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
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.
Lauren Balkan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cranford, NJ 07016 (Online Only)
I utilize a combination of mindfulness practices and changing unhelpful habitual thinking to help you feel less anxious and improve your mood.
It is possible to feel less anxious, depressed and stressed. I pride myself in creating a safe, caring environment that allows my client to feel heard and validated. I will help you find your path toward growth, change and happiness. If you feel too anxious, not happy enough, are having trouble with a big decision, I can help. I have been a practicing clinician for over 25 years seeing clients and supervising clinicians.
I utilize a combination of mindfulness practices and changing unhelpful habitual thinking to help you feel less anxious and improve your mood.
It is possible to feel less anxious, depressed and stressed. I pride myself in creating a safe, caring environment that allows my client to feel heard and validated. I will help you find your path toward growth, change and happiness. If you feel too anxious, not happy enough, are having trouble with a big decision, I can help. I have been a practicing clinician for over 25 years seeing clients and supervising clinicians.
If the client is diagnosed with anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) would be used.
An ideal client for a mental health professional would be an individual with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc., who demonstrates the motivation to change and improve their well-being. This client should be committed to attending therapy sessions regularly, keeping appointments, and actively engaging in the therapeutic process to manage or overcome their diagnosis.
If the client is diagnosed with anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) would be used.
An ideal client for a mental health professional would be an individual with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc., who demonstrates the motivation to change and improve their well-being. This client should be committed to attending therapy sessions regularly, keeping appointments, and actively engaging in the therapeutic process to manage or overcome their diagnosis.
Whether you are feeling anxious, struggling with body image or self-esteem, going through a challenging time, or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to help.
My Ideal client would be someone willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. My ideal client may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or relationship issues. They may be in a relationship that contributes to their low self-esteem and want to find the strength and confidence they need in order to leave it behind.
Whether you are feeling anxious, struggling with body image or self-esteem, going through a challenging time, or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to help.
My Ideal client would be someone willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. My ideal client may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or relationship issues. They may be in a relationship that contributes to their low self-esteem and want to find the strength and confidence they need in order to leave it behind.
My ideal client would be a middle-aged woman struggling with depression and anxiety and grieving the loss of a child, husband, or a close family member. I would start by assessing her needs and using the Beck depression inventory scale and the Beck depression anxiety inventory scale. I would use grounding techniques and CBT, such as scheduling activities, positive affirmations, and psycho-education on depression and anxiety. I would also encourage journaling, writing five things for which they are thankful daily, and writing letters to the deceased person.
My ideal client would be a middle-aged woman struggling with depression and anxiety and grieving the loss of a child, husband, or a close family member. I would start by assessing her needs and using the Beck depression inventory scale and the Beck depression anxiety inventory scale. I would use grounding techniques and CBT, such as scheduling activities, positive affirmations, and psycho-education on depression and anxiety. I would also encourage journaling, writing five things for which they are thankful daily, and writing letters to the deceased person.
I have been able to treat clients working through PTSD, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated for change, able to take accountability for their actions, and open-minded to new concepts and challenges that improve their daily life. I encourage clients to develop SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goals within the first few sessions to ensure active progress is being attained.
I have been able to treat clients working through PTSD, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated for change, able to take accountability for their actions, and open-minded to new concepts and challenges that improve their daily life. I encourage clients to develop SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goals within the first few sessions to ensure active progress is being attained.
Ana Pais
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CFRC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Cranford, NJ 07016
Are you often caught up in thoughts about your past, wishing things could have been different? Do everyday situations trigger overwhelming feelings of fear, vulnerability, or panic? Have you grown accustomed to being on high alert, unable to relax and unsure of what it feels like to unwind? Perhaps you feel isolated because others don't seem to understand your experiences. Do you long to find peace in the present moment, break free from feeling stuck, and achieve your goals? Are you looking to improve your relationships and create a life that brings you genuine happiness? I may be able to help.
Are you often caught up in thoughts about your past, wishing things could have been different? Do everyday situations trigger overwhelming feelings of fear, vulnerability, or panic? Have you grown accustomed to being on high alert, unable to relax and unsure of what it feels like to unwind? Perhaps you feel isolated because others don't seem to understand your experiences. Do you long to find peace in the present moment, break free from feeling stuck, and achieve your goals? Are you looking to improve your relationships and create a life that brings you genuine happiness? I may be able to help.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.