Female Therapists in Far Hills, NJ

I have a specialty in life coaching. This can include transitions, performance, work-life balance, mentoring, helping the techs improve their people skills, and a favorite, "say what you mean mean what you say" good old communication issues. And of course, the heart of it all, relationship issues. Coaching is often short term, goal focused, and action oriented on your part. Your success will depend on your willingness to define, take risks, and try new approaches. Like any human endeavor, life coaching can involve feelings of distress and frustration that accompany the process of change. Your life is up to you, you define your success.

Hope, Resilience and Renewal. The belief in the power of these is the basis of my work with you. Are you feeling alone, sad and in pain from grief and loss? Maybe it was the death of a loved one or the ending of a relationship. Maybe it was a recent move, a change in life status; marriage, divorce, empty nesting or retirement. Maybe it was the loss of plans, hopes and dreams. Maybe it was the loss of a job, your health, or the feeling of safety and trust due to world events from the pandemic, war and injustice. I know it may be tempting to avoid dealing with our grief, but you can’t heal what you don’t face and address.

At Psychological Services of NJ we believe that therapy is a place where people learn the tools they need to cope with stressors life has thrown at them. Our goal is to guide and educate you through your journey towards healing. Therapy does not need to take forever, you can heal and move forward quickly with the right guidance. We approach treatment from a holistic approach, preferring to treat patients as a whole, instead of focusing on symptoms which may be related to a larger problem. This means including nutrition and exercise in the treatment plan in addition to more traditional CBT and ACT techniques.

Brooke Hanlon (Haggerty) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Bachelors in Psychology from Wake Forest University and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University. Brooke provides a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for kids, teens, families, and adults to work collaboratively in addressing goals. She offers a relational and strengths-based approach using empathy and humor, while giving feedback and challenging ways of thinking and/or patterns behavior as appropriate.

Individuals, families and couples often reach out to me during moments in their lives in which there is a strong need to feel seen, heard and understood. For individuals across the lifespan and coping with varied life experiences, I offer an authentic and engaged approach to therapy that creates a trusting environment for exploration of issues related to coping with major life transitions and changes (divorce, job changes, loss of a relationship), grief and loss, emotion regulation, coping with traumatic loss and complex trauma, aging, parenting and caregiving, relationship struggles, depression and anxiety.

Education and Experience I earned by Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The City University of New York and my Master's Degree in Counseling from Rider University. I received my Post Master's Licensed Associate Counselor Certification from Kean University. I am a NJ State Certified School Counselor, a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. In addition, I am a Certified Positive Discipline Parent and Classroom Educator. For the last 15 years, I have worked as a school counselor. Prior to becoming a school counselor, I worked in the financial services industry.

I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Centenary University and my Master’s degree in Teaching Special Education from New Jersey City University and my Bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College.

Experience and Educational Background: I received my Masters of the Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Prior to that, I received my Bachelors of the Arts in both Psychology and Sociology from Drew University. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of New Jersey. During my graduate internship, I worked for New Jersey AIDS Services in Morristown, New Jersey counseling clients who were HIV positive and homeless, while also suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues.

Most people come upon a time when personal, family or relationship issues become overwhelming. My approach is to provide a safe, confidential space where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. I provide therapy that is tailor-made for whatever you are facing. With individuals, I treat depression and anxiety, OCD, trauma, and serious mental illnesses. If you aren’t sure what might be wrong but feel you need support, we can figure it out together. Through couples therapy, I can help with communication challenges and help improve the lives of everyone in the household.

Ashley Sibiga is a Licensed Associate Counselor, who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from Centenary Universiry in New Jersey with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. Ashley believes in guiding and engaging patient throughout the therapeutic process to become a healthier version of themselves inside and out. There is no one size fits all approach to therapy since everyone has their own unique stories. Her main areas of focus include adults 18+ years old, anxiety and depression.

Margaret Schantz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2017. Margaret has an MSW degree from Rutgers University. Margaret has had the opportunity to provide individual and group therapy in a variety of settings with both adolescents and adults from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Most recently, xe has been a program director for an intensive outpatient program that serves clients experiencing an acute level of symptoms and has also worked as a clinician within that program.

Kristen Premian is a Licensed Associate Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Disaster Response Crisis Counselor, and Clinical Certified Trauma Professional in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2022. She received her master's degree from Kean University in clinical mental health and her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Treatment. Kristen previously worked in inpatient psychiatric settings, community mental health, and intensive outpatient facilities.

Are you seeking an expert trauma therapist and influential guide for teens, adults, and couples? Imagine finding a compassionate professional who understands your deepest struggles, whether it's healing from past trauma, navigating complex relationships, or fostering personal growth. Our ideal clients are those who desire transformative change, aiming to overcome emotional hurdles, improve their mental health, and build stronger connections. They want a trusted partner in their journey, someone who not only provides expert therapy but also inspires and empowers them to achieve their goals and live their best lives.

Hello! My name is Katie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC) in the state of New Jersey with over 8 years of professional experience. I have helped a wide variety of clients in different settings with struggles like depression, anxiety, family conflict, homelessness, legal involvement, substance abuse and trauma. I believe strongly in the power of a healing relationship between the therapist and client. My style is warm, inviting and not without humor. I will work with you to create and accomplish goals for your treatment.

Julia Cha Fong is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification in New Jersey who joined LifeStance in 2024. She has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from James Madison University. Julia has experience and knowledge in supporting adolescents, young adults, college students, and adults in managing and overcoming a variety of mental health challenges.

I provide free substance use interventions for the addicted person and the co-dependent family, sober companionship & recovery coaching, inpatient treatment referrals if needed.

Looking to make changes in your life or need some guidance in working through life's challenges? I specialize in treating adolescents and adults who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-injurious behavior, sexual trauma, domestic violence, family conflict, relationship issues and career changes. I also work with young adults, women and children who have been impacted by trauma and help support women in their recovery from betrayal and abusive relationships. In addition, I work with young adults needing support in their transition into adulthood.