Career Counseling Therapists in Deptford, NJ
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Family Therapy and Consultation Services
Counselor, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, MA's, APN
Verified Verified
Deptford, NJ 08097
Family Therapy & Consultation Services provides individual therapy, family therapy, marriage counseling, art therapy and medication management at our NJ offices in Woodbury, Audubon, & Moorestown. Our mission is to strengthen individuals and families to be full participants in the solution of problems that can be the result of family and community disruption, mental health issues, or life challenges. Our therapists can help assist youth, adults, couples, and families utilize their strengths to overcome emotional and behavioral challenges and allow participants to lead successful lives in their homes, schools, work, and communities.
Family Therapy & Consultation Services provides individual therapy, family therapy, marriage counseling, art therapy and medication management at our NJ offices in Woodbury, Audubon, & Moorestown. Our mission is to strengthen individuals and families to be full participants in the solution of problems that can be the result of family and community disruption, mental health issues, or life challenges. Our therapists can help assist youth, adults, couples, and families utilize their strengths to overcome emotional and behavioral challenges and allow participants to lead successful lives in their homes, schools, work, and communities.
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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 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.
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Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by work responsibilities? Do you feel disconnected from family and friends, or avoiding social interactions? Maybe intrusive memories are affecting your mood; you feel distracted and on-edge. Life can be stressful, and we all need support to get through difficult times. Psychotherapy provides many benefits, like reducing anxiety and unhealthy behaviors, building self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and increasing resilience. I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore these challenges and develop ways to create positive change.
Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by work responsibilities? Do you feel disconnected from family and friends, or avoiding social interactions? Maybe intrusive memories are affecting your mood; you feel distracted and on-edge. Life can be stressful, and we all need support to get through difficult times. Psychotherapy provides many benefits, like reducing anxiety and unhealthy behaviors, building self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and increasing resilience. I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore these challenges and develop ways to create positive change.
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Selena Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Deptford, NJ 08097 (Online Only)
You did the hard part: you made the brave decision to reach out for help and now you are here. You don't have to go through this process alone; allow me to help you with this next part of your healing journey. I provide my clients with a secure, compassionate, and empowering environment that promotes growth, self-compassion, and inner healing. I specialize in working with teens, college students, and women suffering from anxiety, stress management, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.
You did the hard part: you made the brave decision to reach out for help and now you are here. You don't have to go through this process alone; allow me to help you with this next part of your healing journey. I provide my clients with a secure, compassionate, and empowering environment that promotes growth, self-compassion, and inner healing. I specialize in working with teens, college students, and women suffering from anxiety, stress management, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.
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Candice Ramsey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, CPC
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Don’t give up on your relationship, your career, or your ambitions just yet.
Reaching out for help can be a challenging first step, and I'm happy you decided to take it. My name is Candice, and I’m a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m passionate about not just guiding others through some of life’s most testing situations, but doing so all while ensuring they feel heard, safe, and respected as they shift from feelings of uncertainty to a state of rebuild. I've had the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of individuals and later pursued couples therapy with an additional focus in life stressors and career transitions.
Don’t give up on your relationship, your career, or your ambitions just yet.
Reaching out for help can be a challenging first step, and I'm happy you decided to take it. My name is Candice, and I’m a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m passionate about not just guiding others through some of life’s most testing situations, but doing so all while ensuring they feel heard, safe, and respected as they shift from feelings of uncertainty to a state of rebuild. I've had the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of individuals and later pursued couples therapy with an additional focus in life stressors and career transitions.
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Dr. Colleen Georges
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPLC, CPCC
Verified Verified
Camden, NJ 08100
As your life coach/career coach, I work with you to uncover what you want for your career and life overall (& what you don’t want!), brainstorm the steps to achieve your goals, & develop a customized plan to jump into action.
Is critical self-talk, regret, or worrying stopping you from achieving your life or career goals & dreams? Are you feeling overextended and overwhelmed by everything you are juggling, yet simultaneously underwhelmed & unfulfilled personally &/or professionally? Are you exhausted from putting others' wants & needs before your own? I’d love to be your co-strategizer, accountability partner, & your external advocate in quieting your Inner Antagonist, amplifying your Inner Advocate, & taking empowered action toward your goals!
As your life coach/career coach, I work with you to uncover what you want for your career and life overall (& what you don’t want!), brainstorm the steps to achieve your goals, & develop a customized plan to jump into action.
Is critical self-talk, regret, or worrying stopping you from achieving your life or career goals & dreams? Are you feeling overextended and overwhelmed by everything you are juggling, yet simultaneously underwhelmed & unfulfilled personally &/or professionally? Are you exhausted from putting others' wants & needs before your own? I’d love to be your co-strategizer, accountability partner, & your external advocate in quieting your Inner Antagonist, amplifying your Inner Advocate, & taking empowered action toward your goals!
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Part of my job is to teach you life enhancing skills and help you promptly implement them into your life.
Life is full of surprising opportunities, unexpected changes, and personal challenges. Occasionally when faced with life's opportunities and difficulties we feel anxious, depressed, even immobilized with indecision. Friends and family can be a wonderful support, but sometimes we need the help of an unbiased person to listen and help us see that what might look like an impossible hurdle is really an opportunity for growth. Struggling in school or in our careers, relationship or parenting difficulties, coping with trauma, loss, and aging are all normal developmental challenges that people regularly face but that occasionally require some help and guidance.
Part of my job is to teach you life enhancing skills and help you promptly implement them into your life.
Life is full of surprising opportunities, unexpected changes, and personal challenges. Occasionally when faced with life's opportunities and difficulties we feel anxious, depressed, even immobilized with indecision. Friends and family can be a wonderful support, but sometimes we need the help of an unbiased person to listen and help us see that what might look like an impossible hurdle is really an opportunity for growth. Struggling in school or in our careers, relationship or parenting difficulties, coping with trauma, loss, and aging are all normal developmental challenges that people regularly face but that occasionally require some help and guidance.
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Christopher M. Scarduzio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSL, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sewell, NJ 08080
I specialize in various concerns, including anxiety and depression, career counseling and school issues, grief and life transitions, LGBTQ+ and relationship issues, and self-esteem and stress.
If you are seeking solutions to navigate work or life challenges, you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in NJ and PA with 12 years of experience. I have certifications as a Board Certified Coach and Certified Employee Assistance Professional. My educational background includes a Master of Science in Leadership (MSL), a Master of Social Work (MSW), and a Bachelor of Social Work.
I specialize in various concerns, including anxiety and depression, career counseling and school issues, grief and life transitions, LGBTQ+ and relationship issues, and self-esteem and stress.
If you are seeking solutions to navigate work or life challenges, you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in NJ and PA with 12 years of experience. I have certifications as a Board Certified Coach and Certified Employee Assistance Professional. My educational background includes a Master of Science in Leadership (MSL), a Master of Social Work (MSW), and a Bachelor of Social Work.
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As a recent graduate, I am grateful to have started my career as a Licensed Social Worker with Harmony Bay Wellness.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
As a recent graduate, I am grateful to have started my career as a Licensed Social Worker with Harmony Bay Wellness.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
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Wendy Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you feel unable to make it through a day without panic or fear? Does life seem hopeless because of your anxiety? Is it affecting your relationships, job, or quality of life? Do you have a loved one who is struggling with anxiety? Have you been diagnosed with OCD? Are you struggling with marital conflict? I can offer you hope! I utilize evidenced-based treatment that can bring you relief from your anxiety symptoms and healing for your relationships. Don't remain in pain another day.
Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you feel unable to make it through a day without panic or fear? Does life seem hopeless because of your anxiety? Is it affecting your relationships, job, or quality of life? Do you have a loved one who is struggling with anxiety? Have you been diagnosed with OCD? Are you struggling with marital conflict? I can offer you hope! I utilize evidenced-based treatment that can bring you relief from your anxiety symptoms and healing for your relationships. Don't remain in pain another day.
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I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, school-related concerns, stress, coping skills, career counseling, and substance abuse.
My ideal client is someone who actively participates in therapy sessions, demonstrating a commitment to their personal growth and well-being. While there may not be an ideal set of issues, I appreciate a client who is open to exploring and addressing the challenges they are facing, fostering a collaborative and honest therapeutic relationship. The ideal client is someone with a goal-oriented mindset. I value a client who sees therapy as a means to gain self-awareness and understanding.
I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, school-related concerns, stress, coping skills, career counseling, and substance abuse.
My ideal client is someone who actively participates in therapy sessions, demonstrating a commitment to their personal growth and well-being. While there may not be an ideal set of issues, I appreciate a client who is open to exploring and addressing the challenges they are facing, fostering a collaborative and honest therapeutic relationship. The ideal client is someone with a goal-oriented mindset. I value a client who sees therapy as a means to gain self-awareness and understanding.
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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."
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As a recent graduate, I am grateful to have started my career as a Licensed Social Worker with Harmony Bay Wellness.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
As a recent graduate, I am grateful to have started my career as a Licensed Social Worker with Harmony Bay Wellness.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
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Beth Tania Weiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
I help to uncover core beliefs, develop coping skills, relapse prevention planning, overcoming trauma, career direction, stress management, anger management, and anxiety.
I work with clients of all backgrounds. I want you to know that my work is my passion. Clients have described me as energetic, genuine, relatable,and effective. My goal is to help each client find focus, clarity, healing, and fulfillment in their lives. My extensive clinical experience prepared me to help individuals understand and address a wide range of emotional issues and past trauma that may trigger current symptoms such as stress, anxiety, depression, or low self esteem. I will work with my clients, utilizing a client centered and strength based approach. I provide highly personalized, caring, and solution focused care.
I help to uncover core beliefs, develop coping skills, relapse prevention planning, overcoming trauma, career direction, stress management, anger management, and anxiety.
I work with clients of all backgrounds. I want you to know that my work is my passion. Clients have described me as energetic, genuine, relatable,and effective. My goal is to help each client find focus, clarity, healing, and fulfillment in their lives. My extensive clinical experience prepared me to help individuals understand and address a wide range of emotional issues and past trauma that may trigger current symptoms such as stress, anxiety, depression, or low self esteem. I will work with my clients, utilizing a client centered and strength based approach. I provide highly personalized, caring, and solution focused care.
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Hello! I'm Kirsten Reid, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey, bringing several years of experience to my practice. Throughout my career as a Mental Health Therapist, I've worked across various settings, including Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Traditional Outpatient programs. My aim is to support clients in navigating life's hurdles, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues. I'm committed to equipping clients with the tools and strategies necessary to improve their well-being and foster enduring positive change.
Hello! I'm Kirsten Reid, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey, bringing several years of experience to my practice. Throughout my career as a Mental Health Therapist, I've worked across various settings, including Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Traditional Outpatient programs. My aim is to support clients in navigating life's hurdles, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues. I'm committed to equipping clients with the tools and strategies necessary to improve their well-being and foster enduring positive change.
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I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, school-related concerns, stress, coping skills, career counseling, and substance abuse.
My ideal client is someone who actively participates in therapy sessions, demonstrating a commitment to their personal growth and well-being. While there may not be an ideal set of issues, I appreciate a client who is open to exploring and addressing the challenges they are facing, fostering a collaborative and honest therapeutic relationship. The ideal client is someone with a goal-oriented mindset. I value a client who sees therapy as a means to gain self-awareness and understanding.
I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, school-related concerns, stress, coping skills, career counseling, and substance abuse.
My ideal client is someone who actively participates in therapy sessions, demonstrating a commitment to their personal growth and well-being. While there may not be an ideal set of issues, I appreciate a client who is open to exploring and addressing the challenges they are facing, fostering a collaborative and honest therapeutic relationship. The ideal client is someone with a goal-oriented mindset. I value a client who sees therapy as a means to gain self-awareness and understanding.
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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.
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Jeffrey W. Cox Jr.
Counselor, MS, LPC, LCADC, ACS, ABA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Good day to you! My educational background is in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology with a Post Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. I began my career in providing behavioral and mental healthcare services in 2004. Since that time, I have devoted myself to helping youth, adolescents, and adults address neurodiverse needs. In June of 2016, I founded Beautiful Minds to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of youth, families, and adults living in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Good day to you! My educational background is in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology with a Post Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. I began my career in providing behavioral and mental healthcare services in 2004. Since that time, I have devoted myself to helping youth, adolescents, and adults address neurodiverse needs. In June of 2016, I founded Beautiful Minds to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of youth, families, and adults living in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Hi, I am a LCSW accepting new clients for in-home, virtual and telephonic sessions.. I accept patients state wide. I have been very effective in working with an array of issues, including anxiety/depression, bi-polar disorder, anger management, grief/loss, trauma, and elder issues/concerns. I can provide life and career coaching, as well as health issues and end of life services. Some of my treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, Narrative, Solution Based, Strength Based, and client-centered therapy.
Hi, I am a LCSW accepting new clients for in-home, virtual and telephonic sessions.. I accept patients state wide. I have been very effective in working with an array of issues, including anxiety/depression, bi-polar disorder, anger management, grief/loss, trauma, and elder issues/concerns. I can provide life and career coaching, as well as health issues and end of life services. Some of my treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, Narrative, Solution Based, Strength Based, and client-centered therapy.
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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."
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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.